Pella voters approve school building and board seats
Voters set a record turnout for the school election, approving a new grade school building with 82 percent Yes and 58 percent of ballots cast, while electing J Gilbert Boat to the board for three years and Kenneth Bean as treasurer for two. A. L. Dykstra led county board of education support with 675 votes amid a ballot shortage.
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Old Webster
Ig of
J. G. Boat
Pella
Seood
J. Gilbert Boat
P. Verploegh
Fella
Tear
Mr. Boat
Kenneth II
Tean
Mr. Bean
Dykstra
Educati
A. L. Dykstra
Wents
Business Ud
Farm Family Seeks Help After Farm House Fire
Mrs. Bastian Goemaat reports the Petersma family of Monro on a farm ten miles west of Monro lost their home and all belongings in a March 11 fire. Ten children, oldest fourteen, are now destitute and staying with friends and relatives. Goemaat asks Pella residents with usable furniture clothing dishes or cooking utensils to phone and help start the Petersma family again.
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Bastian Goemaat
Oskaloosa Street
Chronicle
John Petersma
Monro
Petersma
Monroe
Petersons
Peterson
Mr. Goemaat
Peters
Mission Rally at Central College Chapel March 23
A mission rally will be held at the Central College Chapel on Wednesday evening, March 23, featuring the three Reformed churches of Dyril the college YoM.CO AL and Y. WG. AL. Guest speaker will be John d De Valois or his wife Dr Bernadine De Valois, missionaries to India. The event includes a film on Katpadi Agricultural Institute and may include a talk by Mr De Valois if his doctor permits.
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Central College Chapel
Tahpan
Reformed Churches of
Dyril
Yom.co AL
Y. WG. AL
John d. de Valois
Bernadine de Valois
Reformed Church
India
de Valois
Government Ofdia
Agricultural Institute
Kat=padi Tadia
Jennie van Wyk
Pella
Sioux County
Vellore
Canada
Vellore Christian Medical College
Bernadine
Dallas Boys and Bussey Girls Win Junior Tourney
The Marion High Basketball Melber night event concluded with Dallas Boys and Bussey Girls earning championship trophies. Pleasantville Boys and Dallas Girls took second place. Pella Boys impressed, beating Allen 24 to 15 then narrowly losing to Pleasantville 20 to 16 in the semifinal. Finalists included Pella juniors Lloyd Weold Hiemstra Donald Boyert Roy Van Dyke Marian Van Hal Alvin De Wild and Richard Bulstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion High
Dal- Tes
Bussey
Pleasantville
Dallas
Pella
Allen
Lloyd We
Old Hiemstra
Donald Boyert
Roy van Dyke
Marian van Hal
Alvin de Wild
Richard Bulstad
Annual Packing Tea for Church Women March 24
The Pella Classis hosts its annual Packing Tea on Thursday March 24 at First and Second Reformed Churches. Mission workers report on India and Schudder Memorial Hospital shipments while Girl Leagues assemble sewing kits and garments. Display open all day in the basement of Second Reformed Church.
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New York
Pella Nex
Girl Leagues
Mission
Schudder Memorial Hospital
Ranipet
Indiana
Classis Elim
Missionary Society
First Reformed Church
Mary de Valois
India
Second Reformed Church
Don Darling to Address Pella Rotary Club Meeting
Don Darling of Des Moines will address the Pella Rotary Club at Tuesday noon next week. He is rated an unusually fine speaker and a lively humorous talk is anticipated. Darling serves as an officer in the Des Moines Chapter of the Cost Accountants Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Darling
Des Moines
Pella Rotar Club
Darling
Vest
Caps
Peggy Leu Wins District D A R Award at Washington
Peggy Leu daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Leu returned Southeast District Pil grimage in Washington Iowa Saturday with first place honors. She was one of eight county winners to face three judges evaluating leadership activities and knowledge of current and world affairs. Peggy impressed with her broad knowledge and said the test is a matter of what you know. She will attend the State D A R Convention in Des Moines around March 30 to compete with district winners for state honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Des Moines
Geo F Sadler to Judge Piano Events at Drake
George F. Sadler of Pella will judge piano events at the District Music contest at Drake University Des Moines on Monday April 1. The contest features voice violin and piano with Sadler responsible for the piano category. He calls the assignment welcome yet carrying responsibility.
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Geo. F. Sadler
Drake
Drake University
Des Moines
George F. Sadler
Pella
Sadler
John Synhorst Dies by Suicide in Rural Iowa Farm
John Synhorst, 1 cr on Rural Route 1, Pella, took his own life with a gun the morning of Wednesday, March 16. Family members found his body shortly after the act. Funeral services set for 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Church with Rev. A. Haverkamp officiating.
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John Synhorst
Pella
Chu
A. Haverkamp
College Boxing Team heads to Nebraska tourney tomorrow
College boxing coach Patterson prepares Wayne State Teachers College of Nebras ka Central and seven schools from Nebraska Minnesota Illinois and Iowa for a two day First Mid-West Boxing Tournament in Wayne Neb. Final bouts are set for March 19 with quarter and semi finals Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. One entrant per top weight class includes Chet Cross Both Avents Bert Pem ar Gerald Muilenberg Henry Van Teeuwen Ray Riley Bol Flsworth and coach Bob Patterson with trainer John Smeltzer aboard.
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Eugene Heideman
Wayne
Wayne State
Teachers College of Nebraska
Central
Nebraska
Minnesota
Illinois
Towa
Patterson
Chet Cross
Avents
Bert Pemar
Gerald Muilenberg
Henry van Teeuwen
Ray Riley
Bol Fllsworth
Bob Patterson
John Smeltzer
Chicago man to speak at Newton rally Saturday
Rev Peter Tanis a Chicago evangelist in prison ministry will address the Newton Youth for Christ Rally at Salvation Army Auditorium on Saturday March 1st at 730 pm The event aims to engage youth issues including juvenile delinquency Tanis recently announced d's Acres a farm youth project for 14 to 21 year olds on parole from state institutions Music by the Kletzing College trio and a youth choir contender in a Bible quiz event organized by the Newton Ministerial Association open to all Newton residents and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Tanis
Newton Youth For Christ
Salvation “Army
Tanis
Pete
Panis
Sai
Cook County
Chicago
Pacific Garden Mission
Ragen
Ilinois
D'S Acres
Nebraska
Kletzing College
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Youth For Christ
Newton
Salvation Army
Newton Ministerial Association
College Musical Groups to Present Concert March 27th
Vella music lovers will enjoy a joint concert by Central College A Cappella Choir and Women's Ensemble on Sunday March 27 at 8 45 p m in the Fire Reformed Church. Sponsored by First Second and Third Reformed churches. More details to appear in the Chron on March 24.
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Central College
Garments Made by Women for the Red Cross on Display
Pella Red Cross exhibit downtown at Van Sittert Store shows Japrobes lounging robes and pillow covers made by Pella women under Mrs D C Renaud. Materials supplied by the chapter were shipped to veterans' hospitals, especially laprobes for wheelchair patients, as the Red Cross drive progresses this month.
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Pella
Red Cross
83 Year Old Doctor Suffers Unique Rib Break
Dr. Richardson of Stilson, aged 83, fell and cracked a rib. It was the only rib among his 24 ribs not previously broken in his long life, marking a rare injury in a lifetime of injuries.
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Dr. Richardson of
Stilson
Body of Veteran Arriving Today From Overseas
The body of T. Albert J. Meinders of Pella arrives today after dying overseas. A brief service is set for Friday March 8 at 2:00 PM at Van Dek Funeral Home, with military rites at Oakwood Cemetery conducted by Men of Mon: Ver Stor Post No 17, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Meinders of Pella and husband of Mrs Anna Dykstra Meinders.
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T . Albert J. Meinders
Kareem Pella
van Dek
Oakwood Cemetery
J. Meinders
Anna. Dykstra Meinders
Meinders
Pella
Clubmen Hear Henry Pothoven on REA Program
Kiwanis meeting guest Henry Pothoven, manager of Pella Cooperative Association known as the REA, traced the rural electrification drive in the United States from 185 farms electrified to eighty two percent today. He described how co-ops built lines, aiding farms, towns, and service expansion, aided by a $45,000 light grant from Pella. Attendees included John W. Root, Pella REA president, and Edward J. Van Gorp of the City Council and Municipal Light Plant committee.
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Kiwanis
Henry Pothoven
Pella Co-operative
1Wo Association
The
REA
Pothoven
United States
Adm
Seal
Pothaven Touche
Pella
John W. Root
Pella Rea
Edward J. van Gorp
Municipal Light Plant
Eight contestants sent to state event by college
Central Forensic Squad sent eight contestants to the Iowa State Forensics Tournament at Drake University March 11 and 12. Among them Miss Shirley Kovistra earned superior in debate and Miss Gerdine De Graff gained excellent in debate while the women’s team from Central was undefeated and rated excellent. Participants included John De Kock and Paul De Kock in men's debate and poetry readings by John Hesselink and Marion Kruis. Cunera Van Emmerik accompanied the group, with plans for members to enter the National Pi Kappa Delta Tournament in Peoria April 10-14.
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Central Forensic
Iowa
John de Kock
Oskaloosa
Paul de Kock
Lee Fuqua
Ottumwa
John Hesselink
Holland
Nebraska
Marion Kruis
Miss Kruis
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
Kovistra
Cunera van Emmerik
Des Moines
Peoria
Mlino
Ten Superior Ratings Won By H. S. Musicians At Sub-State Contest
Pella High congratulates 37 contestants after a sub state music contest at Knox ville Inst. Saturday. Ten Division I ratings included piano solo Bonnie Van Zomeren and clarinet quartet members. Advanced to state on April 29 and 30 with events in four centers. teachers Anne Tysseling and Fred Whalley praised.
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H. S
Pella High
Pella
Knoxville
Tolowa City
Ruby Leydens
Ees van Mannen
Lorraine de Haan
Anne LeCocq
Phyllis Hasselman
Marcia van Masnen
Dick Lautenbach
Bonnie van
Anne Tysseling
Fred Whalley
Farmers Union Meeting at Legion Hall Addresses Credit Reform
The twenty fourth annual Farmers Union Co operative Marketing Association meeting drew a capacity crowd at the Legion Hall. Membership reached 1184 with last year’s business at 608 229.71 and savings of 28 618.17. Directors Connie De Bruin John De Nooy Jr and Harold Veenstra were elected. A panel discussed accounts receivable and a motion set due dates the 1st of each month with a 6 percent interest on delinquent accounts and no further credit until paid. The vote passed 124 to 21.
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Farmers Union Co-operative Marketing Association
Legion Hall
African Legion Auxiliary
Christian Reformed Church of
Peoria
Ctors
Connie de Bruin
Leighton
John de Nooy, Jr
Harold Veenstra
Pella
Jerald Vogelaar
New Sharon
Coffeyville
Kansas City
John Uban
CG. G. A
State of
Iowa
Mr. Uban
John de Nooy Jr
James J. Vander Wal
Arnold Schippers
Peter G.' Vox
Athletic Awards Given to Pella Junior High Boys
Letters were awarded Friday morning March 11 to ten junior high boys for basketball and football competition the past season. It was the first time awards have been given to Pella Junior High athletes. Eight graders Lloyd Ballenger Donald Boyert Harold Hiemstra Roy Van Dyke Marion Van Mal Richard Bulstad Alvin De Wild and seventh grader Robert Vander Lugt Paul Dingeman Glen Bout received the honors.
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Pella
Wes Eigth
Lloyd Ballenger
Donald Boyert
Harold Hiemstra
Roy van Dyke
Marion van Mal
Richard Bulstad
Alvin de’ Wild
Robert Vander Lugt
Paul Dingeman
Glen Bout
Missouri Artist Johnson to Speak at Central Campus
Missouri artist Jean Johnson of the Springfield Museum of Art will visit Central College campus on Thursday March 31. He will address the student body at 11:00 a.m. and meet with students for several afternoon sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Johnson, education director at the Springfield Art Museum, leads the University of Chicago Great Books program in Springfield and presides over the Fine Arts League in America. Pella citizens are invited to attend the March 31 meeting.
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Jean Johnson
Springfield (Missouri) Museum of Art
Central College
Johnson
Springfield (Missouri
Marquette University
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College Chapel
Katpadi
Lincoln Street
Ai Waardhuizen
Ver Ploeg
Miter
Forrest Ver Ploeg
Peggy Leu
Dist. D. A. R
Washington
Chester Leu
College
Farmers Union
Missouri
Central Campus
Profesor Cunera van Emmerik
Gerdine de Graff
Don Bruggink
Shirley Kooistra
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