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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

7

Central College invites public to Week of Religion in Life services

Daily morning services in Douwstra Chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 as the Religious Life Committee hosts Rev. Robert G. Dickson of New Brunswick. Dickson, Rutgers and New Brunswick Theological Seminary graduate, leads five morning talks on Our Finest, plus three all college evening events, forums, and discussions with students. He plans conduct at Student Union and conferences, with a campus coffee hour and varied religious life activities through the week. Dickson has past roles in New York Synod committees, New Brunswick seminary work, and youth camps, and has a daughter named Deborah.

Central College Ices Douwstra Religious Life Committee Cenea College Camin Reformed Church New Brunswick Robert G. Dickson Dickson Rutgers University New Brunswick Theological Seminary First Reformed Church of New Brunswick YMGA YWCA International Relations Club Jordan Hall Christian Students Association Philosophean Society Scarlet Key Synod of New York Synod of New Brunswick New Brunswick Theological Semind Assembl Evanston, Ill Tuberculosis League Rotary Dicksons Daugh Ter Deboral

Mahaska 4-H Leaders Plan Ames Meeting January 31

Four Mahaska County 4-H leaders and committee members accompany Vince Hassebrock to Iowa State College on January 31 for Iowa's fifth annual 4-H leaders recognition program. Participants include Olive Graham Newmis, Maurice Beaver Cedar Raymond Hite Oskaloosa, and Donald Van Der Kamp Taintor. The group will rest 80 volunteer leaders and county extension staff, with attendees Kenneth Anderson Chicago National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work, Ray Cunningham ex-Iowa State YMCA secretary, and Dr. James H. Hilton Iowa State president.

Mahaska County Vince Hassebrock County Iowa State College Iowa Hassebrock Olive Graham New Mises Maurice Beaver Cedar Raymond Hite Oskaloosa Donald van der Kamp Taintor Get County Onemiat Sion Kenneth H. Anderson National Committee On Boys and Girls Club Work Chicago Ray Cunningham Iowa State College Ymca James H. Hilton Iowa State

Pella Christian Boys and Girls Win Over Cedar

Pella Christian claimed victories in both boys and girls games against Cedar. The boys led 15-12 after the first period and were ahead at halftime 81-18, finishing 84-67. High scorer Gretta Terpstra notched 29 for Pella Christian. Randell and ITT led Cedar with 18 and 6 respectively.

Weety Christian Cedar Maio Pella Christian Gretta Terpstra Cedar Randell Pella Christian Boys

Two Pella Students Pledged To National Honor Fraternity

Mary Alice Buwalda a Central College junior and Lou Ann Le Coca a senior were among fifteen neophytes pledged to Alpha Psi Omega the national honorary dramatic fraternity on Monday Jan 24 They face initiation Feb with a banquet to follow Students must show notable acting or technical talent and perform twelve Shakespeare lines under fourteen stage rules to maintain membership Other neophytes include Bette Bruin Stephenson Carolyn Elink Barbara Ebbers Joan Van der Pol and more

Mary Alice Buwalda Central College John Buwalda Lou Ann le Coca Amon William Shakespear Neop Bette Brui Jorma Stephenson Carolyn~elink Barbara Ebbers Joan Vani der Pol David de Nelsky David Muyakens Wilmer Ver Meer Wayne Vanden Handel John Scho

Alpha Psi Omega to Present Great Play in February

Alpha Psi Omega stages Detective Story in a New York City precinct squad room with a large cast. Norm Schouten heads the over forty performer lineup including several from Pella area. Local students Mary Buwalda Murray Goemaat Carol Klein Judy Cook and Lou Ann Le Cocq appear among many others under Mr Birdsall's direction.

New York City Central Norm Schouten Brandon Wis Lou Ann le Cocq Mary Me Cleed Mr. Birdsall George Weidenbacker Joe Fennison Frank Shearer Dakis Carol Molnar The Crumbum Halen Iss Hatch

Pella Leads Christian High as Rus Pours 82 Points

In a high scoring game, Peyohn Rus tallies 82 for Christian High by the third quarter, expanding a 17 point edge. Cedar’s Van Maanen answers with 28 points as the action centers on a key showdown between Pella and Christian High.

Pella’ Boys Peyohn Rus Christian High Cedar’s

Pella High Band Winter Concert Tonight

The Pella High School band presents a mid winter concert tonight in the school auditorium. Miss Mary Jane Arnold will perform harp solos and join the band in The Green Cathedral by McKay. The program includes Adagio Cantabile, Beethoven, Mozart overtures, and other selections, with Pat Brown on piano and Miss Arnold featured in harp solos. The concert showcases a mix of marches, overtures, and novelty pieces.

Pella High School M Arnold Green Cathedral McKay Beethoven Walters Mozart Erickson Belates Koven- Walters Yline Morrissey Novelty Mary Jane Arnold Pat Brown Paulson

Young People to Visit Indian Mission from 3rd Church

The C E Y F of Third Reformed Church sends a team to Winnebago Nebraska to cover missionary work among the American Indians. Members Alvin De Wild Duane De Kock Helen De Bruin and Kathy Redeker depart Friday morning January 28 and return Monday. They will report on the Board of Domestic Mission’s activities and the mission’s progress in word and picture.

Young People Third Reformed Church Winnebago Nebraska Alvin de Wild Duane de Kock Helen de Bruin Kathy Redeker Board of Domestic Winnebay Board of Domesticians The Reformed Church de Kock Detaila

Mission slides and shelter aid for Indian children

The Reformed Church in America group plans a word and picture presentation for a Fellowship Night at Third Church. A new Winnebago Shelter for Indian children houses about forty to fifty youths with resident missionaries Gr dus Aalberts. Donations include 350 for furnishings in Brewton dormitory room and 850 from Third Church youth for a new room. The project aims to publicize the church’s domestic missions and may be used by the denomination’s board.

Missions of the Reformed Church In America Winnebago Gridus Aalberts Mit Third Church Es i Ila Brewton Alaama

Pella High Girls Take Second in County Tourney

Pella High girls basketball finished second in the Marion County Tournament held in Pella and Pleasantville. They beat Knoxville 56 to 39 in the first round and Pleasantville 41 to 35 in the semifinals on January 18. Eleanor Gaass led with 26 points. final saw Bussey defeat Pella as the trophies were presented by C. C. Buerkens.

Pella Pleasantville Knoxville Eleanor Gaass Bussey

Three-Pella People Attend Meeting In Pennsylvania

Three members of the Reformed Church from Pella are in Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania attending the Central Youth Committee meeting. Rev Russell Redeker Mrs Martha Lautenbach and Miss Delores Wassink represent the Central College party from Modesto California. The Central Youth Committee includes five synods and church boards. The meeting plans youth work for the church including conferences and budgets for the divisions. Young people will tell the Winnebago work story at the gathering.

Reformed Church Pella Buck Hill Falls Penn Denmination Rusell Redeker Martha’ Latenbach Delores Wassink Central College Modesto Cal Redeker Lautenbach Miss Wassink Synod of Law the Reformed Church Board of Education Youth Committee Ndt Board of Foreign Ions Board of Comesions Central

Dutchmen Beat Penn College 84 to 38 for Ninth Straight

Central College rolled to its ninth consecutive win by routing Penn College 84 to 38 in a non conference game at Penn. Eldon Schulte led with 15 points as the second five boosted the pace, while Penn’s zone defense limited Central early. Central heads on road games against Dubuque, Upper Iowa, and Iowa Wesleyan, facing tougher challenges ahead.

Don Butler Central College Penn College Penn le Bush Eldon Schulte Alexander Iowa Central Duuque Upper Iowa Iowa Wesleyan Dubuque

Fire destroys Co op Oil Station in Tuesday blaze

A fire gutted the Farmers' Co operative Oil Association station at East First and Franklin and a nearby frame warehouse. Two trucks and stock, including a tank with gasoline and an egg truck, were destroyed. Winds hampered firefighting. damage insured. The station will be rebuilt and service to resume that afternoon. The association is part of Farmers' Union Co operative Marketing Association of Pella.

Te Station Tne Fleet Prasilina Farmers’ Co-operative Oil Association, Corner East First Franklin Streets Nick Meppelink Meppelink Co-operative Lawrence Klein John Ed Klein Oil Association Farmers’ Union Co-operative Marketing Association of Pella

Little Dutch Dominate Indians 49-31 in Conference Win

Pella High’s Little Dutch routed Indianola 49-31, holding the Indians to 14 points in the first eight minutes and 4-point quarters early. The team built a 23-8 halftime lead, dominated boards and forced errors to seal their fifth league victory against two losses.

Tom Boat Pella High Indianola Walloping Indianola Pella

Federated Club Women canvass for polio fund in Pella

Federated Club Women plan a Feb 3 polio fund canvass in Pella, with Mothers March style collection at local businesses and between halves of two basketball games. District games loom vs Chariton Friday and Knoxville Tuesday, impacting South Central standings. Charity effort led by Dick Lautenbach aims for six to twelve thousand dollars from Marion County toward a national $68 million quota.

Pella High Chariton Pella Knoxville Dowling Des Moines Nox Valley Dick Lautenbach Cinter Federated Club Red Cross Christian High Gymnasium Pleasantville Pella Christian Pella High- Knoxville Keith Emmert Lautenbach Mr. Lautenbach Marion County

Pella Holds Strong Defense in Early Lead Over Indianola

The report notes Pella limited opponents to six points while scoring nine. With a 2-14 margin, the Dutch were favored to win as Indianola’s strong team faced a late comeback. The piece hints at a final comeback thwarted by time constraints and mentions a continued article on page 12.

Pella Lita Indianola Indiana Pally Ia Cracl Inty

Doors to Opportunity Open to Home Economics Graduates

Central College celebrates home economics majors directed by Miss Mina Baker. Forty years of alumnae work across teaching, dietetics, and homemaking. graduates in education, business, and service noted. Strong emphasis on practical nutrition, textiles, and home management shaping families nationwide.

Central Central College Mina Baker Thomassen Greving Forndo Springs Ruth Bentley Reich Long Beach Cal Lynn van Olst Buck Albany, N. Y Anna Nelson Kroszner Saunderstown Rhode Island Iss Enid Sampson Iowa State College Gilman Iowa Home Economics Association Peggy Campbell McHaffey Lynn Var Olst Buck Albany Ruth Ludwigsen Secaucus, N. J Eastern Air Lines Carol Dressel Poughkeepsie N.Y Wees Phi Kappa Omicron Shi Shaed Iowa College Annville Institute Kentucky The Reformed Church Luthe Bers Iowa Home Home Economies Iowa State College Alw Council of the Home

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Robert Dickson New Brunswick, N. J Mahaska Co Ames Alpha Psi Omega Co-operative Oil Pella High Band 3Rd Church Indian Mission Pennsylvania Co-op Indi Elle Chronicle Polio Fund Doris Redding Glidden Ill Sally van Doorninck Pennington Maxwell Barbara Yount Deep River Catherina Hotaling McCartney Bagley Ruth Brown Omick Eleanor Vanden Berg Rodman Hull
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