Mothers to Make March For Polio Fund This Evening
The Federated Club women plan a Mothers March tonight to raise funds for polio care. Volunteers will canvass all town areas between 6 30 and 8 00, with donations mailed or delivered to Dick Lautenbach. Local groups and schools contributed to the March of Dimes drive, aiding gamma globulin programs for Marion County children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Club
Polo Fund
Mothers’ March of
Dim
Selecke
Dick Lautenbach
Lautenbach
Fow
Pella
National Foundation
Marion County
Bond-Chronicle
Women's Federated Club Committee
Rn Lantenbech
Polio Fund
Glenn Ol Klayper
Cornie Varden Heenenhoret
Gleby
Central Eagles Rally Stays Ahead In 69–60 Victory
Central led 20–16 after a tight first half and pulled away to a 48–33 advantage by halftime. Arnie Ver Hoef scored 14 points as Central bested Wesleyan at Mount Pleasant, 69–60, with Vander Linden and Youngberg adding key contributions. Ver Hoef nears 1,000 career points in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Butler
Central
Forte
Tove
Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
Arnie’ Ver Hoef
Kape Ba
Cudorenes
Lous Bg
Heb Vander
Bob Vander Linden
Youngberg
Ver Hoef
Wartburg
Contin
Pella High Girls Dominate Searsboro in Monroe Showdown
Pella High girls basketball defeated Searsboro at Monroe in a Monday game. The Pel la squad showcased balanced scoring and strong teamwork, overpowering a sharp shooting Searsboro sextet.
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Pella High
Searsboro
Monroe
Isboro
Pella
Be Here Fobracey 9 Social Security office visit noted
A Social Security Administration representative will be in the Council Room at City Clerk's Office 717 Main, Pella on Wednesday February 9, 1955 from 9:30 to 11:00 am to discuss farm coverage beginning in 1955 and definitions of farm operators. Clarification provided on operator status, ownership, partnerships, and related tax matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Main
Pella
Social Security
Social Security Offices
Formance
Director of
Internal Revenue
Little Dutch dominate Chariton 59-31 in hoops win
The Little Dutch shut down Chariton to 31 points while scoring 59 in a Friday night matchup. Gary Hawk led Chariton with seven points before the game was continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Dutch
Chariton
Tom Boat
Ariton
Knoxville
Gary Hawk
Alpha Psi Presents Detective Story Authentic and Realistic
Alpha Psi stages Detective Story with New York Police Department cooperation. Sidney Kingsley researched two years, attended courts and homicide rounds, and invited 60 NYC detectives to preview the Broadway play to ensure authentic depiction of a day in a detective squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Psi Play
Police Department of
New York City
Central
Richard A. Dougherty
Birdsall
Alpha Psi
Dougherty
Psi
Police Dept
Sidney Kingsley
Detective Bureau
Kingaley
Broadway
Navy recruits may join service schools for guaranteed options
The Navy Department announced immediate eligibility for high school graduates meeting requirements to enlist and attend a service school of their choice. Offers include electronics technician, guided missileman, radio and radar, aviation trades, and general schools such as machinery repair, patternmaker, disbursing clerk, surveyor, journalist, and yeoman. Recruiters urge contact with nearest Navy Recruiting Stations, with Des Moines recruiter Marvin H. Redden noting availability in Pella each Monday from 9:00 to 11:30 am at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
The
States Navy
Navy
Air Contolman
Regas
Marvin H.’ Redden
Boatewain
Des Moines
Pella
Rev Everett G Ward to Lead Pella Baptist Church
Rev Everett G Ward and family will arrive from Yonkers New York to take the pastorate of Pella Baptist Church. He will preach at morning and evening services starting Sunday February 6 with a special installation on February 20 at 3:00. Ward has held leadership roles in Yonkers churches and associations and holds degrees from McMaster Columbia and Union Theological Seminary. The Ward family includes Mrs Ward and three children Lois Lin eight and Robert one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Ward
Pella
Yonkers, N. Y
Pella Baptist Church
Ward
New York Baptist City Society
Department of Missionary Cooperation
The
American Baptist Convention
Yonkers Clerical Association
Canada
Mr. Ward
Vancouver
British Columbia
McMaster University
Hamilton
Ontario
Columbia University
Union ‘Theological Seminary
Lois
Lin
Robert
Annual Meeting of Golf and Country Club Tonight
The Pella Golf and Country Club holders of stock meet at the clubhouse this evening at 7 30 p m for reports and the election of three new directors The officers J G Boat president George Lankelma vice president A F Tysseling secretary and Will Baer treasurer remain Present also is a lunch and a motion picture on golf etiquette to be shown An organization meeting follows the director election
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Golf and Country Club
J. G. Boat
George Lankelma
A. F. ‘Tyssel
Dutchmen suffer late collapse in Dubuque upset loss
Central College’s Dutchmen saw a 10 point first half lead erode as Dubuque upended them 66 to 64 on Friday night. Gus Youngberg was held to six while Ver Hoef and Vander Linden sparked with 45 and 44 points across the weekend. Dale Bush returns but Dubuque seals win as Reed hits a buzzer beater after Bush fouls Schasker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Ubuque University
Upper Town
Wartbu Buena ‘Vista
Gentral
Wartbiarp
Gus Youngberg
Ver Hoef
Vander Linden
Dubuque
Dale Bush
Central
Manassier
Bush
Schasker
Reed
Rev Dickson Addresses Rotarians in Religion-in-Life Week
Reverend R. Dickson spoke to the Rotary Club after their Tuesday luncheon about Religion-in-Life Week at Central College. He was introduced by Dr. Gerrit Van der Lugt and noted he would attend the World Council of Churches meeting in Evanston, Illinois last summer.
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Rotary Club
Dickson
Central College
Gerrit Vander Lugt
Evanston
Ill
World Council of Churches
Service Men's Hymn Sing at First Reformed Church
The Senior Christian Endeavor of the First Reformed Church sponsors a Service Men's Hymn Sing on Sunday evening, February 6 at 8 45 following the evening worship by the Christian Endeavors. Jacob De Haan will lead with special numbers by the Vesper Choir and a Central College ladies' trio. All are welcome to attend.
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First Reformed Church
First Church
Jacob de Haan
Central College
Dollar Days in Pella Next Week Bargains Planned
Pella merchants announce Dollar Days Thursday through Saturday to boost sales despite dreary weather. The Chronicle notes shoppers can expect dollar value items and urges readers to check advertisements in the February 10 edition for offerings.
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Pella
the Chronicle of
Bang Up Cage Game For March of Dimes Charity
A benefit basketball event at Central College gym features Pella and Pella Christian girls teams and Pella Public B team in a curtain raiser. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes with games set for February 11, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. An overflow crowd is anticipated as polio funds receive support.
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Pella
Pella Christian
Pella Public
Central College
Pella Christian Boys
Kramer Home Damaged by Fire in January Morning
Fire at the Klaus Kramer residence 604 East Third Street caused heavy basement damage and soaked first floor furnishings. Discovered by Mrs Kramer, the blaze likely started near the coal furnace and spread through ducts. Estimated damage 3000 to 4000 dollars. house owned by Christian School Society and used since 1954 as a home for the grade school principal. The Kramers are temporarily housed at the Christian Grade School building. repairs will begin immediately.
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Klaus Kramer
East Third Street
Kramer
Christian School Society
Frank Roose
Christian Grade School
Kramers
Farmers of the Night School Dinner Feb 10 Hosts
Business men plan a goodwill dinner for farmers at Graham Hall on the Iowa State College campus February 10. Dairymen and chamber officials share an evening of socializing with speaker Edmund Groomes of Menlo, former school and county board member, described as a humorous speaker. The Chamber will cover the dinner at 6:30 PM, with no tickets sold to merchants this year.
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Graham Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Boatsma
Edmund Groomes
Menlo
Iowa
Iowa Association of Boards
Iowa Council For Better Education
Ed Wesselink
Chamber
Sectional Tourney for Boys Set at Pella Next Week
Pella High hosts a boys sectional tournament starting Monday with Knoxville meeting Pella Christian at 7 30 p.m. One game nightly through Thursday. Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Pella High vs Monroe. winners advance to face Knoxville vs Pella Christian winner Thursday for the sectional title. State tourney changes reduce entrants to eight. held at Des Moines Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Admission to sectional games 65 cents adults, 36 cents students.
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Pella
Pella High
Febri Knoxville
Pella Christian
Mes
Monroe
Knoxville P Christian
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Des Moines
Iowa City
Central College To Entertain Debate Meet February 12
Central College hosts a debate meet on Saturday February 12 with twenty one teams from six Iowa schools. Central will enter four teams totaling 25, featuring Mary Buwalda Beulah Roorda with Carolyn Coleman as alternate, Joan Jotd Doris Meerdink Len De Beer and Walter Hendrickson Dave Denelsky Howard Sylvester. The motion supports extending government power to defend Formosa amid U S action in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central’ College
Iowa
Central
Drake
Grinnell
Towa State
Town State Teachers
Parson Simpson
Mary Buwalda
Beulah Roorda
Carolyn Coleman
Joan Jotd
Doris Meerdink
Len de Beer
Walter Hendrickson
Dave de Nelsky
Howard Sylvester
Youth Week Observed by Pella Christian Endeavor Societies
The national Christian Endeavor movement marks Youth Week January 31 to February 6 with C E Sunday on February 6. Local leaders and youth from Pella churches organize services and events centered on the theme One Fellowship in Christ.
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Pella Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian Endeavor Societies
United States
Francis E. Clark
Williston Congregational Church
Portland
Maine
First
Christian Endeavor Society
Dr. Clark
Y. Mog. A
Boy Scouts
Gin Guides
C. E
Christ’s Church
Christ’s People
T Church
Iowa State Chritian Endeavor Board
Esther Overbergen
Leighton
Joyce Leu
Pella
Dean van Haaften
Monroe
Shirley Willemsen
Wilma Roorda
Barbara Vander Werff
Jeanette Vander Werff
Christian Endeavor
Pella Station Weather Readings for January to February
The Pella Station Weather Bureau reports 24 hour readings ending 7:00 am daily. Precipitation totals include .00 on January 27 and .10 on January 28, with traces on January 29 and .00 on February 1. Maxima range from 26 to 46, minima from 8 to 18, and a total precipitation of .16 inches in the period. C Beuning, observer.
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Yan
N. Y
Everett G. Ward
Upper Iowa
Rev. R. Dickson
Robert Dickson
Rutgers
New Brunswick Seminary
Robert G. Dickson
K. Kramer
Chronicle News
Floyd Arnold
Dairyman
Iowa State College
Ion County Dairy Herd Improve Association
Dan’ Dieleman
Christian Church
Bob de Long
Aghtingley
Formosa
Eisenhower
U. S
C. B
Christ
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
C. Beuning
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