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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
10
The second Thunder Creek watershed meeting focused on soil conservation with Elmer Ver Meer outlining crop rotations and land use. Don Den Adel described how Bell Conservation District technicians assist. fifteen farmers endorsed the program.
A notice urges readers to use Christmas Seals on cards and parcels. It highlights their role in fighting tuberculosis through research and early diagnosis, noting past newspaper reports on ill-health and the now brighter fight against the disease.
Vander Zyl spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon about a three month European tour with Mrs. Fern Van Zante starting in May 1954. She described rough crossing and stormy seas before visiting Ireland England Holland Germany Switzerland Italy Scotland and returning home with illustrated pictures.
The high school auditorium hosted last Friday a Christmas musical by 300 pupils from grades and high school. The event featured glee clubs, choruses, solo acts, and grade numbers with a festive stage setting by the art department. A generous donation was raised to support vocal music and defray spring contest expenses.
Two young women Gretta Terpstra and Geraldine Jerry Rus were thrown from a car driven by John A Bandstra while returning basketball players from Sully, taken to Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa with non life threatening injuries. Rev. Cye Coller suffered minor bruises as both cars sustained heavy damage.
Mrs. Marjorie M Jack RN checks the eyes of all public school pupils to identify vision problems. About 750 children are in the district schools. remaining cases will be rechecked or referred to a doctor for further evaluation.
Pella Iowa Red Cross chapter sent six hundred High Seas Christmas gift boxes to sailors aboard ships. Women of the Legion Auxiliary packed the boxes, which will be distributed on Christmas Day with thanks from the Port of Embarkation Commanding General.
County wide junior high basketball tourney slated with seven girls teams and seven boys teams. Boys see Pleasantville and Dallas earning byes to open on February 12. pairings include Bussey vs Tracy and Knoxville vs Harvey. Girls bracket matches Pleasantville vs Bussey and Knoxville vs winner of Harvey vs Attica with semis and finals set February 19, 21 and 28 at Pleasantville and Osceola.
Dr G Vander Lugt president of Central College and of the Synod of the Reformed Church has been asked to present the sermon on the Church CBS schedule notes Jan 16 entry and details.
Free veterinary guidance drew about 112 farmers to the seventh adult evening school meeting on Monday December 20. Dr Robert Van Dyke answered questions on livestock diseases and management in an informal session. The talk focused on swine erysipelas causes and control and marked the veteran local vet’s third appearance in Pella. Meetings resume January 3 with a two session farm electrification program led by Ellis Christianson and Gael Vines, starting at 3 80 p.m. in the high echoes.
Campaign to raise ten thousand dollars for a new building fund at Pella Baptist Church is underway with candles lit for every hundred dollars received. About 31 lights burn on the tree as donations come in without much solicitation. The committee hopes to finish within two weeks as year end gifts are considered.
The South Central Iowa Conference tourney begins Monday in Knoxville with opening games Albin Charter Center hosting Centerville and Pella facing Albia. Chariton hosts Valley High West Des Moines with Winterset facing Indianola. Semis and finals set for Chariton December 29, weather permitting.
Young people in the Pella area plan an old year's party at the First Reformed Church social hall around 9 00 in the evening. The event features fun food and a prayer at midnight to open 1955 with Christian observance. The aim is to establish an interdenominational Christian tradition.
The Of the Air program originates from KRNT studios in Des Moines and will be broadcast nationwide on CBS. The A Csopala Choir directed by Prof. Laurence Groeters will provide music for the service. The hour is 10:00 to 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
A Christmas message from 1954 reflects gratitude to the Heavenly Father for blessings and urges faith in Christ, charity to others, and prayers for the less fortunate under oppression. It calls for unity among Americans of diverse origins and religious beliefs and promotes universal peace and goodwill. Courtesy International Paper Co.
Pella stores will close Friday evening December 24 for Christmas Eve to allow proprietors and clerks time with families. Weekend shopping should occur Friday. stores reopen Monday. The following week Christmas Eve falls Friday evening and stores close. some stores stay open Thursday evening December 30. Merchants plan 5 30 p m weekday closings after January 1 1955.
An Iowa foundry operated by Leonard Ee and J. G. Boat closed Saturday December 18 and will not reopen. The plant provided skilled metalwork for out of town industries but rising moldmaking shifts have led many clients to switch methods. Across Iowa twenty five foundries have closed in the past year with similar impacts.
The Pella molding shop faded as years passed with few molders left. Men recalled the blazing cupalo and fiery glow as metal poured to shape the foundry molds. The old shop, once a center of craft, is remembered by locals who saw its wonder and mystery as children.
Peter H. Kuyper of Rolscreen Company in Pella announces nearly 225000 in bonus checks and profit sharing certificates to employees at a Thursday Christmas party. The firm notes total extras paid since 1949 exceed 725000 with over 600 workers, distributed from profits across 48 states, Canada, and exports. Special awards honored perfect attendance and long service. The plant produces Pella windows, venetian blinds, Rolscreens, and new wood folding doors.
A Union New Year service of the local Reformed Churches will be held at 10 00 am on Saturday January 1 in the First Reformed Church Rev Edward Zen pastor of the Second Reformed Church will be the speaker.
Central College beat Hope College of Holland Michigan 77 to 71 to snap a five game win streak and avenge a prior defeat. Gus Youngberg sparked the comeback as Arnold Ver Hoef fouled out with eight minutes left, while Hope pressed and forced turnovers late.
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