Local News Highlights and Community Notices
Mrs. Henry Van Rheenen was admitted to Mercy Hospital Os kaloosa for medical treatment. Miss Phyllis Godown joins the Iowa Department of Public Instruction staff in speech and hearing after roles in New Jersey and Newton Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Anie N. De Reus depart for Corpus Christi Texas to visit daughter Bernice McDonald. Naldo Steenhoek and family move to a farm near Reasney as Henry and DeCook take the vacated property. Mrs. L Huizenga recovers at home after hip fracture and will be unable to walk for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Rheenen
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Phyllis Godown
Central College
State University of Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Godown
New Jersey
Newton
Iowa
Anie N. de Reus
Bernice McDonalld
Corpus Christi
Texas
Kenneth McDonald
Naldo C. Steenhoek
North Broadway
Reasney
Henry DeCook
Steenhoeks
L. Huizenga
W. D. Hol
Did You Forget To Pay for Your Christmas Seals
The Federated Club Seals Committee led by Mrs. T. G. Fultz urges prompt remittance for Christmas Seals. Funds support two causes the fight on tuberculosis and research on heart disease. Readers are asked to double their usual gift and send or drop envelopes at the Van Sittert store before Christmas Day.
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The
Federated Club
T. G. Fultz
Seals Committee
T. I
T. B
Christian School Teachers Attend Institute Here
The Annual Institute of the Christian School teachers convened Friday at Pella Christian High School with twenty nine teachers from Des Moines Leighton Oskaloosa Pella Peoria Prairie City and Sully and thirty five board men in attendance. Rev Martin Gritters spoke on Inspiration for the Latter Days and Dr L J Flakstra of Calvin College presented Rethinking Christian Education emphasizing education as preparation for Kingdom service. A panel on Developing in Students a Love of Reading was led by John Witt with Mrs James Huyser among the panelists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian High School
Des Moines
Leighton
Oskaloosia
Pella
Peoria
Prairie City
Sully
Martin” Gritters
Beyine
L. J. Flakstra
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Flakstra
John Witt
Christian High Hool
James Huyser
Woodworking shop fire ends era of Heeren enterprise
George Heeren, a longtime Pella woodworker, recounts erecting his 50 by 60 foot shop in 1903. A March fire left the structure a smoking heap, with about 20 000 dollars in losses. The shop drew patrons for fine carved pieces and repairs, and many locals hope it will be rebuilt.
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Heeren
George Heeren
Pella
Chicago
Heerens
R. J. Heeren
Ben Blomring
George and
Rudolph Heeren
Ben Blommers
Jakleehoren
Williama. N. Doedyn
John Helink
Day
Peter Hajen
Harrison van Bootsma
Henry G. de Wit
Frank ‘Tromp
Ben Hoeksema
Joe Vane de Kieft
Adam Sasselman
Maretin de Jonge
Harold de Geus
John van Varker
Peter
George
Ternaard
Friesland
Netherlands
America
Ideal Christian Teacher Emphasized At Meeting
Dr Flokstra spoke on The Ideal Christian Teacher and the fusion of professional and Christian traits. The session highlighted essential qualities for teaching and the care to align professional thinking with Christ. The Christian High School provided main numbers including a boys quartet and a duet featuring Elizabeth Tuster noon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Kallemeyn
Christian Tigh
Walter Vis
Flokstra
Christ
Christian High School
Gerrit, Roerefijn
Tarlan Nieuwsma
Duane de Kock
de Lawrence Borst
Elizabeth Tusternoon
Nikkel
Paul E. Bown Named Chairman of Marion Co PMA Committee
Paul E. Bown elected chairman of the Marion County PMA Committee with Merrill J. Robuck as vice chair and William T. Momyer, Thomas G. Leavengood, and Lorin D. Hatch as alternates. Also named are Lake Prairie Two and Clay Township leaders, with district chairs, vice chairs, and alternates listed for each township, outlining a full slate of committee members. A complete list is available in The Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Bown
Marion Co
PMA
Paul FE. Brown
Marion County
Merrill J. Robuck
William T. Momyer
Thomas G. Leavengood
Lorin D. Hatch
Lake Prairie
William den Adel
Dick Boat
V. C
Harry van Waardhuizen
Reasnor
Gerald de Penning
Lester Vander Linden
Summit Township
Arthur van Waardhuizen
Elmer Tucker
V.C
John A. Ball
Roy Karr
Dick T. van Zomeren
Otley Addres
Clay
Glen Knox
Clarence L. Rietveld
Herbert C. Beaver
Alfred Ensen
Frank W. Pearson
Harvey Fourth Pulitzer Play To Be Presented Here
Harvey by Mary Chase, a Pul winner, will have premiere showings at Central College on Jan 17 18 with a Saturday matinee Jan 20. The campus will host the first Central College production beyond two performances, aided by student groups and Alpha Psi Omega. The Pulitzer prize honors the best American play performed in New York that elevates morals taste and manners.
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Harvey
Mary Chase
Town College
Central College
Central
Apha Psi
Epper
Pella
Bes
M Sal
Trowas
P Prsner
Dene
Our Town
John Vande Wal
Birdsall
Joseph Pulitzer
New York
Social Security Benefits Extended to Central College Staff
Board action and faculty vote bring Social Security to all Central College employees starting January 1. The 1950 amendment to the Social Security Act expands coverage to nonprofit institutions, replacing the Contributor Annuity Fund of the Reformed Church. Existing contributors will see their prior deductions accumulate interest toward benefits.
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Board of Trustees
Central College
Iil
The
Reformed Church
KEBS The Voice Of Central 620 Schedule And Programs
Radio guide item listing KEBS The Voice Of Central 620 programs for December includes Faculty Focus with Doctor Clifford Keizer, Nutcracker Suite at Concert Hall, Christ Reformed Church Sunday services at 9 45 and 7 45. We also note Dec 19 programming and caller Corin Christe mas Programme Poggy Let.
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KEBS
Central 620
Clifford Keizer Cou
Christ Reformed Ch
First Reformed Church
Raitor the Te Childers
Corin
Christemas
Poggy
Soldiers Addresses ER 17250 Der Norman V Roorda
Retired soldiers listed with unit details and addresses including Norman V Roorda from 6th Armored Division and Warren De Prenger with 9th Armored Battalion. Also mentions Alvin Moksbergen and units at Camp McCoy Wisconsin and Ft Leonard Wood Missouri.
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Norman V. Roorda
ALB
CCA
Arm
Ft. Leonard Wood
Missouri
Warren de Prenger
A.D. Leonard Wood
Alvin Moksbergen
Hao
S.A
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Former Pella Friends In Hospital
Mrs James Gardner tripped in the basement and broke a leg, later having a plate fastened in surgery. She remains in hospital for weeks. Her husband also underwent gallbladder surgery and rests well but stays nearby. Mrs Minnie Doedyns Gardner thanks relatives and friends in Pella Iowa and Omaha for cards and prayers.
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Omaha
James Gardner
Pella
Minnie Doedyns Gardner
North 20Th St
Nebraska
4 H Clubs Honor Roll and Marion County Fair Awards
The Marion County Fair recognized 4-H members including Wilma Chamberlain Doris Dockendorf Irma Dop Joan Williams Alberta Woolsey and others for record books and blue ribbons. Boys clubs honored Forrest Hudson John Van Zomeren Bob Rees and Don Hiemstra with trophies plaques beef awards and livestock honors. New officers were named with Maxyne Ackerson leading the girls and Bob Brooks leading the boys, with secretaries treasurers and reporters assigned.
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Maids Thum
Elizabeth Anklin
Wilma Chamberlain
Victory Roosters
Doris Dockendorf
Victory Strivers
Irma Dop
Franklin Friends
Ruth Jolly
Vic
Forrest
Hudson
John van Zomeren
Don Hiemstra
Leonard Wilkins
Lloyd Core
Clarence Loynachan
Bob Rees
Brown Swiss As
Marion Goff
Teef
Bob_ Rees
Pig
Shivvers
Charlotte
Maxyne Ackerson
Thelma Kading
Opal’ Loynachan
Joan Nichols
Bob Brooks
Don Rowland
Dean Frey
Keith Robuck
Central Falls in late rally falls to Drake in tight game
In a tense game Drake edged Central 48 41 after a late run. With two minutes left Duane Lowe pushed Pella ahead 40 39 briefly but Central could not hold the lead. Drake then added two baskets to seal a comeback win and end Central's late bid.
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Drake
Central
Duane Lowe
Pella
Velvet and velveteen care from Iowa State Extension
Iowa State College extension specialist Mrs. Elsie Williams advises homemakers on handling velvet and velveteen fabrics for coats suits and dresses. Key guidance covers nap direction during cutting pressing with a damp cloth and gentle brushing, plus a special pressing board for napped fabrics.
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Elsie Williams
Iowa State College
Iowa
Velvet rejuvenation tips for fabric care
The text notes velvet or corduroy care may be costly unless heavily sewing is done. It offers a simple method to refresh velvet by hanging it in a steamy bathroom for an hour or two and then brushing. A steaming tea kettle is suggested as an effective alternative.
Town collects for CROP aid in Pella campaign
In Pella residents show willingness to contribute to the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Contributions can be mailed or delivered to Dick Lautenbach, CROP campaign secretary, at his insurance office in the Pella Hotel building.
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Pella
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Dick Lautenbach
CROP
Pella Hotel
Christmas musical continued from page one
Readings include Negro Spirituals and Bohemian carols performed by Lincoln and Webster students. selections feature solos and arrangements by Ruth Kald enburg Lou Ann LeCocq and others with glee clubs and mixed choirs. The program spans multiple numbers from carols to seasonal songs and showcases student talent.
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Lincoln and Webster
Smith
Solo
Neidlinger
Ruth Kaldenburg
Spohr
Warren
Lou Ann LeCocq
Humperdink-Wilousky
Clokey
Shure
Girls’ Glee Club
Boy in Town Falls Faces Possible Eye Loss
Seven-year-old Ronald Warner of Town Falls may lose sight in his left eye after an injury caused by a gunshot. Police investigate the shooting and seek witnesses to determine the shooter.
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Ronald Warner
Town Falls
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