Iowa C E Convention Set for April Thirteen to Fifteen
The Iowa Christian Endeavor convention is scheduled in Des Moines from April 13 to 15 with Dr. W J Moore of Drake University as the banquet speaker. Details include tickets, reservations by 10 pm, and a full program with delegates, meals, and Sunday communion at Donnstra chapel.
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Dr. Moore
Australia
Chicago
Eureka College
Ilinois
South Pacific
Drake
School of Bible
Christian Endeavor
Esther Overbergen
Marion County Public Health Council to meet April 9
The Marion County Public Health Council will hold its regular April meeting Monday night April 9 at the Courthouse Room Cr eant Mrs on the first floor starting at 7 P M. The session will begin with a business portion with a report on establishing the Fund for Health Aids in Marion County. The Board will meet at 7 00 PM in the same location, followed by a Crippled Children's Society film for education. Members from adult and youth organizations are urged to attend. contact Bess Synhorst Me Bride Louise Bruce Wm S Van Hemert Ethel Schakel C G C Buerkens Oren S Van Niewaal for details.
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Marion’ County Public Health Council
Pella
Bess Synhorst
Louise Bruce
van Hemert
L. J
Ethel) Schakel
C. GC. Buerkens
Oren S
Central College A Cappella Choir Home Concert
The Pellown Central College A Cappella Choir presents a "Coming Home" concert on Thursday evening April 5 1951 in Vouwstra Chapel. After a two week tour the group performs a religious program highlighted by Randall Thompson Peaceable Kingdom and proceeds from the offering fund new robes for the choir.
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Vouwstra Chapel
Central College
Randall Thompson
Pella
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Service music and conductors listed for church program
Wm Van Sittert and Marty Grond of Third Reformed plus PL W Steenhook and Gerrit Van Roekel are named. Music for the service will be by the College Chapel Choir with Lawrence Grooters conducting.
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van Sittert
Marty Grond
Third Reformed
W. Steenhook
Gerrit’ van Roekel
College Chapel
Lawrence Grooters
Stop and Go Signal Installed at Downtown Corner
The city electric department installed a new stop and go light at the corner of Washington Street and roadway on Monday. It is the second traffic light planned for Highway 162 through the city. The first light on Main Street reduced pedestrian danger at the busiest corner and ended congestion near Garden. The second light will slow westbound motorists and eliminate hazards to pedestrians, especially schoolchildren.
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City Electric
Highway 162
Main Street
Garden
Pella Christian High to Stage Anne of Green Gables Play
Pella Christian High School presents its first school play on April 19 and 20 in the Christ High gymnasium. Merle Van der Schaaf directs with help from Zelda Jansen while cast includes Duane De Kock as Matthew and Arlan Menninga as Gilbert Blythe. Anne of Green Gables follows Anne’s adventures through tears and laughter in a school drama that showcases local talent.
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Christ High
Chadwick
L. M. Montom
Anne Ofey
Merle van der Schaaf
Anne
Matthew Cuthbert
Duane de Kock
Joan van Zemeren
Marilla
Matthew
Social Security Rep to Visit Pella Wednesday April 11
A representative of the Federal Social Security Administration will be at the Council Room City Clerk’s Office in Pella from 9 30 a m to 10 00 a m on Wednesday April 11. Inquiries about the new law will be addressed and clarified. The Des Moines Office notes many believe self employed participation is optional which is incorrect and that almost all self employed persons must participate.
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Social Security Administration
Pella
Leo W. Smith
Des Moines
Pella High Musicians To State Contest This Week End
Pella High school musicians travel to Centerville for the state series contest. Thirty four students enter eight vocal and instrumental events across Friday and Saturday with judges from Illinois and Iowa. Participants include Anne Tysselli and Fre Whalley directing vocal and instrumental groups featuring Roslyn Le Cocq Greta Palmquist and Vincent Duffy among others.
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Pella High
Centerville
Anne Tysselli
Fre Whalley
Mary Alice Buwalda
de Cook
Shirley van Roekel
Lou Anne le Cocq
Phyl Vanderlis Hasselman
Mr Meulen
Andy Lubbe Deweg
Norma Jean Bricke
Wilmar Keuning
Frances Greta Palmquist
Nndyke
Dorothy Toom
Darlene van Zomeren
Marilla Vander Meulen
Vincent Duffy
Cornet
Greta Palmquist
Pam
Ann le Coca
Phyllis He
Norma
Pam Y Kuyper
Logan van Sittert
Carl Bont
Elliot Tanis
Vincent Duty
Contessal
Ameswood Culver i
Contracts Being Offered Teachers Of Public Schools
After a special board session on Monday night a new salary scale for grade teachers was adopted. The plan provides roughly $300 per teacher in increases, with high school pay set by assignments. The total teaching salary budget rises from $79,470 to $80,? with about a 10.75 percent overall increase. No cost-of-l bonuses were granted last year. Teachers have until April 15 to accept or reject the new contracts.
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John Blommers
Home Economics State Day on Central Campus Saturday
State Day of the home economics college clubs will be held on Saturday April 7 at Pel la featuring Miss Beverly Thomassen state president and Miss Mina Baker adviser. Theme Understanding People. Sessions at Douwstra Chapel welcome by Dean H W Pietenpol. Maurice Birdsall speaks People of Europe. Luncheon at Second Reformed Church. Mrs. Robert Lautenhaeh talks Women of Early Pel la. Delegates from Iowa State College University of Iowa and other colleges attend.
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Mina Baker
Brouklander
Arnold de Brain
Betty Koehler
Lynn Doosten
First Reformed Church
Elizabeth Kempkes
Walter de Kock
Dick Everstion
Stuart Blauw
Chas. Ausherman
Borst
Third Church
League For Service
Margaret Breuklander
Chaiman
P. W. Steenhoek
de Gook
Mary and Martha Circle
Arnold de Bruin
J. van Sehel
Chris, Mel
Momm de Bruin
Jakie Mon
Elmer’ van der Waal
Donnstra Chapel
Vander Lugt
Gerald QR. Dicleman
Jake Dellan
Home Economies College Club
Pella
Beverly
Thomassen
Douwstra Chapel
H.W. Pietenpol
Louise Rosenfeld
Town Home Economies Association
Maurice Birdsall
Europe
Boston
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Second Reformed Church
Robert Lautenhaeh
Iowa State College
University of Iowa
Own State Teachers College
Dubuque — University
Simpson
Westi Briarcliff
County Meeting of Fed Club Women At Bussey
All women of Pella who belong to the Women's Federated Club are invited to the Marion County county meeting in Bussey on Tuesday April 10 at 1 30 p m at the Bussey Methodist church The program promises united effort important business and entertaining features Hostesses are the women of Bire and attendance is hoped for despite weather forecasts reported by Mrs J Van Zante county official
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Federated Club
Bussey
Marion County
Bire
J. van Zante
To Dedicate New Organ at 2nd Ref Church April 11
The Second Reformed Church will hold a dedication service Wednesday evening April 11. Mr Jean Kuyper and Prof Gordon Farndeil will play. A fellowship supper at 6:30 precedes the service, which will dedicate the organ choir robes and new church addition. Public invited.
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Second Reformed Church
Jean Kuyper
Gordon Farndeil
Scouts Rally for Paper Drive in Pella April 12 18
The Boy Scouts Cabs and Explorers organize a waste paper drive in Pella with a goal of April 12 and continuation to April 18 if funds remain needed. Citizens urged to bundle newspapers and cardboard securely and place on porches for pickup. truck owners asked to assist Tama trips.
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Chronicle
Citizens Nominate Ten Young Ladies for Tulip Festival Honors
Ten young ladies are nominated for Tulip Festival honors as local committees select candidates and prepare for the judging process. Names include Marlene Kotha Vande Haar and Violet Kaaner among others, with photos and bios to judges and final queen selection later.
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Charles Palmer
Oduinesa Herald
Pella
Retha Vande Haar
Marlene Sels
Marlene Dykatra
Carol Ver Steeg
Violet Ruth Kuiper
Elisabeth Kempkes
Dorothy Ver Meer
Delores
T Veld
Janice van Zomeren
Fey
Dockendorf
Nantes
Marlene
Kotha Vande Haar
Detares Inte
Plaaber Kemphes
Violet Kath Kaane
Kindergarten Story Hour Invites Young Children Saturday
Kindergartners invited to Saturday morning story hour in the Second Reformed Sunday School sessions. Anna Hamer and Miss Tanner lead with Girl’s Life class aiding. first to third graders join. Weather permitting, a group photo will be taken.
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Second Reformed Sunday
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Miss Tanner
Buerkens
Tanis
Second Church
Teachers to Attend Conference in Des Moines Saturday
Teachers from this area plan a trip to Roosevelt High School Des Moines for the annual meeting of the Central District of Association. Sessions begin at noon with the State Education Hunt, Chi School Superintendent, and Governor Luther W. Youngdahl of Minnesota speaking. Registration opens at 9:15 am.
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KEBS Radio Highlights April Events
KEBS The Voice Of Central 620 previews upcoming shows on Thursday April 5 including TAW Faculty Focus with Doctor Doug Las Sivaten and a concert at Hall Winning on April 8. Listings note Christian Reformed Church and WOAS TAS Baptist Church on Tuesday April 10 at 7 00 with Canis Music Shop.
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Central 620
TAW
Doctor Douglas Sivaten
Hall Winiing
Christian Reformed Church
Woas & Tas Baptist Church
Canis Music Shop
Jury Draws Jurors For Central College Play Nights
The Chronicle notes a staged jury drawing each night of the play at Central College on April 12 and 13 to select 12 men from a roster for the evening’s juror panel. Greta Nelson as Karen Andre appears in the production, with free reserved seats offered through regular purchases at Tysseling’s.
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