Central College Alumni Plan Memorial Union and Commencement
Central College celebrates its fifty-fifth annual commencement in the college chapel. Thirty seniors receive degrees including Maria Cum Laude and others with various honors. The President’s address emphasizes Christian education, unity of faith and study, and the body as the temple of the Holy Ghost, urging graduates to pursue knowledge with divine guidance.
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the Pinety
Central College
Maria
Wis
Raymond Sehliet
Marion Brow Pear Bruining
Ohn Fulton
Phyllis Gadown
Joy McCain
Joyce Prins Thompson
Howard van Pearsem
de Wer
Annabelle Arink
D Boomstra
Dries Bosch
Charle Rotkin
James” Cooper
Thoma Conlett
Berneil de Reus
James Ebbers
Clyde Bo Finke
James Galvin
Pre Hoerema
Ellen Hulbrestee
Gerald Husson
Karlet Lie
Fean McLeany
Lucile M. 1
Russell Miller
Maurice Mincart
Robert Mosier
Jennie Pell
Thomas Price
Betty Rozenboom
Clair Saliers
Jack Sims
Helen Steininger Stults
William Thompson
Muriel Vande Garde
John Vandenberg
John Vander May
Art
G.T. Vande Lut
Jesus
Tle
Reverend Bennink to Join Central College Faculty
Rev Arthur Bennink of Sully is appointed Associate Professor in Philosophy and Religion at Central College. The 1935 Central College alumnus, with a Western Theological Seminary BA, will teach psychology and Christian Religion, aiding the Religious Education Major alongside Dr Vander Lut and Dr Van Wyk. He and his wife will reside at 26 Main Street. the De Kock family will move from the house to 916 Independence Street.
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der Lut
Arthur Bennink
Sully
Bennink
Jerad
Central College
Western Theological
Holland
Michigan
Red the Reformed Church
Palmyra
New York
Bemnink
William Vander Lut
Dre Herbert
van Wyk
Prosam
Nts
Bennini
M.W. Huyser
Pella
Main Street
Walter de Kock
Independence Street
Pella High Band Benefit Games Attract Strong Support
The Pella High School band fundraiser drew a large crowd on Memorial Day eve, with tickets sold by many in attendance and others contributing without showing. The two softball games ended 16 to 6 and 8 to 7, raising funds for band uniforms. Volunteers including Mrs. Prescott Steenbock and Mrs. Connie Van Roekel mended uniforms, while Henry Klein, Pella Implement Co, Lake Prairie Township, and Henry Cox pledged cash gifts. The Band Parents have led uniform fund efforts for seven years, aiming to outfit over sixty youths as continued community support grows.
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Pella
Rolsereen
V.F. W
Softball Association
Ays
Prescott Steenbock
Connie van Roekel
Webster
Lincoln
Unirm
Henry Klein
Pella Implement Company
Lake Prairie
Henry Cox
Ynds
Mad Cat Rabies Fear Grips Iowa City
Allan Miller reports a nine bite incident involving a cat in Iowa City. The animal was described as hydrophobic by officials amid rabies vaccination concerns. Authorities warn residents to avoid contact with stray felines and to seek medical advice after bites.
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Manilla
Allan Miller
Dowa City
Band Presents First Concert Saturday Night
The Minte tyad Bana band performs its debut Saturday in Gane Square, with Memorial May as a Memorial day event. Patrons are urged to attend. program includes patriotic pieces and overtures, conducted by local musicians under chamber support.
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Minte Tyad Bana
Gane Square
Ted Preyersaway
Ie Jaunbers
Martin Heeremas
Met
Chamber of Commerce
Hackert Wins R T Scholarship for Des Moines College Expense
Hob Hackert son of Mr and Mrs John Hackert won the Register Tribune scholarship and 200 prize toward study at any accredited Town college or university. Eleven Iowa youths shared similar awards based on newspaper votes leadership and school conduct. The winners visit Des Moines June 8 for a luncheon tour and events at the Register Tribune building and State Capitol the next day with guests and faculty representatives.
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Hob Hackert
John Hackert
Aih
Towa
Des M S Register
Tob
Des Moine
Des Moines
Luther 1
Register & Tribune
Hyperion Cla
Register &Tribune
Gene Emerald
KRNT
Riverview Park
State Capitol
Register & Tribun
Summer Music Instruction Continues in Public Schools
The instrumental music program remains active through the summer with Mr. Pred Whalley guiding. Individual lessons run Monday Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Senior Band meets Monday evenings at 1 o clock for instruction and practice. Webster Lincoln and ade school bands meet Wednesday mornings at 10, twirlers at 1 PM. Parents are urged to participate to help children progress while school is out. the program is a year round service to families.
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Pred Whalley
Webster & Lincalnade
Camp Fire Girls Plan Play Day Thursday June 10
Camp Fire Girls set a play day for Thursday June 10 at Benson Park for families of the group. Activities include a picnic and games beginning at 1:20 PM with local leaders guiding the event and honors to be awarded later to ten girls for their year’s achievements.
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Camp Fire
Beldoatth
Munday
Gorion
Henuts
Sui
Stanmer
Taf the
Hawkey
Central College Summer Session Set To Start Monday
Central College announces summer school sessions with eight week and ten week options. Courses include Bible biology chemistry education English history music physical education art industrial arts theory and shop practice. Registration runs through late July with faculty aboard including Dr Herbert View Wyk and Dr Samuel Hamilton among others.
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Anual
Mane Dbus
Dante Che
Sun
Pella Girl to Attend State Conservation Camp at Boone
Reuvena Dieleman of Pella was chosen by the county committee to be a delegate to the State Conservation Camp at Boone Mitigwa from June 17 to 20. About 100 delegates will attend. each county nominates representatives for conservation and natural resources education. The camp features hikes and field trips led by state conservation officials with a county contribution.
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Reuvena Dieleman
Pella
D-Ie
Boone
Mitigwa
Dll
Pella Merchants Tie Newton In Local Softball Battle
The Pella Merchants played Newton Monday evening in a lively league game. Bennett pitched solidly for Newton and Mechelon cracked a home run for Pella as the Merchants edged to a tie with timely hitting and strong defense.
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Pella
Newton
Bennett
Ieee
Merchants and Redmen Open Central Tow District Softball Season
The Pella Merchants and the Redmen of Newton open the Central town District Softball season at Municipal Park tonight. Fans expect a fine game as the Redmen bring a strong lineup and recent chants show confidence. Local support urged to boost the team as they aim for a solid start. Game starts at 8:00 p.m.
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Redmen
Newton
Tow District
Red Bet
First Round of League Softball To End July 4th
A meeting of the Softball League was held Thursday in the Legion Hall. W S Stout was named temporary secretary to record action. Minutes were reviewed and minor details settled before the official season ends with the first round of play concluding on July 4.
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W. S. Stout
Temorary
Seasor
Dingman
Snookss
Commencement Opened by Fine Arts Evening on Campus
Central College held a May campus Fine Arts Evening in Douwstra Chapel featuring art exhibits, a nine scene one act play Of the Light He Darkness, and a concert by the concert band under Marvin Thostenson. The A Cappella choir opened with Alleluia Listen to the Lambs Hospodi Porilus Lullaby on Christmas Beautiful works by Christiansen and Detts were performed with soloists Mani Schal ten Hayden Charlotte Popp Sivusx Alexandria Lay New York. The Medieval World exhibit showcased Life magazine prints on church influence in the Middle Ages alongside sculpture ceramics and design. The production included lighting and a notable performance by Joy McCain Tom MacMillan Robert Vander Ploeg Joyce Krunsting Mull Pearl Bruining Maree Povo.
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Douwstra Chapel
Marvin
Thostenson
Randall
R. Nathaniel Detts
Lvansky
Christiansen
Mani Schalten
Hayden
Charlotte Popp
Sivusx
Phyllis Beardsley
Maurice Birdsall
Joy McCain
Closter
New Jersey
Tom MacMillan
Linden New Jersey
Robert Vander Ploeg Presby
Marvin Thostenson
O Lord Most Holy
Ehoir
Joyce Krunsting
Mull
Iowa
Pearl Bruining
Chiewsto
Phe Nla
Maree Povo
Memorial Plot Dedicated With Ceremony Sunday
Memorial plot set aside by the American Legion Bast in Galsound Cemetery in memory of Uewen whose bodies will not be brought home was dedicated with proper ceremonies Sunday afternoon. Officers and veterans groups attended as Chaplain Ted prayed and conducted the ritual, emphasizing peace, tolerance, and Christian living. The program continued Monday at Lagdon Hall with a service at the high school where the audience heard Reverend S. S. Vroon and Judge Howard Brooks of Des Moines. the memorial observance concluded in Pella.
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American Legion
Galsound
Uewen
Bethind
Con
Edie
Ted
Mr. Prins
Anymander
Loren Vanier
Max Sehakeb
William Winetel
Pare Wethers
Aen
Lagdon Hall
Downe Town
Soldier's Monument
Winn
V. Niewaal
Leginn Post
SS. Vr
Pella Horse and Pony Show Slated for July Fifth
Pella Morse and Pony Association officers announced a horse and pony show to be held Sunday July fifth at Crunchmrove woodland pasture, starting in the afternoon. The notice aims to prepare awards and ready animals for the event, with a fuller Chronicle follow up soon.
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Pella
Pella Morse and Pony Association
Crunchmrove
Chronicle
Col W N Leaf Dies in Rock Island Ill
Col W N Leaf, army engineer in charge of the Rock Island district, died Tuesday in quarters at the Arsenal from a heart ailment. He was about 60 years old and leaves a wife, a daughter, two sons, and his parents. The ashes go to West Point for interment in the military cemetery. He conducted hearings on Red Rock dam site and Howell project and spoke at Rotary Club meetings outlining flood control plans.
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Leaf
Colonel Leaf
Red Rock
Knoxville
Howell
Sud ‘Conside
Wing
Rotary Club
We Point
New York
Military Cemetery
Judy Anderson Saves Arlene From Fire At Seven
A seven year old girl, Judy Anderson of played house, helped Arlene during a clothing fire. When Arlene’s sweater ignited, Judy reportedly ripped off the burning garment, potentially saving her life. Arlene is now reported to have a chance of recovery.
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Judy Anderson
Arlene
R Maay
Ernest Beerends Leads Colorful Music Program in Taos Animas
Ernest Beerends son of Mr and Mrs A Beerends of Pella directs music in Las Animas Colorado public schools. The story notes his four year build from a small junior band to strong high school and union bands with 88 in the grade band 5 in the union high 67 in the high school band. He also organized a town band teaches classes lectures assists with school plays and leads music at the Taos Animas Presbyterian church. Beerends formerly taught in Delores Maneos Paonia and Montrose and studied at Central College in Pella and West State College Gunnison.
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Ernest Beerends
A. Beerends
Pella
Las Animas
Colorado
Ernest
Bent County
la Dita
Leroy Boyd
Taos Animas
Heo Besan
Saade
Union High
Cnts
Montrose
Central College
Pelle
West State College
Gunnison
Delores
Maneos
Paonia
Animas
Weather talk at Pella Rotary Club explains forecasting basics
Marion, a Navy meteorologist and local vocational agriculture instructor, spoke to the Pella Rotary Club on weather science. He described air mass movement, temperature, humidity, and stability, noting high pressure brings warm air and cold fronts trigger clouds and rain, with questions addressing rainmaking methods.
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Marion
Pella
Uncle Sam
Navy
Parraygut
Ida
Teson
Naval Station
Annapolis
Ottawe
Naval Base
Swale
Campaign to raise funds for Central College Union
At the Central College Alumni Association annual meeting in Graham Hall the group voted to launch a campaign to raise 100000 dollars for a Memorial Student Union. The project ties to the Centennial expansion, with plans for a multipurpose building including game rooms, a snack bar, a dining room for speed dinners, and a lounge. Officers were elected and amendments adopted to elect officers from the membership. Homecoming events and alumni meetings were discussed, with a Central Alumni Night date proposed and class reunions noted among luncheon attendees from several reunion classes.
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Central College Alumni Association
Graham Hall
Phin
G. ‘Bener Lugt
Central
Peter Gee
Delwin de Haan
Anie Rempe
John Wesselink
Sioux Center
Rye
Vella
Central Alumni
Leonard Jaaum
Central Alum
California
New York
India
Second Reformed Church
Amittee
Board of
Trus
Junior Session To Be Feature of C B Convention
The C B Convention opens Saturday morning at 9 00 at the Reformed Church with the C E Juniors in charge. Mrs Martha Lauten ach leads assisted by leaders Miss Virginia Nodolf from Minneapolis and Mrs Mason Olcott supervising the Missionary program. Rev Tunis Prins runs the recreational period. The event ends at noon to allow a convention picnic. Juniors are urged to attend the State Convention, with a 50 cent registration for the day.
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Reformed
C. E
Martha Lautenach
Virginia Nodolf
Minneapolis
Mason Olcott
Tunis Prins
Mix
Pella
Future Farmer Boys Have Picnic With Their Dads
The Future Farmers from the high school entertained their fathers at a picnic last Friday night. The evening began with a softball game where some fathers surprised their sons with their playing skill. After a picnic supper the fathers talked by the fire. The boys enjoyed playing capture the flag.
Weather forecaster adds local agricultural insight
The discussion notes a keen interest in weather prediction and agricultural topics. Mr. Aalbers may be asked to answer tomorrow's weather question, indicating his role as a local weather forecaster and adviser.
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Club
Gue Auliist
Aalbers
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