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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1965
Page
5
Local Easter Seal chairman Reuben Schakel reports a total of 1553.09 contributed to the 1965 campaign in Pella and Lake Prairie Township. He thanks volunteers from Christian High Typing Class and local citizens, noting the effort surpasses last year’s record by 361 dollars and urges envelopes be returned.
A fund drive to raise 100000 for a new nursing wing at Pella Community Hospital is announced with plans for a July start after Tulip Time. The project totals 270000, with 90000 grant so far, and 180000 to raise. Kindergarten Day at Pella Christian Grade School on April 30 invites mothers and children to learn about the program and enrollment for 1965-66.
The Pella Community School District board named three new high school teachers for next year. Thomas Fitzgerald of Cedar Falls will teach American history after three years in Ventura’s social studies program. Dennis Harmelink from Orange City, Northwestern College graduate, replaces Ed Rathmell in general mathematics and algebra. Sumner Mapes Jr. of Earlham will teach high school vocal music and assist the instrumental music director, replacing Ann Tysseling who moves to the elementary level while pursuing a Drake University masters.
The Pella Jaycees sponsor a Teen Age Rodeo on May 8 starting at 1 30 p m. Run by Rodeo chairman Arlin Harvey with contact options for Dave Bender Dr Kenneth Van Wyk and Arlin Harvey. First and second place win plaques and chance to enter state contest.
Dr Jerome De Jong pastor of Immanuel Reformed Church Grand Rapids Michigan will speak at Third Reformed Church Wednesday April 28 at 8 00 p m on the merger of the Reformed Church in America with the Presbyterian Church U S and the feasibility of union with the Southern Presbyterian Church The public is invited
North Marion County becomes the second in the state to hit its 1965 Crusade target of 3080 dollars under chairman Dr. Richard Roush. Contributions may still arrive via Dr. Roush or crusade treasurer Judy Van Steenis at Marion County State Bank.
Official observer Dr B L Flikkema records a total of 2.59 inches of rain in Pella from 7:00 a.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. Monday. Daily readings show Saturday .42 inches Sunday 2.11 inches Monday .06 inches.
The Vennard A Cappella Choir of Vennard College University Park Iowa will present a sacred music concert at Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton Iowa on Sunday May 2 at 730 p.m. The 34 voice choir recently completed a 2000 mile tour across five states including fourteen concerts in nine denominations. Led by Professor Benjamin E Bellus the program features traditional masters works contemporary pieces and selections from The Seven Last Words of Christ by Dubois followed by gospel songs and hymns. A chamber ensemble and smaller vocal groups will also perform. Vennard College an accredited interdenominational Bible college began in 1910 in Chicago as Chicago Evangelistic Institute and moved to University Park in 1951. Public invited.
The Pella Jaycees report a successful safari with many Albino Elephants captured. The sale is this Thursday evening at 7:00 in the Pel la Legion building. Proceeds fund a new elevator for the Home for the Aged in Pella. Call Gene Dop at the Pella National Bank to donate elephants.
The Pelladium page flags a rescheduled senior class play at PHS, announces basketball trophy reception and letter awards for the student body, and notes Arvin Van Zante’s election as president of the state Latin group.
Pella seniors perform The Heiress adaptation of Washington Square by Goetz on May 6 and 7 at 8:00 p.m. on the Junior High stage. Cast includes Judy Grandin as Catherine Sloper and Guy Jones as Dr Sloper with director W Kirschman and a full supporting lineup. Coffee Day raised 189.99 for Marion County with Pella restaurants contributing 60.33 and Knoxville 129.66.
Newspapers in Iowa Falls won three Better Newspapers Contest awards at the Iowa Press Association convention in Des Moines. News editor Jerry Ver Steegh earned second place for the feature picture These Little Piggies Went To Market showing pigs driven to Farmbest. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Deverne Ver Steegh of rural New Sharon.
Heavy rains pushed the Hawkeye 200 lap new car race at Knoxville Iowa to Saturday May 1. Twenty nine drivers enter for a $4000 purse with Dodge Plymouth Ford Pontiac and Chevrolet in the field. Time trials begin at 7 30 p m with the 200 lap race at 8 15 p m.
Congressman Bert Bandstra announced revised plans for a Skunk River reservoir north of Ames to enlarge the flood pool from 5 000 to about 6 000 acres, improve downstream flood control for Jasper Mahaska Marion and Keokuk counties, and reroute Interstate 35 around the dam site in Story County with total cost rising to about 12.9 million dollars. The Corps will review the plans before sending a final report to Congress.
A compilation of local activities including tours, games, plays, sales, club meetings, and concerts scheduled from April 27 to May 6. Highlights include LP&S Homemakers tour, CUI tennis and baseball games, Jaycee and women's club events, school plays, a Kindergar ten Day event, Circle 8 Square Dance, Vennard College music, and Newcomers coffee at Legion Hall.
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