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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
10
Merchants townspeople and farmers back a community auction on March 30 with many listed items and growing excitement. No livestock accepted. farm equipment and household goods encouraged. Rules emphasize no junk and value items. more details in The Chronicle March 28.
A group of students traveled to Rapids Iowa for the State Morensic Meet. Maroki Biveh of Wallkill NY was rated superior in Men’s Extempore while Minnekus Schakel of Sea born IA was superior in poetry reading. Jean Jongejan of Moxee WA and Mary Louise Renaud of Pella IA rated excellent in Women’s Extempore and Oratory respectively. The Women’s team included Geraldine Goodell of Pella and Mae Reynolds of Montezuma. the Men’s team included Minnekus Schakel of Bearsboro and Roy Vander Kamp of Sully, both rated excellent. Dalton Smith of Farmington IA was an excellent after-dinner speaker.
More than two hundred school age children entered the Pella History contest started last week. A staff will check papers, record scores weekly, and prize money ranges from 1 to 5 dollars. Winners to be announced during Tulipie.
Miss Angeline Braland drove in front of a freight train near Jewell on a straight track with clear vision. Mrs. R. C. Braland was instantly killed, and the driver plus two passengers were badly hurt.
A set of truefalse prompts on early Dutch influence in America. It covers Hendrik Hudson, Dutch settlement, church life in New Amsterdam, language shift, Hollandic governance, religious tolerance, 19th century church splits, excommunications, old assembly laws, Henry Scholte’s actions, fines collected, and congregational support and desertion patterns.
Dena Vander Wilt and Henry Langerak observed a fifty year anniversary on the family farm northwest of Pella on March 13. Their three children William, Dick, and Mrs. John Ver Ploeg led a celebration with relatives and friends, about two hundred well-wishers, and refreshments. Rev. A Haverkamp from First Reformed visited Thursday to offer congratulations. The couple, age 73, have lived in West Washington street home in the Van Sittert house and remain in good health.
The Christmas to Easter Evangelistic Enterprise of the local Baptist church ends this week. Mr. Sivertsen sang last Sunday and many have embraced Christian faith. Easter Sunday will include baptism, with Good Friday candlelight service at 7:30 PM. Deacons will meet after to discuss confessions or joining. Easter sunrise worship begins at 6:30 AM with baptism central to the rite. Church school at 9:30, worship at 10:45, theme Easter and the Evangel. Evening service marks the enterprise closing with "He Rolled the Stone Away."
On Wednesday March 27 the Chicago Little Symphony Orchestra will present an hour long program in the chapel at 9 15 The group is not new to Central audiences having appeared in Pella for several years and students have enjoyed their fine renditions of symphonic music.
The Sunshine Mission Circle of the First Reformed Church plans a leak sale at Schip pers Meat Market on Saturday March 23, offering a selection of donated goods to raise funds for church activities.
The Barometer reports 601 seats sold for the new Central College Chapel by Tuesday noon, up 59 from last week. The main floor and balcony require 789 seats in total.
The annual spring meeting of the South Central Conference will be held at Des Moines YMCA Saturday afternoon to discuss conference problems and set up basketball schedules for 194. Representatives from all eight schools are expected to attend. Mr. Buerkens and Mr. Claypool likely to represent Pella.
The Marion County Legion Post and Auxiliary host a Monday night event on March 25 with Junior Auxiliary performers. A supper, priced at 10 cents, will precede the meeting, with local officers organizing attendance and tickets by March 23. National Legion Chaplain Rev. Pat McDermott of Atlantic will give the main address, with Perry plans and local dignitaries participating.
An art show by Harry D. Jones of Des Moines arrives at the college art studio on the third floor of the New Central building after March 27. The one man exhibit features seven paintings including Frozen Morse, a red frozen horse dragged by a green tractor across a Iowa field. The studio will host an after hours viewing on Thursday March 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. for those unable to attend in daytime.
Harold J. Sherman and Wayne Amelang of Ottumwa were selected from Chanute field graduates for special work at a private Air College in Parks East St Louis. The course, costing about 5500 dollars for over two years, will train them for technical roles in aviation with army service in mind. Sherman, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. HL Sherman of Carroll Street, and Amelang are expected to spend at least seven months at the facility.
Pella post office staff will purchase a seat in Central College Chapel to memorialize Paul Lautenbach. Donors and Lautenbach's name will be inscribed on a parchment page placed in the chapel foyer to perpetuate his memory.
A full house at the high school auditorium enjoyed Charles Burdette's Foot Loose presented by Central College Tuesday. Harold Kirkham as Bob Early impressed, supported by a strong cast including Janet Klyn and Sophia Heeren. Direction by S A Sandren and musical interludes by Algonda Van Wely, Walter McCain, and the Center College Glee Club enhanced the lively two hour performance.
The City of Pella Iowa invites bids for steam and crushed coal to be delivered to the Municipal Electric Plant. Bids due by 7 00 p m April 2 1940. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the City Council A C Kuyper Clerk.
The Pella Historical Society board states Tulip Time depends on the Finance Committee report. With budget approval pending, festival plans hinge on continued subscriptions to fund a centralized Central Park effort and reduce costs for visitors and residents.
Central College broadcasts on KSO Des Moines with May schedule features a Brahms recital by the Music Department led by Mr and Mrs William G Wing and readings of Renascence by Edna St Vincent Millay read by Mary L Reed Librarian with piano by Emily Kuyper April events include a Neutrality/Americanism talk by Irwin J Lubbers and two student programs April 8 15 22 and 29 spotlighting piano masterworks soprano Ruth Jurgens and vocal group performances plus a May 6 round table on who should go to college led by Vernon Bobbitt Admissions Director and two students
The district sets spring break for April 8 to 12 with Friday the 5th dismissal and Monday morning return on April 15. The period extends later than the college’s. timing considers end of the fifth six week period and anticipated weather conditions.
Republicans call a caucus in the Legion Hall Committee Room Tuesday March 26 at 7 30 p m to select delegates for the County Convention at Knoxville Saturday March 30 Pella and Lake Prairie are allocated 39 delegates City Central Committee urges turnout
The Men s League of the non Reformed church will meet at John Wynberg s store at 6 30 pm Thursday to travel together to Prairie City where Reverend F Van Uouten will speak on From Father to Son plans include shared rides to maximize attendance
Gilbert Klein reports the men in night school and part time classes at the high school will hold a skating party at Central College Gym on Thursday evening March 28. F.V.A. boys have been invited. Sponsored by M. M. Dockendorf of the Agriculture Department, attendees are urged to bring wives or sweethearts to celebrate the close of the study season.
Martin Hocksema and John ader Wat of the Washer Serv Company advertise a new line of washing machines the Speed Qu Streamlined described as modern and efficient. They invite readers to visit their shop on East Franklin Street to view the models and note Vander Wal offers washer repairs to handle customer problems.
Indianola businessman Grant Kimmer, noted as a hobbyist magician, will entertain the local Rotary club Thursday. He previously performed before the high school students, wowing an enthusiastic audience with tricks including pulling rabbits from a hat.
Security State Bank examiner in charge will be in Pella on Wednesdays each week instead of Saturdays. Special appointments may be arranged by writing to 221 High Ave East, Oskaloosa. H. E. Lindberg Examiner in Charge.
Mr and Mrs Henry Roovart marked fifty years of marriage on March 18 at their home on 714 Huber Street. Born in 1890 they began married life near Sully then farmed around Granville Peoria and Colorado before settling in Pella. About 140 well wishers attended with flowers plants and gifts. only daughter Mrs Borgman of near Oskaloosa was listed among relatives and visitors.
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