Netherlands Relief Auction Delivers Full Community Support
A Thursday afternoon auction in downtown Pella drew a large crowd for Netherlands relief, clearing about 400 dollars from collections and substantial sums for major items. Items included a Ford, a Chevrolet Truck, and a Plymouth car with top bidders from local and nearby communities. The event featured five auctioneers, volunteers, and coverage by Station KBIZ, aiming to maximize relief funds for overseas needs.
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Netherlands
Pella
Catan Batalla
Ford
Elbert van Maanen
Chevrolet
John van Arkel
Frank di Nicola
van Maanen
di Nicola
George Hanson
John Battistello
Chronicle Editors Win Iowa Press Recognition Again
The Chronicle editorial page earned top honors in the Iowa Press Association Contest at the Des Moines convention on May 10. It marks the second time the page has won, with previous IPA awards in 1945 and 1946, and honors for Best Service to Agriculture by Sigma Delta Chi Iowa State College Chapter. Master Editors named include John Haggard, Paul A Olson, and W Earl Hall. the document lists multiple awards for newspapers across population categories with several honorable mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Iowa Press Association
School of Journalism
Ames
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
Drake University School of Journalism
Sigma Delta Chi
Iowa State College
National Journalism Fraternity
Pocahontas Record-Democrat
The
Press Association
John Haggard
Algona Upper Des Moines
Paul A. Olson
Story City Herald
W. Earl Hall
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Hell
Des Moines
IPA
Emmeteburg Democrat
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribun
Decorah Public Opinion
Tipton
Sheldon Sun
Oakland Acorn
Sumner Gazette
Urd
Parkersburg
Eelipac
Alta Advertiser
Mediapolis New Era
Newell Mirror
Neola Gazette- Porter
Board News
Adalt News
van Houweling
A. B. van Houweling
Edith Maas
Gaass
George Gaass
Don Sikkink
Forensic Association
Phyllis Godown
Maxine Heunink
Keables
May Keables Smith
San Diego
California
Christian School Field Day in Pella May 24 at West Market Park
The Annual Field Day of the Christian Schools of Pella and vicinity will be held May 24 at West Market Park with an opening address, music, and sports. Morning will feature sports from 10 o'clock, followed by afternoon musical numbers by local Christian Schools. Rev Weidenaar of Grand Rapids Michigan will deliver the address, with past service at Peoria Church. The event will be held in the First Christian Reform Church basement across from the park.
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Christian Schools of
Pella
West Market Park
Christian Schools
Eidennar
Fuller Ave
Christian Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Don’t Fail to See School Art Work Downtown
Junior and Senior High Art classes under Miss Grace Franks display past year projects in local shop windows. Junior work features crayola pencil chalk soap and wood sculpture while Seniors use poster paint water color block printing metal work and oil painting. Remaining pieces will be shown in Webater school music rooms.
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Grace Franks
Webater School
Tipton Conservative and Pella Chronicle Award Summary
A compilation of journalism awards listing Tipton Conservative and Pella Chronicle as first place winners for Service to Community, with Decorah Journal second. Honorable mentions go to Corning Adams County Free Press, Drake University Best Editorial Page winner Pella Chronicle, editors George Yor Steeg and T. J. Ellis receiving recognitions, plus Red Oak Express and Oakland Acorn noted. Best Typography honors attributed to SUL School of Journalism. Mediapolis New Era named best for towns under 1200 residents.
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Tion
Tipton
Pella Chronicle
Sigma Delta Chi
ISC
Decorah Journal
Denison Bulletin
Corning Adams County Free Press
Drake University
George Yor Steeg
Red Oak Express
T. J. Ellis
Oakland
Acorn
John Harrison
SUL School of Journalism
Hawkeye Record
Mediapolis New Era
Recognition Day honors longtime Central College professor
Central College celebrated Recognition Day with Frederick Bosch named Professor Emeritus after thirty years of service. Bosch began as Greek professor in 1916, served as registrar 1927–1945, and earned a Doctor of Divinity in 1944. Students and faculty applauded as he retired from teaching but can attend meetings.
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Central College
Frederick Bosch
Bosch
Alpha Zeta Mu
Commencement Play At College Chapel Tonight
Central College presents the one act commencement melodrama To Morrow the World at eight. Professor Michael Frame is portrayed by Clint Brasser with authentic costumes and props. John Sheppard, a high school junior, plays Emil Bruckner the young Nazi in a single act scene.
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Central College
Midwest
Michael Frame
Clint Brasser
G.I
South Pacific
Central
John Sheppard
Emil Bruckner
Jevale
Michael
le Aunt
Pat Hendrickson
Right
College Commencement at Douwstra Chapel Monday Morning
The Board of Education plans a campus commencement in Douwstra Chapel on Monday morning. It notes efforts to provide updated transportation for Leighton and Otley pupils next fall with new equipment and bus routes being arranged. Parents are invited to sign up. The state will reimburse parents about 17 to 23 dollars yearly for transportation.
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Douwstra Chapel
Board of Education
Leighton
Otley
Gerrit T. Vander Lugt
Central College
Central Hall
William Vander Lugt
R. J. Vanden Berg
Armory Y.M.C.A
Camp Dodge
Ohio Academy of Science
New York Academy of Science
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Geological Society of America
America
Ohio
Western Hemisphere
Sixty-One Will Graduate From Pella High School
Sixty-one seniors from Pella High School will graduate this year, with five in absentia. Commencement events run May 19 Baccalaureate at First Reformed Church, May 20 Class Day, and May 28 Commencement at the high school auditorium with Dr. W. W. Orr as speaker. The Class of 1946 includes LeRoy Baughman and many others, plus in Absentia Lawrence Van Nimwegen.
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Pella
First Reformed Church
R. J. Vanden Berg
General College
A. Haverkamp
Vanden Berg
Miss Tysseling
Auxiliary Poppy Day to Benefit Veterans
The Van Veen Van Hemert Unit of the Legion Auxiliary sponsors Poppy Day on Saturday May 25. Proceeds support relief efforts for veterans of both wars. The event promises a community fundraiser with sales and a call for continued public support.
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Bolla
Wombnv
van Veen-Van Hemert
Legion Auxiliary
Christian High Commencement Set For May 23
Pella Christian High will hold commencement Thursday evening May 23 at First Christian Reform Church in Pella at 8 p.m. Rev. F. Van Houten of Oskaloosa will give the commencement address. The High School Chorus will perform with Mrs. Vander Baan directing and Lillian Geels on piano. The graduating class includes Lenora Blom Ruth Vander Goest Donald Van Gent Charlene Gosselink Alvin Lee Hoksbergen Joyce Kuiken Jennie Vander Linden Mildred Louwsma Ruth Ver Meer Joseph Marslink Ikkel Fer Ann Kooy Alving Sjaardems Cornelia Van Wyngarden, the largest class yet to graduate, reflecting increased enrollment.
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Pella
Pella Christian High
Oykaloons
Leighton
Ma Vander Baan
Lillian
Geels of
Sully
Lenora Blom
Ruth
Vander Goest
Donald van Gent
Charlene Gosselink
Alvin Lee Hoksbergen
Joyce Kuiken
Jennie Vander Linden
Mildred Louwsma
Ruth Ver Meer
John Phn Mars Link Ikkel Fer
Ann Kooy Alving $ Sjaardems
Cornelia van Wyngarden
Lowing
Lawrence den Béatan
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Netherlands Relief
Garden Square
S. Vroon
Frank Frush
Robert B. Blue
Iowa
Rotary
George Sadler
Trojans
Ralph Thornton
Runnells
Harry Worth
Monroe
Jake van Zante
Brooks
Henry Klyn
Vander Zyl Brothers
Harold Lisk
Oskaloosa
D. C. van Zante
West Side
KBIZ
Ottumwa
I.P.A
Drake U. Award
Serenes
Perdloe
Pocaontas Resor
Belen Bele
Christian School
Ai Lewalk
Fund For
Alethia
Alethians
College Chapel
School Board
W. W. Orr
Westminster United Presbyterian Church of
Albert van Houweling
Dick Stravers
Eugene de Wild
LeRoy Baughman
Chester Benntema James Preston Durham
Carl Gass
Peter H. van Gorp
Eugene E. den Hartog
Ira John Hesselink, Jr
Jean A. Ver Heul
Albert M. van Houweling
Glenn de Kock
Kenneth E. Vander Linden
Paul R. McGee Gerrit H. Vander Meiden Charles Lee Vander Ploeg
Mark O. Vander Ploeg
Warren Ver Ploeg
Warren de Prenger Huber
Robertus Ray A. van Roekel
Toa de Ronde
Raymond J. Rouw
Dick M. Stravers
Willis M. Tait
John Vander Wert, Jr
Robert L. van Zante
Doris Lee Armstrong Joyce Maxine Borgman Joyce Evelyn de Bruin Ruth June Brummel
Margaret A. Buwalda
Betty Jean Cummings
Betty Lorene Dingeman
Johanna A. van Dyke Dna
Jean Goemaat
Beverly den Hartog Bernice Heerema ‘Tryna van Houweling
Bernice Jaarsma Cleo Joy Kuyper
Jean Kathryn Leu Dolores Jean McConeghey
Christina Muilenburg
Theresa W. Naaktgeboren
Dorothy M. Needham
Betty Notting
Junella Faye Olivier Janette van Pearsem
Joyce Elaine Sadler Bernice Leora van Steenis
Cora Edna Thomassen
Lora Ann Toom
Joan Alferts
Lila van Vliet Jo Ann Vande Voort
Lenora van Zante
Lawrence van Nimwegen
Ruth Dirks Allen
Marianna Baitsell
Melvin Bonwell
George H. Calhoun
Robert Camp
Carol Edna Cook
Dorothy Jean "de Haan
Charles M. de Wild
Frederick L. Duran
Dorris Ehret
Lawrence Green
Joy H. Hedrick
Robert Hector
Frances Mary Heusinkveld
John Edward Hibma
John E. Janssen
Neal Arie ‘Kuyper
Jeanette Vivien Lankelma
Evangeline Mae Lubbers
Anna Marie Poppen
John McDaniels, Jr
Gerhart S. Meyer
Cornelius Muyskens
Jane Antoinette Rozendaal
Harriet J. Ten Boer
Marvin van Cleave
Virgil Clarence Vander Linden
Donald W. Vriezelaar
Garnette Steele Wheeler
Theresa Wormhoudt
Marvin E. Baker
Naomi Jean Dimmitt
Shirley A. Osborne
Muriel G. Byers
Joan Jane Har
Karl Ver Steeg
Anthony Haverkamp
Louis H. B. Jr
David R. Karl Ver Steeg
George
Sam
Contré
University of Chicago
Columbia University
University of I 10
Wisconsin School of Mines
College of Wooster
Cedar Grove
Wisconsin
Hope College
Western Theological Seminary
South Dakota
Sioux Center
Synod of Iowa
Reformed Church
David R. Evans
Christian High
F. van Houten
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