Messiah Presented Beautifully to Overflowing Chapel
A packed Monday evening audience at Douwstra Chapel heard Handel s Messiah expertly performed by soloists Mrs Edith Sedrel Le Cocq Mrs Joyce Prins Thompson and guest tenor Harold Stark with Drake bass Roger Fee. Conductor Mr Thostenson led a majestic chorus and orchestra to a deeply moving rendition highlighted by the arias I Know that My Redeemer Liveth He Shall Feed His Flock and Why Do the Heathen Rage achieving spiritual uplift for Christmas season.
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Douwstra Chapel
Edith Sedrel le Cocq
Redeemer
Central
Mr. Thostenson
Gordon Farndell
Lois Rozendaal
Henry Cox
Little Dutch Lose Thriller To Chariton in Double Overtime
Chariton edged Pella 34 to 32 in a double overtime thriller after a late game sequence tied the score at 26 apiece. Andy Van Berkum and Harry Weyers sparked Pella’s rally, but Chariton pulled away with decisive late baskets and the winning shot to cap a dramatic regional matchup.
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Melvin Hagen
Pella
Chariton
Chargers
Andy van Berkum
Chaviton
Harry Weyers
Kinzle
McClain
Burkhart Studio in Dingeman Blog Destroyed by Fire
Fire gutted the Charles Burkhart photographic studio in the basement of the Dan Dingeman building on Pella’s square. Equipment and stock were lost, with heavy smoke damaging the V F W hall above. Cause: a thin liquid splashed from a can while opening a filler, possibly shorting a plug as lights blew. Loss about 7000 dollars. ins. partially covering. The Burkharts escaped with only the clothes they wore.
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Burkhart
Dingeman
Charles Burkhart
Dan Dingeman
V. F. W. Hall
Burkharts
Burkharta
Pella
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Friday Evening
The Legion and Auxiliary announce a Christmas Party at the Hall Friday evening with a Santa Claus visit and children’s treats. Each child brings a 26 cent gift for exchange, and the program includes musical numbers and recitations by the youngsters.
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Legion
Clarence Caldwell
Auxiliary
Bus Fares Up Nationwide Ten Percent Increase
Bus fares were raised by ten percent across the country on Wednesday December 15 to compensate carriers for added costs.
White Way to Open New Garage December 18
White Way Auto Company will formally open its new garage on Saturday December 18 with an open house and liver equipment show. Coffee and doughnuts will be served 9:00 to 4:30, plus movies at 1:30 and 7:30. The firm rebuilt after a January 16 1948 fire, and the event highlights modern shop facilities, a Joyce master mechanic lift, new tools, and a large parts department.
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White Way Auto Company
White Way
Western Auto Supply Store
A. A. Ver Meer
Schrubring
Buick
Oldsmobile
Chevrolet
Joyce Shopmaster
Oliver
A. A
Morris Ver Meer
Albert van
Central Will Host Holiday Cage Tournament
Central College will host a three team Iowa basketball tournament featuring Grinnell Coe Cornell and Central. Friday night Grinnell faces Cornell at 730 pm followed by Coe versus Central at 845 pm. Winners play for the title Saturday with losers deciding third place. Tickets cost 160 singles and 200 for the tournament. Teams are expected to be evenly matched and competitive.
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Central College
Iowa
Grinnell
Coe
Cornell
Central
Cee
Searsboro Man Winner of Local Checker Tourney
Checker fans of Pella sponsored a tournament for local players from nearby towns Saturday in the City Office basement. John G. Parisho of Scarsboro won first, A. R. Terpstra of Lynnville was second, Garrett Gabel of Oskaloosa took third. Plans for a three day State Championship in Pella from February 21 to 23 at the Legion Mall.
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Checker
Pella
Checker Club
John G. Parisho
Scarsboro
A. R. Terpstra
Lynnville
Garrett Gabel
Oskaloosa
Legion Mall
Honorary Degree Conferred on Rev Vanden Berg in Convocation
At a special convocation in Douwstra Chapel on Wednesday morning Dr. Gerrit T. Vander Lugt conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity on Rev. R. J. Vanden Berg. Five brief speeches praised his service in four pastorates, college roles, hospital work, and denominational committees.
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Douwstra Chapel
Gerrit ‘T. Vander Lugt
R. J. Vanden Berg
T. G. Fultz
Bert Bandstra
H. W. Pietsnpol
Edward Tanis
Second Reformed Church
Anthony Haverkamp
George Gaass
Vanden Berg
Reformed Church
Central College
Pella Hospital
Rotary Club
United Advance
United Presbyterian Church
Classis of
Pella
Town
Western Theological Seminary
Hope College
Little Dutch Defeat Oskaloosa High In County Clash
On Mahaska County court Tuesday night Little Dutch led Oskaloosa High throughout a 33 to 23 win. Pella's Jen Borgman dominated rebounds and ball control. Harry Weyers and Andy Van Berkum led Pella with 8 points each, Vander Linden and Borgman added 9 for the Maroo. Reserves fell 30 to 19.
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Johansen
Oskaloosa High
Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Pelly
Jen Borgman
Pella
Harry Weyers
Andy van Berkum
Dale van Wyke
Sels
Borgman
Vander Linden
Osky Gaard
Maroo
Des Moines Tech
Christmas Seals Remittance Plea From Club Committee
The Women s Federated Club Committee chaired by Mrs. Andrew W. Klyn asks households to remit for Christmas Seals. Some paid. most wrote they intend to, while many may have neglected to remit. Payments can be mailed to Mrs. Klyn or left in the Van Sittert Store box.
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Federated Club Committee
Andrew W. Klyn
van Sittert
Santa to visit Garden Square for local children
The Chamber of Commerce invites all children to Garden Square this Saturday December 18 at 8:31 p.m. Santa will bring gifts and candy for every boy and girl town and country. Other events include a December 28 concert by the Pella Municipal band in the Legion Hall, with soloists and a quartet.
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Main
Franklin Streets
Chronicle Office
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Santa
Garden Square
Pella Municipal Band
Legion Hall
Public School Xmas Program Shines At Evening Show
Public School students under Miss Anne Tysseling present a festive Christmas musical at the High School auditorium tonight. More than 200 children participate in a varied program featuring carols, solos, glee clubs, and a one act play Why the Chimes Rang. Admission is by donation to support Spring Contest expenses.
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Anne Tysseling
Lcan
Macfarlane
Irls
Glee Club
Virgin
Solo
Roger
Lorraine de Haan
Cn Girls
Manger Cardle
Neidlinger
Ruby Leydens
Pietro von
Bethlehem
Obligato
Peggy Lou
Marcia van Maanen
Watson
Ise Up
Shepherd
Vera Vande Voort
Ed Kallemyn Named Secretary of Bonus Board
Edward Kallemyn of Pella was named executive secretary of the Iowa bonus board to administer the November election bonus. Chet B. Akers of Ottumwa was named chairman. Kallemyn will assume the post January 2, 1949, after serving as custodian of the Statehouse. He is a Central College graduate with service in the U. S. Army and Iowa Bureau of Investigation. The appointment is viewed as a promotion with higher pay and he commands a friendly public image. The Kallemyns live in the Veterans' Project at Ft Des Moines and have two children, John and June.
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Edward Kallemyn
Pella
J. W. Kallemyn
Indaw
Nick Vander Ploeg
Iowa
Chet B. Akers
Ottumwa
Kallemyn
Statehouse
Des Moines
Central College
Criminal Investigation Division
U. S. Army
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
The Vigil at Central College in a courtroom drama
The first amateur U S production of Ladislas Fodor's play The Vigil was staged in Douwstra Chapel December 10 and 11 by Central College Speech and Drama under Prof Maurice Birdsall. The audience acted as jurors in a modern dress trial of Elias Jatchson charged with stealing Christ's body.
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United States
Ladislas Fodor
Douwstra Chapel
Central College Speech and Drama Department
Maurice Birdsall
Elias Jatchson
Christ
Bob Omick
Doubt
John de Fock
Faith
Mary Magdalene
Rhoda Godown
Paul Saul
Simon Peter
Joseph of
Arimathea
Pontius Pilate
A Capella
M. 8. Thostenson
College vacation begins December 17 at Central College
Central College will close for vacation on Friday noon December 17. Most students and many faculty members will leave for homes or friends. Classes resume January 4 at 8:00 a.m.
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