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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1951

Page

6

Great Books Discussion Program comes to Pella

The A A W announces an organization meeting on Wednesday January 31 at 8 45 with location to be announced. Open to all adults willing to read discuss and think about problems of all ages. Leaders include Dr G T Van der Lugt Dr Laura Nanes Mr Dean Arnold Miss Maryanna Hamer and Mrs Leora Quinn. Meetings twice a month for nine months first and third Thursdays tentatively. The program supported by Great Books Foundation aims at liberal education and self education for ordinary people. For details contact Miss Alice Lammers president A A U W Hamlet

Pella G. T. van der Lugt Laura Nanes Dean Arnold Maryanna Hamer Leora Quinn Great Books Foundation United States Canada Central and Southmericas Europe Asia Henry Regnery Co

Farm Trainees Exchange Views on Hog Production

The on farm class from Pella and the Newton veterans class held a panel Thursday evening January 11 on hog production education. Panelists included Lester Wyk John De Ronde Ys Van Weelden John Greet George Brown and Jaylon Taylor with M M Dockendorff arranging and acting as referee. Participants asked questions and shared hog production insights. A follow up discussion is planned in Pella in the near future.

Pella Wton M.M. Dockendorff Newton Jake Tc Haan Fom Lester Nn Wyk John de Ronde Ys van Weelden Te Newton John Greet George Brown Jaylon Taylor Dockdorff

Dutchmen Triumph Over Iowa Wesleyan In 71 58 Win

Central’s Flying Dutchmen beat Iowa Wesleyan 71 to 58 on home floor for their second conference win in three starts. Ver Meer led Central with 8 baskets, Stewart added 6 field goals and 4 free throws. Parsons then defeated Central 101 to 63 in a later game, as Parsons sharpshooters set a conference record by scoring 43 of 99 attempts.

Central Iowa Wesleyan Wesleyan Ver Meer Stewart Mark Dunkin Hiklin Kohlmann Spencer Walvoord Prins Parsons Fairfield Parsons Sharpshooters

Central College Band to Perform in Douwstra Chapel

The Central College Band directed by Laurence Grooters will present a concert at Douwstra Chapel on Thursday February 1 at 8 00 p m The 40 piece ensemble features first clarinet Mary Ver Hoef and trumpet soloist Jack Gibbons with Geraldine Vander Pol on flute The program includes Bach Grieg Herbert and selections from Oklahoma and a Victor Herbert operetta Vocal soloists Milton Scholten and Olive Hancock will perform Gypsy Song and Im Falling In Love With Someone A number of Pella students participate with the band various family connections listed.

Central College Douwstra Chapel Laurence Grooters Mary Ver Hoef Jack Gibbons Geraldine Vander Pol Bach Jesus Grieg Sigurd Josulfur Suite Pavanne Victor Herbert Oklahoma Milton Scholten Olive Hancock Clara KF. Joosten Carol Vor Stocyy George Ver Steeg Helen van Zante Elm Das van Zante Audrey Roorda Cornet J. G. Roorda Joyce Buwalda John Buwalda Marvin Vanden Berg Saxophon John Vanden Berg

KEBS Radio Highlights and Schedule

KEBS The Voice Of Central 620 presents daily programs on January 11 7 00 pm Spotlight Miss Leo goes to Washington 7 30 Concert Hall Dvorak New World Symphony January 14 Methodist Church day January 16 7 00 Faculty Focus Mr John Vander Want 7 16 Campus Music Shop.

Thurs Leo Washington Dvorak New World Symphony Sun John Vander

Missionary from Jamaica at Gospel Hall this Evening

Mr Hart, a veteran Jamaican missionary, will speak at Gospel Hall Thursday evening January 18 about the character of the people and gospel work. Illustrations with pictures will enhance the talk andhe will share meaningful insights. Everyone is invited with no offering asked.

Mr. Hart Jamaica Gospel Hall

Harvey Delights Town in Chapel Debut at Central College

Audience of townspeople and guests cheered the 6 foot 1% inch rabbit Harvey and Elwood P. Dowd (Dick Cook) in the Pulitzer winning comedy at Central College. Harvey's second gala show is tonight at 8 15 with box office at 7. Pella Alpha Psi Omega offers a Saturday matinee at 2 15 with reduced school rates.

Harvey Towa Central College Southeast Central Towa Elwood P. Dowd Dick Cook C.A.T Alpha Psi Omega Invisible Rabbit Downtow Pella Harve Chronicle Iowa College

Graphic History of College Drama Dept In Photo Exhibition

Central College hosts a photo exhibit showing 60 pictures from Alpha Psi Omega’s 15 major productions across five seasons at C U I galleries. The event highlights camera work by Gibbs Sadler Wing and Farndell, with over 60 student actors pictured. Featured plays include Our Town and Deep Are The Roots, among others. selection chosen by Alpha Psi Omega.

Alpha Psi Omega Central College C.U.I Charles Gibbs Leslie Sadler William Wing Gordon Farndell Central al- Psi Omega

Christian High Girls Marion Co. Cage Champions

Pella Christian girls win Marion County Championship with wins over Bussey Knoxville and Praire. Muriel Van Kooten led with 16 points in the Bussey game, Wilma Lourens top-scored 23 in the title game, and Arlene Jellema sparked a late tie in the Knoxville match. Bernice Memmelaar and others shared scoring across the three wins.

Bussey Knoxvillend Arlene Jerlema Muriel van Kooten Dorothy Rozenboom Retha Wyngarden Richard Bruinpoge Tracy Pella Gladys Pethoven Elizabeth Rus Joan van Zemeren Bernice Memmelaar Wilma Lourens Ande Haar Wilma Rus Jean de Young Alda van Marvin de Heus Pella Christians Marion Pleasantville P.c.iii Bernice’ Memmelaar Knoxville Arlene Jellema Wilma Laurens Bernice Memmeliar Mary Hayes Kaasville Gals Praey Lourens Dorthy Groendyke Tbeth Rus Gladys Pothogen Down’ van" ‘Zomeren P Gals Gus

Fed Club Women Plan Fun with Hats Program

Federation of Club Women announces a Fun with Hats program on February 20 at Pella. Mrs Ivis of Oskaloosa demonstrates flower arranging inspired by Japan with field trip finds, showcasing balance and color. Slides, diagrams, and prize arrangements are featured. Feu and coffee accompany the social hour. Next meeting promises another treat.

Ivis Oskaloosa Pella Dar Japan Federated Club Yrs

Marlene Sels Named County DAR Award Candidate

Marlene Sels, senior at Pella High School, was chosen to represent the school in Marion County DAR Good Citizenship Pilgrim contest. Selected by classmates and faculty for dependability leadership and patriotism, she has a high scholastic average and holds student council and Honor Society presidencies. Last year she was Homecoming Queen.

Marlene Sels A. M. Sels Pella High School Marion County Anni AR Marlene Stas Went

Bounty on Foxes Withdrawn by County Board of Supervisors

Marion county board of supervisors voted to remove the fox bounty effective February 1. The move ends payments for each fox killed within the county and revenue from pelts, ending a program that drew many hunters. If neighboring counties reintroduce a bounty, the local board may reconsider.

County Board of Supervisors Marion County Board of Supervisors Marion County Aseain

Hats and Style Event Set for February 20

Martha McDonald of Chic Make and Style Hats announces a meeting scheduled for February 20. Plan to attend in the afternoon for Fun with Hats and related activities.

Martha McDonald Chic Usu

Elliott Co. wins bid for turbo-generator and condenser unit

The City Council accepted Elliott Company of Jeannette Pennsylvania bid for a 4000 kW turbo-generator at 1639000 and the Condenser Service Company bid for the matching condenser. Combined cost slightly higher with GE and others. delivery promised in 270 days. Free orchid corsages and coffee at Van Houweline show room on Saturday January 20 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ladies receive corsages from Hawaii orchids for the New Dodge 1951 event.

Elliott Co Hawaii van Houweline Auto Company Solomon Coun Elliott Company Janette Pennsylvania General Electric Company General Electric Co Elliott

Holland Belgium lecture to draw Pella audience

Kiwanis Club presents the fourth lecture in a color illustrated series at Douwstra Chapel on Wednesday January 2 with Robert Friars as speaker. The program highlights Holland and Belgium travel scenes including tulip festivals windmills and Dam photos. Informal images of Eleanor Roosevelt and royalty accompany scenes of Brussels Malines Ostend and Antwerp.

Robert Friars Holland Belgium Douwstra Chapel Kiwanis Club Pella Robert Friars Hillegem Sassenheim Noordwijkerhout Leyden Rotterdam Alkmaar Delft Maurityhuis der Hague Amsterdam Wilelmina Juliana Scheveningen Friesland Eleanor Roosevelt Wilhelmina Prince Bernhardt Brussels Malines Val St. Lambert Hebelghem Ostend Wateloo Bastogne Namur Meuse Ardennes Forest Antwerp Grand Rapids Michigan Pellu Renahers Releaim Karl Robinson Japan Elliott Guintemala Boat Boatsma Vander Linden Dru Vander Ploog Bakery Belsium Jan Tuny Place Douwsten Chapel

Lloyd Warner to Take Over Bosveld Snack Shop Monday

Lloyd Warner will take over the Bosveld Snack Shop on South Main at the start of next week. The cafe has been run by Mrs. Dena Bosveld for eleven years and has drawn steady patronage from local snacking customers. The shop sits on a prime corner, promising continued convenience for the neighborhood.

Lloyd Warner Bosveld Snack Shop South Main Street Dena Bosveld

Otley C E Society to Present Play at High School

The Otley C E Society will stage a four act comedy drama The Road to the City by Lillian Mortimer at Pella High School Auditorium on January 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m. Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children no reserved seats. The drama centers on Jetty Sanderson choosing between Robert and Richard, exploring ambition and temptations on the road to the city with a moral yet entertaining climax. The cast includes Robert Darnell Duane Van Haasten Richard James Carl Horman Tad Tenkins Dean Van Haat John James Marvin Vanden Berg Loran Vanden Oover Henderson Leona De Rand Toto Lee Ruth Kalden Jennie Jo Willemsen Mrs Sanderson Marie Delores Van Wardhuizen and more.

C. R. Society of the Otley Reformed Church Lillian Mortimer Pella High School Jetty Sanderson Robert Richard Robert Darnell Duane van Haasten Richard James Carl Horman Tad Tenkins Ung Farmer Dean van Haat John James Marvin’ Vanden Berg Duke Loran Vanden Oover Jenderson Leona de Rand Toto Lee Ruth Kalden Ily Morton Jennie Jo Willemsen Mrs. Sanderson Jody Englehoven Marie Andy Delores van Wardhuizen

Scout Cubbing Program Outlined at Rotary Meeting

Gordon Price presented a report on the newly formed Cub Troop at Rotary Tuesday noon. The Cub Pack has 19 members and 4 Den mothers with expansion delayed by the need for more leadership. Ages from 6 to 10 are eligible and a strong program supports church and home training. Rotary welcomed John Klein and Ed Wesselink back after illness.

Gordon Price Rotary John Klein Ed Wesselink

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Council Christian High A.A.U.W Franklin Lincoln Robert M. Hutchens U. of Chicago Republic Plato Thue Aristophanes Aristotle Plutarch Alexander Machiavell Montaigne Shak Lael Rousseau Smith Marx Alice Lammers Wes Hamlet KEBS Central 620 Louise Lorgen Dowd Dr. Chumley Christian High Girls Marion Co D.A.R Arie Brouwer Wittenburg Garden Square Avie Matey Car Service Otley C. E. Society
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