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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1955

Page

9

Iowa Conference Relays Set for Central Campus Friday

The first annual Iowa Conference Relays will be held at Central College Kuyper Field on Friday April 22 at 2 00. Luther Wartburg Dubuque Central and Simpson submit full entries with other schools in selected events DuBuque is favored with depth Central College emphasis on short relays hurdles sprinters and field events led by Arvid Pierson Verle Rinehart Ed Owens Vern Damasteegt and Phil Bush Buena Vista with Glade Heichel Al Molitor and Bert Harris also strong in sprints and field events The meet opens at 2 00 with seven relays starting 2 30.

Don Butler Iowa Central College Kuyper Pella Luther, Wartburg Dubuque Central Simpson Dubuque University Tysseling Vern Boekens Harold Hiemstra Dwaine Krentz Arvid Pierson Verle Rinehart Ed Owens Vern Damasteegt Phil Bush Buena Vists Glade Heichel al Molitor Bert Harris

Central Freshman Named to West Point

George D Randels a Central College freshman and son of Mr and Mrs D A Randels New Sharon has been accepted as a cadet at the U S Military Academy at West Point He was first alternate of Representative Karl Le Compte and will report for duty on July 5.

George D. Randels Central College D. A. Randels New Sharon U. S. Military Academy West Point Randels Karl le Compte

Pella High Relays Take Two Firsts at Valley Relays

Pella High track teams won two events at the Valley Relays last Saturday. The two mile relay, with Herb Blom Bob Boyett Phil Cummings and Alvin Hiemstra, clocked 8 41.2 aided by an anchor 2 05.2 split. The mile medley relay team also captured first, featuring Dirk Muyskens Don Hiemstra Herb Blom and Alvin Hiemstra.

Pella High Herb Blom Bob Boyett Phil Cummings Alvin Hiemstra Alvin Hiemstra Dirk Muyskens Don Hiemstra

Ikenobo Flower Arrangement Demonstration in Pella

Mrs Tomoko Yamamoto will demonstrate the Japanese Ikenobo method at the Legion Hall Pella on Saturday May 7 from 2 to 4 pm The talk outlines Ikenobo design using the three line triangle earth man heaven and emphasizes natural growth and color harmony The event invites both men and women to attend and bring friends for a floral arts showcase connected to the Pella Tulip Show schedule

Tomoko Yamamoto Pella Legion Hall Ikenobo Heaven Man Earth

Hail Breaks Glass at Pella Greenhouses

A hail storm Tuesday morning shattered about 925 panes at De Jong Floral and North Greenhouse in northwest Pella, with stones ranging from half to one and a half inches. Roof damage appeared minor and few house claims were filed. hail fell mainly in the northern town area, leaving lawns spotted with stones.

de Jong Floral Pella North Greenhouse North Main Street Prich

Two Teachers Still Wanted for Staff of The Public Schools

Board of Education seeks replacements for six vacancies including the resignation of Fred Whalley, long time band director. Miss Margaret Robbins leaves homemaking to teach clothing in a Kansas City suburb. Two junior high posts remain open with Donald Breisch and John Sabus noted as fills. Several resignations in the grades have been completed and new contracts signed with teachers from Iowa and California.

Fred Whalley Board of Education Margaret Robbins Kansas City Emporia Kansas Ives Omaha Nebraska Donald Breisch John Sabus Gloria Forbes Lincoln Lanelle Post Webster Misa Post Miss Forbes Jeanette VanderWerff Mahaska County Joann Pals Luverne Iowa Shirley van Konynenburg Central College Modesto California

Field Day at Gysbert Terlouw Farm Today Postponed Twice

The Field Day at Gysbert Terlouw Farm in Pelle is held this morning after rain delays. Sponsored by Pelle High School Vocational Agriculture and local implement dealers, it features boy F F A participants showing plows and machines. The event runs from BU a.m. on the farm southeast of town near Black Oak School on highway 163.

Gysbert Terlouw Vocational Agriculture Department of Pelle Terlouw Norman Pella High Cecil Vines Black Oak School Pella

Pella Beats Knoxville 4 1 In Rain Shortened Conference Game

Pella defeats Knoxville 4 to 1 in a conference opener shortened to four innings due to rain. Don Hiemstra and Ronald Bogard each have two hits, Butch Shepperd homers, and pitcher Bob Buyert allows one hit with 10 strikeouts. Battery Knoxville Bob Harvey Richard Bailey. Pella Max Van Rees Bob Buyert.

Pella Knoxville Don Hiemstra Ronald Bogaard Butch Shepperd Bob Boyert Rhe Knoxville Bob Harvey Richard Bailey Bob Buyert Max van Rees

Kindergartners to Register Friday for Coming School Year

Friday marks kindergarten registration for next fall at the Public Schools. Classes suspend to allow parents to bring five year olds to meet Mrs Dockendorf and Mrs Marjorie Jack, the County Nurse, and other County State staff. Parents seeking guidance are urged to attend for advice and instruction.

Dockendorf Marjorie Jack

Chronicle News Pictures First in the Press Contest Rural Iowa winners named

The Chronicle won top honors in Use of Illustrative Material at the Iowa Press Association contest held in Des Moines on April 16. The Red Oak Express and Jefferson Bee placed second and third with Keosauqua Van Buren County Register honorable mention. The Chronicle also earned honorable mention in General Excellence in Typography for strong photography, engravings, make-ready, and captions. The staff shares in the honors.

Chronicle Iowa Iowa Press Iowa Press Association Des Moines Red Oak Express Jefferson Bee Keosauqua van Buren County Register Franklin University of Town School of Journalism Laurens Sun Buffalo Center Tribune Forest City Summit Algona Upper

Birdsall Accepted For Summer Study Of Drama In England

Maurice Birdsall son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Bird sall Sr of Clarion Iowa and professor of speech and drama at Central College has been chosen as one of eighty students to study Elizabethan drama at Stratford on Avon England from July 2 to August 13. The trip funded by the University of Manchester Shakespeare festival includes five Shakespearean productions at Stratford and two elsewhere in England. Birdsall will sail June 15 for twelve days in Holland then two weeks in Norway before returning September 1. He also handles staging and direction for Pella Iowa Tulip Festival production May 12 to 14 with Edith Sedrel Le Cocq directing the music for the operetta Tulip Time.

Rofessor Central College Stratford-on-Avon England University of Manchester Stratford Europe Birdsall Lawrence Olivier Vivian Leigh Holland

Pella School Age Rule Details and Meeting Locations

Pupils must be five by November 15 under Town Law but maturity may exceed age. Families south of Union Street and rural patrons should bring children to Webster Building in the morning. The Lincoln Building will host the north Pella afternoon session.

Union Street Webster Building Lincoln Building North Pella

Farmers May Still Apply for Aid in Conservation Practices

Marion County ASC in Knoxville urges farm owners to file cost sharing requests for conservation practices for 1965. With corn season near, funds remain for several practices, and eligible farmers should act quickly to participate. Officials urge consultation with local ASC committees to align plans with allotments and ensure eligibility under current law.

Marion County ASC Knoxville Robuck ABC Iowa

Tulip Time Operetta to Feature Dances and Specialties

The May operetta Tulip Time will showcase George De Vries in most solo routines including a waltz Valse Tulipe with Marilyn Spoelstra. He also performs Tulips That I Love and acts as a soft shoe dancer on benches. Act II offers a boisterous tap, with Shorty Pierson and Olive Nordstrom in The Dancing Lesson. Martha Lautenbach directs Dutch dances for the chorus, and Bob Barnes with Jeannine Rosilla close the show in Im in Love With Lovely Lady with parasol and cane.

Eorge Shorty Pierson Olive Nordstrom Tulip Tim Martha Lautenbach Martha Holland Bob Barnes Jeannine Rosilla

Long Awaited Class Play Angel Street Opens April 25

The senior class presents Angel Street on Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM with a dark London mood and suspenseful drama. Tickets go on sale tomorrow and Saturday at Paardekoopers or the high school from 6:15 PM, with reserved seats available for both April 25 and 26 performances.

Jm, Ich Pelle High Senves Tweeden Angel Street Pella London Paardekoopers

Pella High Favored In Central Track Meet

Pella High leads as co favorite for the Central Invitational Track Meet at Central College. Three class A and three class B teams compete for the relays crown with Pella showcasing its fine 2 mile relay team Muyskens D Hiemstra Blom and A Hiemstra. Co favorite Pleasantville, led by hurdler Shivers, also enters along with Albi Colfax Knoxville and Johnston.

Central College Pella Muyskens D. Hiemstra Blom A. Hiemstra Pleasantville Shivers

Change Schedule For Administering Salk Polio Vaccine

The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis authorized a schedule change announced by Dr. Ralph Heeren, director at the Iowa State Health Division. Dr. Jonas Salk recommended spreading injections over time, first two doses two to four weeks apart, with a longer interval before the third.

National Foundation For Ralph Heeren Heeren Division of Preventable Diseases Towa State Department of Health Jonas Salk

Tulip Time Queen Comes Out Wednesday Night

The Tulip Time Queen and her attendants will be presented at the Legion Hall on Wednesday evening April 27 at 8:00 after a 6:00 dinner at the Country Club for the queen selection committee and the judges. Ray Pugh will MC the event featuring college musical numbers scenes from Tulip Time operetta Rotary Club music Kiwanis entertainment and a college skit punch and cookies will be served all are invited.

Legion Hall Country Club Ray Pugh Rotary Club Kiwanis

Polio Injection Schedule Revised For Spring Campaign

The plan calls for two of three injections this spring after delays of seven months from the second. Original: three injections over five weeks with one week between first and second and four weeks between second and third. Dr Heeren says the Polio Committee of the Iowa State Medical Society endorsed Salk's recommendation.

Heeren Towa State Medical Society Salk

Interval dosing plan for injections described

The document outlines a vaccination schedule with intervals of two to four weeks between the first two injections. The third injection is planned about seven months after the second, indicating a long interval before the final dose.

Annual Meeting of Central College Women's Auxiliary

The Women's Auxiliary of Central College will hold its annual meeting at 8 15 p m on Monday April 26 in Jordan Hall. The agenda includes senior recital by Bette Brunsting at 7 15 p m and a Home Economies Through the Century skit by college girls with community children. An exhibit of old Home Economics books and Godey's Lady's Book copies will be accessible before or after the meeting. Members are urged to attend to learn auxiliary activities and to welcome Sully and Leighton Oskaloosa chapters visiting Pella group.

Central College Jordan Hall Bette Brunsting Central Spey Sully Leighton-Oskaloosa Pella

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Gysbert Chronicle News Pictures Maurice Birdsall Maurice F. Birdsall Clarion, Ia George de Chronicle News George de Vries Tulip Queen Women’s Auxiliary of Bakker Rus Pancal American Legion Hall Women of the Legion Auxiliary E. E. Nd Clore
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