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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
7
The Eighty eighth Annual Commencement at Central College opens with a musical concert in Douwstra Chapel at 8:00 p.m. Friday May events include the board meeting Saturday May 24 with many trustees attending, a faculty luncheon, Auxiliary gathering, and a band concert.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Van Veen Van Hemert Post will distribute Memorial Poppies on Pella street corner on May 24. Poppy production is by the Poppy Industry at Des Moines US Veterans Facility with veterans employed. Proceeds fund veteran rehabilitation, child welfare, fuel and clothing for families, and a scholarship loan fund for children of disabled veterans. The auxiliary also sponsors a national poster contest with three student classes and essay contests in Pella schools on civic themes.
The Marion County Selective Service Board named five men for induction. They must report to the Post Office Brig., Knoxville, Iowa, at 8:00 a.m. on May 21, 1941, for transfer to Fort Des Moines and onward to induction stations. Names listed include William Mathes, Vernon Jones, Phillip Ki, Earl Breuklander, Glen Melvin Ver Steeg, and C. M. Gilson as Local Board Member.
Principal Carl Brown presided over the Junior High promotion in the High School Auditorium. Forty-one boys and girls completed the eighth grade and advance to high school. The program featured class president Keith Lautenbach, performances by Patty Jo Shaw and Colleen Klein, and gifts to the Eighth Grade Girls Class.
A long roster of Pella High School Class of 1941 graduates is printed, including Marvin E. Bartlett Ralph A. Vander Beek Wayne Vanden Berg John Van Berkum Allen B Brummel Ernest Brummel Howard C Halverson Raymond Den Hartog Arvin Hoogenakker Paul A Van Houweling William A Huyser Max Kuyk Charles J Lautenbach Carl R Vander Linden Lewis Palmquist Don K De Prenger Gordon W Rugaard Jacob L Schuring Philip Lee Visser Earl M Vogelaar William Theodore Vriezelaar John Anthony Vander Waal Eugene Wormhoudlt Lloyd Eugene Van Zante Loren Vander Zyt Carolyn Anne Beintema Mildred Bishop Willa Mae De Bruin Edith Irene Brummel Sara Beatrice Buwalda Bertha Mae Carson Carole J Carson Lola Carter Tana Mae Van Mildred Vern Gosselink Cora Marie Heeren Freda Mae Hoeksema Marie Hol Janet Van de Kieft Mae Langerak Kathryn Dorothy Lautenbach Frieda Mae Mathes Gertrude Van der Ploeg Joyce Marie Ver Ploeg Phyllis Joan Ver Ploeg Anna Ruth Roorda Clara Ruth Roorda Moreic Schilder Beatrice Lucille Schippers Norma Jean Schreiner Moreia Emily Ver Steex Willa Jayne Veenman Marvel Maxine Vander Veer Cornelia Verschuure Van Viidt Mary Jane Vande Voort Jotnita Vos Joyce LaRue Vicexelanr Luella Rose Vander Waal Junetta Weyers Freda Rosena Van Wyk Marjorie Deane Van Wyk
Chamber of Commerce directors met in the Legion Hall to set a general meeting for Tuesday May 27. Three vacancies will be filled from nominees including Walter Donai Nick Vander Placy Joe Stientjes William Siebe Herman Vos J W Vander Linden Lester Liter Ben Kuyk A Tysseling Andrew Klyn.
A short rural piece recounts volunteers from Mother to Doctor, Welfare Worker, veteran, and preacher answering “I will” to buy poppies for Memorial Day. Each speaker pledges support to aid widows and children of veterans, emphasizing shared national duty and remembrance. Vera Williams, Manson, Iowa, is credited.
Central College hosts a roster of dignitaries including Dr Olcott a sociology professor and former missionary in India. Willard Dayton Brown of the Reformed Church Board of Education. Dr John Brock representing the New Brunswick Synod. Rev M Hoffmann former Central president. Rev Bernard Mulder editor and preacher. Rev Leonard Braam Albany Synod. Rev Eric Muller and Mrs Muller guests of Bill Hunter. Rev A Van Zante with church elders. Rev Fred Boach from Wallkill. new trustees Joe Johnson and P B Mouw. local guests Mentink De Jong Teumer Hoekstra Nagel Jolink Huisken Lemmenes Ebbers and others for Commencement activities.
Reverend Herbert Van Wyk, Bible professor at Central College, gave the commencement sermon titled Doing the Impossible to Pella High graduates at First Reformed Church. The overflowing crowd heard a David and Goliath theme on faith against odds, with a formal program of music, scripture, and prayer preceding the address.
Several residents listed including Leroy Ver Meer Clarence Miedema Lorraine Meulpolder Marian Jean Morrow Douglas E Neifert Neola June Owens Margaret Ann Picterama Cornelia Gertrude Roeffel Gladys Schuring Paul Sent Wilfred Schakel Patricia Joyce Shaw Freda Faye Vander Streek Verla Mac Vander Streek Rose Toom Glen Van Vark Ruby A Vanter Arlyn Joyce Ver Ploeg Mary Elizabeth De Vries Walter Williams.
Civil service exams announced by the U S Civil Service Commission for junior custodial officer junior stenographer and junior typist open to men and women in Washington D C closing dates June 19 1941 June 9 1941 Also Navy Department inspector positions announced with optional branches and education or experience substitutions for testing and inspectional work Apply through Arthur Klein or the Secretaries of the Board of Examiners
The Poppy Chairman Mrs Vos calls Junior Legion Auxiliary members to volunteer for Poppy day on Saturday May 24. Meet at Poppy Headquarters next to Ver Meer Bros. grocery near the theatre at 8 30 AM to collect poppies and assist disabled World War I veterans. call Mrs Vos to arrange.
Central will join 28 colleges in a two year study under the North Central Association to examine liberal arts training of secondary school teachers. Dean H W Pietenpol will direct Central’s role, with Dr Russell M Cooper overseeing the broader study at Cornell College. The project aims to sharpen educational aims and methods across participating institutions.
A Central College Band performance directed by Mr. A A Rockwell will be held outdoors on the campus at 4 00 PM Saturday weather permitting. The public and visitors are invited to attend this one hour concert. Afterward the College Auxiliary will serve tea. Also noted is a May 27 meeting of the Christian Benevolent Association at the Home for the Aged led by Secretary Y T Van Niowaal.
The Black Oak Center Independent School District in Mahaska County Iowa invites bids for labor to erect a schoolhouse. Bids due by 30 p.m. June 2 1941 at the secretary Leighton Iowa with plans at Denburger & Sons Lumber Yard Leighton. The board may reject any or all bids. Henry Van Roekel Secretary.
Des Moines student year ends Friday after report cards at 2 PM. Seniors completed exams last week. class addressed at First Reformed Church. High school chorus performed. awards given. Junior High held promotions. 41 eighth graders admitted to high school. principal address by Rev R J Vanden Berg. Commencement tonight with Blakely delivering principal address. reserved seats held until 7 20.
The Ebenezer Reformed Church in Leighton invites Legion Post Auxiliary and veterans to a Memorial Day service on May 26 at 9 30 a.m. Veterans and wives are invited. attendees should meet at the Memorial building by 8 50 a.m. Flowers are requested from schoolchildren and Boy Scouts for graves. A parade and program will follow in Central Park with a 11 00 a.m. address by Frank Miles editor. veterans urged to assemble at 10 a.m. at the Memorial building.
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