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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1951

Page

7

Date With Judy high school play set for April 5

Norma Bricker debuts as Judy Foster in the upcoming high school production of A Date With Judy. Logan Van Sittert plays her brother, with Ronald De Bruin and JoAnn Schagen as Father and Mother Foster. Marl Grandin stars as Oogie Pringle, supported by Mice Buwalda and others. tickets go on sale at Rexall Drug Store.

Norma Bricker Judy Foster Judy Henry Aldrich Pella Norma Jeanne Judye Foster Oogie Pringle Logan van Sittert Foster Ronald de Bruin JoAnn Schagen Ronnie de Bruin Marl Grandin Oosie Judy Poster Mice Buwalda Maxine Patsy Schreiner Joyce Hiot Tans Roberta Zeig- Mae van Maanen Phyl Selman Carl Boat Rexall Drug Store

Auvet Auxiliary at Otley to stage humorous play soon

The Otley Auvets Auxiliary plans a three act farce titled The Adventures of the direction of Grandpa. Loretta Sliernemann directs with Ww. CHD Vriezelaar and Loren Vinnden Oever as Jen Ray and Grandpa. Cast includes Ant Klein, Marjorie Swank, Bob Grandia, Roberta Klein, Juke Stierneann, Ethel Witzenberg, Jine Klein. Watch for date announcement.

Otley Auvets Grandpa Loretta Sliernemann Vriezelaar Otis Tammerhead Loren Vinnden Oever Jen Ray Ant Klein Marjorie Swank Bob Grandia Roberta Klein Juke Stierneann Ethel Witzenberg Jine Klein

Festival Costume Exchange at Legion Hall

TT T members are planning a Dutch Costume Exchange at Legion Hall next Wednesday afternoon April 4 from 8 to 5. The event will display costume patterns and pictures and feature women with planning experience. Those needing costumes patterns or ideas are urged to attend and use the service.

Legion Hall Tt.t Leion Tall

Two Religious Films To Be Shown In College Chapel

On Friday evening April 6 at 7 30 p m the Volunteers Group of Central College sponsors two religious films in the college chapel. Twentieth Century portrays the Portland Crusade ministry of Billy Graham with George Beverly Shea and Crusade Choir in techicolor. Lord of All depicts life on a Christian college campus featuring Colleen Townsend and is produced by Kings College Del. The films are shown the same night by College Youth Fellowship of the Baptist Church with an invitation extended to all.

Central College Billyham Portland George Beverly Shea Mammoth Crusade Great Commission Film Assa Kings College Del Colleen Townsend College Youth Fellowship of the Baptist Church All

Omaha Visitors to Tulip Time by Greyhound Bus

Edward Gordon of Travel and Transport Inc Omaha traveled to Pella to arrange Tulip Time coverage. The plan, in cooperation with Greyhound Bus Lines and WOW radio Omaha, aims to include Tulip Time on a tour and bring at least 150 visitors from Omaha and nearby on Saturday May 12.

Edward Gordon Travel and ‘Transport Inc Omaha Nebraska Pella Tis Company Greyhound Bus Lines WOW of

Jury to Render Verdict After College Play

Readers invited to attend The Night of January 16th on April 12 or 13 at Central College where twelve audience members per show will serve as the jury in a murder trial dramatized by Ayn Rand. The verdict decides which of two endings the cast performs, aligning with the audience’s judgments on testimony and truth.

The Chronicle Central College Karen Andre Bjorn Faulkner Ayn Rand Karen An

Voters Approve Incumbents in City Election

About 1049 citizens cast ballots in Pella City elections held Monday March 26 with warm weather. Incumbent Ed J. Van Gorp won re election as alderman in the 2nd ward while Ike Hoksbergen defeated Ed Plette for the at large seat. All other officials were re elected.

Hoksbergen Plette Andrew Brooks) Klein Ed J. van Gorp Mr. van Gorp Ike Hoksbergen Ed Plette Pella T. S. Klein T. G. Fultz C. J. Wormhoudt J. FE. Vanderyl J. V. Lankelma Larg Jon Stientjes Ixhergen Hd Plette van Niewaal Connie van Roekel Clarence van Niewaal Andrew (Brooks) Klyn R. J. Ver Meer R. J. Heeren Vernon Roorda J. Vander Veer

Len Howe Visits Vogelaar Store Hoffmans Creek Pastime

Len Howe of Station WNO drew a large Saturday crowd at Vogelaar Hardware Store. About 2500 visitors toured new fixtures and greeted the radio man while receiving gifts including a toaster, dishwasher, Pyrex set, vice-gun wrench, needle set, pocket watch, and fish hooks. Howe presented a news broadcast sponsored by the Iowa Retail Hardware Association.

Vogelaar Hardware Len Howe WHO Des Moines Hardware Carl Vogelaar Lett Ben Vogelaar Vogelaar Hardware Store WNO Mr. Howe Vogelaars G Breen A. W. de Penning Andrew Roorda William Schippers Rosalie Hing John BP Kenneth Shilling Towa Retail Hardware Association

KEBS Radio Schedule Fragment At Campus Hall

Fragmentary broadcast listing shows KEBS scheduled on air at Concert Hall and April program notes including Christian Reform and Children’s Corner. Mentions April 3 and a campus shop event, but details are unclear and partially unreadable.

Christian Reform Children's Corner Leu Mas Shop

Michigan Ministers To Speak in Pella

Dr. George Mennenga, Bible professor at Western Theological, will address college students and hold conferences next week. He preaches Sunday at Second Reformed Church and Sunday evening at First Reformed. Rev. Barney Taiben, term Executive Secretary of Foreign Missions, speaks to women at First Church Thursday afternoon and preaches in Oska loosa Sunday morning and Leighton Sunday evening. He will show pictures from Africa and mission fields at Union Service after morning services. All welcome.

George Mennenga Thelogis Second Reformed Church First Reformed Church Barney Taiben Board ,of Foreign Missions First Church Oskaloosa Leighton The Reformed Church Lube Douwstr

Iowa Christian Endeavor to Hold Convention in Pella

The 65th Annual Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Pella April 13 to 15 with events at Central College and Third Reformed Church. Rev. Harold Englund will keynote, and delegates must register by March 31 with a $1 fee for lodging and meals.

Pella Christian Endeavor Graham ‘Hall Central College Harold Englund Englund Western Seminary Zeeland Michigan Third Reformed Church Cf Commission C.K Chii Commission Byis Second Se C.F. Perron The Baptist Church John A. Vander Wal Fred Buseman Waterloo Mindings Committee Douwstra Chapel Vander Lagg Delojeates Engelund Drama Department Christian Endeavor Office Towa

Marion County 4 H Talent Show at Knoxville Apr 4

Marion County 4 H Club presents a talent show at the theatre in Knoxville on Wednesday April 4 at 8 pm. The event features music and acts by local 4 H members with officers Robert Brooks Don Rowhind Dean Keith Robuck Maxyne Ackerson Opal Losnachan Thelma Kadinis and Keii Nichols assisting. Tickets available at the theatre box office.

County 111 Elude Marion County SE Pan Wednes API Robert Brooks County eHays Maxyrie Acheere LI Pinks Marion County Alluhs, Ee Don Rowhind Dean Keith Robuck Maxyyne Ackerson Opal Losnachan Thelma Kadinis Keii Nichols Eugene Harvey Mr For Rankin Ings

Dollar Stretcher Day Promises Deals at Sale Barn

On Wednesday April 4 merchants invite patrons to shop while farmers attend the auction at the Sale Barn. A free cup of coffee will be offered at Pella cafes from 9 to 11 and 2 to 5. The Chronicle lists items like undergarments, wallpaper, dishes, lamps, and heavy farm gear, urging readers to prepare a list of desired offerings and visit downtown Wednesday.

the Chronicle

Famed Organist to Play Vesper Musical At Chapel Sunday

Miss Nesta Williams, noted organist and professor, will perform the Vesper Musical at Douwstra Chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. on the Kimball organ. The program includes works by Bach, Hindemith, Milhaud, Vierne, and Dupre, with a choir in new robes funded by donor support.

Douwstra Chapel Nestar Williams Ore College Columb American Guild of Organists Williams Stephens College Miss Williams Roger Lehr Langsam Hindemith Verrees Milhaud Alegre Rnsoluto

College A Cappella Choir to Perform April 5 Concert

Reports from the choir chair indicate the Central College A Cappella Choir will resume its tour with a Home Concert in Dowstra Chapel at 7 20 p m on April 5. Randall Thompson's The King and His Kingdom is the ambitious work featured, with high anticipation across campus despite prior postponement due to snow.

Tie Mame Eon Cotlege Randall ‘Thompson

Collie Hero Laid To Rest After Mournful Attack

A loyal collie died after valiantly trying to aid his mistress Mrs. John Ward of Ba, who was attacked by an aged bull last week. The bull gored her and she later died at Emmetsburg Hospital from injuries received in the incident.

Johnward Howard Emmetsburg

Another Group of Marion County Men Called to Service

Eleven young men, two from Pella, were in the contingent sent to the armed forces on Monday, March 19th. Names include Vander Linden, Harvey Knust, Lacona or Truinekool, Arkema, Tracy Brown, Ronnie Menninga, John C. Coster, Herman Tibbeel, Ronald Marvelli, David Marshall, James Van Vliet. A later induction call lists 12 men for April 16th.

Pella Marshall Canning Company Uncle Sam Elbert van Maanen John de Hamer Connie Rietveld William Clark Tunis Klein Gerrit Branderhorst Emory Gaard Marshall Company Vander Linden Harvey Knust Lacona Truinekool Pella It Arkema Tracy Brown Knoxville Ronnie Menninga Otley John C. Coster Herman Tibbeel Ronald Marvelli Pershing David Marshall James van Vliet William Report Tursma

Campaign to Name Tulip Time Queen Ends Saturday

A local campaign invites unmarried women aged 12 to 26 to nominate themselves for the Tulip Time Queen and four attendants. Nominating ballots, due at Van Sittert Store, close Saturday. Final selection will be by three Des Moines columnists and a radio host based on looks, talent, and capability.

van Sittert Satur Marek Sist Lowans Gordon Smack Harlan Miller The Des Moines Register & ‘Tribune Barnitor Terk Beck WILO Des Moines Delia

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