Engagement and society notes from Newton and Central College
Mr and Mrs Corneal Brue announce their daughter Geraldine Jane Brue to Elmer E Van Dusseldorp of Pella. A May wedding planned. Mu Gamma Pi presents Shirley Glewen in a senior recital April 29 at Douwatra Chapel. Glewen from Brandon Wisconsin. transferred to Central from Wisconsin State College. She plans to teach next year and holds multiple club positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Corneal Brue
Newton
Geraldine Jane
Elmer E. van Dusseldorp
Mu Gamma Pi
Central College
Shirley Glewen
Douwatra Chapel
Shirley
Brandon
Wis
Central
Wisconsin State College
Stephens Point
Sigma Tau Delta
Dutchmen Fall to Wartburg 4 3 in Tight Tennis Match
Central College net squad lost a close 4 3 tennis decision to Wartburg College with Arnie Ver Hoef playing as Central’s number 1 and teaming for the decisive doubles. Linus Young prevailed in three sets at singles while on the losing Eruhles doubles and singles for Central, while Hoet and Cornwall led individual results for Wartburg in straight sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Wartburg College
Arnie Ver Hoef
Central
Linus Young
Eruhles
Pella High wins first Central Relay meet in wet conditions
Pella High took first place at their Central College track invitational as they rallied with 52 percent to Johnston High's 50 percent after a rain soaked day. Melvin Shivers led Johnston early before Pella surged with Muyskens wins in the 220 and Brower in discus as Al Hiemstra and Ron Bogaard also tied for wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Johnston High
Central College
Salury
Johnston
Melvin Shivers
Pleasantville
Pella
Dave Muyskens
van Dusselorp
Duffus
Brower
Muyskens
van Rees
Birthday notices and hospital visits at the Home for the Aged
On April 20 Mrs. Martin Klein remembered at age 75 and on April 24 Dries Vander Wal marked 89. John Ver Dught is in Still Hospital Des Moines. Various visits occurred including Klein family, Leighton residents, Newton visitors, and Des Moines hospital trip for Mrs. Kuiper. Tulips at the Home brighten the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Klein
Dries Vander Wal
John Ver Dught
Des Moines
Elmer Klein
Leighton
A. Hasselman
Donald Elscott
Newton
Allda Elscott
Anne Vande Voort
Henry Kol
Timmons
Prairie City
Albert van Heukerom
Mra
Nellie Kuiper
Dick Kuiper
Papma
Oskaloosa
Gerrit Gosselink
Peter Lubberden
Vinus van Sant
Betty
Killduff
Dirk Geenen
Danish Student Honored At Marion County Council Meeting
Norman Annis of Pella was elected Marion County Council president at the spring gathering held at the Masonic Fall in Knoxville on Apr 21. George J. Starcevich of Dallas was named resident, with two Knoxville teachers as secretary and treasurer. Eva Bak Hansen of Simpson College from Denmark spoke, comparing Danish and American living as she trains to become a kindergarten teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Annis
Pella
Marion County Council
Knoxville
Annis
State Education’ Association
George J. Starcevich
Dallas
Eva Bak Hansen
Simpson College
Denmark
Stuches
Simpson
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Danish Education Compared With American Life
Miss Hansen contrasts life in Denmark and the United States noting Americans join many groups and stay out to eat and sleep, while Danes study at home with family part of education. She describes Denmark’s Lutheran state church, cumulative exams, and essay testing versus American tests. the talk drew 105 attendees including several from Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hansen
Denmark
Knowlee
Pella
Norm Annis
Mac Brockway
Donald’ Breisch
Helene Dockendorff
Louis ’ Brunckhorst
Dena Ver Steeg
Grace Lautenbach
C. Buerkens
Annual Meeting of Co Health Society in Knoxville
The Marion County T B and Health Association will hold its annual spring meeting at the court house in Knoxville April 29 at 2 00 p m All members are urged to attend as the proposed Articles of Incorporation will be adopted at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberdenier Wal
International Farm Youth Exchange
Darlene Lamers
Barabara Denburger
Janice Kane
Avis Ve
R Hoeft
Sue Butler
Alberdena Vander Wal
Virginia Chilcote
Picure
Provence
Stone City
Arlene Butler
Harry Vander Wal
Butlers
CO. Health Society
Knoxville
Marion County T. B. and Health Association
Court House
What to Expect of a Child by Afton Smith
A young mother in her teens faces trouble with her little boy because she does not know what to expect of him. The piece observes parental guidance needs and child expectations in early parenting.
What to Expect From a Child of 14 Months
A column on parenting notes a 14 month old cannot sit still on a bus and suggests parents seek guidance. It highlights the child’s curiosity pulling him to the window, repeated scoldings, occasional spanks, and a desperate cling to the mother. The piece urges parents to access books, pamphlets, and parent groups via libraries and universities for child development information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Iows Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shiv Glewen
Scott
Vander Wal
Happy Hearts
Leighton Hall
Ln.y.e
Ruth Vander Linder
Mary Burton
Alice van Zante
Delores van Roekel
Karen van Heukelem
Gram
Norma de Bruin
Joyce Klein
Carol Brummel
Linda Glendening
Truth Seekers
First Reformed Sunday School
Armour Boot
Andrew de Geus
Earl van Donsel
Miss Hoopers
Willard Kaldenberg
Tunis Klein
Live and Learn Club
Tunis Goemaat
Dale Roorda
Gary Heyveld
Harold Slings
Ben Vos
John Henry
Birthday Club
Jennie Vande Kieft
Bee
Greemns
Geraldine Bree
Wartburg
Hoet
Melchert Young
Thalacki
Cornwall
Tanis
Huth
Manassier
Gather
Roeloffe
Ver Hoef
Manussier
Melchert
Thalacker
Cornwall and Huth
Young and Tanis
Pella Station
U. 5S
E. C. Beaning
OWA
Afton Smith
Philco
Mow Law
Piel Fey
Erator
Philco Electric
Crit Wndler Cys
Farly Bird
Iowa
Philco Range
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