Free Tickets For Car Drivers In February Contest
Local drivers may earn a chance at free tickets by driving carefully and courteously on February 18 and 19 in Pella. Six drivers will be honored for courteous behavior as spotters monitor streets. Tickets are available at Tysselings Store on February 28 or 24 for reserved seats to a Detective Story at Central on January 24 and 25.
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Bit Teen I. Klein
Joe Derg
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the Chronicle
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Tynseling’s
Aldora Buwalda Places Second in District Contest
Aldora Buwalda of Pella High basketball advances to the state free throw event after finishing second in the district contest at Monroe. She and Miss Mairs will receive district trophies during Grinnell tournament activities this Friday night, as the district events continue this week.
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Aldora
Buwal
Pella High
E. ‘Aldora
Monroe
Miss Mairs
Buwalda
Grinnell
Central Home Ec Open House Tomorrow
Central College invites all to the Home Economics Department open house in upper Jordan Hall on Friday February 18 1955. Exhibits cover trends in foods textiles and home furnishings with new fabric designs book displays and demonstrations. Refreshments will be served from 9:00 to 5:00.
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Sd Pi Kappa Omicron
Central College
Upper Jordan Hall
Cheaper By the Dozen play set for March evenings
The Young People's Society of the First Ref Church selects March 3 and 4 for presenting Cheaper By the Dozen. Tickets are on sale at the bakery. Cast includes Ge Kloostra as Mr Gilbreth and Doris Van Zomeren as Mrs Gilbreth.
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Young People's Society of the First Ref
Ge Kloostra
Gilbreth
Doris van Zomeren
Gil
P. T. A. Fire Damages Principal Home in Small Loss
Fire at the home of principal Mr Kramer of the Christian Grade School caused significant damage to belongings but did not destroy the house. Quick action by the local fire department limited the loss to a minimum.
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Chronicle News Ea
Little Tree
Kramer
PTA Tree Drive Brings Cheer to Kramers in Need
The PTA organized a quick fundraising drive to honor a retiring school worker and support the Kramers during a difficult period. A handsome tree was donated and gratefully accepted by the grateful family.
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Kramers
Draft violins? Marion County men called to service
Marion Klyn and Andrew Lubbera, both of Pella, answered the February draft call for Marion County on Monday February 14. They were slated to go to Des Moines and then proceed to Camp Chaffee Arkansas from Des Moines.
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Marion Klyn
Andrew Lubbera
Pella
Marion County
Des Moines
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Play directed by Gary Vermeer takes stage center
A local cast led by Gary Vermeer presents a community play featuring Marjorie Eng bers Ernestine Keith Nibbelink Van Zemeren Donald Van. Donvelaar Ver Meer Bill Mel in Gabriels Freergene aidemann Anne Matiean Geure Tinks Ling dunelle Ver Meer Martha Wilma Vernooy Mrs Fitsgerald Mur ray Goemaat Dr. Burton Leroy Den Beaten Joe Scales Bernice Rus Miss Brill Milton Gabrielse Larry and others. For a fuller report see next week’s Chroncle.
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Miss Brill
Milton Gabrielse
Larry
Speihe
Gary Vermeer
Checker Players of Iowa to Hold Their State Tourney Here
Enterprising checker players from the Pella Checker Club invited members of the Towa Checker Players Association to host their annual tournament here and the invitation was accepted. Sessions welcomed visitors to drop in and witness the concentration and strategy of players. The event highlights wholesome recreation and mental discipline valued for success.
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Checker Players of
Iowa
Checker
Pella Checker Club
Towa, Checker Players’ Association
Fox Eee Eetestants
Checkers
Ewes
Central Romped Over Dubuque U 67 43 in Saturday rout
Central defeated Dubuque University 67 to 43 as Vic Manussier and Bob Vander Linden anchored defense and rebounding. Gus Youngberg led scoring with 16 points while Manussier held Dubuque forward Bill Reid to seven points, offsetting a late surge by the visitors.
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Dubuque
Central
Vic Manussier
Bill Reid
Reid
Bob Vander Linden
Gus Youngberg
Youngberg
Manassier
Feuerheim
Dale Bush
Vander Linden
Ver Hoof
Tyico
van der Linden
Pella Chosen Host City for Young Women Convention
Four to five hundred young women from Christian Reformed areas nationwide will convene in Pella August 16 to 17 for the Am can Federation of Reformed Young Women's Societies convention. Local organizers plan a mass meeting public events, daily sessions, a banquet, recreation, and lodging with host families.
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Pella
Am Can Federation of Reformed Young Women’s Societies
Christian Reformed Churches
United States
Pella League
Homep
Dowling to Play Pella High Here Friday Evening
Dowling High of Des Moines visits Pella High on Friday February 18 in a showdown between top Iowa teams. Dowling, previously central Iowa’s No 1, beat Chariton 56 to 55 and holds wins over Roosevelt and Mt Ayr. Seniors Herb Blom Don Hiemstra Ken De Wild Alvin Hiemstra Dick Edwards Phil Cummings Dirk Muyskens close out Pella season as the freshman and sophomore games start at 6 45 p m followed by the varsity contest.
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Iowa
Little Dutch
Dowling High
Des Moines
Dowling
St. Ambrose
Davenport
Roosevelt
Mt. Ayr
Regas
John Bauer
Tom Formaro
Harold Faber
Dick Farrell
Pella
Chariton
Polla High
Herb Blom
Don Hiemstra
Ken de Wild
Alvin Hiemstra
Dick Edwards
Phil Cummings
Dirk Muyskens
Pella High
To Install New Pastor at Baptist Church Sunday
The Pel la Baptist Church will install Rev. Ever ett G. Ward as pastor this Sunday at 8:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Neighbors are invited to attend the service followed by a fellowship reception in the hall. Dr. Paul Smith will deliver the sermon, with Rev. Victor Wik and Prof. James Graham delivering charges. The choir will sing an anthem under Dr. C. R. Keizer.
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Everett G. Ward
Pella Baptist Church
Paul Smith
Iowa Baptist Convention
Victor C. Wik
Christian Education Department
James Graham
Central College
Connie Muyskens
C. R. Keizer
Central College Band To Mount Concert Friday March 4
The Central College concert band directed by Robert Rittenhouse will perform Friday march 4 at 8 p m in Douwstra Chapel. Glen Gosselink senior music student will be featured with a baritone horn solo as 60 members present Nutcracker Suite and Beethoven overture plus contemporary pieces for band.
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Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Robert Rittenhouse
Glen Gosselink
Central Band
Tschaikowsky
Central College Hosts State Debate Contests
In a Saturday meet, Navy Buwalda of Pella and Caro lyn Coleman of Knoxville led Drake University to top honors with undefeated records among 23 teams and 47 debaters. Mary Buwalda earned superior in all four rounds as finals narrowed to Drake Central and Grinnell, with upcoming contests at Town and Central on March 18 and 19.
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Navy Buwalda
Pella
Carolyn “Coleman
Knoxville
Drake University
Mary Buwalda
Grinnell College
Drake
Central
Stupa
Grinnell
ISTC
Simpson
Iowa State Teachers College
Grinnell, Simpson
Central Colleges
Town State
United States
China
University of Town
Car and Semi Collision on South Main Street
A motor vehicle accident Thursday morning February 10 at the Main and Oskaloosa street corner caused extensive damage to a 1961 Ford driven by Kenneth Menninga. He was traveling south on Main at about 7 45 when approaching the intersection.
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Kenneth Menninga
Main
Oskaloosa
Kenneth
Semi crashes with car on snowy Oskaloosa Street
Kenneth Menninga slowed near a corner on Oskaloosa Street due to slick snow. A big semi jackknifed around the bend, striking his car and pushing it about twenty feet. Kenneth suffered minor injuries to knees chest back and face. The truck’s three men from Miami, Florida bound for George, Iowa faced $488 in property damage to the Menninga car.
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Oskaloosa Street
Kenneth
Jack Kroger
Miami
Florida
George
Iowa
Kroger
World Day of Prayer Observed at First Reform Church
World Day of Prayer will be observed at First Reformed Church at two o clock on February 25 the first Friday in Lent. Five local churches will contribute parts of the service with the theme Abide in Me highlighting Christian unity and understanding among peoples. The offering funds interdenominational missions and literature programs aiding Christian leaders and foreign students. A children's service will follow the school dismissal at First Church.
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First Reformed
Rayer
Christi Church
National Council
Committee On Friendly
First Church
Dutchmen Beat Parsons 92 80 In Iowa Conference Race
Central held runner up position in the Iowa Conference by defeating Parsons 92 to 80. Vic Manassier led Central with 14 free throws and 4 field goals, as Ver Hoef 18, Bush 18, Vander Linden 9, Youngberg 16, Timmer 6 contributed. Parsons top scorer Steiner had 19, Nielson 18, Smith 16. Parsons foul trouble from press aided Central’s free throws shaping the outcome. Central to play Wesleyan, Simpson, Luther, Wartburg in upcoming games.
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Central
Iowa
Parsons
Wildcats
Vic Manassier
Ver Hoef
Youngberg
Bush
Vander Linden
Leats
Timmer
van Hemert
Lundy
Boelkins
Parsons Steiner
Nielson
Smith
Hoage
Ron Kester
Kane
Jones
R. Smith
Kriner
Long
Wesleyan
Impson
Luther
Decorah
Wartburg
Waverly
Cancer Campaign Planning Meeting In Pella Tomorrow
Cancer campaigners from nine neighboring counties attend a regional ACS meeting at Memorial Hall Pella Friday morning and afternoon February 18 to plan the 1965 fund raising drive. Speakers include Dr Evers and Daryl Stamp with Mrs Lucile Anderson presiding. lunch served by Pella auxiliary.
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Pella
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Memorial Hall
Act of Congress
Evers
M. C. van Gorp
North Marion County
ACS
Daryl Stamp
Iowa City
Marshall Blake Mason
Lucile Anderson
Chariton
W Dubuc
A. E. Evers
North Maiion
Thriller May Decide Loop Championship Outcome
A tense thriller hints that the final result could determine the loop championship status. Key figures remain unnamed as the plot unfolds, pushing rivals toward a decisive conclusion amid mounting pressure and strategic moves.
Pella Polio Fund Drive Nears Closure Tomorrow
Pella residents rallied for the March of Dimes raising 2507 dollars to aid polio victims. Donations included 45.57 from Lincoln School and 10 from the Senior Helping Hand Society. A benefit basketball night yielded 264.25 and coin boxes added 71.68.
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Pella
Federated Club
Lincoln School
The
First Christ In Reformed Church
Clifford Kamen Travelog Tonight in Douwstra Chapel
Clifford Kamen presents a travelog on Greece at Douwstra Chapel tonight at 1:80 o'clock. Color films plus maps show ancient Greek architecture and sculpture and daily life in Pella. Kiwanis sponsored Travel and Adventure series features Kamen, with Craig and Smith to follow in March.
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Douwstra Chapel
Clifford’ Kellen
Eegi
Greece
Kamen
Greecé
Muchei
Pella
Kiwanis
John D. Craig
Nicol Smith
Tibet
Annual Meeting of Pella Cooperative Electric Association Held Tuesday
The Pella Cooperative Electric Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday February 15 with over 600 attendees at the Legion building lunch and a business session at Pella High School auditorium. Principal speakers included President John W Boot secretary Harry L Newendorp treasurer Harold J Veenstra and manager Christianson who reported a 15 percent power use increase in 1954 and a tripling of electricity use since 1946. New directors elected for three years were Dick J Ver Ploog Roy E Vander Linden with Bert E Blom filling an unexpired one year term. Door prizes from local businesses accompanied the conclusion of the meeting.
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Oval
Weessies
AFRWS
Miss Kroeze
James Huyser
Pella Cooperative Electric Aviation
Legion
Pella High School
John W. Boot
Harry L. Newendorp
Harold J. Veenstra
Christianson
Uly
Dick J. Ver Ploog
Sully
Roy E. Vander Linden
Knoxville
Bert E. Blom
Bout and
Boutsma Furniture Co
Meyers Radio and TV Service
Petia Supply Co
Vandermeulen Hoeksema Co
Kiyper’s
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