Muskegon Pastor Named Central College Admissions Director
The Rev Cornelius P Muyskens has accepted the admissions director role at Central College Muskegon to strengthen church relations and guide students toward college. Dick Cook will handle high school outreach while Muyskens joins a background of Central athletics and campus leadership. The Muyskens family plans to move to Pella in August and reside near Broadway and Peace Street.
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Cornelius P. Mayakan Centor
First Reformed ,Church of
Central
Muyskens
Len Winter
YMCA
Alton
Iowa
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Mich
Muskegon
Gardiner
Kingsston
N. Y
Philadelphia
Ambler
Penn
Ing
Distribution of Surplus Foods in County Ends in July
The surplus food distribution program in Marion County will end in July per a board of sites announcement. Cambridge Iowa warehouse serves the area but has recently struggled to supply the county. A small stock of canned beef and dried milk remains and will be distributed next month until exhausted.
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Marion County
Board of Sites
Cambridge
Iowa
Record Breaking Flood Expected in Des Moines Valley
Des Moines river valley faces forecast record crest possibly above 1947 levels as rainfall north of the city adds to inflow. Evacuations occurred with up to one fifth of Des Moines potentially inundated and about 1000 homeless. South of Pella farmers move stock and grain while Ottumwa fears repeat losses.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Second Avenue
Pella
Ottumwa
Skunk
Not Guilty Vote In Johnson Impeachment Trial
United States Senator James W. Grimes of Iowa cast his famous not guilty vote during President Johnsons impeachment trial on May 16 1868.
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United States
James W. Grimes
Iowa
Drew Johnson
Rotarians Hear Boys State Reports At Luncheon
Three Legion Boys State attendees Barry Kane Gene Gonselink and J C Toom spoke to Rotarians at Tuesday luncheon describing activities at Camp Dodge and goals of State government education through elections and posts They thanked sponsors and Rotary club members for supporting a worthy project Ladies Night is planned for June 29 at the Country Club
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Legion Boys
Service Clubs
Legion Post
Rotarians
Barry Kane
Gene Gonselink
J. C. Toom
Camp Dodge
Ed Tanis
Ed Wesselink
Rejuvenation of Graham Hall at Central College
Central College undertakes summer repairs at Graham Hall including the Student Union nearing completion and lounges, game rooms, snack bar, conference rooms, and offices furnished. New furniture awaits for the second and third floors of the east wing and dining room as part of a long running redecorating program begun in 1919 with the east wing.
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Graham Hall
Central
Central College
Iowa Hunters Begin Groundwork for Pheasant Season
With months to go before November, Iowa hunters are already preparing for pheasant season by scouting land, practicing shooting, checking gear, and reviewing regulations to ensure readiness when the season opens.
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Iowa
Band to Present A Vocal Soloist Saturday Night
A park concert drew a large crowd with a varied program featuring six marches, waltzes, overtures by Darcy and Grieg, and a vocal solo by Bob Klein singing Some Enchanted Evening. The June 26 program, directed by Fred Whalley, promises lively pieces and audience appeal.
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Chamber of Commerce
Barnes
Pella
Fred Whalley
Berlin
Darcy
U. S. Navy
Sigurd Jorsalfar
Grieg
Bob Klein
Rogers & Hammerstein
Colonel Bogey
Alford High Tower
Central College at Dennison Ohio Convocation
Five Central College representatives attend the first quadrennial convocation of Christian Colleges at Dennison University Ohio from June 20 to 24. Delegates include Dr W G Wing Dean H J Haverkamp and G T Van der Lugt, Delwin De Haan, Leora C Quinn, and Fenita Harmelink. The meeting, led by the Department of Christian Institutions, gathers church educators from 27 Protestant denominations to discuss the Protestant Christian college role in society.
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Central College
Christian Colleges
Dennison Unit
Ohio
W. G. Wing
G. T. ‘Vander Lugt
H. J. Haverkamp
Delwin de Haan
Leora C. Quinn
Fenita Harmelink
Rock Valley
Towa
Ody
Department of Christian Institutions
Commission On Christian Higher Education
Church Boards of Education
United States
Christian College
Prottant Christian College
Protestant Christian College
Kenneth L. Brown
Danforth Foundation
Theodore A. Distler
Association of American Colleges
Raymond F. McLlain
Commission of Christian Higher Education
National
G.T. van der Lugt
University of Michigan
University of Iowa
Central
Bayside Colonial Church
North Long Island
New York
Farmers and sportsmen build links before opening day
Asking permission to hunt once a year, hunters stay in touch with farmers, sometimes aiding with fencing and wildlife plantings. Most farmers are good, and farmers say the same about sportsmen. Use this time to get acquainted and pave the way for a better pheasant season. Maybe you’ll make a friend.
Pella High Tops Lacey High 7 3 on Local Field
Pella High defeated Lacey High 7 to 3 on the local high school field. Lacey had 5 hits and 3 errors while Pella collected 7 hits with no errors. Lacey’s Johnson and Ferguson each had two hits. Dingeman De Haan and Shepperd had two hits each with Dingeman homering.
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Pella High
Lacey High
Lacey
Pella
Johnson
Ferguson
Dingeman
de Haan
Shepperd
B. Poe
Maudlin
Vander Pal
Boyert
van Rees
Rue Lacey
Oskaloosa Junior Legion Defeats Pella 8 to 2
Oskaloosa Junior Legion beat Pella 8 to 2 Friday. Pitcher Lafferty allowed 3 hits and fanned 4 for Os kaloosa. Boyert of Pella gave up 6 hits and 8 strikeouts. Pella’s Van Rees, Duffus, and De Bruin had singles. Battery: Pella Boyert Van Rees. Oskaloosa Lafferty Milledge. Game details show Os kaloosa scored 1 in first, 3 in third, others unearned.
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Oskaloosa Jr. Legion
Pella Jr. Legion
Bob Boyert
Pella
Lafferty
Oskaloosa
Max van Rees
Jim Duffus
Jim de Bruin
Battery
L. Milledge
Pella L B L Defeats Oskaloosa All Stars In Local Game
Pella L B L beat Oskaloosa All Stars 10 to 3 on the local field Saturday morning. Pella collected 12 hits and committed 1 error while Oskaloosa had 6 hits and 3 errors. Tom Boat and Bob Boyert pitched for Pella with 7 strikeouts and 5 walks. Wake, Rice and Groves for Oskaloosa tallied 6 strikeouts and 3 walks. Perry led Oskaloosa with two doubles and a single. Ronald Bogaard led Pella with two doubles and a single. Score by innings shows Pella 3 0 1 5 1 5 1-10, Oskaloosa 0 0 0 3 0 0-3.
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Pella L.B.L
Oskaloosa All-Stars
Pella
Oskaloosa
Tom Boat
Bob Boyert
Wake
Rice and Groves
Perry
All-Stars
Ronald Bogaard
Kersbergen Triumphs Over Rotary In Close Battle
Kersbergen came from behind in the sixth inning to beat Rotary 14 to 13. Kersbergen had eight hits and one error while Rotary posted twelve hits and four errors. Jerry Breen collected four hits for Kersbergen and Bob Vander Waal had eight hits for Rotary. Phil Vanden Berg belted a home run for the winners.
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Kersbergen
Innning
Rotary
David Kuyper
Bob Vander ‘Waal
Kersbergen Itckers
Allen Andreas
Phil Vanden Berg
Jerry Breen
Bob Vander Waal
Amvets Top Rotary 6 4 To Extend Midget League Lead
Amvets extended their Midget League lead with a 6 to 4 win over Rotary Tuesday night. Rotary had 6 hits and 1 error, Amvets 7 hits and 1 error. Bob Vander Waal struck out 11 for Rotary, Wayne Van Rees and Bob Edwards fanned 11 for Amvets. Vander Waal homered twice for Rotary, while Van Rees tripled and Edwards added two singles for Amvets.
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Amvets
Rotary
Bob Vander Waal
Wayne van Rees
Bob Edwards
Wisconsin Youth Interest in Central College Trip
Professor and Mrs. H. G. Mentink returned from a two week Wisconsin area tour working at the Wisconsin Classis Youth Conference at Green Lake June 7 to 12 and visiting Sheboygan County and Waupun. They plan to attend the Illinois Classis Youth Conference June 28 to July 3 at Camp Emmaus Mt Morris. Mentink says Wisconsin interest in Central College is keen with sixteen registrations so far from Wisconsin youths.
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H. G. Mentink
Wiconsin
Wisconsin Classis
Green Lake
Sheboygan County
Waupun
Illinois Classis
Camp Emmaus
Mt. Morris
Ill
Mentink
Wisconsin
Central College
Legion Post to Elect Officers Monday Evening
Van Veen Van Hemert Legion Post members are urged to attend the regular meeting Monday night June 28 to elect officers and directors for 1955. Candidates appear on the official ballot and are to speak at the gathering after a business session followed by a B and B lunch.
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van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post
Regular Post
Pella Memorial
Legion
Ver Dught
Campren S
van Niewaal
Dick D. van Zante
van den Berg
Warren G. van Sittert
Ralph L. Vander Waal
Frank Westra
Verle Ver Dught
John Hackett
G. I. Farm
Elmer
Barry Kane
J. C. Toom
Pella Rotary
Pella Kiwanis
Russell van Zante
Alfred Christianson, Sr
Max Kuyk
C. Wayne Vanden Berg
Elmer L. van Zee
Martin V. Nelson
Oren
Waal
Adj
een-Van Ror Bane Menner
PCA
Country Club Notes Highlights From Last Thursday Event
The Stag event drew a good crowd as president J. G. Boat led the cooking in Mrs. Klein’s absence with praise for the ham and trimmings. Mrs. Klein is back and Grady’s eye operation recovery is advancing. he may be released today. The course is praised, Jim’s work lauded, and a surprise party is planned for Friday evening June 26 at the Club. reservations via the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Boat
Three Directors Elected By Chamber of Commerce Members
The Chamber of Commerce elected Henry Kiel Karl Pohlmann and Wayne Hil to three year terms at a Tuesday evening meeting at the Country Club. Marion De Zwarte presided, Ed Wessellink introduced Eddie Jester who entertained. A Tulip Time financial report highlighted generous donations and a net income from several events, with proceeds directed to future bulb planting and promotions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Henry Kiel
Karl Pohlmann
Wayne Hil
Marion de Zwarte
Pella Kiwanians Attend Monroe Kiwanis Banquet June 29
A large delegation from Pella will attend the charter night banquet for a new Kiwanis Club in Monroe on June 29 at 7 p.m. at Monroe High School gym. Vernon Rice of Grand Island Nebraska, district governor, will present the charter. About 250 Kiwanians from 15 central Town clubs are expected to attend.
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Pella
Monroe
Monroe High School
Vernon Rice
Grand Island
Nebraska
Iowa- Nebraska’ Kiwanis
Wes Bartlett
Algona
Herb Plambeck
Des Moines
Kiwanis Division TV
Salvation Army
Ernie Miller
Newton
The
Pella Kiwaneers
al Disrud
Monroe Mirror
John McNe
al Chamberlin
Monroe Club
Art Steffey
Jack Boatsma
Fred Matthias
Jim Sloan
Ralph Donaldson
Diving and swimming classes begin at the pool
The Pella Swimming Pool will start classes next week beginning June 28. Swimming Sinkers meet at 9:30 a.m.
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Pella
Diving and life saving class schedule notice
Schedule fragment shows diving for beginners at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday intermediates at 1:00 p.m. Monday and adults at 1:00 p.m. Monday with intermediates 10:30 a.m. on Monday. Life saving courses to be arranged.
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Webster School
Harold Hiemstra
Cora Thomassen
Retha Vander Hear
Lincoln School
Muskegon, Michigan
Central College Admissions
Des Moines Valley
Baseball News
Junior Legion
Oskaloosa All Stars
Jani Amvets
Kiwanis
Pool Park
Ottumwa Jr. Legion
Diane Dr
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
Beaning
Hope
Norma Hoffman
Hope College
Holland, Mich
Jester
Eddie Jester
Des’ Moines
Joe Shultz
Gene Stientjes
Festival Report
Tunis Kempkes
Historical Society
Kempkes
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
Historical Museum
Tri-T Club
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Max Hoeksema
Fairfield
Bob Bailey
Chronicle
Septemer
de Zwarte
Missouri
Chamber
Bond Chronicle
YWCA
En. Isan
Greyhound Bus
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