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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1951

Page

4

Christmas Pageant at Open Bible Church Sunday Evening

The Young People of the Open Bible Church present their annual Biblical Christmas Pageant at 7 30 p m Sunday. The cast includes Narrator Tena Kuiper Angels Fisher sisters Prophet Isish Record Keeper Fredrick Matthew and many parishioners in roles from Joseph to Wise Men as they enact It Came To Pass to share the Christmas Spirit.

Church of the Open Bible Tena Kuiper Carolyn Marianne Fisher Prophet Isish Edward Olivier Oran Robert Fredrick Matthew Leroy Kelderman Mary Joanne Kelderman Shepherds Ezra Alvin van Houweling David Henry Schuring Joash Melvin Kelderman Able Wayne Kelderman Roy van Dyke Wallace Anderson Kenneth Anderson Joseph Jess DeVors, Jr Karla Rae Anderson Benita Perke Other Angels Evelyn van Kalkeren Ruth de Zwarte Shirley van

Dean Dr. H W Pietenpol remembered for service to Central College

Dr H W Pietenpol longtime Central College dean and professor of mathematics physics and astronomy is lauded for his 40-year campus career. The piece recalls his marriage to Elizabeth Gezel in 1913, roles as dean of men and admissions director, steady church work, and devotion to Christian education. Students praise his math teaching as logical and inspired by belief in a higher order.

Northtern Academy Elizabeth Gezel Pella Central College Central Reformed Church Pietenpol J. W. Bailey M. J. Hoffman John “Wesselink I. "J. Lubbers G. T. Vander Lugt Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association Church and Board Ruth Alvin Terrelt Adams and Emerson Quincy Ill Paul Allen Joan Elizabeth Pieten Pol Second Reformed Church Western Theological Seminary Reformed Church At Ladin Mizpah Guild Women's Board of Foreign Missions Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church Pictenpol Peace Street Pieenpul van der Lugt

Dean Pietenpol to Lead Central College Next Year

In the Dean's office students find assured handling with understanding, tact, and justice. His personal interest in student welfare is paramount, with discipline aimed at helping individuals. His high sense of honor inspires students, faculty, townspeople, alumni, and church members as Central College prepares for centennial 1952 53 and marks fifty years since he entered as a freshman.

Pietenpol The Reformed Church Central College Central

Polled Hereford bull brings second high price at Des Moines sale

Roy Van Heukelom of New Sharon route 2 saw his Polled Hereford bull fetch 2050 dollars, the second highest bid at the Iowa State Polled Hereford sale held at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines. Carl Ross and son paid the top 3000 dollars for Krug Bros. grand champion bull. Krug Bros. also sold the reserve female for 1300 dollars to Herman Wurster & Sons. Van Heukelom, a Southeast Iowa Polled Hereford Breeders secretary, was among Mahaska county breeders with stock in the sale including Corwin Redman of Leighton and Cornie Vos of Taintor.

Roy van Heukelom New Sharon Iowa State Hereford Association Des Moines Oska- Joosa Herald Fred Trieber Hebrew N. D Carl Ross and Son of Gray Krug Bros Atkins Herman Wurster and Sons Clearfield Westhaven Denison E. T. Miller Riverside van Heukelom Southeast Iowa Corwin Redman Leighton Cornie Vos Taintor

Broadway Play Cast Adds New Faces to Paul Verrall Show

Paul Verrall leads a crusading newsman role with Dirk Van Zante as Senator Hedges Lorraine De Haan in two Mrs Hedges roles Bob Huibregtse Ed Deverey Bill Bell Assistant Hotel Manager Lynn De Haan Wilma Maassen Helen Alvin De Jong Leighton John Manuel Bellhops Pancho Martinez barber Connie Aussenma manicurist Bill McGhee bootblack Vincent Brescia Eddie Una Rae Breen Mrs Hedges Bert Crosswaite waiter new cast members fill multiple parts in the production

Paul Verrall Dirk van Zante Senator Hedges Lorraine de Haan Bill McGhee Bootblack Vincent Brescia Eddie Una Rae Breen Mrs. Hedges Bert Crosswaite

Messiah Concert Praised by Central College Cast

A vocal recital of Handel's The Messiah featured Jean Bachman Kinell with bell like sopranos and praised runs. Irving Umlauf tenor and Val Patacchi bass from Stephen College impressed in Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together. Central College and Mrs Farn dell trained chorus and orchestra for a successful performance. Scarfs and white gloves left at the college can be claimed at the general office.

Jean Bachman Kinell Irwim Umlauf Val Patacchi Stephen’ College Mr. Umlauf Patacchi Central College

Central Basketball falls in overtime to Nebraska Wesleyan

Central tied Nebraska Wesleyan 53-53 late in regulation but lost 58-57 in overtime. Arnie Ver Hoef led Central with 18 points while Don Boldebuek and Bob Ver Meer added double figure totals. Nebraska Wesleyan pulled away late in OT as Burl Kreps scored the go ahead basket and Ver Hoef missed a clinching free throw. Wartburg 53 Central 59 notes Wartburg extended their win streak over Central. Ver Meer again led Central with 16 points and Dale Bush added 14.

Central Nebraska Wesleyan Don Boldebuek Coad Arnie Ver Ioef Burl Kreps Nebraska Arnie Ver Hoef Bob Ver Meer Junior Dunkin Uck Wartburg Hot Ntral Adix Dale Bush

Central High School Grid Banquet Honors and Letter Winners

The Grid Banquet featured presentations of Schilder Memorial Blanket, awards to top players Paul Klyn and Alvin De Wild, and honorary captains Don Kohlmann and Dick Mentink. Ben Douglas of Iowa U. spoke, with films of Central vs Dubuque and Iowa U. vs Notre Dame. Central’s football record stood at 3-6. 18 letter winners were recognized plus 18 more called to rise, including seniors, juniors, and sophomores from End to Center positions.

G. T. Vander Chm Gerrit van Roekel Kiwanis Club Fred Whalley Rotary Anthony Tysseling C. C. Buerkens Stanley Borgman Pella James Ruthven Con Thard Tyssel Collichar Esseling College Marinus Krogel John Ver Heul Ben Douglas Iowa U. Motion pictures—Central Dubuque Iowa U Notre Dame Stan Bergman Paul Klyn Alvin de Wild Dick Mentink George Ikuta Mr. Borgman Babe Tysseling Don Kohlmann Ray Pugh Babe Anthony Cis Albertus Iowa University Douglas Central Bob Blean Ken Abbas van Hand Bobby Ellsworth Tysseling Kregel Enda Cliff Crandall Bob Carle Arden Johnston Bill Lemon Bob Campbell Gary Darland Bob Halterman Rudy Kroszner Larry Pugh Bob Arents Herb Martinez Arvid Pierson Don Kohlman Pat Donohoe Don Sherrick Dick Long Ray Boyd al Shuler Jim Miller Orville Dunkin Jr Wavern Garner Jerry Muilenberg Lee den Hartog John Ellis Pella High School Hank Vande Voort Stu Meulpolder Don Blom Leo van Vark Ronnie van Niewaal Norman Vanden Baard Marion van Hal Harold Hiemstra Bob Borgman Lloyd Ballenger Marvin de Zwarte Wayne Vander Pol Glen Boat Jun Ikuta Kenny Menninga Jack Klein Dick Ver Heul Carl Russell Chuck Bientema

Adix tops scorers with 30 points in latest game

Wm Adix led the contest with 30 points, converting 10 field goals and 10 free throws, to outpace rivals. The performance highlighted his scoring balance and clutch accuracy as his team pursued the win.

Wm. Adix

Little Dutch Win Sixth Victory In Seven Starts

Pella's Little Dutch beat Indianola 1 Friday December 14, 1984 for their sixth win in seven games and second South Central Conference victory. Lautenbach and Ikuta sparked the comeback in the 3rd period while Klyn tipped in a late rebound and Ikuta sealed the victory with a fast break layup. Lautenbach led Pella with 8 points. Heimstra 7. Van HemertVan Vark and Ikuta added others.

Pella Indianola Lautenbach Borgman Paul Klyn George Ikuta Heimstra van Hemert van Vark Ikuta

Little Dutch Bs rout Indianola Bs 60 to 44 in PALS gym

The Little Dutch Bs defeated the Indianola Bs 60 to 44 for a 28 senior record at the PALS gym on aes 14. Ruth ven's B Squad opened with rapid fire shots from various positions in the early minutes.

PALS Aes

Pella Edges Indians in Low-Scoring Tilt 44-32

Verhoef led scoring with 22 points before fouling out, supported by Boat and Dingeman with 16 and 12 as Pella built a 44 32 lead. Juni Ikuta fouled out in the third quarter hurting Pella while Sub Darrel De Reus sealed the win with a late hook shot.

India Juni Ikuta Pella Verhoef

Birthday notices from the Home for the Aged

On December 18 the Home for the Aged remembered Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt on her birthday. Also celebrated were John Ver Dught at 79 and Peter Keuning at 16. Families and friends including the Langstraat and Pol households visited residents such as Mrs M. Gorp and Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Geenen in a community remembrance.

Henry Vander Wilt John Ver Dught E. C. Kruseman Ralph M. Gorp Pete Langstraat John Langstraat Paul Langstraat Pete Pol Avon Pol Wilma Pol Pete de Jong

Marion County PMA Office Holiday Hours Notice

The Marion County PMA Office will be closed on December 24 26 81 and January 1 but open all day Saturday December 29 and January 6. After January 5 1952 the office will not be open on Saturdays until further notice.

Marion County PMA

Salt levels differ by ocean basin and political borders

The passage asserts Atlantic salt content exceeds Pacific salt content, defines terms such as Pogram and syllabus, and notes William Jennings Bryan ran for president four times. It also states official high seas begin three miles from shore and mentions miscellaneous trivia about saccharin, postage stamp glue, and tapioca glue.

William Jennings Bryan

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