Record crowd hears Red Rock dam discussed
Lloyd Waddell vice president of the Nur for Harbors and Rivers spoke at Farmers Night School about a possible dam at Red Rock on the Des Moines River. The 120 attendees showed strong community interest. He cited recreational and economic benefits and urged moral and financial support. Rex Beresford will discuss beef cattle outlook at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rock
Des Moines
Farmers Night School
Waddell
Rex Beresford
Beresford
All High School Play Sus Pense Presented January 15
The all high school play Sus pense will be presented January 15 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Three act mystery comedy features a sought after cigarette case with a growing list of visitors using wit and brawn. Cast drawn from the student body. production arranged with Row Peterson and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row, Peterson and Company
Evanston
New York
Busy Saturday Auctions in Pella Draw Shoppers
Three furniture and household goods auctions are advertised for Saturday in Pella. The sales are at 9 0 a.m. 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with special bargain store sales to follow. Residents are urged not to miss the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pro
Coe Wins Grinnell Invitation Tourney Championship
Coe defeated Cornell 49 to 47 to claim the Grinnell invitation tournament title, edging past Cornell after a close final. In earlier games Coe beat Grinnell 68 56 in overtime, and Cornell beat Central 42 37 at halftime 21 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Coe
Cornell
Central
Pioneers
Kooi
Burt Vos
Faber
Local births and visitors in Pella and surrounding towns
Local notes record several births at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa including Carl James Nelson born New Year’s Day and a baby girl Jeanne Ma born to the Brusseau couple in Oakland California. Family visits and moves include Gerrit Vander Wiel relocating to 707 East First street Prairie City and various residents traveling to and from Iowa cities and the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mellema
John Holmyers
Orange
Iowa
Gerrit Frantzen
Sibley
Marvin Vander Waal
Algona
Pella
Dielis Vander Waal
Everett Vanden Berg
Mahuska Hospital
Raymond Bandstra
Mercy
Oskaloosa
Wayne Schakel
Iowa University
Kathryn Schakel
Clarence Caldwell
Drake University
Orleath Vogelaar
Evanston
Ilinois
Northwestern University
Martin Nelson
Mahaska Hospital
Carl James
Herbert Mentink
Central College
New York City
Mentink
Dick Synhorst
Henry Kempe
Leighton
Mahaska
Peter Bogaards
Peter John
J. S. Vander Linden
Vander Linden
Karen
Perry
Jake Sterrenburg
D. L. Brusseau
Oakland
California
Jeanne Ma
Lordraine LeCocq
Walnut St
W. D. Hal
Holland
Old Country
Mortimer Goodwin
Florida
Gerrit Vander Wiel
Prairie City
East First Street
Jerry Ellerbroek
Willis. Dieleman
Charles de Jong
Lamplighters of Otley Present Two Plays Friday
The Lamp Lighters Society of Otley Reformed Church will present two plays this Friday evening at 7 30 p m The cast includes Evelyn Robinson Myrna Jean Van Haaf ter me Robinson Gerdena Van Grandmother Bertha Van Weelde Mrs Mary Jones Norma Lucile Rev Robinson Duane Van Haatten Mrs Robinson Cornelia Mae Aalbers Mrs Whitefeather Alta Marie Van Zante Indian child Larentha Dykstra Believing Springer Effie Kathryn Jack Springer Donald Aalbers Alda Norma Lucile Dykstra Tom Morgan Fred Brummel After the program refreshments will be served in the church basement Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamp Lighters Society of
Otley Reformed Church
Evelyn Robinsaon
Myrna Jean van Haafter
Me Robinson
Gerdena van Grandmother
Bertha van Weelden
Mary Jones
Norma Lucile Rev. Robinson
Duane van Haatten
Robinson
Cornelia Mae Aalbers
Whitefeather
Alta Marie van Zante
Larentha
Little Dutch Upset Dope to Beat Panthers
The Little Dutch beat Knoxville 42 to 38 in a seesaw conference clash. Nesbit and Vos sparked Pella in the first half, Nesbit fouling out late but Van Berkum delivering key free throws. Leo Sels stood out for Pella as both teams played clean, hard basketball with a late Dutch rally sealing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthers
Knoxville
Pella
Vander Linden
Don Hartog
Stevenson
Nesbit
Vos
Prins
Inn’ Panther
Rysdam
Guard Nesbit
Andy van Berkum
Knoxville Subs
Leo Sels
Dale Vos
Don van Wyk
Daryl Walker
Phil Mentink
Kenny Kramer
Max Hoeksema
Letter of Thanks Arrives From Finland to AMVET Auxiliary
A Finnish reader writes heartfelt thanks for a Red Cross blanket sent by the Pella AMVET Auxiliary. Translation arrangements were handled by locals Jean Cook and a Chicago translator. Also note a Morrell Chorus appearance at Douwstra Chapel on Thursday January 16 at 7:45 as part of Central College Y M and Y W CA activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvet
Finland
Pella
Jean Cook
Chicago
United Service Women of America
Towa
Unit 26
Red Cross
Heavenly Father
Oskaloosa
U.S.A
John Morrell Company
Ottumwa
Douwstra Chapel
Morrell Plant
Y. M
Central College
Peter Groet
Albin
Iowa
Morrell
Colleen Renaud to Represent County In D A R Contest
Colleen Renaud a Pella High School senior won first place in the County D A R Good Citizenship contest. The test included a two hour written exam with a story prompt and a current affairs topics essay, plus significant focus on American history. She advances to the upcoming district competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Renaud
Pella
D.A.R
Colleen
Two Wolves Hunters Bag Wolves in Cherokee Count Hunt
Ray Smith and Buddy Perrin of Cherokee joined a 90 man fox hunt in Cherokee county. The big drive yielded no foxes but Smith and Perrin each bagged a wolf, making the day worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Smith
Buddy Perrin
Cherokee
Smith
Perrin
Fragmented AM article ends with Marion Van Gorp note
Partial OCR text shows an AM article from Pella with stamps or sewn labels. It mentions Mrs. Marion Van Gorp as chair at that time and indicates a continuation on page 5. The fragment provides limited context about the needy family referenced and lacks clear action or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
United Service Women of America
Marion van Gorp
Rainfall report for 1946 shows near normal totals
Very little December precipitation at .43 inches and about 8 inches of snow from three snowfalls. December low reached 8 below. Des Moines logged 88.81 inches for 1946 with a normal around 82.04 inches. Pella expected similar tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pella
Vander Lugt Public Speaker Draws Wide Interest
Dr. Gerrit T. Vander Lugt, back from a southern vacation, began a week of engagements in Oskaloosa addressing the Rotary Club, speaking to Christian Reformed Church societies, and filling pulpit duties at Second Reformed Church. He is slated to appear before Chicago’s Consistorial Union next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit T. Vander Lugt
New Orleans
Brewton
Ala
Atlanta
Georgia
South
Rotary
Oskaloosa
First Christian Reformed Church
Second Reformed Church
Consistorial Union
Chicago
January Snow Arrives With Deep Freeze Hail K Pals
January weather brings first real snow on January 8 measuring about five inches equal to 0.4 inches of rain. The coldest so far this winter was 16 below on Saturday the 4th. H. K. Pals reports and notes the conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Pals
New High School Courses Start January 20
The Public School calendar shifts with a midyear end date of January 17 and on Monday January 20 new courses debut at the High School. A half year Health and Personal Problems course covers health family home relations personality development and more. Civics and economics receive emphasis while government is repeated. Lincoln and Webster shift kindergarten and grade schedules with morning sessions at Lincoln and afternoon at Webster for the rest of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Lincoln
Lincoln and
Good Work Won Promotion for Robert Renaud
Robert H. Renaud of Phoenix, deputy prosecutor of Maricopa County for 40 years, was appointed chief deputy by Francis J. Donofrio, the new county attorney. A leading local prosecutor in 1946, Renaud handled many criminal cases and supported the Adams wife killer case. He graduated from the University of Town and practiced in Mesa before joining the prosecutor's staff in 1942, and takes over the post Donofrio vacated to return to private practice after Edwin Beauchamp was appointed to a judgeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Robert H. Renaud
Harry Renaud
Pella
R. H. Renaud
Maricopa County
Francis J. Donofrio
Renaud
Norman L. Adams
University of Town
Mesa
Prosecutor's Force
Donofrio
Edwin Beauchamp
James A. Walsh
Carpet Rag Sewing Bee At Legion Hall Friday Afternoon
Women will sew carpet rags at the Legion Hall Friday afternoon. Rags go to Knoxville Veterans Hospital to be woven into rags by disabled men in rehabilitation. Bring a needle and thimble or leave rags with the custodian or Mrs. Murray Rinehart at 615 Lincoln Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Veteran's Hospital
Knoxville
Bee
Murray Rinehart
Lincoln Street
Prohibited unmailable articles list for post office patrons
The notice outlines representative unmailable items including intoxicating beverages, inflammable materials, ammunition and explosives, firearms, obscene matter, poisons, narcotics, extortion letters, and lottery or fraudulent matter with severe penalties for mailing such material.
Church Notes at Gospel Hall Penches Speaker on Benezer Memorial
The gospel hall announces minister Orge T. Pinches will speak on the Benezer Memorial Thursday January 9. Sunday January 12 features Bible class at 10:00 a.m. with Exodus subject, Lord's Supper at 10:45 a.m. and Word of God followed by a 12:15 p.m. KB 1240 broadcast and 1:30 p.m. Gospel Service on Deliverance from Bondage and Guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Hall
T. Pinches
Pinches
Benezer Memorial
Dial
Clubmen Hear Dr Fultz Talk on Illinois Mounds
Tuesday night Pella Kiwanis heard Mayor Fultz discuss Dickson Mounds in southern and central Illinois. He showed pictures of Asiatic Mongolian skeletons and praised the mounds as worthy for visitors. Bernie Vander Linden welcomed new member Paul Farrer, who was initiated and pin presented by Stu Kuyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Kiwanis
Fultz
Illinois
Lewiston
Ilinois
Bernie Vander Linden
Club
Paul Farrer
Stu Kuyper
Kiwanis
Mr. Farrer
Third Reformed Church Service Announcements
The Third Reformed Church lists 10:45 a.m. sermon The Authority of Jesus and a 6:30 p.m. Bible class for all, 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor for youth, and 7:20 p.m. Moments of Music by John Lesselink as part of the Believer's Possessions VI. A Great High Priest. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
L. J. Borst
Th.b
Our Gui
John Lesselink
First Reformed Church Service Schedule
A. Haverkamp D.D. minister conducts morning worship at 10 45 with sermon Jesus the Truth The Sunday School session precedes at the same hour Evening praise begins with resisting the devil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
D.D
Jesus
Pella Baptist Church Service Schedule
William G. Winstead leads a morning service at 10 45 a m with the theme The Authority of Jesus from St John 2 Evening services follow with a sermon The Early Development of Jesus Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m and a prayer themed After This Manner Pray You are invited to worship with us
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Baptist Church
William G. Winstead
A.m
Jesus
M. Baptist
Second Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services
The Second Reformed Church schedules 9 30 am church school at 10 46 am morning worship at 2200 pa junior C E at 6 80 pm intermediate C E at 6 30 pm senior C E. Death of Central College will occupy the pulpit both morning and evening. A cordial invitation to worship is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Central College
Sully Reformed Church Service Schedule
Arthur J Bennink pastor morning worship at nine thirty featuring The Conquering Power of Prayer junior sermon The Heavenly Post Of fice Sunday School at one fifty The Authority of Jesus evening praise at seven thirty meditation The Man Who Stopped Jesus lesson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Monroe Night School Seeks Weed Control Talks
Monroe Night School hosts Farmers Evening School on January 18 at 7 80 p m in the high school auditorium. RE P Sylvester of Iowa State College will discuss The Use of 2 4 D in Weed Control along with new data on application timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. P. Sylvester
Iowa State College
Farmers
Monroe
D. E. Voelker
W. J. Morford
Morford
John Brown Series by Jacob Lawrence on Display
The American Federation of Arts presents twenty two gouache paintings from Jacob Lawrence's John Brown Series at College galleries Central Hall on the Central College campus. Open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from January 9 to January 30. The works, from Milton Lowenthal collection, emphasize a Negro viewpoint on abolitionist martyrdom and urge racial unity for a better world. Lawrence, whose Life in Harlem is held by Museum of Modern Art and Phillips Memorial Gallery, offers a restrained, powerful portrayal with descriptive text by the artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Arts
Washington, D.C
Downtown
New York City
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown
Milton Lowenthal
College
Central Hall
Central College
Mr. Lawrence
Harlem
Museum of Modern Art
Phillips Memorial Gallery
Farm Survey To Start Jan 13 In Marion County
The Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service will survey about 400 Iowa farms starting January 13 using modern sampling. In Marion County twenty five to thirty farms will be contacted to provide data on farming practices, accidents, income and expenses. Dan D. Disleman of Pella will conduct the Marion County survey under the State program led by Leslie M. Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Towa State College
U. S. Census Bureau
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Crop Reporting Service
Marion County
Marion
Dan D. Disleman
Pella
Leslie M. Carl
Subscription label warns of service stop if unpaid
The Pella Chronicle urges readers to check the name label for paid status and report errors. It notes subscription prices of $8.00 per year within Iowa and $8.60 per year outside Iowa, and states that subscriptions must be kept paid in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pella
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Rock Dam
Lloyd Waddell
Nufor Harbors and Rivers
Stan McBride
Bud Lautenbach
Mrs. McBride
Ruth Vogelaar
Roy Bishop
Jim van Vliet
Betty Archer
Artie Ruth van Wyk
Stuart Brownlee
Marvin Rumbaugh
Pauline
Beverlee Nihart
Mr. Putnam
Marvin de Heus
George Spencer
Jack Fiskevelee
Vella Dingeman
Whitey Wilson
Sheldon Vos
Barbara Field
Phyllis van Hemert
Mrs. Slate
Colleen Renaud Dean Sadler
Gordon Nesbit
Dick Lautenbach
Lamplighters of
Otley
Dope
Pope
Nesbit van Wyk
Dale van Berkum
Lautenbach van Wyk
Don Weyers Vos
Dale Hoeksema
Stevenson den Hartog
Hays
Warrell Tucker Brown
Adams
Hays Rankin
Edwards
Morrell Choir
The
Morrell Packing Company of
Ottumwa, Lows
Amvet Auxiliary Women
Hilja Vuolla
Messukyta Uusikyta Koskenmaantil I
County
Anda
Pres. Vander Lugt
Robert Renaud
Post Office
Dr. Fultz
Illinois Mounds
Lawrence
Dan D. Dieleman
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