Central College presses toward Greater Central expansion
Central College reports progress on its half million extension program. Two of five goals are complete, including a new chapel and renovated heating system. A Kuyper stadium gift strengthens athletics while dormitory space remains a key need. Enrollment rose 18 percent this year, with four-year persistence rising as the college expands academic offerings and facilities.
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Central College
Moeller and
Skinner
A. N. Kuyper
Kuyper
Graham Tall
Central
Pella
Ludwig Library
Irwin J. Lubbers
Greater Central
New Chapel Aims as Center for Religious Life on Campus
A prominent designer touts the New Chapel on Central College campus as practical economical and beautiful. The Ethic style structure features amber and burgundy stained glass doors and windows, a vaulted oak-paneled foyer, and a grand auditorium with pastel green walls and dark red tile. Six first floor rooms, modern heating, and extensive seating for over 643 patrons reflect a long sought campus facility with community support from alumni students and local citizens.
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Goad Tate
Rapidiy
Central
New Central
Central College
Pella
Tulip Planting at Central College Campus Tradition Revealed
The article notes a mass tulip planting on Central College’s campus honoring the first president Dr Scart. It mentions a shoreline S shaped walk and old style writing habits, plus campus features like soft maples athletic grounds and a railway. It references Dr Dykstra’s career and a 1928 Hague preaching stint with future commencement details to come.
An Appreciation of Pella Schools and Old Central
Jacob Howard Cole reflects on Pella’s early schools, Central University, and the founders. He recalls Superintendent Cory’s modernization, the Webster School, and the 1876 graduation class amid Iowa’s tulip heritage. The piece honors mentors, notably Cory and the Cole brothers, and ties local education to Dutch roots and pioneer memory.
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Pella
Old Central
Samuel Rogers
George Eliot
Daniel Deronda
Cyr
Iowa
Holland
America
Garden State
Refuge
John Howard Payne
Walter Lee
Netherlands
Zuyder
North Sea
Feel
Aro Mors
Nus
A. D
J. B. Cotton
Nave
Industrial School
Cole Brothers
Kool
Cyrenus
Central College
College Faculty Members Drawn From Many Points
Central College faculty brings a wide array of training from Colorado State Teachers College to Northwestern University and Cambridge University England. The piece lists institutions attended by faculty members including Vassar Hope Michigan State Coe Tabor Central Calvin Cornell Iowa State Teachers College Oberlin Westminster Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Cummings School of Art Biblical Seminary New Brunswick Theological Seminary Princeton Theological Seminary Western Theological Seminary Columbia University Eastman School of Music Universite Bordeaux Indiana University New York University Denison Northwestern and more.
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Central College
Colorado State Teachers College
Vassar College
Hope College
Michigan State College
Coe College
Tabor College
Calvin College
Cornell College
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Oberlin College
Iowa State College
Teachers College of Columbia University
Westminister College
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Cummings School of Art
Biblical Seminary of New York
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Princeton Theology Seminary
Western Theological Seminary
State University
Towa
Columbia
University School of
Old Central Campus in 1897 Described by W A Young
W A Young, then a Central College junior, reflects on Central College in Pella Iowa as a campus of eight acres with blue grass and a cinder walk network. He notes central meeting spots, maple shade, and student shortcuts forming a characteristic campus landscape still familiar to readers of The Central Ray 1897.
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W.A. Young
Central College
Central
Efisipns
Central Ray
Young
the Chronicle
Versity
Pella
Iowa
Sadler Fellowship Offered by Central College and Pella Chronicle
Central College and the Pella Chronicle announce the Sadler Fellowship for a Pella area student pursuing journalism. The award provides $75 annually for part time work at the Sadler Publishing Company while attending a full course load at Central College. Applications are through Central College administration.
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Sadler
Gentral College
Pella Chronicle
Pella
Sadler Pubishing Company
Central College
Will Dedicate New Chapel the Week of May 26
The Douwstra Chapel dedication will mark a key moment in Central College Commencement. The initial week of May 26 is set for events, with Dr. John A. Dykstra of the General Synod of the Reformed Church of America as dedicatory speaker. Dykstra is Hope College alumnus and studied at Princeton University.
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New Brunsy
Catskill
York
Hamilton ¢ Reformed Church
New York City
Central Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Dykstra
The
Hague
Douwstra
Central College
John A. Dykstra
General Synod of the Reformed Church of America
Hope College
Princeton University
Ladies Auxiliary Aids Central College in Pella History
A 1904 meeting in Pella organized the Ladies Auxiliary of Central College. The group funded campus improvements, purchased equipment, and pledged large sums for library, Jordan Hall, and Graham Hall projects. Officers include Mrs Bert Baron and Mrs John Blommer.
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Jordan Hall
Cotton Hall
College
Beard Observatory
Graham
Graham Hall
New Central
Bert Baron
John Blommer
H.W. Pietenpol
Sara Gosselink
Pella
Central College Industries Busy and Prosperous
On the west side of Central Park or Garden Square two buildings house Central College Industries. Students engage in woodwork projects under supervisor Ben Hoeksema. The plant has modern machinery and produces spark arrestors folding ironing boards and furniture for the chapel and renovations. They import and sell tulip bulbs and provide work for deserving students.
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Central Park
Garden Square
Central College
Ben Hoeksema
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Holy Land
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Stoddard
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C. C. Cory
Pella Pub
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Webster School
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Edwin Matthew
Cole Bros
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Vernon Bobbitt
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Harriett
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