Clubmen Push Plan for New Public School Building
Anthony F Tysseling and Martin Heer ema led a Kiwanis meeting on January 25 proposing a $225000 bond to fund a new Webster School building to replace the 75 year old, fire risk, poorly lit facility. A petition will go to the Board of Education with copies in downtown businesses for signing. Reverend William Winstead bid farewell as he leaves for Hastings Nebraska, praising Kiwanis fellowship.
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Anthony F. Tysseling
Martin Heerema
Kiwanis Club
Webster
Board of Education
William Winstead
Hastings
Nebraska
Predicting School Building Costs Will Decrease
Harold Clark of Columbia University predicts school building costs are leveling after rapid rises. He notes prices rose 30% from 1939 to 1946 and 20% in 1946, 10% in 1947, 5% in 1948, with late 1948 showing slow increases. If no new government expenditures appear, prices may stabilize, though materials vary. Prices for lumber may fall, steel could rise, cement stable, and brick or paint may hold or drop. Schools should proceed with necessary construction and monitor prices closely.
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Harold Clark
Columbia University
Dr. Joseph Sizoo to Visit College Campus Monday
Dr. Joseph Sizoo president of the New Brunswick Theological Seminary will visit Pella Monday January 31. He speaks at 11:00 a.m. in Douwstra Chapel and at 9:00 p.m. to the Consistorial Union of the Classis of Pella at Third Reformed Church. He also talks to the Koinonians and holds student conferences on Monday and part of Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sizoo
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Pella
Douwstra Chapel
Classis of
Third Reformed Church
Herbert van Wyk
Sizoo
March of Dimes Drive Urges Generous Gifts in Pella
The Pella March of Dimes drive promotes a March of Dollars due to past polio cases and rising needs. Quotas reach hundreds to thousands. gifts may be dropped in boxes at local businesses or sent to Mrs. Murray Nesbit or Wilson Jewelry Store. The Legion Auxiliary hosts a January 29 benefit ball to fund the Polio Fund.
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Pella
Iowa
Murray Nesbit
Wilson Jewelry
Nesbit
the Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Main Street
Wilson Jewelry Store
Es Campai
Wooden Shoe Maker Dies in Holland Michigan
Albertus Klinge a 90 year old retired wooden shoe maker known as the dean of local kompen makers died after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at Dykstra Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with burial in Pilgrim Home cemetery. Surviving are five daughters eight sons including Gerrit Klingenberg and Gerrit Klinge son Anthony, Herman, Anne, Albert and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Anne de Neef
Pella
Agnes McDonald
Hagen Street
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Indy
Holland
Klompen
Albertus Klinge
Dykstra
Pilgrim Home Cemetery
Mr. Klinge
Grambergen
Overijsel
Rest Haven
Municpal Hospital
John Remelts
Earl Wiel
Los Angeles
Calif
Raymond Schinger
John Maynard
Willis Wolters
Jenison Park
John
Henry
Joseph
Gerrit of
Borculo
Anthony
Princeton
Herman
Anne
Albert
Gerrit Klingenberg
It's a Boy Born to Robert Combs in Chariton
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Combs of Chariton on December 6 1948. The baby weighed nine pounds and the couple announced the arrival with a billboard message from Mr Combs a billboard operator.
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Robert Combs
Chariton
Speech Meet at High School on February 10th
The local High School hosts a first round state speech meet with tentative date Thursday Feb 10. Events like radio and extemporaneous speaking run in the afternoon, while one act plays may be staged in the evening. Hosts include Pella Oskaloosa Knoxville and Pleasantville.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Pleasantville
Tile Drainage Discussion at Monroe Evening School
A Monroe Evening School program will feature a representative from the Structural Clay Products Institute discussing tile drainage in general and tile drainage in particular. The session, hosted by the Vocational Agriculture Instructor, addresses tile placement and its impact on farm efficiency and costs, noting a sizable turnout at the recent Jasper and Marion County farm institute and upcoming talks by Iowa State College specialists on corn borer weed control hog breeding and livestock disease.
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Structural Clay Products Institute
Monroe Farmer Evenschool
Jasper
Marion
Monroe
Iper County Farm Institute
Towa State’ College
Harold Gunderson
D. E. P. Sylvester
Stouder
Vin Quaife
Photo Exhibit People of India at College Gallery
Central College presents a Life magazine photo exhibit "People of India" by Margaret Bourke-White. A 29-panel selection from published and unpublished work, it opens Monday January 31 and runs through February 15, featuring topics such as political leaders famine caste religion education business and daily life. The exhibit is free and open on weekdays from 8:30 to 5:00.
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India
Central College
People of India
Margaret Bourk White
Life
Margaret Bourke- White
Pakistan
Peggy Leu Nominated For Marion County DAR Pilgrimage
Peggy Leu a local high school senior daughter of Mr and Mrs G Chester Leu was nominated by classmates to represent her school at the Marion County DAR pilgrimage. Elaine Vanderel and Marilyn Tanis also received votes. The selection rests on leadership patriotism scholarship and citizenship with an oral and written exam by non members. County winner advances to district then state. Mrs Jack M Evans Pleasantville is county chair. Past honorees listed include Kempkes Veenman Vander Ploeg Carpenter De Wild Ver Steeg Kamerick Lou Menninga.
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Peggy Leu
G. Chester Leu
Marion County
Elaine Vanderel
Marilyn ‘Tanis
Peggy Te Ty
Jack M. Evans
Pleasantville
Pella High School
Virginia Kempkes
Margie Veenman
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Virginia Carpenter
Margaret de Wild
Phyllis Ver Steeg
Mary Lou Kamerick
Jean Lou
Colleen Renaud
Mary Jano Menninga
Grand Opening of Forrest Ver Ploeg Building
Forrest Ver Ploeg opens a new Case Implement Agency on West Washington Street with modern design, ample parking, and a service department. The event includes coffee, doughnuts, souvenirs, and free movies from 9 AM to 4 PM, inviting farm folks to view displays and learn about machinery and servicing. Ver Ploeg’s farming background supports the venture and expected success in servicing farm implements.
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Forrest Ver Ploeg
West
Washington Street
West Washington Street
Ver Ploeg
Case Implement Agency
May Apply for Drivers Licenses Here February 9th
Applicants for renewals of drivers licenses and new drivers asking for licenses may apply in Pella at the City Office on Wednesday February 9. On other Wednesdays in February the 2nd 16th and 23rd applications may be made at Knoxville. In March applications may be made in Pella on Wednesday the 9th and on other Wednesdays in March the 2nd 16th 23rd and 30th at Knoxville.
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Pella
Knoxville
Knoxville Panthers win Marion County Tournament title
The Knoxville Panthers captured the Marion County Championship by defeating Pella 30 to 28 in the final at Knoxville. Pella, eye and floor work lacking, had advanced by beating Tracy 38 to 33 and Bussey 44 to 29. Knoxville previously beat Attica 27-50 and Bussey 27-44 in earlier rounds. Pella has won the Marion County Tourney four years in a row, and both Pella and Knoxville chambers prepare for upcoming sectional games in Iowa.
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Knoxville
Knoxville Panthers
Johansen
Pella
Ryder
Tracy
Bussey
Soves
Pleasantville
Allas
Attic Knoxville
Melchi Pella
Attica
Lincoln
Des Moines
Bruce Gardner
Gibson
New Sharon
Pella Christian
Barnes City
Scors
Corn ear shaped like a hand found in Polk City
Karl Mosebuck of Polk City reported finding an ear of corn that mirrors the shape of a human hand. Local observers noted the unusual form, sparking curiosity about whether it signals folklore or coincidence in agricultural produce.
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Karl Mosebuck
Polk City
Family Party at High School Draws 1300
A charity style event at the high school auditorium and gym drew capacity crowds. Thirteen hundred attendees enjoyed radio TV stars the Graters and two young ladies, plus magic and juggling acts. Educational travel and comedy films completed the program.
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Pella
International Harvester Sale Agency
Grayters
Carl Thorson
Youth Night at Third Reformed Church on Sunday Evening
The Senior Christian Endeavor of the Third Reformed Church presents a Youth Night Sunday Jan 30 at 7 20 pm as part of Youth Week national celebration Jan 30 to Feb 6. Rev Arthur Bennink speaks on Three Rules for Spiritual Life with moments of music scriptures prayers and a sermon by Bennink.
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Third Reformed Church II
Arthur Bennink
Pella
Asciate
Central College
Joan Peters
Norman van Heukelem
Logan van der Teest
Mary Jane Menninga
Iowans Hear Lowell Thomas Lecture at Penn College
Nearly 800 people gathered in Spencer Memorial chapel at William Penn College in Oskaloosa Iowa to hear Lowell Thomas and his son Lowell Thomas Jr present an illustrated travelog Around the World with the Lowell Thomas Show The audience watched color film footage including Bikini atom bomb tests and saw a live broadcast of Lowell Thomas and the News over CBS from the chapel platform The event featured Mahaska County high school journalism students and advisors among the studio audience for the 5 45 pm broadcast
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Spencer Memorial Chapel
William Penn College
Oskaloova
Lowell Thomas
Lowell Thomas Jr
Lowell ‘Thomasox
Mahaska County
Columbia Broadcasting System
Thomas
Penn College
Nominate A Candidate For Marion County Education Board
The area will elect a member of the Marion County Board of Education at the regular school election in March. Nomination blanks available at the county superintendent of schools office. Nominating papers must be filed with the county superintendent between January 28 and February 22, 1949, not less than 20 days and not more than 45 days before the election.
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Marion County Board of Education
County Board of Education
Pella Woman Wins Ten Dollar Prize in Song Contest
Mrs. John Van Der Leest of 1110 Broadway earned a $20 prize from Union Furniture Co of Des Moines in the Old Favorite Song contest. The event awarded a $30.00 prize to the top performer.
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Pella Lady
John van der Leest
Broadway
Union Furniture Co
Des Moines
Central College Offers Broad Second Semester Courses
College students will register for the second semester this week as finals fill the campus schedule. The catalog highlights wide course options across departments from Art to Theology, including Ceramics, Comparative Culture, Quantitative Analysis, Principles of Accounting, World History, and Music Theory, with practical labs and field trips.
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Central College
U. S
Central
Physy Feihics
So Central
Dutchmen Lose Weekend Back-to-Back on Road Trip
Central’s cage team returned from a two game road swing, losing 59-51 to St Ambrose and falling to Lor 2. Stan Borgman led Loras with 27 points across the two games, while Horgan and Brown had solid contributions. Also noted were strong showings by Clair Brown and Penn College visitors Jan. 29.
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Eugene Heideman
Central
Ambrouring
Siams
Pri
St. Ambrose
Lor
St Ambrose Tenves
Hay
Withriller
Horgan
Davenport
Loras
Slattery
Stan Borgman
Clair Brown
Bergman
Chuck Vander Ploeg
Carl Gaass
Quakers
Penn College
Night School to Study Diseases of Livestock
The Adult Night School will host a session on diseases of livestock at 7 30 P M in the High School Ag rooms on Monday January 1. The class aims to cover early diagnosis care and disposition of diseased animals and invites all farmers to participate in this timely discussion.
Auxiliary Women Progress Report At Central College Bazaar Profits
Monday meeting due to slick streets yielded strong results for Central College Women’s Auxiliary. Profits totaling 217.28 from the bazaar, 158.74 from dinners since November 22, and 12.52 from a rummage sale were reported. Over 800 Pella Cook Books sold since late November, with continued sales at Van der Ploeg’s Bakery, Vander Ploeg’s Bakery, Leo’s Variety Store, and Lillian’s Beauty Salon. Mrs. Vander Lugt praised the effort as the book nears paid status and argues future receipts become clear profit.
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Alberta Wing
Central College
Ulive Board
Mentink
Elscott
Gerrit Vander Lugt
Vann Lugt
van der Ploeg
All Times
Pella High Faces Albia Blue Demons In Conferenc e clash
Pella High prepares to host Albia Blue Demons in a South Central Conference game Wednesday night February 2. It is the second meeting of the season after Albia led the league and beat Pella earlier. Pella aims to upset with improved teamwork and defense against Albia scorer Dale Remy. reserves open at 7:00.
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Bud Bonwell
Albia Blue Demons
Pella
Johansen
Little Dutch
Pella High
Albia
Dale Remy
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Old Webster
Dr. Joseph Sizoo
Holland, Michigan
Monroe Evening School
D.A.R. Pilgrimme
C. E
Penn
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