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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

6

Seventy Six Will Get Degrees from Central

Seventy six seniors are set to receive degrees at Central College with commencement on Monday June 3. The week features a moving religious play Christ in a Concrete City performed Friday May 31 at 8:15 p.m. in Douwstra Chapel. Baccalaureate is Sunday June 2 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Howard G. Hageman of Newark New Jersey delivering the address.

Central College Douwstra Chapel Howard G. Hageman North Reformed Church Newark N. J Jun Herman

Van Roijen to deliver the Commencement address

Netherlands ambassador van Roijen will deliver the commencement address. William Henry Harrison had the shortest presidency, dying one month after taking office.

William Henry Harrison U.S

Pitcher Dave Hill Dominates Sectional Games

Batavia High pitcher Dave Hill struck out 36 batters across two sectional tournament games. He fanned 18 Lockridge batters and 17 Libertyville batters, allowing four hits in the two outings.

Dave Hill Batavia High Lockridge Libertyville

Objection to Sunday pool opening vote in Pella

Dirk Vos of 717 South Street in Pella Iowa writes to the Pella Chronicle voicing opposition to the City Council four to open the pool on Sundays. He cites biblical verses urging Sabbath observance and urges adherence to God’s rest day.

Pella Chronicle

Stranger alters bill claim after small store purchase

A man buys a small article and gets change. A second stranger pays with a $1 bill, then complains the bill he gave was a $10 with a telephone on it. The incident involves a counterfeit-like concern and contested tender.

Number on it and change for ten dollar loss

A fragment notes a clerk confirming a number and handing over change for a ten dollar loss, referencing Knoxville Express as a source. The snippet suggests a consistent method used in multiple places.

Knoxville Express

Lifetime Passes Awarded to Eleven Central Seniors

Central College awarded lifetime passes for athletic events to 11 graduating seniors in recognition of their athletic contributions. Recipients include Darrell Albers Buffalo Center La Vern Boelkens Fulton Il Wilbur Daniels Belmond George De Vries Morrison Ill Norbert De Young Friesland Wis Harold Hiemstra Pella Dwaine Krentz Sheboygan Falls Wis Bob Kruizenga Summit Ill Lewis Lundy New Sharon Don Morehead Pittsfield Mass and Pat Reysack Geneva. C club blankets were given to Darrell Albers LaVern Boelkens Harold.

Central College Central Darrell Albers Buffalo Center LaVern Boelkens Fulton Wilbur Daniels Belmond George de Vries Morrison Ill Norbert de Young Friesland Wis Harold Hiemstra Pella Dwaine Krentz Sheboygan Falls Bob Kruizenga Summit Lewis Lundy New Sharon

Local Roster Names for Verification

Hiemstra Dwaine Krentz Bob Kruizenga Don Morehead and Pat Reysack are listed as participants or members in the report. The names appear in a sequence indicating a team, committee, or event roster alongside their affiliations or roles. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

First Memorial Day Observed in Keokuk Iowa

On May 5 1868 General Logan issued orders from the Grand Army of the Republic headquarters in Washington designating May 30 as Memorial Day. Keokuk promptly complied and joined in the national exercises with ceremonies at Camp Ellsworth.

Logan G.A.R Washington Keokuk Camp Ellsworth

Stop That Itch Instant Remedy at Paardekooper's Ideal Pharmacy

An advertisement promises relief from itching within 15 minutes with ITCH-ME-NOT for conditions like eczema, ringworm, and insect bites. It claims instant-dry action and offers a money-back guarantee of 40 cents at Paardekooper's Ideal Pharmacy.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert L. Borgman Lavern D. van Gent Kathryn L. Nickles Jong Robert P. Borgman de Cook Carolyn J. Coleman Bodkens James E. Paulding Darrell L. Albers James P. Dahm Robert R. Barnes Jac F. Baarda Betty M. Box John J. Brower Donald C. C Robert D. Egg Leroy G. Koopman Robert F. Kruizenga Donald V. Meyer Donald N. Morehead John Martens Robert B. Morley Dorothy J. Missall Ardell J. Navis Carl R. Molter Harold E. Nichless, Jr Art Opmeer Charles H. Piekema Janice J. Malcom George de Vin Oskaloosa Herald Central College Freder Mildred E. Ratmeyer Patrick E. Reysack William E. V. Allen R. Vander Well Beverly A. Peteen Harris D. van Oort John R. Smit Kenneth D. Vos Ardis K. van Pour Donald G. Robertus Ter Voort Edward J. Scholtens Henry J. Teune Inta Simsons Elaine M. Rozenboom Joanne Ter Louw Mary L. Ten Cate Nancy N. van Zomer Jane R. van Mhove Allen L. Wortman Jada Delores J. Workman Edgar A. Walvoord Aletha G. Van’t Kerkhof van Engelhoven Federal Discount Corp Livermore Oskaloosa Iowa Martin Naaktgeboren Navaco Frank Tromp Glass and Mirror Shop Voice of Dirk Vos South St. Pella Dr. and Sr Hiemstra Don Morehead Pat Reysack Paardekooper Dak Wa Tire Sale Western Auto Associate Store Ray E. Woodford
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