Santa Claus Visiting Town This Saturday Afternoon
Santa Claus will appear in downtown at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday to meet children and hear their Christmas wishes. He plans gifts for each child and will distribute candy at the Band Stand in Garden Square at 3:00 P.M. The Chamber of Commerce directs the event with volunteers helping Santa.
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Santa Ci
Chamber of Commerce
Chris Kringle
Santa
Garden Square
the Chamber of Commerce
Patrons Attend Co op Exchange Annual Meeting in Pella
The Farmers Cooperative Exchange of Pella held its annual meeting on December 2 at the American Legion Hall. About 570 lunches were served by the American Legion Auxiliary. J. R. Vander Waal presided. Rev Redeker gave the invocation. A. J. Terlouw read the minutes. Ray Robus reported 1947 and 1948 dividend payables and sales of 2,653,065 dollars. Entertainment featured Tudor Ver Meer and others. four members gave talks and joined a panel for audience questions. Three directors were reelected for three years: J. R. Vander Waal, A. J. Terlouw, and T. Verros.
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Farmers Cooperative Exchange of
Pella
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
J. R. Vander Waal
Redeker
A. J. Terlouw
Ast
Ing
Ray Robus
Tudor Ver Meer
Robert Roorda
Karen
Milton Scholten
Ralph Ver Ploeg
Howard’ Vander Pol
Herman Nollen
Jacob de Haan
Gerald de Penning
Harold Slings
A. J. Telouw
T.T. Verros
Dutchmen Cleanup Old Rivals at Oskaloosa 69 32
Central opened its conference schedule with a 69 to 32 win over Penn College. Bob Vander Linden led with 16 points, Arnie Ver Hoef and Bob Graham each added 12, while Van Cleave top scored for Penn with 11. Dale Bush directed the offense for Central with six. Central next plays Luther in Decorah and Wartburg in Waverly.
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Dick Wynveen
Central
Penn College
Penn
Bob Vander Linden
Arnie Ver Hoef
Bob Graham
van Cleave
Penny
Dunn
Dale Bush
Luther
Decorah
Wartburg
Waverly
Kregel
Christmas Window Display At Cook Insurance Office
A festive window display at the Cook Insurance Office on the South Side of the Square offers helpful hints on Christmas use and artistic sealing. The window draws attention to decorative ideas and invites visitors to view the showcase for guidance or inspiration.
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Ean
Cook Insurance
Attendance record set at annual meeting notes
Much interest was shown by the membership as the largest crowd ever attended the annual meeting. Agriculture students and instructor Cecil Vines from the local high school were also present.
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Cecil Vines
Naw Sree
Ladino Clover and Birdsfoot Trefoil Discussed by Farmers
Cecil Vines reports on the fifth meeting of the Pella Adult Farmer Evening Classes at Pella High School. A discussion comparing Ladino clover and birdsfoot trefoil dominated the session after an initial film Save That Soil, with notes on alfalfa red and sweet clover and grasses like timothy.
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Cecil Vines
Pella
Erie
Iowa
Italy
France
Preston Hollow
Professor Thostenson to Return to Central College
Professor Marvin S. Thostenson will return to Central College music department next year after a leave to pursue a Doctor of Music degree. He studied at Luther College and the University of Iowa, served in the Navy, and has directed the A Cappella Choir and the college band. His return completes a strong faculty, with Alderson and Grooters scheduled to teach organ and assist with the Messiah program on December 15.
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Central College
Thostenson
John the Baptist
Luther
Luther College
Jecorah
Iowa
Hospers
University of Iowa
Navy
Mechanicsville
Town
Mr. Thostenson
Central
Cart
Lenough Alderson
Laurence .Grooters
Decorations in Downtown Area Very Well Done
Pella's downtown Christman decorations wow spectators with 136 curb trees each lit by 20 bulbs and over fifty electroliers with 25 bulbs. A Chamber of Commerce committee led by Vivian Weirather coordinated workers from merchants and the city electric light department, finishing the five-evening setup to create glittering daily displays.
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Pella
Christman
Electroliers
Ware Drape Wit Pf Co
Chamber of Commerce
Vivian, Weirather
James Wisse
City Electric Light Department
B. Flikkema
Peter G. Gaass
Martin Nelson
Ed Wesselink
John Ed Klein
John Ver Meer
Alfred Renard
Two Pella Men in Group Inducted into Armed Forces
The Marion County Selective Service Board released that a group of men were inducted into the armed forces on Tuesday December 6 including Keith W. Nibbelink of Pella and Abram B. Walster of Pella among others from nearby towns such as Knoxville Monroe Melcher Pleasantville Tracy Attica and Columbia.
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Armed Forces
Marion County Selective Service Board
Alfred R. van Steenwyk
Knoxville
Duane de Geest
Keith W. Nibbelink
Pella
Marion D. Willemsen
Monroe
Leonard L. Thomas
Aaron K Knox
Tracy
Harold E. Anderson
Melcher
Farild L. Glazbrook
Columbia
Abram’ B. Walster
Delmar A. Ramsey
Pleasantville
Harry Dop
Doran S. Simmons
Attica
Christmas Gifts for Pella Patrons Set for Friday and Saturday
Pella merchants plan two Christmas Savings Days on December 19 and 20 with twenty baskets of groceries to be given away. Ten baskets each day will be distributed in the late afternoon downtown after patrons register without any purchase required. Merchants offer special bargains both days and readers are urged to watch The Chronicle ads of December 18 for details.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chronicle
Public Schools Christmas Musical Dec 19 at Pella High
The Pella High School vocal music department under Miss Ann Tysseling presents the annual Christmas musical in the high school auditorium on Friday December 19 at 7 80 p m. Admission is by your own price with tickets bought at the door. The program features Pella High mixed chorus Webster schools and other groups as students work hard to make the show a success. Proceeds help defray spring music contest travel costs.
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Ann ‘Tysseling
Pella High School
Ebster
Groundbreaking Planned for Central College Student Union
Central College announces ground breaking for a new Student Memorial Union in May 1953 on the Broadway and Peace Street corner. Alumni Council authorized a campaign for $100,000 with over $50,000 raised. the brick and glass two story building will include a lounge, game room, snack bar, conference rooms and rest rooms, freeing Jordan Hall ground floor for academics.
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Central College
Broadway
Peace Street
Ad Tt
Union
Jordan Hall
Vote on New Fire Station December 17th
Citizens urged to vote on December 17 for a public measure to build a new fire station in Pella Iowa funded from on hand cash. Polling in four wards at local landmarks. Yes supports building, No opposes.
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Pella
Iowa
Vox "Arm Equipment Co
Legion Building
Pella Supply Company
Little Dutch Meet Indianola Friday Night In Pella
The Indians of Indianola visit Pella Friday night December 12 for a South Central Conference game. Both teams seek a .500 record in the league as Indianola beat Tech of Des Moines 47 44 and lost to Valley 62 49 while Pella beat Centerville 82 42 and lost to Knoxville 51 41. The game features two familiar rosters and promises a competitive matchup. Also Mingo High girls and junior high teams play at Pella Monday December 15, followed by Little Dutch boys at Albia Tuesday December 16 in a standout clash of the year.
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Indians
Indianola
Pella
Cannon
Tech
Des Moines
Valley of Des Moines
Pelin
Centerville
Knoxville
Mingo High School
Mingo
Albia
Faesday
Pella High School
Attica
Pella Christian
Colfax
Central
Luther
Pella Christian Va Tracy
Centarl
Wartburg
St. Ambrose
Cuttigeys
Ian
Oettunday
Des Moines ‘Tech
Pella Area Basketball Schedule December 8 to Holiday
Cage calendar lists a string of boys and girls games in December. Pella High and Pella Christian teams host and travel to Attica Colfax Indianola Wartburg Lu ther St Ambrose Des Moines Tech and others with dates from December 8 through December 20.
Football Banquet Held At Second Reformed Church
The annual football banquet is set for 6 30 tonight at the Second Reformed Church parlors. Guests include members of both high school and college squads hosted by the Pella Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. Tickets available through Wayne Hill Rudy Ulrich Lyle Quinn and the HSAA secretary, who will be principal speaker.
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Second Reformed Church
Pella Rotary
Kiwanis
Wayne Hill
Rudy Ulrich
Lyle Quinn
High School Athletic Association
Anniversary honors Louis Schutt on 16th birthday
Friends in Postville honor Louis Schutt on his 16th birthday noting his long involvement in Postville business life for over 50 years.
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Louis Schutt
Postville
Haughs Celebrate 60th Anniversary in New Hampton
Mr and Mrs George Haugh of New Hampton marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary. They wed on Thanksgiving Day in 1892.
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George Haugh
New Hampton
Handel Messiah at Central College Douwstra Chapel
Central College presents Handel Messiah Monday at 8 PM in Douwstra Chapel on campus directed by Laurence Groeters. The Central College Oratorio Chorus, the largest yet, features Edith Sedrel Le Coe soprano Harald Reeves tenor Harvey Morrison bass baritone Rosemary Carr alto with Lenough Anderson on organ. The program highlights include solos by noted local artists and a full performance replacing the orchestra with organ accompaniment.
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Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Central ‘College
Laurence Groeters
Pella
Edith Sedrel le Coe
Harald Reeves
Coe College
Reeves
Pallayea
Harvey Morrison
Parsona College
Fairfield
Iowa
Morrison
Chicago
Jews City
Muscatine
Rosemary Carr
Osksloo
Edith le Coca
Fifteen Named To High School Honor Society
Fifteen new members were added to Pella High School's Honor Society in a formal Thursday morning ceremony December 4. Officers installed by Superintendent C. C. Buerkens included President Bob Borgman and Vice President Alvin De Wild. New members listed span seniors to sophomores, with musical numbers by Ellen De Geus et al and a solo by Fred Whalley. The pledge of allegiance closed the program led by President Borgman.
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Pella High
Pella
Pella High School
North Central Association
Henrietta Ver. Heul
C. C. Buerkens
Bob Borgman
Alvin de Wild
Bernice “de Gous
Treas Shirley Hoeksema
Mr. Wilkins
Betty Eeling
Norman Verros
Darrell de Reus
Kenneth Ustermarkt
Bonnie Kuyper
Darlene van Wyk
JoAnn Ter Louw
Eugene Gosselink
Beth Brom
Shirley Groendyke
Sally In’t Veld
Barbara den Burger
Jan Gosselink
Sylvia Rolffs
Ellen de Geus
Betty Steenbock
Bernice de Geus
Doris Dockendorff
Fred Whalley
Central Debaters Split Half Their Debates at Tourney
Central College sent two teams to the Midwest Tournament in Kirksville Missouri. Each team won two of four debates. Freshmen Mary Buwalda and Beulah Roorda from Pella competed in the junior bracket while Sylvester Moths and Herman Marmelink from Rock Valley faced the senior bracket.
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Central College
Kirksville
Missouri
Mary Buwalda
Beulah Roorda
Pella
Sylvester Moths
Herman Marmelink
Rock Valley
Arlen Salthouse
Hasbrouck Heights
New Jersey
Charles Ausherman
Chicago
Alvin Poppen
Geraldine Punt
Sioux Center
Doris Meerdink
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Town State College
Cedar Falls
Miss Meerdink
Gary Vogelaar Named President of Iowa Implement Dealers
Gary T Vogelaar of this city was named president of the Iowa Retail Farm Implement Dealers association on December 3 during a three day Des Moines convention. He had served as director in 1949 50 as vice president in 1951 and pursued the presidency this year. The association has about 1100 dealers with 1952 sales second only to Iowa bankers according to Vogelaar.
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Gary T. Vogelaar
Iowa Retail Farm Implement Dealers’ Association
Intel Savery
Des Moines
Gary
Lr.f.ld. Association
Iowa
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Marvin S. Thostenson
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Ada de Kruyff
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Helen Dockendorff
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Arlene Goemant
Ruth Haverkamp
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Ruthie Kaldenborg
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Norma Klein
Alice Lammers
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Laurence Grocters
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