New Building Accepted by the School Board
The Board of Education approved final payment of about $18,000 to Hurley Construction Company for the Webster Grade School building. Payment was held to settle outstanding bills. grading of the grounds will follow after old buildings are removed with a one year guarantee and open house planned.
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New Webster
Hurley Constructon Company
Eduation
Hurley Construction Company
Hurley
Hurley Constuction Company
Consi Fire
Parents Showed Keen Interest in School Affairs
A small but enthusiastic audience at Pella High School listened to buzz sessions led by faculty on marriage and family living finances and lunch prospects. Reports highlighted levy changes and per pupil costs, while a push for girls basketball faced scheduling concerns. band plans and thrift survey results were also noted.
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Lee
M. M. Dockendorf
Verle Ver Dught
Ulty
Board of Education
Speech Group to Compete in Tourney At Cape Girardeau
Central College forensic group leaves next Wednesday for the Pi Kappa Delta Tournament at Cape Girardeau Missouri April 11 12. Participants include teams from Missouri Illinois Wisconsin and nearby states.
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Cape Girardeau
Central College
Pi Kappa Delta
Cape, Girarau
Southernowa
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Central College forensics entries feature Punt Van Houweling Niemeyer
Peggy Leu competes in extemp speaking while Geraldine Punt and Geraldine Van Houweling join debate. Johannes Niemeyer enters men s oratory, Punt enters poetry reading, Van Houweling in women s oratory, Niemeyer in discussion. Cunera Van Emmerik, forensics director, chairs the women s debt committee.
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Central College
Peggy Leu
Geraldine Punt
Geraldine van Houweling
Johannes Niemeyer
Miss Punt
Miss van Heuweling
Mr. Niemeyer
Cunera van Emmerik
The
Stores Close For Good Friday Services In Pella
Friday April 11 is Good Friday and local business men will close stores and offices from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. so clerks and employees may attend church services. Officers and directors of the Chamber of Commerce urge adherence to the custom this year.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Story Hour Continues At Second Reformed Church In April
Ten o clock story hour each Saturday at the Second Reformed Church draws many Pella kindergarten and primary students. Fifty two children attended opening session. Children from kindergarten through third grade are invited to participate, with participation by Students in the college Children’s Literature class assisting.
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Second Reformed Church
Pella
Public auction notice corrected date in Chronicle ad
The Everett True blood sale notice reports an incorrect date in some pages. The correct auction date is Saturday April 12 and the ad on page 8 outlines the sale of city property two blocks north of Pella National Bank.
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Everett
Central College Plans Centennial Events This Year
The Centennial Committee led by Prof. Herbert Mentink outlines a year of commemorations for Central College marking 100 years. Activities include Matriculation Convocation on September 11 and Founders Day June 3, plus Homecoming and Religion-in-Life events under the theme A Century of Service to Christ and the Church.
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Central College
Herbert Mentink
Central
Christian Higher Education
Christ
Church
Holy Week Services At Baptist Church Schedule
Holy Week services will be held at the Baptist Church beginning next Sunday evening with speakers each night. Palm Sunday features Dr. William J. Moore of Drake University College of the Bible. Other speakers include Rev. Laurence Pitman Des Moines and Rev. Everett P. Quinton. Maundy Thursday features Dean John E.B. McCaw and Dr. Smith. Good Friday by Dr. Frank N. Gardner. Easter Sunday by Professor Gardner. Services start 7:30 each evening with no Monday service and Church Choir music.
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Wm. J. Moore
Drake University College of the Bible
Moore
Pella
Laurence Pitman
Mandamin Christian Church
Des Moines
Iowa Baptist Convention
Everett P. Quinton
Quinton
John EB. McCaw
Drake Bible College
Smith
The
College of the Bible
Frank N. Gardner
Department of Christian Thought
Drake College of the Bible
T T T s to Conduct Costume Exchange at Legion Hall
The Tulip Time costume exchange sponsored by T T T opens April 9 at Legion Hall from 2 to 5 pm. Citizens bring costumes in good repair with prices, and may view pictures and patterns for some outfits.
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T.t.t.’S
Legion Hall
T.T.T
Pella Christian School Presents Easter Cantata This Evening
The Savior Lives will be presented by the Pella Christian Grade School tonight at 7 at Pella Christian High School. All grades perform under director Miss Mildred Ringleberg. Admission is free with a small offering for school equipment.
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Pella Christian Grade School
Pella Christian High School
Mildred Ringleberg
Dr Hoffman To Lead Passion Week Services at Second Reformed
Dr Milton J Hoffman professor of church history at New Brunswick Theological Seminary will lead Passion Week services at Second Reformed Church on April 8 9 and 10 at 7 30 pm each night. The sermons titled Divine Obedience Joy of Jesus and We are not Alone will reflect drawing closer to God through Jesus Christ. Choirs from Second First and Third Reformed will provide special music audience invitation extended to Pella and nearby residents.
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Second Reformed Church
Milton J. Hoffman
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Hoffman
Central College
The
Reformed Church
God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
First Reformed Church
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Mina Baker Named President-Elect of Iowa Home Economics Assn
Mina Baker assistant professor of economics was named president-elect of the Iowa Home Economics Association for a two-year term starting at Hotel Fort Des Moines. She will serve with Louise Rosenfield in the first and second years respectively. Baker, on Central College faculty since 1946, holds B S and M S in home economics from Iowa State College and has been news editor for Iowa for the Journal of Home Economics. She also serves on the association scholarship committee which plans two scholarships for high school graduates entering college.
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Cen
Iowa
Marvin Thostenson
Journal of Home Economics
Iowa Home Economics “Association
Varied Program Of Central College Band At Douw Stra Chapel
Central College band directed by Laurence Grooters performed at Douw Stra Chapel on Tuesday night March 25. The ensemble displayed discipline and enthusiasm, with crowd applause throughout. Notable pieces included Schubert’s Ave Maria played reverently and tonefully, plus modern selections and Gershwin from Porgy and Bess.
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Central College Band
Douwstra Chapel
Laurence Grooters
Ava Maria
Schubert
Porgy and
Bess
George Gershwin
Edith le Coca
Noted Chinese Scholar to Address Federated Club Women
A notice from Pella outlines a Tuesday April 8 meeting for the Women's Federated Clubs of Marion County at Second Reformed Church. Dr. T. Z. Koo, longtime World Student Christian Federation official, will discuss Backgrounds of the Far Eastern Conflict starting at 3:00 pm. admission is 25 cents plus a tea table reception if weather allows. Speakers include Mrs. Van Zante and Mrs. Leonard with Kiwanis and Rotary supporting funding.
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Federated Club Women
Pella
Marion County
Second Reformed Church
T. Z. Koo
Student Christian Federation
Geneva
Switzerland
San Francisco
U.N.O
U.S
China
Koo
Y.M.C.A
Chinese National Railways
Department of Administration
el Eet
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Dr. Koo
Peter H. van Zante
Norman Hayes
Knoxville
Russel H. Leonard
Story City
A. N Heggens
Carlisle
Iowa People Liked Bartels Art Exhibit at Des Moines Center
A large number of Pella residents attended the Bartels exhibit at the Des Moines Art Center on Thursday evening March 27 with a piano recital by John Ehrlich preceding the reception. Bartels work included etchings and paintings displayed in the West Gallery, praised for its nature theme and meticulous craft. The display runs through April 20 and featured other exhibits as well with light refreshments served.
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Pella
Des Moines
Art Center
C. A. Bartels
Central College
Mr. Bartels
John Ehrlich
Ehrlich
Carl Mattern
Drake University
Bartels
College Band Delights with Two Classic Numbers
A college band delivered an entertaining performance singing I Got Plenty of Nuthin and Summertime. The audience described the program as very pleasant and rewarding, with unanimous praise from all listeners.
Citizens Invited to Nominate Tulip Festival Queen Attendants
Citizens may nominate a candidate for the 1952 Tulip Festival Queen by printing and returning a coupon ballot to Van Sittert store by April 19. Nominating ballots appear in the Chronicle on April 10 and 17. The eight top vote-getters advance to final selection. Eligible are unmarried women ages 17 to 25 with a Pella address. Committee: Dr. T. G. Pultz chair, Anthony Tusseling, Eldon Ray.
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van Sittert
the Chronicle
Pella
T. G. Pultz
Anthony Tusseling
Eldon Ray
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M. J. Hoffman
2Nd Reformed Church
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