Central College enrollment rises sharply in 1953–54
Ten years ago Central College saw enrollment climb about 20 percent, with Regis tration starting Tuesday morning. Meiji Gakuin College president Dr Shiro Murata spoke at Matriculation Convocation. South, Pella High vs Brooklyn, 47 boys on squad. Marion county beef auction top price $400 for second prize Angus steer. First musical by Central College faculty set for Sunday. Sully school linked by two way line aiding Harris Sully polio patient. Dutch dancers invited to a three day Jamboree at Moulton September 2.
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Central College
Shiro Murata
Meiji Gakuin College
Tokyo
Japan
Pella High
Brooklyn
Pella
Marion County
Nancy Robuck
Sully Telephone Company
Sully High School
Cornie Terpstra
Harris
Moulton
Gas transport overturns and burns in downtown Pella
Twenty years ago a Skelly oil tanker overturned beside the Hunter Ballenger tavern and Wormhoudt Furniture Store in downtown Pella between 8 30 and 9 30 am firefighters salvaged two other cars while a Fred Veenstra vehicle was moved from the danger zone Anne Tysseling sang the season finale concert of the Chamber of Commerce band and CM 3 c William van Gorp in the Marshall Islands recalled D Day milk wagon memories and Jasper county Hereford show honors at the Marshalltown fair.
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Pella
Skelly of! Co
Hunter Ballinger Tavern
Wormhoudt
Pella National Bank
John W. Vos
Fred Veenstra
Hunter Ballenger
H. Wideen
Chamber of Commerce Band
Anne Tysseling
William van Gorp
Marshall Islands
U.S.A
Cloverleaf
Seventieth anniversary observed of secession group
Thirty years ago a Seventy anniversary observance began for the Secession movement that started in 1834 when Dominic Scholte and other Dutch religious leaders left the Reformed Church. The event is noted in West Mar. as part of a fitting program marking the origins of the Christian Reformed movement.
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Dominic H. P. Scholte
Holland
Reformed Church
Christian Reformed
West Mar
Big relief project kicks off with 80 volunteers in Pella area
The Old Grimes Canning factory hosts Friday's workflow as 80 residents begin canning cattle from Iowa grouth lands. Relief committee in Marion county votes against raising wages, pledging to resume relief work and invoking law if needed. Dick De Haas notes a well on his Percy farm reached 450 feet with little water. The issue highlights rain, graduates, sport events, church news, fair prizes, store openings, and a pastor reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Grimes Canning
Grouth
Iowa
Marion County Emergency Relief Committee
Knoxville
Dick DE Haas
Case de Haas
Percy
Des Moines
Central
SUI
Sally
Central College
Christian School
T. H. Kaldenberg
Aric Kool
Cordova
L. Wielaard & CO
Oskaloosa Street
Methodist
J. A. Monkman
F. & I. le Cocq
Pella and Knoxville Bands Plan September Exchanges
Forty years ago Pella and Knoxville bands arranged reciprocal concerts in September. The Pella band would perform in Knoxville on September 9, and Knoxville would play in Pella on September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Pella Meteors Top Oskaloosa Blues 7-6 In Close Softball Clash
Fifty years ago the Pella Meteors edged the Oskaloosa Blues 7-6 in a tight softball game. Lanke Ima and Kuyper did the pitching and catching for Pella while Boatman pitched for Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa led most of the game and held a 6-5 edge late, but Kuyper homered at the start of the ninth to spark the winning rally. The Lake Prairie district fair is mentioned in nearby notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Meteors
Oskaloosa Blues
Meteors
Monroe
Old Settlers
Oskaloosa
Pella Lanke- Ima
Kuyper
Tring
Boatman
Lake Prairie District
Community notices from Monroe social scene and visits
Monroe news highlights a series of social visits and gatherings. Families such as Schurings and Vanderveldens host dinners, Kiwanis tour Red Rock Reservoir, and the Schuring reunion draws 103 attendees at Swimming Pool Park. Multiple residents and visitors from Des Moines to California are noted.
Local social news from Coal Ridge and Knoxville areas
Mrs Maude Coster and Mrs Wilbur Crosby of Fremont visited in the W A Anderson home. Numerous gatherings show a busy social week with club meetings, dinners, and a birthday party for neighborhood families including the Anderson and Franklin households. Rainbow Girls Installation of Officers noted.
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Coal Ridge
Maude Coster
Wilbur Crosby
Fremont
W. A. Anderson
William, Franklin
G. H. Franklin
C. J. Anderson
Birthday honored at Maytag Park gathering in Des Moines
Mrs Emma Wagner celebrated her birthday with a gathering at Maytag Park, attended by Mr and Mrs Emmet De Vries of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Ernest Warrick and family of Prairie City, Mr and Mrs Ernest Wagner, Earl Wagner, and Mr and Mrs Bill Van Wyk and family of Monroe, plus Mrs Pearl Acklin visiting from Oak Harbor Washington and returning home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Timmons
Lani
Ferri
Linda
Lori
Des Moines
Floyd Wilson
Roger Palmer
Phoenix
Arizona
Emma Wagner
Maytag Park
Emmet de Vries
Ernest Warrick
Prairie City
Ernest Wagner
Earl Wagner
Bill van Wyk
Monroe
Pearl Acklin
Edward Birkenholtz
Oak Harbor
Washington
Marion County primary election notices details and nominees
The notice lists candidates for Marion County local offices ahead of the primary. Republican and Democrat nominees are named for clerk, sheriff, attorney, and supervisor positions, with party affiliations and candidate initials scattered through the readable fragments. The document references township trustees clerks and precinct officials and includes party labels and ward references amid damaged OCR text.
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Marion County
Us Falta
Stuth
Chirenee Huerkens
Armoury
le Lash
Murray Ane
Remudtican
Lee Shives
Nermantt
Becin
Nin
Lesena de Metelns
Arthur van Waardhuizen
den Cainty
Bee
Forduction
Ites Pubtican
Knoxville
Kausville
Local official notices fill Marion County page
The Marion County board issues notices and orders affecting residents, with actions including vacating properties and assessments. It lists names such as Harold Ver Mees and Geraldine Wartar along with townships like Lake and Grove. The document records fines and deed details tied to specific parcels and dates in September 1964.
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Democrat
Mtechine
Marion
Steenican
Roe Tite
Gallowans Pecalitiot
Steinl Seaaton
Sunday Gatherings Highlight Newton Prairie City Visitations
Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple in Knoxville featured Mr and Mrs William Franklin and family visiting the Tracy Gibbons home in Newton and calling at the Harold Behren home on the way home. Rev Raymond Ritzhaupt from Prairie City and his wife were supper guests in the W A Anderson home and Rev Ritzhaupt holds Sunday evening services at 7 30 in the Coal Ridge Church with all welcome.
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W. A. Anderson
C. J. Anderson
William Blackman
Columbia
William Franklin
Young Mother's Club
First Christian Church
Knoxville
Raymond Karr
Missionary Circle
First Baptist Church
Irma Burch
Ben Hoeksema
Pella
Forrest Bishop
Ernest Anderson
Sariten
Thomas Anderson
Laurie
Pat
Mathew
Richard Anderson
Paul Brause
Judy Anderson
Ralph Brause
Tom Franklin
Rainbow Girls
Masonic
Tracy Gibbons
Newton
Opal Smith
Nrewster
Ohio
Harold Behren
Raymond Ritzhaupt
Prairie City
Ritzhaupt
Coal Ridge
Gradus Vriezelaar Wins At Iowa State Fair
Apple grower near Otley Gradius A Vrieze wins 15 placings at the Iowa State Fair. In the single plate amateur division he takes first on Wilson Red June, second on Grimes and Maiden Blush, third on Red Delicious Golden Delicious Sharon and Wealthy. In ten plate open to State division he places fifth on Red Delicious and Golden Delicious and sixth on Grimes. Central District shows multiple thirds across six varieties and five fall varieties. The collection of 15 to 30 varieties earns eighth in 15 to 30 varieties. second in Open to State Crab Dolga Crab. third in Home Orchard collection. third in Gift and Fruit box or basket.
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Wilson
Grimes
Sharon
Wealthy
Central District
Central
Regal Lily Displayed In Story City Garden
A six foot Regal Lily was shown in the garden of Mrs Thora Christiansen of Story City and bore 42 blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thora Christensen
Story City
Flathead Catches Big One In Adel River
Bus McCamey of Adel reeled in a 38 pound flathead, one of the season's largest, while fishing for a 16 inch catfish already on another line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus McCamey
Adel
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Lucille Ritter
Reasnor
Jasper County
Marshalltown
Pella Dress Club
F. W. van Rheenen
F. A. Gilbert
Boone
van Rheenen
Gosse- Jink
Pella Canning Co
Buck” Buerkens
Blue
Monroe News
Robert Schuring
Nebraska
Junior Schuring
Robert
Grace Bible Institute
Jens Jensen
Roy Vander Velden
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Hugo Vander Velden
Ralph Buckley
James van Weelden
Judy
Dale Modlin
Lelia Droz Arthur
Pasadena
Calif
Clara Cramer
Fred Johnson
Zeta Livingston
Clare Cramer
Paul Decker
San Pedro
Archie Bowans
Monroe Kiwanis Club
Red Rock Reservoir
Maple Buffet
Jerry
Carl
Mike
Ronald
Helen
Jessie
Jennie Wilson
Freeburt Riis
Slater
Richard Drost
Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank Hellinga
Emma ‘Timmons
George Timmons
Donald
Coralee
Artis Timmons
Donna
Karen
Kenny
Guy Reeves
Jerry van Baale
Coal Ridge News
Mary J. Franklin
Knowsille
Tony
von Durtien
Fae
Hares Willian
Hlood McCurl
Talis
Robert Hate
Poe Constable
Gillas Fawn
Posen
Hate
Demet
Phil
Webates Metiet
Hamilton
Brecins
Westence Pham
Wmata
Morseville
Pees
Clarence Th
Merrill
Jock Democrat
Tion Preeimet
Woden Roberts
Reutdvenn
Tien
Preeinet
Bhen Hoan
Demos
Ral
Whitn
Sive Em
Inet
Glen Hes
Res Hamilton
Ravavetie
Vestimie Pownahine Calton Stechstark
Republica
Hussey Ureeitet
Marty Deanecent
J. Saint
Maryville
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Tore Wasaw
Nelwine
Sine Helwig
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Peter J. Ta
Arvin
Dick Gard Townshin - Llash Care
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Clerg Shirvey
Previne
Ray Tucker
Pullions
Ray ‘Tuckert
Dallas
Puhhieny
Dian Loyd
the Pfila Chronicle
Witervas
Marion Co
Andy Deen
Vatuteuborr
Resoludion
Bhuffer
Bo Lennard
May Ann
Marlon Couns
Victor
He Hyer Teal
Disie A
Gradus. Vriezelaar
Gradius A. Vriezelaar
Otley
Mac
HOTEL
Gilbert
the Chronicle
Breen & Kelderman
Pella Woodcraft Upholstering Co
Franklin MA
Greyhound Bus
Donot
Petla Westround
Dea Moines
Hom
Fastround
Ottumwa
Officers
Richard Tyaneling
Frank de Wit
Corncilin Joe Stientien
Armor Rant
Tenry Vandenoort
Ra van Grp
Wilbur E Lane
C. B. Callwell
Robert Tourer
John Hockwema
John Blommers
Raward Wearotink
Nelwom
Yomack Cook
Howard Glens
OFC
Tamber Ommerce Lloyd Vander Stroek S Arle Hoot
Wanis Club
Paul Brod
Dirk van
Preniident Secretary
Rotary Club
Clifford White
Everett Ward
Izaak Waltons
Elmer van Dusadttern
Larry ‘Toom
Nies Darrell
Shaofor
Scretary
Meriva Vanier
Tieext Women’s Federated
Mra
Robert van Vork
Robert Evers
T.T.T. Society
sMra
Hoxnera
Rayner
Mrx
Fred Whalley
American Legion
Ed de Jong
Jen van Sittert
Vanston Hergworth
Wim
Hiemert Kil von
Public Library
Melen Vandenberg
Rhluy
Pam
D. H. Crawford, D.V.M
Wayne Geetings
East First St
Fuller Body Shop
Brouwer
Mutual Insurance
Willard Kaldenberg
Gary Gezel
Lily
Flathead
Jim Dingeman
See
Dennis
Barbie Dingeman
Dingemans
Chronicle News
Marion-Mahaska Farm Service
L.P. Gas
Jake Vas
Logan Vanderzyl
General Electric
van Berkum
Oxygen
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