School Election Date Set and Board Plans Altered
The board set Monday March 12 for the annual school election and approved extending the school year to May 81 with Thanksgiving Christmas and Easter vacations. A two-evenings-per-month meeting plan was proposed, plus salaries talks with the Pella Teachers Club. Other topics included veterans training, bus regulations, substitute drivers, and a junior high PTA meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Heerema
Ray Robus
Emery Gaard
Pella
J.C. Wright
Proce
Teachers’ Club
Federated Women To Go on Pictorial Tour of India
Federated Women plan a pictorial tour of India at the Oman Federated Club meeting on Tuesday February 21 at 2 30 p m in the parlors of the Second Reformed Church. Mr P H Kuyper will present photographs from their world wide trip last year. Hostess chairman is Mrs W D Van Sittert. The executive board meets before the regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Oman
Federated Club
Second Reformed Church
P. H. Kuyper
W. D.van Sittert
Employment Office Closed For Washington's Birthday
The Court House in Enox ville will be closed February 22 for Washington's birthday. The Jews State Employment Service announced that representatives will be available Friday February 24 to take unemployment compensation claims. The agent will be in the basement office of the Marion County Court House on Friday February 24 to take claims from those normally reported on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoxville
Washington
Jews State Employment Service
Marion County Court House
Elmer Ver Meer Seeks Sixth Term in Iowa Legislature
Elmer Ver Meer of Pella announces reelection bid on the Republican ticket to represent Marion County in the Iowa Legislature. A two term veteran, he chaired the Military and Veterans affairs committee in the last session and is a World War I veteran. He farms northwest of Pella on Highway 163.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ver Meer
Pella
Marion County
Ver Meer
Elmer
Iowa
Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Highway 163
Gifts to Iowa Colleges Boost Foundation Funds
Dr. G Vander Lugt announced gifts totaling 15845 this week to the Iowa College Foundation as Des Moines hosts a planning conference. Central College president reported 9000 from W A Sheaffer Pen Co and 6845 from the American College Fund as the fund reaches major milestones and semi annual distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa College Foundation
Des Moines
G. T. Vander Lugt
Central College
W. A. Sheaffer Pen Company
Fort Madison
American College Fund
Vander Lugt
KIOA Plans Five Central College Concert Broadcasts
KIOA Des Moines will air five Central College music programs starting Friday February 17. The first concert features the a cappella choir Edith Le Cocq and the college chorus, last spring’s commencement standout. Station officials urge readers to write to the station to support making the series permanent. Central College already airs on WHO, WOI, and KBIZ, and the KIOA daytime program could extend these broadcasts across most of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KIOA
Des Moines
Tve Union
Central College
Edith le Cocq
Chronicle
Pella
American Broadcasting Co
WHO
KBIZ
Ottumwa
Central
Towa
Gifts to American College Fund Total Large Donations
The American College Fund distribution included gifts of 320000 from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company 13000 from National Biscuit Company 10000 from Time Inc and 1000 from Addressograph Multigraph Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College Fund
Commission On Colleges and Industry
The
Association of American Colleges
Socony Mobil Oil Company
Sing
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Compan
National Biscuit Company
Time, Inc
Addressograph - Multigraph Corporation
American College Fund Distribution
Central JV Beats Penn 74-59 in tight win over Penn
Central's junior varsity topped Penn 74 to 59, a stronger performance than the varsity in two season meetings. Phil Bush led with 14 points, Duane Brand 16, Darrell Brand perhaps, with Gary Boeyink and Phil Schrank adding 10 each as Parsons contained Central and Derby with Van Dever and Harper each 15 and 17 for Parsons. The JV remains on tour with eight more games looming, including Penn at Oskaloosa Drake freshmen and Simpson's freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graham
Central
Penn
Parsons
Phil Bush
Duane Brand
Bush
Des Moines
Drake
Brand
Brother Darrell
Twins
Phil Schrank
Gary Boeyink
Gary Eyink
van Dever
Harper
H O. B. Nelson
Yosing
Oskaloosa
Iowa Wesleyan
Simpson
Nancy Groendyke Named Ass't Editor Of The Central Ray
Nancy Groendyke a Central College junior daughter of J E Groendyke of Pella has accepted the position of Assistant Editor of the Central Ray for the second semester. She has been a Ray reporter two and a half years and shared lead feature duties this year. She was high school editor and assistant editor previously and majors in English. She is in the A Cappella Choir and Sigma Tau Delta and plans to teach after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Groendyke
Central College
J. E. Groendyke
806
University
Pella
Central Ray
Miss Groendyke
Ray
Sigma Tau Delta
Sunday Evening Services at First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church announces six weeks of Sunday evening services under the theme Conversations on Religion. Professors James Graham and Rev. Everett Ward will present informal dialogues addressing questions about God, humanity, and prayer, exploring these topics in a series of sermons and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
James Graham
Everett Ward
Central Triumphs Over Dubuque In Close Conference Clash
Central outscored Dubuque 53 to 27 from the floor, led by Gus Young with 22 points and Reid with 29 as the Dutchmen avenged an earlier loss. Schulte returned to score five buckets while Timmer drilled 84 percent from the line. Central built an 11-4 early lead and held on for a six point halftime edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graham
Gentral
Dubuque
Spartans
Upper Town
Ajimpson Wa
Central
Gus Younin
Perform Reid
Hal Virgil Dykstra
Eldon Schulte
Schulte
Leroy Timmer
Timmer
Vern Boel- Kens
Don van Hemert
Youngberg
Parsons
Casteel
Yba
Luther
Loo
Leats
Trai
Virgil Dykstra
Ken Leats
Gus Youngberg
Vern Boelkens
Roger Nielsen
John Smith
Ron Kester
Parsons Overwhelm Central In Conference Win
Parsons 76 Central 65 as Parsons stays atop standings behind sharp shooting and a stifling zone defense. Nielsen goes 14 for 14 at the line, Central rallies late but falls short to Wesleyan detour next, Don Gibbs 6'8" debuts for Weslyan and Simpson JV/varsity visit.
Talent Show Promises Band Prizes At Peila School
Band parents at Peila Public School plan a talent show on Monday April 9 to raise funds for eight new uniforms. Participants from 1st grade to above high school may enter seven prizes across three classes with 1st 10 dollars and 2nd 5 dollars, plus an overall 15 dollar bonus. contact Bert Boat or Bob Klein for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peila
Bert Boat
Bob Klein
Yale The Public Invited to Christian Life Services
A note stating that Yale related to the Christian life invites the public to join these services. The invitation emphasizes open attendance and participation in religious observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
World Day of Prayer Service Friday, Feb. 17
On Friday February 17 1956 the World Day of Prayer will be observed in over 20 000 U S communities and in 134 countries. In Pella the service begins at 2 00 p m at Second Reformed Church with theme One flock one shepherd John 10 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Calvary Church Notes at Pella Christian School
Morning service at 9 30 led by guest minister. Sunday School at 11 for adults and youth. Evening service at 7 80. Reverend Raymond Graves of Cedarsville will be present. Men’s society meets Wednesdays at 7 30. Ladies Willing Workers and Mr Mrs society meet on alternating weeks. All are welcome to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Despised and Rejected of Men at Trinity Church Service
Wm. ¢, De Jong Douwstra Chapel hosts Sunday morning service at 9 30 with the study themed Despised and Rejected of Men and 11 00 Sunday School on Jesus Demands a Choice. Evening service at 7 30 titled The Bread of Life with Family Night Wednesday at 7 30 in New Central. Marilyn Terlouw and Dick Lu tenbach lead junior and senior C E groups respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Jong Douwstra Chapel
Jesus
Jr. C
C. E
Marilyn Terlouw
Dick Lautenbach
Bread of Life
Trinity Church
New Central
Sunday Services and Sunday School Notice
Thomas Boslooper minister at Second Ref Church announces services each Lord's Day at 9 45 a m and 7 p m sermon themes for Sunday Feb 9 include Between Christmas and Easter Brotherhood meeting at 7 30 p m Sunday School convenes at 11 05 a m Tanlor Bat 30 Intermediate shd Senter C E at 6 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boslooper
Bat
Worship Services at Trinity Reformed Church Holland MI
Morning Worship at 10 45 a m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m led by Rev John Hains pastor of Trinity Reformed Church Holland Michigan. Junior Intermediate and Senior C E at 6 30 p m and Christian Fellowship Evening Wednesday at 7 30 p m welcomes all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
John Hains
Trinity Reformed Church of
Holland
Michigan
C. E
Christian Fellowship
Washington Street Church Sunday Schedule
At 835 Washington St Cye Caller hosts services 9 45 am Sunday School at 11 00 am morning worship with a Missionary Minds message 6 30 pm overcomer's youth service Frances Van Veen leads 7 80 pm evangelistic Joy of the Lord mid week prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 pm Dorcas Thursday 7 30 pm choir practice all in a single weekly church program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Cye
Overcomer
Frances van Veen
Dorcas
First Baptist Church Events and Evening Sermon
Everett G. Ward leads a 10:45 a.m. service with Sermon Portraits of Jesus The Face of Determination. Evening 7:30 p.m. features a joint sermon between Prof James Graham and Rev Ward How should we think of God. Congregational meeting 7 p.m. reviews new church plans by architect Stanley Ver Ploeg. Web Feb 22 6 p.m Church Family Night with supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Street
Everett G. Ward
Jesus
Baptist Youth Fellowship
James Graham
Stanley Ver Ploeg
First Baptist Church
Protestant Reform Church Service Schedule Note
M Gritters pastor preaches at 9 30 am then 1 30 pm service on Lord's Day and 45 Tues 117 118 text references Acceptable Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gritters
Third Reformed Church Services and Family Night
Russell J. Redeker leads morning worship at 9 30. Sunday includes 11 00 Sunday School and a choir program titled Jesus Demands a Choir. Evening praise at 7 80 with junior and senior activities and Plain Talk No 2. Family Night urged for all church families Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell J. Redeker
Jesus
Jr. C. E
C. E
Sr.c. EY. F
Temple Time Prayer Broadcast Details
In February Rev T Baker leads the temple prayer services each Sunday at 8 00 am 12 30 pm or 9 30 pm Listen to Temple Time for service times and leadership information provided by the temple during February.
Pinches to Speak on God’s Wisdom in Cross Series
George T. Pinches outlines a Bible class and church service schedule with morning Bible study at 9:30, Lord’s Supper at 10:30, and evening Gospel service at 7:30. The first address in the Wonders of the Cross series is titled The Revelation of the Heart of the Father. On Thursday 16th at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Pinches will present The Manifold Wisdom of God Its Four Great Dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Pinches
Father
Pinches
Protestant Radio Hour Promo from Grand Rapids Church
Rev G Lubbers promotes the Reformed Witness Hour broadcast airing Sundays at 7:00 AM on KBOE Oska loosa. The program features singing and preaching and originates from the First Protestant Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lubbers
Reformed Witness
KBOE
Oskaloosa
First Protestant Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Monthly sermons at Amsterdam schoolhouse near Pella
Rev. H. L. Van Dellen preaches at the Amsterdam school house two miles southwest of Pella every second and last Tuesday of each month at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam School House
Pella
H. L. van Dellen
Schedule Meeting on Reorganization of Schools March 6
The next meeting on School Reorganization in the Pella area will be held Tuesday evening March 6 in the high school auditorium. J Wright Supt of Public Instruction for Iowa is to attend. Delegates and alternates from all districts are urged to attend. The meeting is open to all. Save the date Tuesday March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
J. ©. Wright
Little Dutch To Play Top Dowling Team Frid Night
Pella High faces Des Moines power Dowling at the Dowling gym 1000 College Avenue Friday night. Dowling has beaten all top Des Moines high schools this season and only lost to St. Ambrose and St. Edmonds. Star center Harold Faber leads the Dowling attack, with guard Tom Formaro back for a three year run. This is Pella High's last regular season game before the sectional showdown vs Pella Christian next Monday February 20 at Knoxville. The tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Des Moines
Dowling
College Avenue
St. Ambrose
Davenport
St. Edmond’s
Ft. Dodge
Harold Faber
Tom Formaro
Pella Christian
Knoxville
Illinois Indiana game televised from Iown City
Local fans learn tickets for Illinois and Indiana games at Iown City are sold out. A letter from business manager F I Graham confirms the Illinois game on March 3 will be televised starting at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Iown City
F. I. Graham
Dr George Lauber Appointed Sociology Instructor
Dr George Lauber named as instructor in sociology for the 1955 56 second semester by University of New Mexico executive committee. Philadelphia native with studies at New School for Social Research University of Chicago Stockholm Heidelberg and pursuing a doctorate. He has toured extensively in Europe Canada Mexico and 46 of 48 states and hopes for a smoother Tulip Time in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
George Lauber
Lauber
Philadelphia
Jurgens
University of New Mexico
Sunshine State
New York
New School For Social Research
Columbia University
University of Chicago
University of Stockholm
University of Heidelberg
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Little Dutch Cruise Past Keota in Easy Victory
The Pella High Little Dutch defeated Keota 70 to 38 on home floor. Bob Boyert scored 22 points, Jim Duffus 15, Max Van Rees 11, and Gene De Keer 9 as Pella built a 14 4 early lead and pulled away with a 25 point third quarter. Keota featured 6'5" Griever and 6'4" Bayment but were outblocked and outrebounded by the Little Dutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boat
Pella High
Keota
Associated Press
Iowa
Iowa City
Fort Mison
Bloomfield
Pella
Griever
Bayment
Jimuffus
Bob Boyert
Jim Duffus
Max van Rees
Gene de Keer
Pella Christian Girls Defeat Russell in District Tourney
Pella Christian defeated Russell 45 to 32 in the first round at Chariton on Tuesday night. Jerri Rus scored 20 and Gretta Terpstra 18 for Pella Christian while Reynolds led Russell with 16. The win advances PC to the semifinals against Lacona at Chariton Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian
Russell
Chariton
Jerri Rus
Gretta Terpstra
Reynolds
Pella
Lacona
Strange Land of Indo China lecture at Pella Kiwanis
Dr William G Campbell portrays Indo China in a travel and adventure lecture at Douwstra Chapel with a film on Vietnam Cambodia and Laos. The program includes an interview with Norodom king of Cambodia and scenes of Khmer remains and rubber plantations. It starts 7 30 pm Thursday February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo-China
Campbell
Kiwanis Club
William G. Campbell
Tony
Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Orient
Norodom
Cambod
Douwstra Chapel
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Igan
James Edward
Ass’t
Baptist Church
Wildcats
Wesleyan
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Mt. Pleasant
Don Gibbs
World Day of Prayer
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Trinity Reformed Church
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Third Reformed Church
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Home Mission
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Nowa-Illinois
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Strange Land
Dr. Campbell
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