Red Cross Appeals for Ten Million Relief Fund
Norman Davis of the American Red Cross asks ten million dollars for relief in war torn countries. Pella Red Cross will collect through churches, targeting all affiliated with churches. Enroll unregistered families via Pella banks. funds go to the authorities. Holland residents are also beneficiaries, and local generosity is expected to exceed requests.
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Norman Davis
American Red Cross
Pella Red Cross
Pella
Holland
President's Proclamation Call to support Red Cross relief
President Roosevelt urges Americans to respond quickly and generously to aid victims of invasion and aerial bombardment. He highlights the American Red Cross as the official national volunteer agency ready to meet emergency needs and expresses confidence in the public will to help innocent sufferers overseas.
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American Red Cross
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Red Cross Urges $10 Million Gift Amid War Invasion
The American National Red Cross chair, Norman Hf. Dav, speaks on NBC urging the nation to donate at least ten million dollars at once to aid Poland, Hungary, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, England, France, Finland, and Norway. He notes ongoing relief efforts since Poland’s invasion and warns that future months may demand all resources as mechanized warfare devastates brave lands. The message ends with a call to generosity as the page continues on another column.
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Norman Hf. Davis
American National Red Cross
NBC
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
American Red Cross
Poland
Hungary
Roumania
Latvia
Lithuania
England
France
Finland
Norway
Red Cross
Business Men Invited to a Dinner May 23
President F M Frush of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will lead a goodwill tour to the area next week on Thursday May 23. Pella business men are invited to a banquet at the Christian Church in Oskaloosa that evening. Mortimer Goodwin, secretary of the Pella Chamber, coordinates arrangements. Attendees should contact Mr Goodwin promptly.
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F. M. Frush
Chamber of Commerce
Des Moines
Christian Church
Oskaloosa
Pella
Mortimer Goodwin
Chamber
Goodwin
Pella Chamber of Commerce
High School Baccalaureate Service Sunday
The local high school holds a baccalaureate at First Reformed Church Sunday at 7 30 with Rev R J Vanden Berg addressing on The Law of Increase. The girls glee club sings two numbers. Reserved seats are set aside for parents and Board of Education members. Class of 1940 is large with 68 members ahead of commencement on Thursday night May 23 with J P Ryan of Grinnell as speaker.
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First Reformed
R. J. Vanden Berg
Board of Education
J. P. Ryan
Grinnell
Card of Thanks for G I Roorda
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for acts kindness during illness and after the death of our father G I Roorda Gratitude extends to those who sent floral offerings Mrs G I Roorda and Daughters
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G.I. Roorda
Central College chapel pledges still offer 68 seats
The report notes 68 seats at the new Central College chapel remain unsold and pledged backers are asked to send checks without solicitation. Everyone is invited to visit the chapel at any time.
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Central College
Vande Voort and Herny Win Iowa Farmer Degree
Vande Voort and Philip Henny and Willis Voort earned the Iowa Farmer Degree, the highest honor for Future Farmers in the state. The award recognizes outstanding leadership, thrift, and active participation in 4-H Future Farmer activities, with criteria including public speaking, parliamentary procedure, two years in Future Farmers, and $250 invested in farming projects or earnings. This marks the first Iowa Farmer awards for Future Farmers in the community, highlighting notable leadership.
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Ual
Dutch Minister to Dedicate the Chapel May 25th
Central College hosts His Excellency Dr Alexander Loudon and Madame Loudon for a weekend in Des Moines and Pella. The Douwstra Chapel dedication, with speakers Dr John Dykstra and Dr Alexander Loudon, follows a day of campus events and a luncheon in Graham Hall. The weekend includes tours, a choral performance, and an eighty seventh annual Commencement plan update.
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Central College
Alexander Loudon
Mar Ty
the Netherlands
United States of America
Madame Loudon
Des Moine Airport
Fort Des Moines
Pella
Central Family
Deuwstra
John Dykstra
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Central College Choir
Alberta Heiss Wing
Richard Douwstra
Douwstra
Making a Stained Glass Window and Chapel Recitals
The schedule lists events at the chapel including a film Making a Stained Glass Window, a commencement recital at 8:00 Sunday May 26, a baccalaureate sermon The Three Marys at 10:45, and sacred music. Also noting a May 2 farewell chapel, alumni luncheon in Jordan Hall, and the eighty seventh annual commencement at Douwstra Chapel.
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Jordan Hall
Douwstra Chapel
Shall We Preserve the Tulp Toren in Pella
Citizens of Pella rally to save the tulip tower during Tulip Time urging a $700 fund for loaned lumber painting and reinforcement. The Historical Board appeals for donations by Monday via local banks or Finance Chairman A Schilder or Treasurer T Kompkes.
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Pella
A. Schilder
T. Kompkes
Central College to Hold 86th Commencement May 27
The eighty six th annual commencement at Central College Pella Iowa will be in the new Douwstra Chapel at 7 30 p m May 27 First commencement in the new building The speaker is Dr Milton J Hoffman A M Quick Professor of Church History at New Brunswick Seminary New Jersey He earned degrees at Hope College Oxford and received an honorary D D at Hope Approximately 46 seniors pursue bachelor degrees and 11 seek a two year elementary education certificate Names of bachelor candidates from various towns and states are listed with one continued on page ten.
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Central College
Douwstra
Milton J. Hoffman
A. M. Quick
New Brunswick Seminary
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Hoffman
Hope College
Holland
Michigan
Oxford
England
Hope
Pella
Iowa
Harvey Ammierman
Clara City
Minnesota
Rovlphine Bakker
Pellane Barton
Redfield
Ma Braam
New Sharon
Chester Brockway
Grundy Center
Albert Brunsting
Sioux Center
Gene Cook
Edwin Davis
Des Moines
Raycliffe Davis
Lynnville
Raymond Denekos
German Valley
Minois
James Evers
Herb Ferrell
Willmar
Stanley Flikkema
Fulton
Tulip Time Festival Closes Amid Praise From All
The Tulip Time festival ended with the raising of the American Flag and the Star Spangled Banner, leaving visitors and residents proud of a well executed event. Weather was favorable, the parade and coronation of the Queen delighted crowds, and a sacred park program offered lasting value. Citizens praise the civic effort and look toward 1941 with high expectations.
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Pella
Tulp Toren
Vergne Ford
Holland
Sym
College
Tulip Town
Ella
College Commencement Events May 25 Details
Tickets for the commencement luncheon at Graham Hall Saturday May 25 at 12 30 may be bought at Tusseling s Shoe Store or Central College General Office There is no admission charge for other commencement activities The Chapel opens at 6 45 pm for the Monday evening commencement and at 2 pm for the dedication services
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Graham Hall
Tusseling’s Shoe Store
General Office
Central College
Pella High School Gains North Central Approval
A letter from James Rue of Ma s City Iowa announces Pella High School has been placed on the North Central Association list of approved secondary schools for the coming year. The action, taken at the association’s 60th annual meeting held April 1 to 4, awards the school a certificate recognizing its honor in meeting higher educational standards.
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James Rue
Mas City
North Central State Committee
Pella
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
United States
Tulip Time Finance Urges Pledge Payments and Dues
The Tulip Time Committee requests all pledge contributors to pay the treasurer Mr. Tempskes at once and asks anyone with outstanding bills against the committee to present them to the treasurer during the coming week to ensure timely payments.
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Finance Committee
Tempkes
Tulip Time Helpers Acknowledged By Pella History Board
The Pella Historical Society thanks Central College Pella Public Schools City Administration and local firms and groups for their wholehearted support of Tulip Time 1940. The board notes no one refused service and credits community unity with making the event a standout success.
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Pella
Eendracht
Special Session of Classis of Pella to meet at Third Reformed
A Special Session of the Classis of Pella RK. C. A. will be held at the Third Reformed Church in Pella on Friday May 24 at 1 30 p m for examination for licensure of a Western Theological Seminary graduate and other matters. Edw Huibregtse Stated Clerk.
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Pella
RK. C. A
Third Reformed
Edw. Huibregtse
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American Red Cross In Appeal For Relief Fund
G. I. Roorda
Vande Voort and
Herny
H.S. Ag
Is Vander
Philip Henny
W Voort
Philip Henry
Vande Voort
Dr. Fults
Legna Schilder
Qimina
Sophia Heeren
Bernace Vander Linden
Nou
Tulip Toren
Beau
A. Loudon
J. Dykstra
Synod
Board of Trustees
Central
Loudon
Netherlands
U.S. A
General Synod
M. J. Hoffman
New Douwstra Chapel
Historical Society
Pella High School
North Central
Tulip
Nora Scholte
George Wilson
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