Red Cross Drive Planned at Pella Meeting March 2
The annual Pella Red Cross Chapter meeting is set for Saturday March 2 at 2 30 pm in the Legion Hall. Dockendorf chairs the drive and Tom Fults says the local quota is 1560 dollars with reports from committee chairs, officer elections, and supplies distribution to volunteers. The article notes past year expenses, local relief uses, and calls for larger gifts to meet needs.
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Pella Red Cross Chapter
Legion Hall
M. Dockendorf
Tom Fults Pella
Ta Anys
Red Cross
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Virginia
Kentucky
Central Dutchmen Defeat Dubuque U. 73–67 in Pella
Central's Flying Dutchmen beat Dubuque 73 to 67 last Friday night at Pella to seize control of the game and momentum in the early season showdown.
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Central
Dubuque
Pella
Plan Teacher Parent Meetings Today and Friday
Plan calls for teacher parent conferences Thursday and Friday afternoons at Lincoln and Webster buildings. No evening bus service until 3 45. Rural parents urged to pick up children at noon or shortly after noon. Nursery provided for attending parents. Kindergarten operates as usual. Webster Junior High remains open with opportunities to meet administrators and staff including art supervisor Lou Lundy.
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Uplis
Lincoln
Webster Builda
Bern
Alt
Webster
Mee
Lou Lundy
Art Su
Women to Observe World Day of Prayer At 3rd Reformed Church
Women to observe World Day of Prayer at the 3rd Reformed Church on Friday March 8. In sports, Parsons defeated Fairfield 72 to 62, Parsons’ 12th win in 14 games. Central’s Schulte led with 20 points, Timmer 13, Dykstra 12, Leats 6, Boeyink and Huibregtse 4.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Paul Brown
Leais
Timmer
Schulter
Bill Reid
Central
Leats
Dykstra
Boeyink
Schulte
3Rd Reformed Church
Basketeers
Iny Parsons
Fairfield
Parsons
Huibregtse
Carl Wehde Named President of Pella Junior Chamber
Pella forms a new Junior Chamber of Commerce with over 25 members aged 19 to 35. The Oskaloosa club helped establish the local Jaycees, about 200 members, and Pella anticipates a thriving group. The Day of Prayer service will be March 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Third Reformed Church, led by Rev. Ridder, with services worldwide for peace and understanding, a nursery, and a 4:00 p.m. children’s program.
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Carl Wehde
Pella
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Oskaloosa Club
Jaycees
The
Third Reformed Church
Ridder
First Reformed Church
U. S
Farmers Merchants Banquet Recalls Lincoln Tales
About 275 attendees at the annual Farmers Merchants Banquet at Christian High School heard Rev. Everett Ward recount Abraham Lincoln’s farming and political struggles. The program featured musician crvisor Harold Wortman and Miss Anné Tysseling, with remarks from Dirk Van Zante and guests from Pella area farms and civic groups. The dinner, prepared by Christian High Auxiliary, was served family style with pie a la mode, ending an evening of fellowship and warm reminiscence.
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C. C. Buerkens
Abraham Lincoln
Everett Ward
Baptist Church
Farmers-Merchanta
Christian High School
Abe Lincoln
Gettysburg
Iowa
Ward
Dirk van Zante
British Columbia
Canada
South Pella
Green Ellis Christiansen
Chamber
Christian High Auxiliary
School Election Monday March 11 At City Office
The city votes Monday March 11 with polls at the City Office from noon until 6 pm. Board members Martin and Ed Henelinie seek re election for terms of three years? plus a school levy proposal lasts ten years for building needs and maintenance funds.
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Martin
Ed Henelinie
Sacred Concert by Western Seminary Choir at Douwstra Chapel
The Western Theological Seminary men's choir from Holland Michigan performs sacred music at Douwstra Chapel on Central College campus Sunday March 3 at 3 30 p m. The choir formed in 1955 and tours Michigan Indiana Illinois and Iowa presenting solo duet and quartet selections. All are invited.
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Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Michigan
Douwstra Chapel
Central College
1Ry
Western Seminary
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
May Hear College Band in Concert In Chapel
Central College will present a 70 piece concert band in Douwstra Chapel on Friday March 1 at 815 p.m. directed by Prof Robert Rittenhouse head of the music department. The program includes Beethovens Piano Concerto No 5 The Emperor arranged for band and piano by Prof Robert E Smith and also Suite for Brass Psalm 120 Americans We March and a chorus piece In Magic.
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Central College
Douwstra
Robert Rittenhouse
Central
Robert E. Smith
Travelog on South Africa at Chapel Tonight
Clifford Kamen, a favorite Tra vel and Adventure series commentator, presents his travelog on the Union of South Africa at the Chapel tonight. He toured Cape Town Cape of Good Hope Johannesburg Kalahari Kruger Jungle Country to tell of gold and diamond mining, two major industries. The program notes South Africa holds special interest for Pella residents with Holland descent. Tickets for the six programs are on sale.
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Clifford Kamen
Union of South Africa
Mr. Kamen
Cape Town
Cape of Good Hope
Johannesburg
Kalahari Desert
Kruger National Park
Jungle Country
South Africa
Open House Friday At Central College Home Economics Dept
Central College invites the public to an open house Friday March 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Upper Jordan Hall. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Visitors will see the newly remodeled kitchen completed last year at a cost of 5000 dollars.
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Central College
Jordan Hall
Textile exhibit and dress designs for ladies event
A textile and dress design exhibit appeals to women with textiles on display and other works of interest. A demonstration for young mothers at 3 15 p m shows entertaining a convalescing child.
Six year old Ronnie Purviat Hurt After Playground Fall
Guthrie Center child Ronnie Purviat was hospitalized after tumbling from the top of a playground slide. The incident occurred recently and officials say he is receiving treatment for injuries.
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Ronnie Purviat
Guthrie Center
Kiwanis Jub Earmarks Fees for Recreation Program
Receipts from the Kiwanis Jubilee recreation program are being earmarked for a child recreation initiative. The event funds will support activities and facilities for youngsters, with the club directing proceeds to program costs and related expenses.
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Kiwanis Jub
Robbers Entered Two Buildings on College Campus
Central College reports burglaries last night at the business office and Student Union. Entry was by window force. cash taken from both sites was under 20 dollars at the office and under 100 dollars at the snack bar. Discoveries were made by Gary Van Zee and Mrs. Gerrit Vis, with authorities notified and detectives seeking clues.
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Central College
Gary van Zee
Gerrit Vis
College Choir Plans March 22 Tour Across Four States
Central College will dispatch its 40 member A Cappella Choir by bus on March 22 for a concert tour covering Michigan New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Directed by Prof Laurence Groeters the group follows a West Coast tour from 1956 and varies destinations yearly. Roster includes altos Eileen Heideman Marlene Hollemann Charlotte Jasmann Joyce Leu Elaine Maasser Bernice Muyskens Elaine Nagel Jane Reynen Marilyn R Spoelstra and Aletha Van t Kerkhof plus Ione Van Tatenhove with more to be listed.
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Central College
Pella
Michigan
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Laurence Groeters
Central
Eileen Heideman
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Marlene Hollemann
Springfield
S. D
Charlotte Jasmann
Marengo
Joyce Leu
Elaine Maasser
Orange City
Bernice Muyskens
Chandler
Minn
Elaine Nagel
Guilderland Center
Jane Reynen
Hollandale
Marilyn R.’ Spoelstra
Prairie’ View
Kan
Aletha Van't_ Kerkhof
Phoenix
Ariz
Ione van Tatenhove
Zoning Ordinance Final Reading Set For March Fifth
Thieves entered Otley Cafe during Feb 20 21 night prying back door. Mrs Ann Klein discovered the robbery Feb 21 morning missing cigarettes leather billfolds Roosevelt dimes and cigarette lighter displays. Sheriff investigated. Council to third read zoning ordinance creating district regulation of industrial and commercial buildings. Ordinance notes zoning commission study and Mayor appointed members. Final reading will advance adoption and board of adjustment setup for city planning.
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Ann Klein
Figen
C Council
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the Chronicle
Zoning Commission
T. H. Klein
Marion P. Wormyea
Chi Me Deerie Veraries
F. Sern
Ralph
E Council
Friday Evening Party Needs for Legion Auxiliary
The Women of the Legion Auxiliary seek gifts or loans of games and records for Friday recreation night at the Legion. A record player is also requested. Call Mrs. M. Rinehart at MA 8 8319 to arrange pickup or donation.
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Legion All
the Legion Auxilary
Alpha Psi Omega to stage Twelfth Night at Central College
Alpha Psi Omega Players present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on March 14 and 15 at 8:15 pm in Central College. Cast includes John Jowers Sebastian Harlan Ratmeyer Antonio Ken Selasea Bob DeYoungers Leroy Koopman Ja Curio Merlin Van der Leest and others in a revival after twenty years.
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Alpha Psi Omega Players
Alpha Psi’ Omega
Central’ College
Pella Theatre
Central College
John Jowers
Sebastian
Harlan Ratmeyer
Antonio
Ken’ Sela Sea
Bob de Youngers
Leroy Koopman
Ja Curio
Merlin van der Leest
Toby Belch
Paul Frandt
Andrew Auguebeek
Phil Bush
Malvolio
Marl Brouwer
Fabain
Dick Ter Maat
Feste
Allen Wortman
Olivia
Joyce Bennett
Viol de Vries
Maria
Jeannie Wiley
Charlotte Heinen
Priest
Stan Halen
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