Central College Life Builds Christian Leadership at Pella
Central College in Pella grew from a Baptist founded school to a Reformed Church college offering a practical Liberal Arts education. It funds tuition through the Central College Student Industries, employing about 175 of 300 students to earn part of their costs while expanding access to higher education regardless of finances. The program aims to admit by merit, provide practical training, and blend college life with business and technology.
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H. P. Scholte
Baptists
Central University of Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa
Reformed Church In America
General Synod of the
Reformed Church
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Central College town plan boosts student work program
Central College established Central Industries in the Ramsey building on Franklin Street to give students remunerative work that complements academics. The plan aims to benefit students, the college, the church, and society by aligning labor with practical education and modern business realities.
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Central Industries
Ramsey
Franklin Street
Project Plans for Church College Education
The document outlines methods to employ students in non-remunerative labor, end scholarships by converting profits to endowment or funds, and reduce publicity and recruiting costs. It also states values: expanding access to education for church children and offering a year in college to develop leadership for church and civic roles.
Graham Hall Dormitory at Central College Namesake Memorial
Graham Hall on Broadway serves as Central College ladies dormitory named in memory of Miss Elizabeth Graham who taught for over 25 years. The hall, built in 1918, houses 65 residents with 130 total boarders including men. Mrs Carrie Halbert has been matron for 30 years.
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Central College
Broadway Street
Elizabeth Graham
Jordan Hall
Graham Hall
Carrie Halbert
From Private Colleges and Education to Private Industry
The passage argues private colleges educate more people at no taxpayer cost and provide future ministers with business contact, while 41 percent of higher education is through private institutions. It notes student involvement in industry governance, discusses language quirks, and ends with an anecdote about a Dutch businessman born in Holland.
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Peila
Holland
It's Wonderful The Dutch Tongue Chronicle Note
Dutch readers are urged to read the Tulip Time Chronicle and likely agree on the charm and appealing nature of the Dutch tongue as presented in this compact notice.
Bryan McKinley Campaign Band Taught Crude Chant
A Bryan McKinley campaign organizer formed a group of playmates into a shouting squad. He taught them a chant praising Bryan and denigrating McKinley. The piece notes limited use of Dutch language at pulpit, college, and homes, praising the grand language when choosing words.
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Bryan
Children Welcome In Pella Homes
A historic contrast celebrates Dutch family life in Pella emphasizing children as the home’s joy and center. The piece notes that small town merchants better serve farm communities, offering extended or outside hours, unlike city rivals. It ends with a Chronicle office ad for 500 yellow second sheets at 40 cents.
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George Heeren
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Irwin J. Lubbers
the College Library
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Central College Student Industries
Jordan
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