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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1951

Page

8

Delegates Attend State C E Convention in Graham

Nearly 240 delegates gathered for the convention opening banquet in Graham on Friday night with Dr. William J. Moore of Drake University as speaker. Saturday featured six discussion groups under Rev. Buseman Perron Tanis Vander Waal Rosenberg and Eunema on Religious Rearmament. Officers were installed Sunday with Wilma Manson named president and a slate including Roger Peterson and Lois Sherman.

Polla C. E Vista Erma Audrey Roorda Central College Wilma van Zee the Bulletin Overberzen Hday Club Mr Vanden Otley Esther Overbergen Third Reformed Church F. Buseman C. Perron E. Tanis J. Vander Waal W. Rosenberg J. R

Clean-Up Days Set for April 23 24 25

City urges residents to prepare rubbish in containers and place on the curb from Monday to Wednesday April 23 to 25. Workers will load waste onto trucks and haul to the dump, with emphasis on quick, easy collection and avoiding curb litter after the truck passes.

City Council

Central Girls Ensemble Home Concert at Central College

The Central College Girls Ensemble directed by Edith Sedrel Le Cocq will perform a sacred program in Dowdstra Chapel on April 29 at 4 00 pm. The nine member group includes Mary Jane Menninga and other Iowa Wisconsin natives who previously toured the Midwest and planned a Northwest Iowa tour that was cancelled due to snow. The program features vocal solos by Mrs Le Coca and piano by Geraldine Vander Pol with other choir numbers and modern poetry settings.

Central College Dowwstra Chapel Edith Sedrel le Cocq Central Towa W Consin Mary Jane Menninga Dawg M 'Menninga Union Pella Mary Midwest Reformed Church West Coast Iowa Forth Ravel

Thirty-Eight Central Graduates to Teach at State College

Central College prepares for spring and summer degrees with eighty eight seniors. Thirty eight seek teaching certificates while nineteen aim to preach after seminar training. One student goes into evangelistic missionary work and twelve plan graduate study. Remaining graduates enter diverse fields including business, nursing, art, library service, civil service, and social service.

Central College Buseh

Anne of Green Gables Play At Christian High

Pella Christian Mish School presents a modern dramatization of Anne of Green Gables at the Christian High Auditorium on April 19 and 200. Merle Vander Schaaf plays Anne with strong supporting roles by Joan Van Zomeran and others. Tickets are on sale at Vander Vloeg's Bakery or at the High School box office.

Anne of Green Gables Pella Christian Mish School Christian High Auditorium Merle Vander Schaaf Anne Joan van Zomeran Shirley Bolt Revena Zylstra Duane de Kook Vander Vloeg’s

Central Junior Elects Regional Officer of F. T. Ass'n

Miss Mary Ver Moet, physical education major at Central College, was elected president of the Southwest Regional Future Teachers Association at its biennial meeting in Centerville Junior College. Jerry Parsons of Iowa State College named vice president as Iowa State Education Association led the event on the theme reorganization of Iowa school districts. Dr. M. L. Cushman of Town State College spoke at the morning session. Other Central attendees included Heus, Dorothy Heide, Judy Mentink, Joan Vande Kop, Roderick De Young, Earl Heilbrink, Katherine Sampson, Jennette Noordsy, and Vernard Boekclan, each assigned to a discussion group.

Mary Ver Moet Central College View Prident Future Teachers Association of Town Centerville Junior College Jerry Parsons Iowa State College Iowa State Education Association Iowa M. L. Cushman Town State College Central E Heus Dorothy ‘Heide Judy Mentink Joan Vande Kop Roderick de’ Young Earl Heilbrink Katherine Sampson Jennette Noordsy Vernard Boekclan

Knoxville Veterans Hospital to Observe 30th Anniversary

The 1951 observance marks 30 years of service at the Knoxville Iowa VA Hospital with an open house on May 12. James R. Jack, the manager, invites relatives of 14600 disabled veterans to tour wards clinics and labs from 10 AM to 4 PM and see modern therapeutic techniques new at the hospital.

Veterans Administration Hospital Knoxville Iowa James R. Jack Jack Veterans Hospital

Women Graduates Face Life Paths Beyond Teaching

The piece notes that many women entering teaching may not remain in classrooms long term and expect to become homemakers. It discusses how graduates of a Christian college influence future communities in broad ways, similar to waves spreading outward from a single stone.

Dr Marcus Bach Visited Town To Speak On Spiritualism

Dr Marcus Bach associate director of the School of Religion at Iowa University spoke to the Federated Club at the Second Reformed Church and to men at a Rotary Kiwanis dinner. He discussed his search for Utopia among diverse groups including Amana Colonies Dukhobors Quakers Hutterites and Trappist Monks, noting changes from modern life and detailing experiences with radio, travel, and retreat.

Marcus Bach Fof Religion Iowa University Bach Federated Club Second Reformed Church Rotary Kiwanis Legion Hall Legion ‘Hall Itis America Amana Dukhohors Canada Friends South Dakota Montana Iowa Levi Lizzie Wsul Buch South Dacket

Want Entries Now In Baby Section of Tulip Time Parade

Miss Cornelia Wilson and Marie Lefeber lead preparations for the Tulip Time baby parade inviting mothers to enter. Past participants offer tips on dressing babies and best conveyances, noting 1949 had 33 entries and last year was similarly popular. Early entries encouraged via Wilson Jewelry Store, Phone 146, or a postcard.

Cornelia Wilson Marie Lefeber Ally Cateh Wilson Jewelry

Tall Corn Council Scout Exposition Opens Apr 19

The Annual Scout Exposition begins Thursday at 7:00 pm at the State Fairgrounds Des Moines. Eighty six booths will feature Cubs and Scouts topics from collections to camping and personal health. Pancakes will be served at the Camp Mitigwa Booth and tickets cost 25 cents to 1 dollar.

Tall Corn Council Scout Exposition Des Moines Robert Carne General Chman Cul Scouts Boy Scouts Crs Noe. Crosby Adit Jeni Ima Cyan Tien Tien Coseip Lushan Sanres Danert Khewen Gieaur Centre Town Haviye

Ottumwa Lady to Sing at Baptist Church May 6

Mes. Every Winston of Ottumwa was unable to appear last Sunday due to illness but will perform at the Baptist Church on the evening of Sunday May 6. The originally planned concert drew a full house and attendees were disappointed by the illness. Everyone is invited to hear her.

Winston of

The Chronicle Wins Iowa Press Contests Across Classes

The Chronicle secured four top placements in the Iowa Press Association contest finals held at Hotel Fort Des Moines. In Class 1 weekly division over 4,000 population The Chronicle placed first while regional papers like The Spencer News and Magoneta Jackson Sentinel earned third. Other honors included honorable mentions for Montezuma Republic and various papers in typography and illustration awards.

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Typographic Trends Echo Times And Local News

An Iowa Des Moines council report notes typography demonstrates current trends in print and public notices. The Des Moines committee hosted a banquet for newspaper men, with a lively postconference dinner at the convention dining hall.

Per Sehael Devon Bawa Eel Hansen Lowa Y Des Moines Committee

Chick hatchery blaze kills thousands of chicks in Manchester

A Manchester hatchery suffered a devastating fire earlier this month, destroying buildings and causing the loss of about 10 000 baby chicks. The report notes that 24 percent of U S auto fatalities last year involved drivers aged 18 to 24.

Manchester U.S

Queen of Tulip Time Debut Planned With Attendants

A Tulip Time celebration in Pella features the crowning of a Queen and attendants at the chapel on Tuesday night. An all rich program is set for Wednesday evening with a party and introductions of the candidates, followed by a coming out party at the College Chapel Bethesda on April 24. A $2 dinner ticket is required, with entertainment planned for both evenings and a vocal program on KWDM Des Moines and WHO Des Moines giving broader promotion.

Fane Parnetoe Gnedan Gamark Herbert Phambeet Ralseteen Company G. Bult M.M. Docke Ralph Ver Meer Milippine Committee Hob Klein Younkers KWDM Des Moines WHO Motel Savery Legislature

Otley May Play Promises Fun Evening With Grandpa

The Otley School will host a comedy play May 3 and 4 featuring BIN Veieze lay as Grandpa and Loren Vanden Oever as his scape stacion. Monte Ray and Loretta Stiernemann direct with a cast including Tod Hunter and Mrs. Klein. Aimed at providing humor, the production invites the community for two evenings of stage entertainment.

Otley Amvers Uvillary Otley bin Veiezelay Grandpa Loren Vanden Oever

Night of January 16 Triumphs for Central College Play

The Central College production The Night of January 16 played last week in Douw Chapel. Jury results varied by night with Karen acquitted then ruled guilty. Cast praised for clear, distinct character work under Prof. M jee Birds and Alpha DSi Omer in a superb performance.

Douw«Chapel Karen Alpha Dsi Omer M Jee Birds Cellent Central College

KEBS The Voice Of Central 620 Radio Spotlight

The Central Tuesday campus music shop presents a TAO Central Spotlight concert at 1 Concert Hall featuring Reformed Church and Baptist Church editions of KEBS 620 on your radio dial.

KEBS Central 620 TAO Central Spotlight Reformed Church 5 Baptist Church Toonadie Musie Shop

Great Books Discussion Tonight at Jordan Hall

The Great Books group meets tonight at Jordan Hall to discuss three plays of Aristophanes. Miss Maryanna Hamer and Mrs. Leora Quinn will lead the discussion at 8:00 p.m.

Jordan Hall Jordan Fall Maryanna Hamer Leora Quinn

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