Speaker At Convocation Urges Seeking The Highest Good
At Central College opening convocation for the second semester Dr Chester T R Yeates of Westminster United Presbyterian Church Des Moines urged students to seek the highest good He outlined three steps Know Thyself Control Thyself Deny Thyself and stressed commitment to Christ as essential for finding the highest good He warned nations crumble when moral fiber is lost and urged young people to identify with the good
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Central College
Chester T. R. Yeates
D. D
Westminster United’ Presbyterian Church of
Des Moines
Yeates
Christ
Jesus
Dr. Yeates
Orlo De Bruin’s FFA Dairy Cattle Project Progress
Orlo De Bruin of Pella in the FFA works on a dairy cattle project. He started as a freshman by buying a Guernsey heifer with savings, it bore a calf now a yearling, sold for low milk yield, and as a sophomore he keeps the yearling and owns a productive four year old Guernsey. He has excelled in dairy judging, earned a silver Creed Speaking award, helped at the state fair Farm Shop Booth, attended the national convention, and helped the Pella dairy judging team at Waterloo. He aims to continue the dairy project and someday build his herd.
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Orlo de Bruin
Pella
Orlo
F. A
Waterloo
Lawrence Blom Among Dairymen Honored at Dinner
The Dairy Herd Improvement Association Banquet on January 24 at the Christian Church basement in Knoxville honored ten Marion County dairymen with honor roll certificates for high producing herds. Presentations by Forrest J. Kohrt on behalf of the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association noted herds averaging 850 pounds or more butterfat were recognized. awards went to both grade and purebred herd owners. Dairymen named include Donald E. Clark Pleasantville Ridenour Brothers Knoxville Clyde Cove Pleasantville Finarty Brothers Knoxville Ernest Mueller Knoxville Lawrence Blom Pella Tom T. White Clinton Carroll Worthington Pitville Harry Aldrich Knoxville Ted Ward Knoxville.
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Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Christian Church
Knoxville
Marion County Extension
Forrest J. Kohrt
Dairy Cattle Association
Marion County
Donald E. Clark
Pleasantville
Ridenour Brothers
Clyde Cove
Finarty Brothers
Ernest Mueller
Lawrence Blom
Pella
Tom T. White
Cliton
Carroll Worthington
Parents Meet With Teacher to Discuss School Problems
About 45 parents attended an informal meeting at Lincoln school last Thursday with Miss Ver Steeg fourth grade teacher and principal. They reviewed Iowa Basic Skills Test results, discussed student profiles, and explored the school grading system while supporters urged ongoing parent teacher conferences for stronger pupil teacher relations.
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Ver Steeg
Lincoln School
Pella
Iowa
Dockendorff
Tysseling
Helen Roos
Colleen Renaud
Eva Mae van Arkel
Reverend Hageman Chapel Talks Broadcast on KEBS
The Reverend Hageman will give chapel talks broadcast on KEBS Central wire carrier station from February 4 to 8 each morning. Listen on 600 or 1280 on your radio dial and visit Downey if possible.
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Hageman
KEBS
Ing Religion
Douw
Mobile X Ray Unit to Visit Marion County in February
The Mobile X-ray Unit returns February 6 to 8 for final chest exams across Marion County. Adults and six students participated in the county wide X ray program with the same team from the Division of Tuberculosis Control. Appointments and locations include Pleasantville Main Street and Melcher Post Office on February 6, Attica Main Street and Knoxville square on February 7, and Pella square on February 8.
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Marion County
David Anderson
Esther Naas
Division of Tuberculosis Control
Ruth van Alstine
Pleasantville
Main Street
Melcher
Attica
Knoxville
Was
Pella
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notices February 6
The Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at Legion Hall on Tuesday February 6 at 8:00 PM. All members are urged to attend.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Six Students Complete A B Degrees At Central College
Six Central College students completed work for the A B degree at the end of the first semester. three girls and three boys. The three girls plan to teach next semester at Lincoln School Pella Sandridge School Prairie City and other posts. Joan Vander Wal Montezuma will teach at Lincoln School in Pella and fill the vacancy left by Henry Jeysack. Jeanne Campbell Walstra Oskaloosa will teach at Sandridge school north of Pella. Helen Roos Denver will teach at the Christian School Prairie City replacing Stanley Boertje. Vernard Boekelman Buffalo Center seeks teaching or business work. Robert Ellsworth Oskaloosa aims for graduate work in physical therapy. Robert Arenta Park Ridge New Jersey is a physical education major.
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Central
Joan Vander Wal
Montezuma
Lincoln School
Pella
Henry Jeysack
Navy
Miss Vanderwal
Julia van Houweling
Independence Street
Jeanne Campbell Walstra
Buffalo Center
Robert Ellsworth
Oskaloosa
University of Iowa
Christian High Girls Rout Tracy 47 28 in Friday night clash
Christian High girls remained undefeated at 15 0 defeating Tracy 47 to 28 in Tracy. Memmelaar and Gurney led scoring with 20 and 21 points respectively while Jellema Lourens and Gurney also contributed for the Eagles. Tracy balanced scoring with Ward 16 and Douglas 12, Beaver 10. Pella Christian boys fell 56 50 to Tracy. Girls head to sectional play at Bussey. Eagles have no more games this week.
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Christian High Gals
Tracy
Gurney
Pelle Christian
Memmelaar
Wimp” Lourens
Arlene Jellema
Golden Eagles
Tracy Boys
Pella
Sectionaire
Ver Meer
Ward
Douglas
Larry Beaver
Jim Beaver
Pella Christian
Bussey
Eagles
Christian School Teachers Institute Held Here Friday
The annual Christian School Teachers Institute gathered in Pella on Friday January 25 at the Christian High School Building. Dr. Ralph Stob of Calvin College spoke as main speaker with Mr. Richard Postma of Grand Rapids leading an afternoon group discussion. Morning sessions opened with registration led by Mrs. Ludeman and Rev Huizenga presiding. Rev C Veenstra gave an inspiration address on Christian Education With a Reformed Emphasis as the keynote. Special music by the Christian High girls’ trio preceded Dr Stob’s talk Paganism and Education. The audience could ask questions following the speech. (Continued on Page 4).
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Christian School Teachers Institute
Pella
Christian High School
Ralph Stob
Calvin College
Richard Postma
Grand Rapids
Ludeman
Leighton Christian School
Huizenga
E. Vander Weele
Christian High
C. Veenstra
Oskaloosa
Stob
Women of the
Former Postmaster Ed Van Zante Dies at 61
Edward D. Van Zante longtime hardware dealer and former postmaster died at his East Franklin Street home Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. He was 61. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two at the Van Dyk Funeral Home with Rev. C. F. Perron officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood. A fuller obituary appears in The Chronicle on February 7.
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Edward D. van Zante
Franklin Street
Mr. van Zante
Lia
van Dyk
C. F. Perron
Oakwood
Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Activities
Anthony Haverkamp minister leads services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School begins with a repentant message “The God With Whom We Have To Do.” Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening praises precede Junior Christian Endeavor at 2:00 p.m. Intermediate and Senior Endeavor meet as well. Midweek Prayer and Praise at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday with Psalm 119:129-186 referenced.
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Anthony Haverkamp
Senior
Christian Endeavor Society
William A. Downs
Junior Christian Endeavor
Intermediate
Christian Endeavor
St Mary Catholic Church Mass Schedule
Mass scheduled at St Mary Catholic Church every Sunday morning at 8:00 o clock.
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ST. Mary Catholic Church
The Mystery of Godliness Youth Service Outline
Edward H. Tanis presents a service on The Mystery of Godliness and A Youth Fears the Lord at 10:46 AM. Participants include members of the Junior Intermediate and College Christian Endeavor societies in the Sunday School program.
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Edward H. Tanis
Christian Endeavor
Bible Talk Series Opens With The Marriage Of The Poor Maid
George T. Pinches presents a new Bible Talk series titled The Greatest Divine Work of the The Wonderful Begin on Thursday evening at 7 30 p.m. The schedule includes Bible School at 9 30 a.m. and The Lord's Supper and Word of God at 10 80 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. respectively with The Gospel Serves Fourth of Bible Romance Series.
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George T. Pinches
Mr. Pinches
Third Church Weekly Schedule Promotes Services and Radio
The notice outlines a full week of church activities including Bible School at 9 30 a m with a lesson on A Pharisee and a Repentant Woman and evening services led by Rev G Ralberts of Leighton and Rev Wm Beards ree plus Junior C E Growing in Self Control and Intermediate C E Senior and College Service at 9 30 p m Sunday Eve nue Service at 330 p m and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m The congregation is invited to attend all services and share in the Temple Time radio program at 2 00 p m Sundays on station KXEL Waterloo featuring radio pastor Rev Henry Bast.
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G. Ralberts
Leighton
C. E
Wm. Beardsree
Third Church
Temple Time
Church In America
KXEL
Waterloo
Rey
Henry Bast
Junior High Teams to Play Tracy This Evening
Pella Junior High boys will play two games against Tracy Junior High tonight. First game starts at 7:00, second at 8:00. No admission.
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Tracy
Pella Junior High
Tracy Junior High
Seex
Central Dutchmen Sweep Wartburg and Upset Simpson
Central College defeated Wartburg 66 to 60 and surprised Simpson 60 to 56 in a pair of league games. Ver Meer 18, Bush 13 led Central. Vander Linden held Wartburg’s top scorer to five first-half points. Simpson’s Weeks had 21. Graham, Starr and Ver Meer contributed for Central as the team moved to 8-2 in conference play. Central next hosts Dubuque and then St. Ambrose.
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Pf Central
Rege
I Wartburg
E Newitt
Central
Wartburg
Ver Meer
Bush
Bob Vander Linden
Campbell
Adix
Simp Central
Simpson
Tim
Simp
Inter
Dale Bush
Cleven
Bob Graham
Bob Ver Meer
Dick Starr
Matthew
Teale
Dubuque
St. Ambrose
Art Exhibit at Central Gallery Is Unique
An exhibition of non-objective paintings by Ralph Scarlett is on display at Central College galleries and runs until February 17. Scarlett explains non-objective art as feeling from inner vision, not simple formulas, and notes its place as one of modern art's oldest isms guiding his practice.
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Central College
Ralph Scarlett
Scarlett
Call to United Christian Youth Action Sunday in Douwstra Chapel
Christian youth and leaders in Pella plan to join a nationwide effort called The Call to United Christian Youth Action. An interdenominational service at 8 p.m. February 3 in Douwstra Chapel launches a program to gather clothing for a big drive and commits each participant to a dollar for national and world projects.
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Central College
Call To United Christian Youth Action
Funity
Penards
Deswetra Chapel
Pella
United Christian Youth Action
Douwstra Chapel
Haseen
United Fellowship of Protestants
United
Call To Christian Youth Action
Annual Meeting of Burial Association Held January 22nd
The Cooperative Burial Association met on January 22 at the Legion Hall, Pella area well represented despite cold weather. Organ music by Mrs. Hospers Kuyper and Jean Kuyper accompanied singing of Psalm 42 1. Prayer by Mr. Simon Terlouw. Financial report praised as one of the best in the group's history. Tom Van der Hart of Peoria joined the board to replace J. C. Hagen of Monroe. Coffee time followed, hosted by Legion Auxiliary women.
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Cooperative Burial Association
Halic
Pella
Hospers Kuyper
Jean Kuyper
Simon Terlouw
Tom Vander Hart
Peoria
J.C. Hagen
Monroe
Women of the Legion Auxiliary
Two Color Movies To Be Shown Here by Implement Dealer
Pella Supply Co a Minneapolis-Moline dealer presents two color films at Pella High School auditorium February 7 at 7 15 p m. Cross roads of the Cross tours Holy Lands and surrounding nations highlighting Christ life and modern agriculture. The Good Earth for a Better Life stresses soil minerals and conservation with roles for agricultural colleges county agents and farm youth groups. Everyone is invited.
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Tour of the Holy Lands
Pella Supply Co
Minneapolis - Moline
Pella High School
Holy Lands
Legion Post Almost Over Top in Drive For Membership
Van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post outlined plans at its January 21 executive board meeting to secure 1952 dues and recruit eligible servicemen to meet the February 17 quota. By January 28 the post was only fourteen members short, with Adjutant Van Niewaal coordinating additional memberships. The post supports Boys' State, Back to God Movement, and church cooperation, and will host an oyster feed after the meeting. Next regular meeting is February 25 at 8 pm.
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van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post
Max G. Schakel
Department of Laws
Legion
Oren
van Niewaal
van Veen-Van Hemert
Town Department
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
Towa
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Iowa Department
American Legion
Adjutant van Niewaal
Marion J. Thomas
Gerrit H. Klein
Harvey Davis
U. Veterans
Back To God
National Legion
Donald R. Wilson
C. G. Birkeland
National Legion Organization
Clark V. Poling
George L. Fox
John P. Washington
Marinus Meulpolder
Jacob Bogard
Jacob CG
Vander Veer
Connie Vanden Berg
van Veen-Van’ Hemert Legion Post
Oren S. van Niewaal
Crim
Church Play Postponed to February 8 Night
The Mission City Third Reformed Church play scheduled for February 1 is postponed to Friday night February 8.
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Mission Ci
Third Reformed Church
Little Dutch Upset Lincoln 34 28 at Pella High Gym
Des Moines Lincoln fell to Pella Little Dutch 34 to 28 in a rough Friday night game. High crowd. Libs tied at 15 all late in first half. Hiemstra led Pella with 11 points while Van Hemert and Van Vark added 10 and 7. Lincoln, unbeaten before, committed numerous fouls and fought hard to the end.
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Pella
Iowa Prep
Lincoln High
Des Moines
Pella High
Col
Railsplitters
Flaherty
Lincoln
Don van Hemert
Bob Borgman
Leo van Vark
Hiemstra
No’ Spertamanehi
Sayan Pella
Geo
Ghimaro
Heen
Ob Borgman
Rueheat
Bred Ballenger
Tkuta
George
van Hemert
van Vark
Thuta O
Borgman
van Vark Ia
Pella High B Team Beats Lincoln Reserves 47 to 30
Pella High B Team defeated Lincoln Reserves 47 30 at the Pella High gym last Friday January 26. Dingeman led scoring with 16 points and Verhoof added 12 as substitutions spanned the second half. The Little Dutch built a 25 18 halftime edge and extended to a 34 22 after three quarters.
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Lincoln “B
Pella High
Pella Boys
Ruthven’ Boys
Dingeman
Verhoef
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Wayne Vander Pal
Ralph Jaarsma
Armed Forces
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