Constructive Scholarship in Christian Education
Rev Winfield Burggraaff argues that education is shaped by whether one is Christian or atheist and urges constructive scholarship rooted in the sovereignty of God. He cites Calvin and Luther, stresses moral formation, and warns that true study must include the spiritual world and heart as well as intellect.
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Winfield Burggraaff
First Reformed Church of
Milwaukee
Wis
Central College
Geneva
Switzerland
Martin Luther
John Calvin
God
Father
Heaven
Earth
Tomorow
Echnlerelth
Henry Visser Killed in Dynamite Accident Near Monroe
Henry Visser construction foreman on the Monroe Newton road was killed Monday afternoon when dynamite he carried exploded, blowing his body into pieces three miles north of Monroe. Funeral services were held in Monroe and at the cemetery. reports credit the blast to explosive caps or careless handling while rock removal. He is survived by his widow and his parents.
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Monroe
Visser
Central College Class of 1877 Distinguish ed alumni noted
The Central College Class of 1877 included S F Prouty A M law judge and congressman, J H Applegate A M law judge, G Hertzog A M D D minister, E M Cathcart A M D D minister, Martha Rudd A M Burlington academy faculty, Anna Livingston Prouty Latin instructor, Lilly A Viersen music professor and longtime church organist and Pella teacher. Only Miss Viersen and Judge Applegate were living at reporting.
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Central College
S. F. Prouty
Prouty
Lily Viersen
Congress Seventh Congressional District
J. H. Applegate
George Hertzog
E. M. Cathcart
Martha Rudd
Burlington Academy
Anna Livingston Prouty
Lilly A. Viersen
Central
The
Baptist Church
Pella
Miss Viersen
Applegate
New Currency Exhibit At Pella National Bank
The display shows new currency notes in denominations of one two five and ten dollars. Each bill bears the Federal Reserve district number and the amount in large letters on both sides. The notes are smaller than existing currency and appear envelope friendly.
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Pella National Bank
Federal Reserve Dist
College Edition Chronicle thanks contributors and staff
This edition of the Chronicle credits President Wesselink and faculty helpers for interviews and material for a College Edition. It notes time constraints prevented fuller alumni outreach and a fuller history of Central College, but expresses gratitude and hopes the issue becomes a treasured archive for future generations.
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The
Chronicle
Wesselink
Central College
Men Who Have Filled the Central College President Chair
A historical list traces Central college leaders from 1855 to the present, naming principals and acting presidents including H. Scarff, J. Gunn, D. Reed, J. Axtell, A. Chaffee, J. Bailey, M. Hoffman, and J. Wesselink along with interim vice presidents and presidents through 1925 and beyond.
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Central College
H. Scarff
Jettha Gunn
Ve Lyne Dunn
G. W Gardner
R. H. Tripp
Daniel Reed
J. S. Axtell
John Stuart
A. B. Chaffee
B. Bush
V. L. A. Garrison
L. Beyl
J. W. Bailey
M. J. Hoffman
John Wesselink
Memorial Day Tribute by Legionaire Halden Draws Crowd
A large crowd gathered for a Memorial Day program in Central Park. Legionnaire Berry Halden of Albia delivered a sober address honoring soldiers from 1865 1898 and 1918, with parade ceremonies, prayers, taps and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Legionaire
Berry Halden
Albia
Dad
American Legion and Auxiliary
Women’s Relief
Corps
Main
Franklin
South Main Street
American Legion
Central Park
Legionnaire Halden
Girl killed by falling monument at Columbus Junction cemetery
Three year old Catherine Dean daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Dean of Oskaloosa was killed when a monument toppled as she played near graves at Columbus City cemetery Columbus Junction. The child climbed a stone and the top fell crushing her head during memorial day observances. Dean family recently moved from Des Moines to Oskaloosa and the parents are sisters of Mrs J Frank Myers. Reverend H C Jacobs left for Holland Michigan to attend a general assembly of the Reformed church.
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Catherine Dean
Earl Dean
Oskalosa
Columbus City Cemetery
Columbus Junction
Pes Moines
Oskaloosa
Jerome Wood
C Avenue East
Dean
J. Frank Myers
South Market Street
Crim
Central College Jubilee Programs Delight Crowd
The chapel program featured Laurel Boot trombone solos Angelyn Van Duren reading Minnie at the Skating Rink and Eppo Timmer singing in Dutch. Dirk Hessing spoke on The Seven Stages of Matrimony. Jo hanna De Vries and Luella Behrends sang, Charles Unger impressed on harmonica, and Elizabeth Welink and Luetila Timerman performed Dutch songs with Helena Vander Schaaf at the piano. A later concert praised by faculty for voice piano and violin teaching. The Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Klerk addressed The Purpose of an Education, urging the lamp on a stand. A Y M C A address followed in the Third Reformed church.
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Laurel Boot
Angelyn van Duren
Bertha’ de Boer
Katherine de Vries
Dirk Hessing
Johanna de Vries
Charles Unger
Luella Behrends
Richard Brouwer
Elizabeth Welink
Charley
Luetila Timerman
Katy
Helena Vander Schaaf
Music Department
Central College
Liggett
Sadler
Woodford
Kramer
Roger Edith le Cocqrads
Pergolesi
Arta de Vries
Seitz Hospers Kuyper
Impromiptu
Schubert
Girls Glee Club
Tancredi
Rossini
Margaret Brandau
Cathryn de Vries
Bertha de Boer
Rheinberger
Shan van Voght
Whiting
First Reformed Church
Abraham Klerk
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Lord
Wesselink
Third Reformed Church
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Henry Visser
Mrs. E. Visser
This City
Monroe-Newton
Central College Library
NEW Central
Jordan Hall
Central College Ladies
H. C. Jacobs
Holland, Mich
of the Reformed Church
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Mignon
Thomas Johanna de Vries
DeBennot
Earl van Rees
Dustider
Homer
Sylvia
Calvin Denekas
Chopin Henry Steunenberg A
Neckerling
Bember- Mathews
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