Simon De Haan Called By Grim Reaper Monday
The community mourns Simon De Haan 84 with seven months and seven days dies Monday at 9 30 after driving to church Sunday. Former mayor and school board member known for farming leadership and calm judgment. Funeral at First Reformed Church Thursday at 2 pm with Reverends A Haverkamp and William Wins ted. interment Oakwood Cemetery. A fuller obituary appears January 22 in The Chronicle.
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Simon DE Haan
Grim Reaper
de Haan
First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
William Winstead
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. de Haan
Chronicle
Kooiker Delivers Lively Piano Recital at Douwstra Chapel
A large audience enjoyed Anthony Kooiker’s piano recital for the Artist Series at Douwstra Chapel on a campus stage revitalized by Steinway pride. He returned from a tour with Albert Spalding and demonstrated technical growth in Bach and Chopin works, along with Prokofiev and Hachaturian pieces. The audience appreciated his assured performance and the instrument’s refined tone.
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Anthony Kooiker
Douwstra Chapel
Mr. Koaiker
Albert Spalding
Koaiker
Steinway
Kooiker
Mr. Oiker
Rising Costs To be Discussed At Night School
Carl Malone from Ames will lead Farmers Night School next Monday evening January 19 to discuss how the high cost of living may affect farmers. The talk will explore whether farm product prices can rise enough to keep demand from declining. Earlier a large group discussed grasses and forage, Maurice Heath listing five benefits including cheap feed, inexpensive fertilizer, soil drainage, soil protection, and central role in livestock and row crop programs.
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Carl Malone
Ames
Farmers Night School
Maurice Heath
Water Systems To Be Studied at Otley Meeting
Agricultural engineer S. B. De Forest from Ames will conduct two Marion county sessions on January 20. At 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall Knoxville and at 7:30 p.m. at Otley school, attendees may ask questions for a lively discussion on water systems. The Running Water film is now available from the Farm Bureau office.
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Otley
Water Systems
S. 8. de Forest
Ames
Marion County
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Otley School
Farm Bureau
Marion County boys basketball blackout tourney lineup
The Town High School Athletic Association approves the Marion County boys basketball tournament to be held January 21 to 24. Opening games include Attica vs Swan at 7:00, Pella high vs Bussey at 8:10, and Knoxville vs Tracy at 9:30. Thursday features Pleasantville vs Pella Christian and Dallas facing the Knoxville-Tracy winner. Final games Saturday night with semi-finals Friday. Officials Maurice Goodsile and Jack North of Des Moines.
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Town High School Athletic Association
Marion County
Attica
Swan
Pella High
Bussey
Knoxville
Tracy
Pleasantville
Pella
Christian
Dallas
Melcher
Chronicle
Maurice Goodsile
Jack North
Des Moines
Little Dutch Lose Close Battle to Indians in Indianola
Pella's Little Dutch fell 32 to 29 at Indianola in a tight conference game. After a 12 to 8 first quarter Indianola trailed at the half 18 to 14 but surged ahead 22 to 21 after three. Pippel led Pella with 10 points while Weeks topped Indianola with 13. Reserve games ended 30 to 27 in favor of Indianola.
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Leland van Ee
Pella
Indianola
Review of a young pianist's progress after New York studies
A critic praises a young artist for performances of Bach arpeggios, Beethoven Moonlight finale, and Chopin Nocturne Op. 48 No. 1. The writer notes growth from study in New York with Carl Friedburg and anticipates future visits to Pella and Central College music faculty.
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Beethoven
New York
Carl Friedburg
Pella
Central College Music
Pleasant Channel Request Echoes Across Letters
A reader asks to steer the conversation toward more pleasant channels, citing Henry and the Communist Daily Worker alongside fellow travelers. The request hints at a broader call for friendlier discourse and less heated debate.
Fine Display of Photographs at College Gallery
John Wesley, art instructor at Central College, arranged with Popular Photography Magazine to bring the third annual traveling show of over 100 prize winning prints to the college galleries. The exhibit runs through January 27 under the Central College Art Dept auspices and showcases strong composition and design plus technical notes on equipment and camera adjustments.
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Pella
Central College
John Wesle
Central College Art Dept
Coast Guard Recruiting Unit Arrives January 20
A Coast Guard Mobile Recruiting unit will arrive January 20 at the Post Office, under Clarence Bohlert, located there. Eligible men aged 17 to 26 with eight years of schooling may enlist. The post notes many ratings open to ex-servicemen, with 10 days advanced leave offered. Enlistment terms vary from three to four years, with World War I service medals available for ex-Coast Guard personnel.
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Coast Guard
Clarence Bohlert
U. S
Homemakers to Close First Unit Monday Evening
Women attending the Adult Homemaker's Class learned about sewing machine attachments from two Singer Shop representatives in Newton. The session highlighted fashion aids like zipper fronts and hemstitchers, promising a professional finish. The final crochet knitting sewing group meeting is next Monday, with future lessons on household equipment care starting January 26 featuring Mrs. Peter Van Zante of Pella.
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Singer Shop
Newton
Corder
Peter ‘van Zante
Pella
Dutchmen Defeat Loras In Overtime Battle Royal
Central's Flying Dutchmen beat Loras 62 to 50 after a fast-paced game that saw leads traded, a 53 all tie late, and an overtime period where Central scored while the Duhawks managed six. The contest was marked by heated protests and intense play on home floor.
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Central
Loras
Duhawks
European Relief Drive Gifts More Than 3,000 Dollars
James E. Holland chairing the Christian Christmas relief drive announced 3044.09 was sent to the state Farm Bureau office for forwarding to food units aiding war torn Europe. Marion County's effort was mail based with under 300 contributors.
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James E. Holland
State Farm Bureau
Europe
Marion County
Genera Holland
Knoxville
Che
Marion County Farm ‘Bureau
Seal Fund Reminder Seeks late contributions for TB program
Mrs. Bess McBride chairs the Pella Seal Sale Committee urging continued support for the Streptomy b program aiding TB patients. The committee thanks individuals clubs schools college business people children Camp Fire Girls and Chronicle for campaign publicity and efforts.
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Ists
Bess McBride
Pella
Camp Fire Girls
The
Chronicle
Christmas Boxes Given the Needy By T T T Society
The T T T Society conducted its annual Christmas boxes program for needy families. Contributions from individuals and Pella National Bank funded oranges candy raisins pencils colors coloring books mittens and toys. Members and spouses repaired donated used toys while merchants offered favorable prices.
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T. T. T. Society
Pella National Bank
Elu
Central Toppled By Simpson Redmen In Indianola 55 To 0
Central College Flying Dutchmen were routed by Simpson Redmen 55 to 0 Tuesday evening in Indianola. Central struggled with poor shooting, making 13 of 70 attempts while Simpson hit 22 of 61. Standout scorers included Bergman, Kooi, Toogeveen with three each for Central. Merritt, Blake, Rickert led Simpson with five baskets each. Brown of Central was held scoreless except for two late free throws.
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Loras
Gentral
Simpson Redmen
Indianola
Central
Cen
Simpson
Stan Bergman
Kooi
Toogeveen
Vans der Ploeg
Voss
McClelland
Merritt
Blake
Rickert
Freese
Anderson
Claire Brown
O Merrit
Newman
Brown
A Kooi
Moogeveen
Menning
Borgman
Vossig Messelland
Vander Ploegig
Kestler
Merr
Civil Air Patrol Plans Model Plane Contest in July
The Tall Corn Model Airplane Meet in Marshalltown Iowa is planned with a possible combined event next summer if the District CAP Contest is secured. Wallace R Make and Lt. Col. W C Puller announce the July dates July 3 to 5 with a Taylorcraft 66 horsepower airplane grand prize. The Fort Des Moines Army Post is considered for the Meet due to its size and up to a thousand entries expected. Blake becomes Special Activities Officer and will run state wide model airplane elimination contests leading to a CAP State Championship Meet before the Tall Corn Meet.
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Marshalltown
Civil Air Patrol
Wallace R. Make
Iowa
W. C. Puller
Fuller
Iowa Cap
North Central States
Taylorcraft Corporation Alliance
Ohio
Taylorcraft
Fort Des Moines Army Post
Blake
CAP
Byron Lopp to Conduct Sales Clinic at Legion Hall
Byron Lopp sales engineer addressed Chamber of Commerce members at Legion Hall and persuaded a near unanimous ballot to hire him for a sales clinic next Monday evening January 19 starting at 7 45 oclock. The meeting cost will be borne by the Chamber and all employees who deal with the public are urged to attend with two cash prizes to be awarded to attendees.
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Byron Lopp
Legion Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Lopp
Lopp
Plan District Scout Meeting In Pella Feb 12
A Pella Eagle Scout ceremony lies ahead on February 12 at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hall during National Boy Scout Week. Local and district leaders from the Tall Corn Council attend the Eagle review as the event honors a local youth. Public attendance is invited to witness the Court of Honor.
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Boy Scout
Board of Review
Elmer Ogren
Tall Gorn Council
Lyle Langebartels
Paul Hahn
Dirict Advancement Committee
C. €. Buerkens
Roy Andeweg
Merrill Cook
Marty Grand
Wm. Brandt
Boy Scouts
United States
Fred Waring
Pella
Legion Hall
Lincoln
Color Movie on Agriculture to Be Shown Jan 20
Farmers and families invited to a color film shown January 20 at the American Legion Hall. The program, arranged by Pella Supply Co, features Siga of the Soil produced by Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Co, with scenes in Europe Africa and the Near East. Additional color films of interest to farmers will be shown, starting at 7:40 p.m.
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American Legion Hall
Pella Supply Co
Minneapolis- Moline
Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Company
Europe
Africa
Near East
Cornie van Roekel
Making Driver's Tests in Ag Room At High School
The week at Pella High School is labeled Test Week with juniors and seniors undergoing state safety driving tests administered by the Department of Public Safety. Equipment shipped from Audubon is set up in the agricultural room, under Ed Polson of the State Department and an assistant. Tests cover coordination color vision reactions space relations and other driving qualifications. Records are kept and weaknesses addressed with instruction. About 125 students will take the two day series, similar to the State Fair tests but refined. Public viewing requested for Friday in the ag room.
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Pella
Department of Public Safety
Audubon
Ed Polson
State Department
Tragic Death Of Sigourney Toddler Strangled By Pill
Two year old Myrna Sue Greenlee of Sigourney died after attempting to wash down a sulpha tablet with water. The tablet lodged in her wind-pipe and she died before medical help could reach her.
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Myrna Sue Greenlee
Sigourney
Adult School on College Campus Starts Tonight
Central College offers night classes on campus starting this evening at Jordan Mall for six Thursdays. Courses include Music Appreciation with Edith LeCocq, Current History with Laura Nanes, and Parent-Child Relationships with Walter De Kock, plus Tulip Time folk games taught by Tunis Prins. Registration 7:00 to 8:00. fee is $1 per course.
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Central College
Jordan Mall
Edith LeCocq
Laura Nanes
Walter de Kock
Tunis Prins
Jordan Hall
Pella to Join Nearby Towns in Softball League
A Newton meeting on January 8 began planning a new multi town softball league for next summer. Ten teams are hoped including Pella Prairie City Grinnell Reasner Oskaloosa J C and Newton high performing clubs Mobilgas Redmen Dee Club and VoW. Schedule runs nine weeks from June to August with home and away games.
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Pella
Leslie Sadler
Pella Softball Association
Newton
Percy
Prairie City
Grinnell
Reasner
Oskalooss J.C
Newton Mobilgas
Redmen
Dee Club
Vow
Dan Brady
Plannin
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Pope
Weyers
Pippel
van Wyk
Dale
Prins
van Thorium
Norris
Carnes
Willsey
Keen
Craft Metcalf
Dale van Wyk
Henry
Communist Daily Worker
Pte
Menry Wallace
Hyver
Lusloa
Punter
Seal Fund
Marty
Kooi and Voss
Cisire
Centarl
T.T.T. Society
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