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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
6
Ladies of the Bible Hour of the First Christian Reformed Church invite Pella and Oskaloosa residents to an afternoon of Psalm singing at 410 Second Avenue East Oskaloosa on Friday March 14 starting at 1 30 PM. Attendees should bring Psalm books and join in the singing. An offering will be taken for missions.
Local March of Dimes drive totals show $700 contributed by Pella residents. Bernie Menninga organized boxes in stores downtown and counted gifts. Donations at Holland Theatre, Pella High, Christian High, and Central College raised the fund with several smaller gifts.
The passage notes hope for an organization to recruit members for a porchlight canvass to complete the campaign in one evening and avoid overburdening a single individual. It commends the man who carried the effort, citing the amount collected as evidence of his effective work.
Central College students have raised over 600 for the World Student Service Fund. A 25 member YM YW group with co chairs Elaine Redeker and Darrell Franken organized the drive. Fifty percent supports an Assam India college hit by a major earthquake. the rest goes to WSSF emergency funds. A box social in the gym Saturday night aims to boost pledges.
Valley High defeated Christian High in the quarter finals, ending Pella Christian’s strong season. The Eaglettes won 44 games and lost 4 across two seasons, with Valley joining the winning streak and ending the title hopes.
Lars Blomstrom, a CU undergraduate, will star in The Hasty Heart with a Scottish accent. The CU student cast member is described as taking on the lead role in the upcoming production.
Mrs Corwin S Cornell of Knoxville aided the Scot role actor Lars Blomstrom by listening to speeches, offering corrections, and recording authentic Scottish lines. The heartwarming play, featuring Dr Cornell’s wife, debuts in March 2021.
The Red Cross drive is underway with strong attendance at the pre drive Chapter Meeting at Legion Hall. Volunteers including solicitors and Federated Club women were elected for another year. reports showed 40 aid requests in 1951 with 39 assisted, and plans for 400 overseas gift boxes. The national goal is 86 million dollars, with local funds held for emergencies. The drive aims to finish in two weeks, weather permitting, and includes a Blood Donor program led by Dr Fultz.
The Leighton C E Society invites the public to the three act play An Old Fashioned Mother at Leighton Reformed Church on March 11 and 18 at 730 PM. Cast includes Gloriana Perkins Dorthea Ne endorp Aunt Deb Marilyn De Cook and many others. Refreshments follow each performance.
Arrangements have been made for Mr. Robert Van Nen of Iowa State Teacher's College to visit Lincoln and Webster Buildings on Thursday and Friday March 20 and 21. He will serve as a consultant in elementary art offering suggestions and help to teachers from kindergarten through grade 8.
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Marion County 4 H Club presents a talent show at Pella High School auditorium on March 13 at 8:00 pm. The same program runs March 12 at Marion Theatre in Knoxville. Proceeds fund 4 H projects. admission 36 cents adults 16 cents members and children. Tickets at Town & Country Shop or at door. Progam aims for a good turnout among farm folks.
Central's varsity edged the alumni 60 to 54 after trailing for three and a half quarters. Dean Van Zee opened with a early lead for alumni, Arnie Ver Hoef later tied it, and the pace remained slow with no flashy plays. The varsity shot 34 percent to the alumni's 28 percent.
A Des Moines lecture by Chaney on wardrobe design is set for Jordan Hall Tuesday March 11 at 8 00 pm. The Des Moines designer will showcase separates including a velvet collar and cuff set and white tweed with black velvet accessories. The event targets Women of Pella. Meanwhile the annual school board election occurs Monday March 10 at noon with one vacancy for G J Boat reelection discussion for Mr Bont. Voters will decide on dispostion of the old Webster building and possible tearing down. If approved, sale to a wrecking firm is anticipated with potential separate disposal of a plant. Grade and playground expansion plans hinge on Webster removal, with moves likely beginning in April.
Town held a February 28 gathering at the Chamber of Commerce hall with President Ralph De Cook presiding. Attorney General Robert Larson spoke on corruption and public officer control, urging citizens to support law enforcement and uphold officers in duty.
Mitchell, soils conservationist for the area and former Rotary president, addressed Pella Rotarians on soil stewardship. He described regional districts, stressed practical conservation, and noted water use facts from a film while Don Van Hemert, student council president, shared impressions of the club.
Six Central College students will compete in the State Forensic Tournament at Grinnell College this Friday and Saturday. Debaters include Shirley Kooistra Alvin Poppen Geraldine Punt Geraldine Van Houweling and John Korver, directed by Miss Cunera van Emmerik.
J N Darling cartoons go on view at Central College during Travelogy in Douwstra chapel. Gallery hours 6 30 to 7 30 pm and after the lecture. Exhibit features 28 original wash and pen drawings by the Pulitzer prize winner. Water colors of the Darling home in Des Moines and a self portrait by Darling are displayed, with C A Bartels contributing the watercolors.
Original oratory by Geraldine Van Houweling and Johannes Niemeyer with discussion by John Korver, Johannes Niemeyer and Alvin Poppen. Shirley Kooistra reads in poetry, Niemeyer gives after dinner speech. Debated question: Federal government wage and price control as permanent policy. Discussion topic: improving ethical conduct as a nation. Van Houweling speaks on moral standards. Niemeyer on individual conscience against totalitarian threat.
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