Red Cross Annual Drive Opens in Pella with Meeting Recap
The Pella Chapter of the Red Cross held a well attended Legion Hall meeting Saturday to review annual objectives and approve officer elections for the new year. The drive began Monday morning March 3 with canvassing in town by Federated Club women and country bond sales calls.
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Red Cross
Pella
Rerencert Et Ransees Ieeeseers
T. G. Fultz
Home Service
William D. van Sittert
D. C. Renaud
Ralph Ver Meer
Fultz
Lucille Fristoe
Miss Schewe
Knoxville
Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital
B. H. Langerak
Amelia Rhynsburger
M. M. Dockendorff
Federated Club
Guild Organists to Convene Here Monday Mar 10
The Central College Music Department hosts Des Moines Ottumwa and Waterloo guild chapters on March 10 with a 7 p.m. dinner, a business meeting, and a Douwstra Chapel program at 8:15 p.m. The concert features Flemish Rhapsody, Second Concerto, Le Coca, Mendelssohn and Franck selections with college faculty and guests from Pella and Oskaloosa, conducted by Gordon Farndell with Anthony Koeiser.
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Central College Music Department
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Waterloo
American Guild of Organists
Douwstra Chapel
Friends of the College
Pella
Oskaloosa
Flor Peeters
Von
Franck
Evelyn Brunsting
Rachmaninoff
Arlene Elbring
Gordon Farndell
Edith Sedrel
LeCoca
Mendelssohn
Henry Cox
Leonora Gaass
Anthony Koeiker
God
Shepherd
Bach
Edith Sedrel le Cock
Mozart
Local Businessmen Back Blue Cross Plan In Pella
Pella Chamber of Commerce to offer Blue Cross hospital care plan to employed residents under 65 in Pella with groups of ten or less. Applications March 11 to 28 1947, benefits start April 1 1947, quarterly payments via Ralph Ver Meer at Marion County State Bank. An information desk will run March 13 and 14 at Legion Hall 9 am to 4 pm.
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Blue Cross
Pella
Knoxville
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Ver Meer
Marion County State Bank
Legion Hall
Ver Meer
Central Freshmen Present Talent Show on Saturday
Central College freshman class will stage a talent show on Saturday evening, March 8. The program has three parts with serious acts including a ballet, violin and piano solos, and a vocal duet, followed by a comic acrobatic interlude and a final musical revue titled School Daze. Don Burns of Alexander Bay, NY wrote it, with scores arranged by Bob Elledge of Oskaloosa.
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Central College
Prins Talks On Basketball At Rotary Club Meeting
Prins spoke on basketball at the Rotary Club, stating it attracts more spectators and players than any other sport. He used a blackboard to illustrate plays, contrasting the fast break with high speed and scores and little defense with the slow break and screening.
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Tunis
Prins
Rotary Club
Central College Archives established at Pella campus
The Central College department of archives, led by Archivist Mrs. Robert Lautenbach, has formed to preserve Pella’s history. Dr G T Vander Lugt lauds it as a depository for papers and materials link ing to Pella’s growth, with exhibits planned for display at Van Sittert’s storefront window.
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Central College Department of Archives
Robert Lautenbach
G. T. Vander Lugt
Pella
Central Gallene
Lautenbach
Central College
New Owners Take Over Sybenga Bakery in Sac City
John and Bob Rouwenhorst sold the Sybenga Bakery to Mr and Mrs Harry L Hurr of Sac City Iowa. The Hurrrs took possession Monday March 3 They are not new to the trade having recently sold a bakery at Sne City. John remains with the Hurrrs to help them learn the business. The Hurrrs have a daughter Shirley, a high school senior, and are living in a hotel while seeking a home.
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Pelln
Sybenga Bakery
John
Bob Rouwenhorst
Harry L. Hurr
Sac City
Iowa
Korns
Bob
Hurrs
Shirley
College Choir to Sing Sunday Night At 2nd Ref. Church
The Central College a cappella choir directed by Mr. Gordon Farndell will perform a 30 minute program at the Second Reformed Church on Sunday evening March 9. The 36 voice choir has practiced since fall and will tour Reformed Churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin April 8 to 18. The program includes Adoramus Te Palestrina Were You There Were You There arranged by M. Carr Dark Water The Creation and other works with Nunc Dimittis as benediction.
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Central College
Gordon Farndell
Second Reformed Church
Minois
Wisconsin
Palestrina
Ford
Schuel
M. Carr
W. James
Willy Richter
Kiwanis hears Senator Klein on tax bills and liquor law
Kiwanians Tuesday night welcomed Senator Tunis Klein who shared experiences in the legislature. The informal session focused on three of 403 Senate bills including the County Assessor Bill and liquor measures. Klein praised the revenue potential of the tax plan while noting city assessors and liquor control debates. He opposed liquor by the drink but favored the beer bill, and explained state tax timing for 1947. President Vander Linden praised Klein’s work and welcomed him to the Pella Kiwanis Club.
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Tunis Klein
Senate
Klein
Iowa
Bernie Vander Linden
Senator Klein
Pella Kiwanis Club
Knoxville farm fire claims mother and baby
Mrs. Robert Ryerson and her eleven month old daughter Sharon Lynn perished in a blaze that destroyed the Ryerson home four miles east of Knoxville. Mr. Ryerson awoke to flames and, despite injuries, could not rescue them as neighbors battled to reach them through a door blocked by the fire and an exploding gasoline stove.
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Robert Ryerson
Sharon
Lynn
Knoxville
Ryerson
Teves
Debating Teams Earn Good Ratings at Lincoln Invite
Central College forensic squad competed in a Lincoln Nebraska invitational, with 42 schools from 11 states. The Marian na Walvoord John Hesselink James Dunham and Lawrence Den Besten earned three debates, three team ratings of excellent, and individual ratings of good, excellent, and superior in various rounds.
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Central College
Lincoln Nebraska
Marianna Walvoord
John — Hesselink
James Dunham
Lawrence den Besten
Bethany College
Norfolk Junior College
Central's Dutchmen Triumph Over Luther 64 44 at Decorah
Central College earned a decisive 64 to 44 win over Luther Tuesday night closing the season for both teams and delivering a successful campaign for Central. Clair Brown led scoring with 21 points, Burt Voss added 13, while Everson topped Luther with four field goals and five free throws.
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Central
Luther
Decorah
Clair Brown
Burt Voss
Everson
Norsemen
Holmen
Brown
Menning
Kooi
Voss
Borgman
Vander Plog
Arid
Steward
Bernitz
Estensen
Jensen
Veglahn
McDowell
Bey
Ulvilden
Swamped by wedding stories and anniversaries fill Chronicle
The Chronicle notes a flood of wedding and anniversary notices in late February as young couples prepare for farming life. Space limits prevent printing every item. omitted stories will appear when space allows.
Dutchmen Win Last Home Game Over Penn 61-47
Central College closed its 1947 home basketball schedule with a 61-47 win over Penn. Central led 28-16 at halftime and built a 21-point edge late. Penn's Chuck LeRette scored 24, while Clair Brown had 13 for Central and Burt Voss added 10 plus strong defense.
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Kenneth Vander Linden
Central College
Penn
Central
Chuck LeRette
Quakers
Clair Brown
Burt Voss
Flying Dutch honor grid performers at halftime ceremony
During halftime of the Penn Central game on Friday night the Flying Dutch football letter winners and squad members were presented gold footballs. Continued on Page 5.
Night School Enjoyed Plow Contest Movie Night
The Farmers Night School closed with about seventy-five attending a tax discussion by Marion County officials and a film of the 1946 Plowing Match. County Auditor Rouze Hunter highlighted tax figures for Lake Prairie Township and road funding, followed by County Engineer Dutton on roads.
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Farmer’s Night School
Marion County
Rouze Hunter
Lake Prairie
Mr. Hunter
Dutton
Lyman Eels
D. E. Dieleman
Gerald de Penning
Armour Boot
Wm. den Adel
Gerrit van Haalen
Henry Vander Bee
Henry Vander Book
Richard van Roekel
M. M. Dockendorf
Pella Classis Spring Session Held in Pella Church
The Classis of Pell holds its spring session on Tuesday March 26 1047 at 900 am in the First Reformed Church of Pella. A public devotional service follows at 1100 am led by retiring President Rev Lester W Muller of Otley. Rev C Lepeltak to become President and Rev Benjamin Ver Steeg to serve as temporary clerk.
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Pell
First Reformed Church
Pella
Lester ‘W. Muller
Otley
C. Lepeltak
Benjamin Ver Steeg
Schedr Spring
Pella Baptist Church Worship Schedule Notice
William G. Winstead minister leads Pella Baptist Church services with 9:30 a.m. church school themed Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet and 10:45 a.m. morning worship sermon From Death to Life. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. features Sermon No. IX After this minister Pray Deliver us from evil. You are invited to worship with us.
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Pella Baptist Church
William G. Winstead
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Gospel Hall Seeks Offerings Sermon Series by Pinches
George T. Pinches, minister at Gospel Hall, continues expositions on The Great Offerings of Leviticus forecasting the perfect man with a Thursday evening talk. Sunday services include Bible school at 10, Bible class, Lord's Supper at 10:45, and a 12:16 broadcast on KB 17 Dial 1240 with the Gospel Service at 7:30 p.m. on More Golden Words from Golotha.
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George T. Pinches
Pinches
KB 17
Dial
Golotha
Sunday Services at First Reformed Church
Rev A Haverkamp delivers morning sermon Jesus the Vine with a 9 30 Sunday School session on Jesus washing the Disciples feet at the First Reformed Church Morning Worship follows at 10 45 and an evening service of praise at 7 30 focusing on His Call to Decision Eli pah VI.
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First Reformed Church
A. Haverkamp
D.D
Jesus
the Vine
Elipah
Ebenezer Reformed Church Service Notice
Ebenezer Reformed Church Leighton G A Aalberts pastor 9 30 am Morning Worship Workers With God 11 am Sunday School 3 pm C E pm Evening Worship Sin Has Crucified Christ You are cordially invited to worship with us
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Ebenezer Reformed Church
Leighton
G. A. Aalberts
Morni
Third Reformed Church ServiceTimes and Plans
The Third Reformed Church presents 9 30 a m Bible School Hour with topic Jesus Washes the Disciples 10 45 a m Worship Service C E Bodell leads 7 30 p m That Sun Evening Service Lenten Sermon series The Great Saviour IV The Suffering Saviour Moments of Music to be presented by the Male Quartette A cordial invitation is extended to all to share in any part of these services.
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Third Reformed Church
Protestant Ref Church Sunday Sermon by Oskaloosa Pastor
Cor Main and Peace church hosts Rev James Howerzyl from Oskaloosa for a coming Sunday sermon. Rev L Vermeer presumes leading service with guest preacher delivering message on faith and community.
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Peace
L. Vermeer
James Howerzyl
Oskaloosa
Voters Cast 166 Ballots in City Primary Election
One hundred sixty six votes were cast in the city primary on Monday March 3rd. No surprises emerged as no organized opposition to current city officers appeared except Arie Schilder received several write in votes for mayor. The Central Committee met March 6th to canvass the tally and plan for the March 31st municipal election.
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Arie Schilder
Chronicle
G. Fultz
John A. Vander Wal
H Vander Ark
John Blommers
En J. Blommers
Clyde “Renaud
B. F. Vander Linden
Joe Stientjes
Ed Pletto
Les Liter
M. Paardekooper
Alerman
Tysseling
Ralph de Cook
J. van Gorp
Dick Leydens
Ceren
Ralph Ver
Tone Ver
Rt Bruinekdol
Dan Dingeman
Dave Thomas
John P
van Rees
John Bicontiers
Fred’ Lauter
van Zante
George Ver Steeg
Ralph Ver Meer
C. P. . Dykstra
Simon de Haan
H. A. Veenstra
Little Dutchmen Earn Right To Play In Tourney
The Little Dutch earned a district tournament berth by defeating Pleasantville and Monroe in a sectional last week. Pella rallied from a late Pleasantville comeback, led by Robert Pippel with 11 points and Vos 9, to force overtime and win 84 86. In the Monroe game Pella dominated early, finishing 43 18 as Pippel again led with 11 and the Dutchmen moved toward the district.
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Pleasantville
Monroe
Shot Vos
Bud Lautenbach
Pella
Dunham
Shook
Pope
Robert Pippel
Pippel
Lautenbach
Vos
Scorg
Rysdem
Subs
Guest Speaker Schedules Dual Services and Youth Meeting
A guest speaker will conduct both services at 9:80 AM and 1:36 PM in English. All worshipers are welcome to attend. In the evening from 7:80 to 8:30 PM the pastor leads a youth meeting focusing on the passion of the Lord as revealed in Tealah 88. Young people are invited to join these discussions with other youths.
Fall from tree claims life of Jacob Vischer at Central College
Jacob Vischer, working to trim trees on the Central College campus in Pella, fell from a tree near the gymnasium. His head struck the sidewalk and he died within hours. He had been cutting trees on campus for weeks and was alone at the time of the accident.
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Jacob Vischer
Pella
Vischer
Central College
Bibhs
Kramer
College Looks Toward Centennial Celebration 1958
Dr. G T Vander Lugt forms Centennial committee for 1958 events at the college. Board of Trustees officers professors alumni a plan discussed on year long or end of year celebration. Mrs Lautenbach archivist already gathering original documents for authentic history and presentation.
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G. T. Vander Lugt
A. Haverkamp
George G. Gaass
A. B. Wormhoudts
Herbert Hentink
Cunera van Emmerik
Tunis Prins
Delwin
de Haan
Robert Lautenbach
Martin Heerema
Com
Mra. Lautenbach
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Memorial Hall
College Chapel
C. of C
Central Freshmen
Sac City Folks
Kiwanis Club
Henhouse Raiders
Otty
Harold van Zee
Harold Zee
Marion County Authoritie
Lincoln
Kool
Moon
Stevenson
Sapp
Hartigan
de Witt
Ask
Bud Knox
Des Hoines U
Wiley Hartzell
Ottens
Stroh
Leslie
Barnett
Vander PI Foes Steward
F White
F Stevenson
F Japp
Lette
Buridick
E de Witt
G ‘Larson
Pella Classis
College
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