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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1948
Page
7
The Pella Red Cross Chapter sets its annual meeting at the Hall to begin the drive. Chairman Dockendorff, who led the prior campaign, will return as drive supervisor and supply solicitors at the meeting.
Federated Club women in Pella will host a meeting urging attendance or representation to hear committee reports and elect officers for the coming year. Reports will cover disaster relief, flood aid in Des Moines River Valley and Eddyville incidents, and national safety priorities. The Red Cross relies on public gifts to fund runs and flood relief for Marion County and downstream towns.
Marion County Board of Education met February 17 to certify nominations for the March 8, 1948 election. Candidates from four areas and at large positions include Eldon Tharp and D W Bucklew, with one filing dispute over Oren Van Niewaal whose papers were filed February 17 after the February 16 deadline.
Dubuque, the undefeated conference leader, defeated Central 63 to 42 on the road. Jerry Borg poured in 23 points for Dubuque while Central’s Borgman led with 12 points and Brown and Voss added 10 each. Luther then beat Central 64 to 47 on Saturday, after a grueling previous night against Dubuque.
Miss Tryna Mae Van Houweling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gysbert Van Houweling, completes preliminary nurse training at Broadlawns Polk County Hospital of Nursing Des Moines Iowa. She will receive her cap Friday February 27 at 3 00 PM in the Hospital Auditorium presented with miniature Florence Nightingale lamp by Broadlawns and a white Testament by the Gideon Society The invocation and address will be given by Rev W C Berg-
The curtain falls on P. H. S. basketball as the 1948 Little Dutch face Monroe in a Friday game with a 9 45 p m tip. The two Class A schools compete in a state sectional tournament with the winner advancing to the pre district round, Grinnell expected to host.
A Des Moines committee of Iowa Inter-Church and the National Christian Rural Overseas Program asked Dr. G T Vander Lugt to arrange a Netherlands language transcription for broadcast linked to Abraham Lincoln Friendship Train distributions. He was to include Pella relief efforts. The National Committee plans recordings in multiple tongues for use in various countries.
Central College will be featured on the Don Bell Matinee on KRNT Des Moines Friday February 27 from 12 45 to 1 30 p m Central’s sophomore Don R Bell of Closter New Jersey is chosen to represent the college and discuss musical tastes The program airs weekly with a college representative and has featured Iowa State College and Grinnell College in prior broadcasts Money Man call may appear.
Women guests of Rotarians attended a Valentine Dinner as the club marked its 43rd Rotary International anniversary. The local group, formed nine years ago, expanded from sixteen to forty three members with new joiners Rev. Edward Tanis and Marion Raibars. The article also recounts Rotary history and its $2,000,000 fellowship fund supporting international study, noting eighteen fellows in 1947.
Miss Van Houweling, daughter of local residents, completes preliminary nursing tests at Broadlawns Hospital and is celebrated at a reception in the hospital lounge with her parents and relatives. The article notes the hospital's training and its promise for her future in nursing.
Fire damaged the home of A. P. Van Houweling on Franklin Street Friday afternoon. The blaze reached the roof as neighbors carried furnishings into the dooryard. The time was about 4:80 o clock.
Firemen tackled a blaze in a vacant house, quenching the flames but leaving the roof and second floor badly burned while the first floor was thoroughly water soaked. Repair work will be needed before habitation. A passing trucker spotted flames early the next morning and crews were alerted. Smoldering embers in bedding reignited briefly and were swiftly extinguished.
Today is the last day to file petitions for the two school board seats in Pella. With no candidates yet filed by Wednesday, officials hope two well known local men will seek the posts, as voters prepare for the March 8 election at the City Office opening at noon and closing at 7 pm.
The Mahaska County Soils District annual meeting and turkey dinner took place Tuesday evening in the First Christian Church dining room in Osceola. Maurice Heath spoke on the utilization of grasses in farming as 175 cooperators and friends attended. Cecil Smith was reelected Soils District Commissioner.
The Legion session Tuesday featured the Killduff Male Quartette with accompanist Mrs Schultz. Verle Ver Dught led the meeting in Clarence Van Nie ests absence. The quartet sang Sleep Kentucky and Old MacDonald, delighting members. They have performed for over twenty years and are frequently invited to clubs and radio. Building plans discussion was deferred to a committee studying financing.
Miss Cunera Van Emmerik and five Central College students depart for Lincoln Nebraska to attend the University of Nebraska annual forensic conference on February 27 and 28. Participants Marianne Walvoord John Hesse link Eugene Heideman Don Brugging Koh Vander Ploog represent in debates on peaceful relations among nations and in an original oratory contest.
A large crowd filled the Pella High School auditorium for the Pella Implement Store Family Party Tuesday evening. Fire regulations forced some to be turned away. Master of Ceremonies Vi Hyde led an evening of entertainment with Vic Snyder and The Lowells performing juggling, balancing and musical feats. The program included educational, travel and comedy motion pictures. There was no admission charge.
A long narrative on Konstantin Sadko, a Ukrainian born tenor trained in Russia and Italy, whose career spans the Russian National Choir, Moscow, and international tours. The piece traces his rise amid postwar struggles and international acclaim, ending with note of continued pursuit of the bel canto tradition.
The Chamber of Commerce will tender members of the Farmers Night School a good will dinner on Tuesday March 2 in Graham Hall college dormitory. Dinner will be at 7:00 after the usual hour. A large attendance is expected as Night School enrollment is higher than usual. The event is a yearly chicken dinner inviting business men to honor farmers.
Central College in Pella hosts an eight state premier of Deep Are The Roots on March 11 and 12 at 8:15 pm in Douwstra chapel. The show features a circular ell iptical set depicting a 103 year old Southern mansion with a coral and white palette and a grand fireplace. Designer Don Jacobs, with assistance from Tom McMillan, oversees set construction and new lighting equipment enhances the production. The cast includes Emily Genevra roles, with Joy McCain anticipated to excel. The event prompts advance seat inquiries from colleges and drama enthusiasts statewide.
Central defeated the Penn College Quakers 67 to 42 after a 28 26 halftime as Central dominated the second frame with 39 points. Be tied the game high with 8 field goals and 4 free throws, Brown 7 and Borgman 6 field goals plus 4 free throws, Kooi 3 baskets, McClelland 1, Vander Ploeg 1, Schultz 1 and 2 for the team. Sapp led Penn with 6 baskets and Larson followed with ?
Tomorrow evening at 8 p m the Little Philharmonic Orchestra directed by George Shapiro offers a diverse program in Douwstra Chapel. The group features top symphony players in special arrangements, with featured solos including English horn by Lawrence Stocking and violin by Marshal Lindsey. The concert showcases popular melodic works arranged by Shapiro, spanning Mozart to Debussy and Wagner with orchestral highlights and a respected conductor known in Europe and the Americas.
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