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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1945

Page

5

Lubbers Named Chairman of National Christian Higher Ed Commission

Dr J I Lubbers of Central College has been elected chairman of the National Commission on Christian Higher Education at a meeting in Atlantic City. He has served five years on the commission and was its vice chairman last year. The commission operates within the Association of American Colleges, which includes 700 to 800 member colleges and universities.

Bers National Commission On Christian Higher Education Atlantic City Commission Association of American Collesses Central College Reformed Church Mistian Higher Educa

Part Time School Opens at Pella High Wednesday

The Vocational Agriculture Department at Pella High School started a ten week Part Time School on Wednesday January 17 with classes every Wednesday and Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm. A noon basketball session in the high school gym runs on those days for one hour. Enrollments are open. interested students may join by coming to the high school Friday or next Wednesday at noon. Bring gym clothes and shoes.

Vocational Agriculture Department Pella High School Clas Foster

Swine Meeting in Mahaska County Monday Afternoon

Mr Quaife from the Extension Service of Iowa State College will lead a discussion on Swine feeding disease control and general problems in the Farm Bureau Club Rooms Oskaloosa Monday January 22 at 1 00 p m Benedict Peterson and Peter Franje Mahaska County 1944 Master Swine Producers will also be present and answer questions regarding their successful swine enterprises in 1944 Franje saved 9 1 pigs per litter Slides on livestock diseases will also be shown

Quaife Extension Service Iowa State College Farm Bureau Club Oskaloosa Benedict Peterson Peter Franje Mahaska County Franje

Central versus Simpson clash at College gym next Tuesday

On Tuesday evening January 23 at 7 45 Central Dutchmen host Simpson basketball. Simpson boasts a tall experienced squad led by high scorer Kuchen as Central aims to derail their offense in a key early season matchup.

Central Dutchmen Simpson Basketeers Simpson Kuchen

Auxiliary Will Sponsor March of Dimes Party

The American Legion Auxiliary chaired by Mrs. Dora Carson will sponsor a March of Dimes party at Memorial Hall on Friday January 26. The event includes a clock and a fine program, with proceeds to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Everyone is invited to attend.

Kiwanis Hear Dr Watson Talk On The Fine Arts

Kiwanis heard Dr Dudley Crafts Watson lecturer of the Chicago Art Institute discuss culture and unity through music painting sculpture and poetry. He spoke of air travel advances and a future utopia with shorter trips and a five day week. Guests included Dean Clara B Williams Gerrit Van Roekel and J C Penney manager Mr Grand.

Kiwanis Club Dudley Crafts Watson Chicago Art Institute Pella Dr. Watson Earth Central South America Clara B. Williams Gerrit van Roekel Mr. Grand J. C. Penney and Company

Central College Dutchmen Fall in Weekend Setbacks

The Central College basketball team traveled to Dubuque and lost twice to the University of Dubuque and Loras College. Final scores were Dubuque 42 Central 26 and Loras 68 Central 30.

Central College Dubuque University of Dubuque Loras College Dubuque University Central Loras Roliffson Cruhlke Mann Kint Moore Anderson Brooks van Drie Strotman Woods Hayes Anderson Fisher Adams Mensch Katano Weber Wickham van Dokkumbur Tharp Walton

Reverend Pinches Teaches Bible Valor To Rotary

Reverend George Pinches spoke to Rotary about the Bible, arguing it endures tests of liveliness and translation. He cited famed writers who used biblical lines and noted the Bible’s unique answers on life governance and sin. The club plans an informal talk by Lt Howard Grundman and a February 22 centennial program.

Star of Della’ Regation Rees Shake Bacon Ruskin Walter Scott Carlyle Robert Burns Tennyson Howar Grundman Howard Hastly Tudia

Pella to Help in March of Dimes Campaign

The 1945 March of Dimes drive begins Sunday January 11 with local fund raising under the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Marion County organizers include Attorney Leon Miller and officers Mrs Lois Hutton Knoxville Mrs Hildegarde Pella Knoxville and Walker Knoxville. Plans to be announced January 26 in the Chronicle. Contributions may be given to Mrs Hildegarde Nesbit until centers are set up downtown.

National Foundation For Knoxvi Hildegarder Pella M Walker Knoxville Glyndys Bank Chronicle Pella Hildegarde Nesbit

Mary L Kamerick Named for D A R Award at Pella High

Mary Lou Kamerick daughter of John Kamerick of Pella Iowa was named by her H S class to represent Pella High at the County D A R contest held last Saturday. Delegates reported at the courthouse at 2 p m past Saturday for leadership dependability service and patriotism tests. Other nominees included Dorothy Hoeksema and Bonnie Buerkens.

Mary Lou Kamerick John Kamerick R. Ft. 3 Pella Iowa Pella High School D.A.R Court House Mary Lou Pella High Dorothy Hoeksema Bonnie Buerkens

Church Observed 20th Anniversary at Sully Community

The Sully Community church marked its twentieth anniversary last Sunday but couldn't complete its Bible Conference due to Rev. A D Muse illness. The conference now resumes Sunday morning January 21 and continues each evening through Sunday, with services at 7:0 on Sundays and 7:00 p m on weekdays. The church invites all friends to attend.

Sully A.D. Muse Uheou Finned Rev Muse

Little Dutch to Play West Tech Here Tomorrow

West Tech of Des Moines, new member of the South Central Town, travels to Della to face Little Dutch. Aiming for revenge after last year’s two point loss, West Tech fields a veteran junior senior lineup and recently beat Indianola 20 20 in a city series. A high scoring game is expected as Little Dutch enter strong form with recent wins. a West Tech reserves game against Pella reserves precedes at 7 00.

West Tech Des Moines Della Althouh West End Lincolnn East Inedianola Little Dutch Pella

Annual Meeting Of Burial Association Held Tuesday

The Co operative Burial Association held its annual meeting at Tegion Hall at noon Tuesday January 16. President Reuben Sehakel read a positive yearly report and all incumbent officers were re elected. John Connally of Des Moines addressed the audience after the business session. Refreshments followed.

The Cooperative Burial Association Tegion Hall Reuben Sehakel John Connally Des Moines

Ration Reminders for Stamps and Coupons

Notices list indefinite validity for a range of red meat and fat stamps Q6 through X5 and blue blue stamps Xb through 45 A2 through G2 with no new red or blue stamps until late January and early February. It notes period coupons for Mid Oil and Mid-west South regions remain valid through the heating year and specifies airplane shoe stamps 1 2 3 in book three remain good indefinitely.

East Far West Mid-west

Omissions Forgiven at Walraven Farewell Party

In the Chronicle society column dated January 11 a farewell for the Harold Walraven family noted that Mr and Mrs John Menninga and their family were omitted from the list of neighbors present. The Walravens asked that the omission be mentioned as unintentional.

Chronicle of Harold Walraven John Menninga Walravens

Cairo U elects Rev John Cleau as president

The Rev John Cleau dean of the American Cairo Egypt Reformed Church has been elected president of Cairo University. Dr Charles R Watson founder and long time president of the school is honored. Watson serves the United Presbyterian Church and heads the Office of War Information near East Department. Oudersluys named professor at Western Seminary in Holland Michigan for January 19 installation as Albert Biemolt Professor of New Testament Greek.

Iro Kagypt John Cleau Cairo Egypt Reformed Church Charles R. Watson Watson United Presbyterian Church Samil Eucypt Tir Badeat Rutesens Universi Pl New Bruns J Oudersluys Western Seminary Holland, Mich Richard C. Oudersluys Albert Biemolt Western ‘Theological Seminary General Synod of the Reformed Church In’ America Outler‘slays Grand Rapids Mich Calvin College and Divinity School University of Chicago General Synod of the Church Week Day Church School

Dr D C Watson Praised for American Art Lectures in Pella

Dr D C Watson of the Chicago Art Institute gave two lectures at Douwstra Chapel on American Art from Manhattan to the Grand Canyon and on The Old Masters and Modern Art. He compared masters with modernists, using photographs, paintings, and music to illustrate how great art expresses its subjects with strong technique. Audience ranged from youths to seniors, with varied reactions but broad appreciation.

Pella de Dudley Craft Watson Chicago Art Institute Douwstra Chapel Women's Federated Club Manhattan Grand Canyon Middle West Colorado River Cie Campos Ame Watson Thos Rembrand Enemaus Christ Holman Hunt Dr. Watson

Restricted mail resumption to the Netherlands 1945

Effective January 15 1945 non illustrated post cards may be mailed to civilians in select Dutch areas including Eindhoven Geldrop Valkenswaard Tilburg Oisterwijk Boxtel Schijndel and all territory south of the Scheldt The rate is 3 cents No remittance or other services available at present signed Ed Van Zunte Postmaster.

Netherlands Eindhoven Geldrop Valkenswaard Tilburg Oisterwijk Boxtel Ed van Zunte

Hart House Quartet to Perform on Campus Next Wednesday

Hart House String Quartet, featuring James Levy and Boris Hambourg, comes to Douwstra Chapel on January 24. The program, delayed for church services, will highlight chamber music with praise from Goossens and press reviews. Season tickets available at the door with benefits including Film Study Society access and future concerts.

Hart House Douwstra Chapel James Levy London String Quartet Henry Milligan London Ontario Allard de Ridder Victor Red Seal Eugene Goossens Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Hart House String Quartet Aubrey Pankey Lloyd Reynolds Ernst Levy Fisk Jubilee Singers Grinnell College Film Study Society America

Night School women study home care and efficiency

Women of the Night School discussed home care during a wartime meeting. Miss Anderson demonstrated upholstery cleaning and rug care, stressing saving time and energy. A bulletin highlighted clever housework methods and upcoming topics include flower arranging. meeting slated for January 22 at 7:00 pm with refreshments provided by Bernien Dykstra, Betty Mae Miedema, and Helen Van Brogen.

Collee Bernien Dykstra Betty Mae Miedema Helen van Brogen

Two Pella Men Sell Herefords at Cedar Rapids Sale

Marion County breeders join 108 others for the 5th Annual Iowa Hereford Show and Sale at Alltown Fair Grounds Cedar Rapids January 29 and 30. Wilis Sale marks one of the largest consignments by the breed Association of East head cattle. Cattle were selected by breeders statewide with Marion County contributing J C De Bruin Son Vellay Y Lawrence Gol Pelli Doe M Johnston Knoxville Hobart Wilson Knoxville Ford non profit organization of Town Hereford breeders for beef cattle industry. Judges Sam Marting Ben Mar Karms and James M Brook will judge January 29. Females sell January 29 evening and bulls January 30.

Marion County Alltown Fair Grounds Cedar Rapids Towa Breed Association Eaf J.C. de Bruin & Son Vellay Y Lawrence Gol Pelli Doe M. Johnston Knoxville Hobart Wilson Ford Montrose Sam Marting Ben-Mar Karms Washington Court House Ohio James M. Brook Brook Hereford Ranch Brady Texas J. C. Holbert Secrtary Iowa Hereford Association

Dutch Farmers Stand Ground Amid Walcheren Floods

Dutch farmers and townsfolk refuse evacuation as Walcheren Island lies submerged by breached dikes. Officials fear famine while villagers reject leaving land dear to ancestors, vow to reclaim soil as dikes are repaired and floods recede.

Wij Zijn Bevrijd Time Magazine Walcheren Domburg Oostkapelle Westkapelle Veere Westkapella

Night School Discusses Soil Tilling Innovations Led by Norton

More than sixty men attended the Adult Night School in the High School Agriculture room to hear Robert Norton of the Soils Conservation Service discuss soil tillage methods beyond plowing. Norton compared discing, under-cutting with a sub-soiler, and listing, noting listing saved labor and reduced soil loss while yielding similar results. A map of Iowa showed experimental districts and yields, with listing proving efficient though equipment-specific. The session ran over an hour, and next week features a round table on Farm Cooperatives with panelists and staff, inviting questions from members.

High School Agriculture Room Robert Bob) Norton Soils Conservation Service Town State College Ames Norton Clay Barnett Marion County Soils Conservationist Dick Boot James Foster Ides Lowa Eysink van Gorp Pella Powe Iowa Lister Mr. Norton Dick Soot Ness

Little Dutch Rally Tops Panthers 47 to 28 in Home Win

Pella High School's Little Dutch built a big early lead and rolled to a 47 to 28 victory over Knoxville Panthers. Peter Van Gorp and Bill Lankelma led Pella’s offense, as the team outscored Knoxville 17-4 in the first period and 26-13 by halftime. The Dutchmen sealed the win in the fourth quarter.

Kenneth Vander Linden Pella High School Knoxville Panthers Panthers Knoxville Pella Peter van Gorp Bill Lankelma

Also Mentioned on This Page

I. J. Lubbers N. J J. J. Lubbers Dr. Lub March of Dimes Party Kiwanis Dubuque U Geo. Pinches Rotary Lt. H. Grandman H. S Mary L. Kamerick REF Pres R. C. Oudersluys D. C. Watson Holland Los Angeles String Quartet Vancouver Cincinnati Enquirer Cox Island of Walcheren Time Bob Norton S.C.S GFIF Vander Ploeg Weed Orp Lankelma Aed Lautenbach Gaass Sheppard leGeo Nesbit Voyce F Barnett Ved Rowley Fall McConville Stevenson
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