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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

8

Mystery Ticket Loss At Central College Meets Comic Trial

A college fan misplaces a season ticket issued by Central College. Henry Pothoven seeks a replacement after signature requests, aided by Schilder and Hugo Kuyper. The athletic board's decision remains unknown as authors question what the affidavit contains and whether the old ticket vanished by design.

Henry Pothoven Arie Schilder Hugo Kuyper Down Town Coaches Association Henry Central College Solomon

The Chronicle Promises Scoop on Athletic Board Story

The Chronicle hints it will publish the story first once revealed by the athletic board. It speculates on Henry Hugo Schild er and others, joking about a reward of odd items for the truth. It notes no one has provided tips yet and promises a follow up next week.

Chronicle Athletic Board Henry Hugo Schilder

Honor The Old Adopt The New In Tulip Time at Pella Iowa

E. E. Stacey notes Tulip Time in Pella Iowa a fusion of Holland heritage and modern farming. Mayor Simon De Haan and Ray and Delwin De Maan are highlighted with displays of old style plows beside a F-20 Farmall as residents celebrate a week long event with costumed parades, water carrier shows, and Dutch inspired entertainment.

E. E. Stacey International T Harvester Co Tractor Farming Peila Simon de Haan Song Ray Delwin Pella Iowa Holland Gary T. Vogelaar McCormick-Deering Simon de Maan

Butter Moving Slowly Reports Dairy Market Shifts

Iowa State College economists report butter movement into consumption slower than last year with up to November 1 being about 550 million pounds less. Slower movement out of storage and larger December storage than a year ago accompany a 13 percent rise in October production due to late fall rains and higher imports.

Iowa State College

Open Bible Church Schedule and Events

The Open Bible Church lists a 7:30 Tuesday prayer meeting and a 7:30 Thursday Christmas program by children. Sunday includes 9:30 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship with fellowship, plus 6:45 Overcomers meeting and a Sunday evangelistic meeting led by Seth Kelderman with special singing. pastor Lester N. Pease is noted.

Waeather Seth Kelderman Lester N. Pease

Standing of Country Schools in Rural School Contest

Tuesday evening standings list numerous rural schools with scores ranging from 2,000 to 113,239. Prizes will be awarded to all entrants, with a later page listing prize details. Schools include European No. 2 and No. 1 groups, district entries, and individual names such as Sara Klyn, Geraldine Gosselink, Janet Steenhock, and Leona Arens. The Chronicle will publish weekly standings.

Sara Klyn Silver Grove Geraldine Gosselink Plainview Janet Steenhock Rietveld W. Amsterdam Margaret Keuning Pleasant Grove Agnes Bensink Lynn Grove Margaret van Rockel Pleasant View Jennie Keuning Red Rock Sarah Templeton East Weaver Henrietta van Tockel Mattie Belle Clark Junelia van Moanen Burch Agnes Wren Valley School Irrelant Cherry Grove Barbara’ Vander Wilt Bernice’ van Ommen Helen Groetveld Filmore Joye ‘Black Fair Oaks Anna Slocum Flint Ridge Martha de Boer Richland Mae Vogel The Chronicle

Christmas Cheer by W. A. Young Poem

The poem states Christmas cheer comes from earning it through acts of kindness all year. It cannot be bought with money and is won by making others glad through small daily efforts that reflect Christlike charity.

W. A. Young Christ

Dedication of the Rolscreen Draws 2000 Attendees

About 2000 persons gathered for the dedication of the Rolscreen facility. Speakers were amplified to reach all parts of the room while refreshments were provided by the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College. The event, praised for its hospitality and fellowship, drew attendees from across the country and featured bouquets sent in appreciation.

Central College Rolscreen Co Everal

Dedication Cake Highlights Knoxville Chamber Event

A large dedication cake delighted attendees as a Knoxville chamber gathering showcased rapid progress in building a major industry. The event celebrated the growth of the Rol screen, with organizers signaling ongoing expansion and stronger momentum for the group.

Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Pete

Christmas Peace and Faith Guiding Toward World Peace

The passage reflects on Christmas bringing calm to a troubled world. It contrasts relying on human sight with faith, noting Christmas fosters brotherhood over fear, peace within, and the spirit of giving. It emphasizes faith without works is dead and the joy of giving subsumes worldly delights.

Apostle

Girls At Graham Hall Enjoy Their Christmas Party

Girls at Graham Hall held a Christmas party in the dorm parlor. The event occurred on a Monday during the weekly schedule, with attendees identified by dorm names and house notes.

Graham Hall

Relief Cut-off Is Hard Problem

A 1936 Washington column by J E Jones discusses WPA relief cuts, transferring drought relief to the Resettlement Administration, and threats of strikes and a January march on Washington. It notes political responses to protest marches, and comments on Latin American relations, democracy, and cooperation. It ends with local crime note: a jewelry store burglary in Onawa, Iowa.

J. E. Jones Washington, D. C WPA Williams Resettlement Administration Workers Alliance Washington Congress Bonus G. C. Rasmussen Monona County al Sampson Onawa Iowa

Conference Links The Two Americas Conference

Secretary Hull outlined the Eight-Point plan at the Buenos Aires meeting opened by President Roosevelt. The aims focus on peace and prosperity, closer American alliances, internal stability, education, fast ratification of peace pacts, neutral policy, fair commerce, and stronger international law.

Buenos Aires Edward United States Hull Roosevelt Americas

Eden Apple Controversy Roars Over Consumption Count

Ongoing debate resurfaces over how many apples were eaten in Eden with scholars and commentators weighing textual clues. The dispute centers on interpretations of earlyGenesis passages and the implications for fall narrative chronology.

Eden

Popular humorists paid well yet some earn nothing

Some of the funniest people worldwide receive no pay for their humor. The contrast highlights how fame and compensation diverge in the field of comedy and satire.

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