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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

6

Central College to Present Beth Gosselink in Senior Piano Recital

Central College will present Beth Gosselink of Modesto California in a senior piano recital on May 21. Gosselink studied piano with her father Rev Nichol Gosselink and with Edna Barr Lane and Beatrice Colton at Modesto Junior College. She has accompanied solos and choirs and earned a music medal in her sophomore year, led Lambda Alpha music honorary, and studied with Robert Smith at Central for two years while also taking organ and participating in band and an a cappella choir. She plans to teach public school music next year in Modesto.

Central College Beth Gosselink Modesto Cal Miss Gosselink Nichol Gosselink Central Modesto Junior College Edna Barr Lane Beatrice Colton Reformed Churches Midwest Michigan

H M S Pinafore Delights at Tulip Time Performances

Jes Ausherman joins in a sparkling duet while the cast performs a witty English country dance in Act I. The 60-voice chorus under Dr Marvin Thosten son delivers standout singing as audiences applaud the dances, soloists, and lively ensemble during Tulip Time in Pella. Shows continue Friday and Saturday at 7 30 with box office at 6 45 and tickets at Tulip Time headquarters.

Jes Ausherman Queen Victoria Navy Marvin Thostenson CUI College Tulip Time Pella

Alta Adds House Numbers to Aid Visitors

A visitor to Alta will locate his man more easily as the town completes numbering all houses. Residents are attaching new house numbers to improve navigation and aid arriving visitors.

Alta

Center mourns for Pi Kappa Delta awards at state contest

The article lists awards from Central College at Buena Vista College state contests. Norma Stephenson and Mansoor Sederat win oratory prizes for Pi Kappa Delta. Louis Pluim wins the "C" football record award, with Laurette Hopp, Helen Horst, and Carol Neyenesch earning letters and C pins. Marilyn Berkseth and David De Nelsky win Gaass extemp awards. Pi Kappa Delta keys issued or upgraded for several honorees. The piece notes further forensics, debate, and the Schilder Trophy details and names.

van Houweling A. B. van Houweling Norma Stephenson Central University of Nebraska At Lincoln Neb Buena Vista Storm Lake Pi Kappa Delta Kondale Ill Mansoor Sederat Carbondale Arie Schilder Lester Clausen John Ver Heul Louis Pluim Laurette Hopp Helen Horst Carol Neyenesch Ardis Ackerman Gaass George Gaass Marilyn Berkseth David de Nelsky Robert Ballin Laurence Liggett Carl Bogaard Larry Wendell Mary Alice Buwalda Beulah Roorda Alvin Poppen Oscar I. Vandemyde Morrison Schilder

Friendly Visitor praises Fred Faassen in Zion Illinois column

The Zion-Benton News feature by Mayor Lee R. Fleming honors Fred Faassen, noting his Abbott Labs leadership, job creation, and expertise on retirement issues. Fleming recalls Faassen’s local and national impact, Rotary service, and his warm, humorous character as a valued Zion citizen.

Zion-Benton Illinois Lee R. Fleming Chicago Fred Fleming Zion Fred Faassen Waukegan Faassen Mt of Abbotts Abbotts Arkaneas Aite Waukegan Rotary Fred Faasen

Midget Baseball Meet Set for Pool Park Saturday

Pella merchants and civic groups team with Public Schools to host a summer play program. Three age groups will play with divisions for ages 13 to 16 and 17 under for junior legion. A 9 a.m. meeting Saturday at Swimming Pool Park invites boys aged 8 to 12 in Pella and nearby areas to join.

Pella Yin Ction of cRacaanem Swimming Pool

Chronicle Wins Minor Honors at Press Association Awards

Chronicle places in two contest categories at Press Association luncheon in Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines with honorable mention for typography and other entries. Awards Audited show Montezuma Republican first Storm Lake Register second Oakland Acorn third and Tipton Conservator entries noted. The Be con competition results reflect keen competition across classes.

Chronicle Press ‘Association Fort Des Moines Des Moines Gine Montezuma Republican Storm Lake Register Seco Oakland Acorn Pedence Bulletin-Journ Tipton Conservata Os — Ees

Gasoline From Marion Co Coal Explored by AAA Iowa

The AAA Motor Club of Iowa reported a Corps of Engineers survey identifying over 200 areas nationwide suitable for synthetic gasoline production, suggesting future fuel options for automobiles. The Marion County coal region is among the discussed sources for potential gasoline and oil production.

AAA AAA Motor Club of Iowa Corps of Engineers

Liquid fuels from coal or lignite project described

A proposal envisions producing liquid fuels from coal or lignite with a capacity of 15 million barrels per day, outlining large scale conversion of solid fuels into transportation fuels.

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