Mike Paltzer To Head Campaign For Cancer Fund
Mike Paltzer of Pella to serve as 1955 fund raising chairman for the cancer control program in north Marion County. Mrs. M. Van Gorp of Pella, chair of the north Marion chapter of the American Cancer Society, announced the appointment. Paltzer, a Kansas City School of Watchmaking trained veteran, moved to Perry then established his business in town. He is married with one son and served in World War II. He emphasized twin objectives: educate to save lives in Marion County and raise funds for cancer research, noting 30 county residents died of cancer in 1958 and 3888 are alive today. The campaign will leverage research at Iowa City, Ames, and Council Bluffs. State chair James O'Donohoe praised Paltzer's leadership and the county's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Marion
Mra. M
van Gorp
Pella
American Caner Society
Paltzer
Ines
Kansas City
Perry
Congress
Marion County
Iowa City
Ames
Council Bluffs
James O'Donohoe
New Hampton
Kitxer
Merican
Second Christ Reformed to present New Shoes play
The Young Peoples Society of the Second Christ Reformed Church selects New Shoes a three act comedy by Richard Adams as its first church play It promises humor from opening curtain and grows with each situation Cast and committees work to ensure a big opener Mark April 20 and 21 for an evening of enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Adams
Young Peoples Society
Second Christ Reformed Church
Dean Prins to National Convention
Mrs Harriet Prins departed this morning for Chicago to attend the national Convention of Deans of Women. The event at the Congress Hotel runs from March 31 to April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Prins
National Convention
Harriet Prins
Chicago
National Convention of Deans of Women
Congress Hotel
Tulip Time Costume Exchange at Legion Hall
The T. T. T. Society sponsors an annual Tulip Time costume exchange at Legion Hall. People with costumes to sell or buy should watch next week's Chronicle for the exact time. The notice encourages proper sizing for children and costumes from the provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. T. Society
Legion Hall
T. T
Centralee Heads to California for Nat's Tourney
Central College debate teams led by Miss Cunera Van Emmerik depart Redlands to attend the national Phy ta speech meet in California. Events run April 4 to 8 with forensic rounds from Pennsylvania and West Virginia, featuring men and women in debate, oratory, extemporaneous speaking, and mixed discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Cunera van Emmerik
Redlands
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Dental
Mary Buwalda
Walter Henrichson
Carolyn Coleman
Len de Beer
Western
Europe
Calvin College Band Delivers Pleasing Central College Concert
The Calvin College Symphonic Band led by Dr Henry A Bruinsma performed at Central College. Highlights included Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals and Strauss works with refined low brass control. The program also featured Techaikowsky violin piece, The Calvinite March, Wake Me Up for the Great Jubilee, London Derry Air, and the Calvin Alma Mater sung by the audience. Dr Bruinsma introduced each major number. a capacity crowd praised the two hour concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Saint-Saens
Strauss
Techaikowsky
Londonderry Air
Dr. Bruinama
Kbglefly
Campaign to Elect Tulip Festival Queen Continues
The Chronicles outlines the second of four ballots for the 1955 Tulip Festival Queen and attendants. Citizens vote by filling out ballots in The Chronicle, signing their address, and dropping ballots in Van Sittert's box by April 16. Eligible: unmarried women ages 17 to 25 with Pella mailing addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sittert
Pella
Vocal Music Program at Pella High Friday Evening
The Pella High School vocal program directed by Miss Ann Tysseling will be performed Friday at 8:00 pm in the high school auditorium. The program features solos and ensembles from girls trio and sextet, boys quartet and glee clubs, mixed chorus, and selections by guest composers, highlighting works like Gloria and The Call of the Morn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Ann Tysseling
Bohm
Eeenstra
Find an Old Razor Attend H S Play April 25 26 Free
Pella High School invites patrons to attend Angel Street on April 25 and 26 with a special offer. Bring the finest straight razor to Bob Omick by Saturday April 16 for two free tickets. The play features a climactic scene using a razor as a weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Omick
Pella High School
Senior Art Show by Central College Student Lou Ann Le Cocq
Lou Ann Le Cocq, senior art major at Central College, will exhibit works in the Art Gallery at Central Hall from March 28 to March 8. The display includes paintings, sculpture in clay and wood, ceramics, jewelry, and three dimensional works in various media. The gallery hours are 8:30 to 5:00 on weekdays and 8:00 to 12:00 on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ann le Cocq
Central College
Central ‘Hall
Lou Ann
Ea le Cocq
Pella
Van
F. Laurence Mills
le Cocqs
Aorse
Ity
Unclear Text About Tickets And Razor Dispute
Fragmentary note mentions winning two free tickets and a Mrs Manningham who will be thankful for the razor used in a dispute with her husband. The passage is incomplete and does not give a clear event, date, or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manningham
Pella Rolscreen Wins Eisenhower Prayer Citation
Employees and management of the Pella Rolscreen Co received an Eisenhower Prayer citation for outstanding payroll savings bond campaign efforts. Gerard Nollen presented to H. B. Kuyper with Jack Cook accepting for the employees. King Palmer and W. N. Scourup joined the ceremony. The award honors savings bonds participation, with a display at the Pella National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolscreen
Pella Rolscreen Co
United States Savings
Gerard S. Nollen
Des Moines
Savings Bonds
H. 8. Kuyper
Nollon
King R. Palmer
Jack Cook
Cook
W. N. Scourup, Jr
Nollen
Treasury Department
Rosscreen
Eisenhower
Iowa
Pella National Bank
Gerard Nollen
Pella
Moines
Bankers Life ‘Insurance Company
Henry Nollen
John Nollen
Grinnell College
Gerard
Waa
Rolecreen
Rel
Stuart Kuyper
Rolecreen Co
King Deene
Corn Support Rate for '55 Set at 1.58 Per Bushel
The price support rate for corn produced in 1966 in commercial areas including all Town counties was fixed at 87 percent of parity, yielding a national average of 1.58 dollars per bushel. Marion County ASC chair Merrill L. Robuck reported the rate, noting it trails the 90 percent parity and 1.62 dollar average from 1954. County rates for Iowa's 1955 crop are expected to range from 1.49 to 1.08, versus 1.53 to 1.62 in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill L. Robuck
Marion
ASC
Iowa
Future Farmers Annual Banquet Held March 24
The Garden City Chapter of the Future Farmers held their annual banquet at the Second formed Church on Thursday March 24 1955. Gene Gosselink welcomed attendees as retiring president Rev Everett Ward gave the blessing before a fine meal prepared by Mrs Jim Klyn and the Second Church ladies. High school girls served the dessert and guests enjoyed miniature farm machinery. Gene Gosselink handed the gavel to new president Lee Nossaman as officers were installed and special awards presented by chapter adviser Cecil Vines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
The
Future Farmers
Gene Gosselink
Everett Ward
Jim Klyn
Iig
Beulah Roorda Wins Poetry Prize at Central College
Beulah Roorda, a junior at Central College and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Roorda, won first place in the college division of the Iowa Poetry Association contest for her poem Lamentation for the Hungry. She received a $15 prize and will be published in Lyrical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Roorda
Iowa Poetry Association
Beulah
I. G. Roorda
Central College
Guidance Clinic to Help 300 High School Seniors
Three hundred high school seniors will attend the annual Guidance Clinic on April 1 at Central College in Pella Iowa. Sponsored by Central College and Pella High School and directed by Dr. Walter De Kock the event showcases twenty eight fields from agriculture trades and professions. Outstanding professionals will discuss vocational options and provide guidance for planning future careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella
Iowa
Pella High School
Walter de Kock
School Children Drive for Clothing Completed in Week
Webster School students held a two week clothing drive for needy children in Europe, Korea, and the Navajo Reservation. In one week they filled 14 bags with outgrown clothes. The student council shipped the clothing Friday evening to Save The Children Federation Inc, Knoxville, Kentucky.
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Europe
Korea
Webster School
Save the Children Federation Inc
Knoxville
Pietenpol Cup Contest Tomorrow Night in Chapel
A last minute reminder for the Pietenpol Cup contest tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. in Douwstra Chapel. Admission is free. Central College Freeman and sophomore women present an evening of entertainment under their directors. Last year’s sophomores staged Tears in Shell and freshmen Life. this year’s program promises to equal or surpass. Bring family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnj
Douwstra Chapel
Central College Freeman
Choral Society Plans April 6 Program at Local Church
The Choral Society of the Sec ond Christian Reformed Church will present a program of musical selections on Wednesday evening, April 6 at 7:45. The program includes preludes, choruses and duets by Dena and Ann Bokhoven, Flora H Cassel, and others, with offerings and audience participation. Rev Bossenbroek will give the closing doxology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Society of
The
Second Christian Reformed Church
van Denman Thompson
van Denman’ Thompson
Carrie B. Adams
Dena
Ann Bokhoven
Flora
Palm Sunday Hymn Sing at Third Reformed Church
The C B F of the Third Reformed Church will sponsor a Palm Sunday hymn sing on April 8 in the church auditorium at 7 pm. Rev R J Redeker will lead the singing. Music by Pella High girls glee club and Carol Klimstra of Central College with a trumpet solo. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BY. F
Third Reformed Church
R. J. Redeker
Ministry of Music
Pella High Girls’ Glee Club
Carol Klimstra
Central College
Hope College Chapel Choir Sings at First Ref. Church Sunday
The 60 member Hope College Chapel Choir from Holland Mich under Dr Robert Canough directs performs sacred works at First Reformed Church Holland on Sunday April 8 at 7 30 PM on return from a long tour starting March 27 with concerts in Chicago South Holland Fulton Ill Orange City Sheldon Ia Denver Tucson and six California churches The program includes works by Dickinson Lotti Gallus Schnecker Brahms and Wood among others featuring soloists and both a Women's and Men's Choir with pieces like Go Down Moses and The Creation listed in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope College Chapel
Holland
Mich
First Reformed Church
Robert W. Canough
Pella
California
Chicago
South Holland
Fulton
Ill
Orange City
Sheldon
Denver
Colo
Tucson
Ariz
Clarence Dickinson
Antonio Lotti
Jacobus Gallus
P. A. Schnecker
the Chapel Choir
Jesus
Johannes Brahms
Joseph
Arr
Dickinson
God
Nicola Zingarelli
Mission Play The Heroine Of Ava Presented Tonight
The Trinity Ref Church presents The Heroine of Ava in three acts at the Third Reformed Church tonight Thursday March List at 7:45 p.m. The drama, based on the Judsons life and Burma missions, depicts historical missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Trinity Ref
Third Reformed Church
Burma
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Campaign For Cancer Fund
North
Centralee
Iifornia
Calvin College
Henry A. Bruinsma
Marc
van Bittert
Watts
Sally Dat Welding
Glory
MacFarlane
Silver
Sod McKay
America
Fred Warins Hyman
Republic
Honsky
Leu Ann le Cécq
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
E. C. Beaning
Hes
Chronicle News
John Greendyke
Center
FFA
Everett Wa
Jean Wilkins
LeRoy Stults
Lois Sayler
Cesll Vines
Berry Bat Kase
Hed Sakeel
Harley van Roekel
Lee Nossaman
Cecil Vines
Volckmar Leisring
Lara Heckenlively
Teschner-Cain
Noble Cain
Moses
Edward Canby
Wander
Are
Niles
W. Richter
Randall
Thom
C Wood
Charles Wood
Wilhousky
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