Rotary Heard Student Talk About Holland
Dr J E Shultz president of the Rotary Club of Pella announced Anthony Tysseling would serve as club president starting July 1 1946 Del De Haan Gil Boat and Ralph Ver Meer were named officers Cornelius Van Bavel a Brede Netherlands exchange student at Iowa State College Ames spoke on Dutch politics describing a Democratic Monarchy with throne power and parliament legislature He outlined prewar religious party bases and postwar shifts toward state socialism with labor and capital managing industry He warned socialist influence may grow as Protestant and Catholic labor parties hold about 70 percent of votes and noted limited appeal of communism in the Netherlands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Shultz
Rotary Club of
Pella
Anthony Tysseling
del de Haan
Gil Boat
Ralph Ver Meer
Cornelius van Bavel
Brede
Netherlands
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Auish
Reee Ee
Mr. van Bavel
Labor Party
Catholic Labor Party
College Closes for Easter Recess at Central College
Central College will close classes for Easter recess with classes ending Thursday afternoon and resuming Tuesday morning. The General Synod meeting alters the timetable with commencements on May 20 and final exams May 21 to 24 for non graduating students. Two five week summer terms run June 3 to July 6 and July 8 to August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Final Week for Sale of Easter Seals for Crippled Kids
Marion county residents urged to buy Easter Seals as Iowa Society president W I Griffith notes funds aid thousands of Towa crippled children. Seals finance home employment corrective care hearing aids braces and a camping program near Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
W. I. Griffith
Iowa Society For Crippled Children and the Disabled
Boone
Iowa
Mr. Griffith
Iowa Society For
Hel “Towans
Central College Highlighted on WMT Saturday Parade
WMT radio will salute Central College Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30. Seniors Ed Crelin of Red Banks New Jersey and Dorris Ehret of Grinnell will be interviewed during the program as part of a series honoring Iowa colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMT
Central College
Ed Crelin
Red Banks New Jersey
Dorris Ehret
Grinnell
Iowa
Easter Sunrise Services and Holy Week at Local Churches
Easter week schedule across Second and Third Reformed Churches and Gospel Hall announces sunrise CE at Second Church, 8:30 morning services, and a joint evening service. Third Reformed offers sunrise CE, Bible School, morning worship, guest preaching, evening service, and Lent messages. Gospel Hall lists events including April 18 address on Ideal Church, Bible class, Lord’s Supper, and a Sunday broadcast. First Reformed presents Sunday School, morning worship Risen With Christ, and Calvary cantata by the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
Th.b
Jesus
A. Haverkamp
Wm. Goulooze
D.D
Pinches
Kbiz Dial
First Reformed Church
Jesu
Christ
Calvary
Prot Reform Church Good Friday and Easter Services
Reformed Church led by Rev L Vermeer announces Good Friday services in English at 7 80, preaching It is finished from John 19 30, and salvation through the crucified Lord. Sunday morning at 9 80 the Holland language sermon Komt herwaarts. English services Sunday afternoon at 1 80. Easter gospel from 1 Corinthians 15 55 50. Sunday evening 7 30 young people's meeting and Job discussion. Worship offered on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
L. Vermeer
Young Perple
Job
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Speakers
Sunday school for all at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 with Rev C Lepeltak as speaker. Evening service with F Perron as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Rev. C. Lepeltak
F. Perron
Open Bible Church Sunday Services and Easter Lesson
Rev Wm Christopulos pastor announces sunrise service at 545 am outdoors if weather permits else inside church. amen prayer 945 am Sunday School last week of four week growth contest. Free prize next Sunday for attending. Evening services 680 pm Overcomers and 780 pm Evangelistic. Thursday prayer 800 pm and Dorcas ladies meet 200 pm at John Hoksbergen residence Broadway Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Bible Church
Wm. Christopulos
Pitt
Messag
Dorcas
John Hoksbergen
Broadway Street
Business Houses Close For Good Friday Observance
The Chamber of Commerce asks local business houses to close from noon to 3 PM on Good Friday April 19 to observe church services. A note updates the previously announced time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Board
Dr Fox Shares Fish Stories With Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club met at Jordin Hall on Tuesday April 16 with President Jack Bootsma hosting. Dr C N Fox led the program, recounting Canada fishing trips with a party of fourteen including five doctors five professors and four fishermen. He shared original tales and showed reels of scenic fishing scenes and cooking fish, provoking hearty laughter and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Jordin Hall
Jack Bootsma
Elmer Ogren
Des Moines Kiwanis Club
Boy Scouts of America
C. N. Fox
Canada
Doc
Baptists Host Easter Sunrise Service At Pella Church
The Pella Baptist Church plans an Easter Sunrise service on Sunday April 21 at 6 am. Youth members will lead the program featuring narration song and a play Behold The Naming Breaketh focusing on the life and resurrection of Christ. Breakfast will follow for all attendees from First Baptist Church of Oskeloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Christ
First Baptist Church of
Oskelooan
Special Easter Service at Otley
The Choir of the Reformed Church of Otley will present an Easter service titled Victory Through None based on favorite classics arranged by Wilson. The program will be given this coming Easter Sunday evening at 7 30 pm in the church auditorium. Several children of the Sunday School will take part. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church of
College forensic meet yields mixed results at Pi Kappa Delta
Don Sikkink and Edith Maas led entrants for Pi Kappa Delta at James Milliken University in Decatur Illinois April 11 to 13. Phyllis Godown placed seventh in preliminary poetry reading with six finalists. 150 contestants from 28 colleges across Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Missouri competed in discussion oratory extemporaneous speaking and poetry reading with co chair Miss Cunera Van Emmerik of Central as discussion committee chair. The event closed the year’s forensic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don_ Sikkink
Phyllis Godown
Maxine Huenink
Pi Kappa Delta
James Milliken University
Decatur
Tiinois
Edith Maas
Don Sikkink
Sikkink
Maas
Miss Manas
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Coe
Central
Wesleyan
Simpson
Augustana
Eastern
Eureka
Normal
JMU
Monmouth
Northern Teacher's
Western Teacher's
Wheaton
North Central
Culver-Stockton
Cape Girardeau
Drury
Park
William Jewel
Cunera van Emmerik
Miss van Emmerik
Former British WAAF GI Bride Arrives in New York
Mrs. Eileen Vriezelaar, wife of Arthur D. Vriezelaar, arrived March 30 in New York aboard the M S John Ericson with other British brides of G I husbands. Former WAAF member married in October 1945, the couple to live in Monroe where he works for Orcutt Hybrid Corn Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Vriezelaar
New York
Wiileen Clarke
England
Monro
Eileen Vriezelaar
Arthur D. Vriezelaar
M. S. John Ericson
British Isles
G.I
Pella Christian High Chorus to Present Good Friday Program
The chorus of Pella Christian High School will perform after services at Second Christian Reformed Church on Good Friday evening. Luella M. Vos will give a reading. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian High School
Second Christian Reformed Church
Luella M. Vos
Salary Increases for Pella Public School Teachers
The Pella Public Schools board met April 8 and accepted six resignations from married teachers or those planning marriage. Several new hires were elected, including Lucille Plette Kelley to the High School. Existing staff received pay raises averaging about 8 percent in grades and around 5 percent in the High School, with other adjustments to student assignments and responsibilities.
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Cupid
Pella
Board of Education
Wilma Vickroy
Donella Jackson
Louise Lehnar
Margaret Ver Steeg
Margaret Richardson
Grace Franks
Mankato Teachers College
Lucille Plette Kelley
Simpson Triumphs In Indianola Dual Meet Victory
Simpson defeated Central 100 to 0 in a fifteen event dual meet at Indianola. Williams set a dual meet record in the broad jump with 20 feet 10 inches. Key winners include Lowe in high and low hurdles, De Wild in the two mile, and Stavros in discus and shot put with other top placers from Simpson and Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Indianola
Simpson
Red Lowe
Chuck de Wild
Wilkens
Morgan
Voss
Veenstra
Cross
Williams
Moon
Miller
McKurgan
Wil‘kena
Carse
Correa
McCurgan
Kuchan
Bourner
Sueger
Abad
Lowe
Stavros
Waters
Dykstra
Liddicoat
Boston
Lamb
Hobbs
Liggett
Sager
Merritt
de Wild
Sinn
T Imo
Navy Recruiting Visit At Pella Post Office April 22
A U S Navy recruiting officer from Des Moines will be in Pella Iowa on April 22 1946 from 10 a m to 1 p m at the U S Post Office. Men under 21 need parental consent to enlist and may join Regular Navy with options 2 8 4 or 6 yi. Bring Birth Certificate and Navy form witnessed by recruiter. Trade school opportunities and GI Bill benefits highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
Des Moines
Iowa
Pella
U. S. Post Office
Navy
Food Prices Drop Demanded By Frustrated Public
Citizens vent about rising food costs and the burden on households. A spokesman urged policymakers to curb inflation and lower prices, arguing high groceries strain budgets and health. Local group pushes for oversight and affordable options for families.
Health Hint About Wife, Girlfriend Charm Comment
A terse health note warns against agreeing when a wife praises the beauty and charm of a girlfriend. The guidance aims at avoiding marital tension by skeptical response and balanced communication.
Pella Plans May 9 Auction for Dutch Relief
In Hawaii the Pella community backs a May 9 auction downtown to aid Holland relief. Merchants pledge cash and merchandise including a 1946 Ford, a tractor, appliances, and nylon stockings. Farmers join in, preparing produce pledges. town folk ready Dutch costumes, signaling a strong, early enthusiasm for the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Netherlands
Dan Meulpolder
Ed Plette
J. G. Boot
Cath
Holland
Dutchmen Fall 8 0 In Season Opener At Wesleyan
Central opened the season with an 8 to 0 loss to Wesleyan at Mt Pleasant. Paine pitched for Wesleyan, allowing three Central hits, while Davis and Gordon each gave up eight hits for Central. Wesleyan scored in the first and fourth innings, finishing with four runs in the fourth. Cochrane and Smutz led with extra-base hits for the opponents. Paine struck out eight, Davis four, and Gordon four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Towa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Wesleyan
Paine
Kooi
Cochrane
Davis
Gordon
Smutz
Raine
Good Friday Service Seven Words From the Cross Schedule
A detailed Good Friday program lists seven Word meditations from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. with hymns, scripture readings, and addresses by Rev. R J Vanden Berg, Rev. S Vroon, Rev. George Pinches, Rev. Lawrence J Borst, Rev. A Haverkamp, and Rev. Theo P Verhulst among others at First Reformed and related churches. A quartet performs and a benediction precedes a postlude. Incidental expenses and relief may be donated as attendees leave.
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R. J. Vanden Berg
S. Vroon
First
Christian Reformed Church
Paradise
George Pinches
Gospel Hall
Central College IV
First Church
Lawrence J. Borst
Third Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
First Reformed Church
Jesus
Theo. P. Verhulst
Second
Ralph Decock
Borndt
Me Huizenga
The
Reformed Church
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