Lovely Heirlooms and Costumes Enliven College Play
Alpha Psi brings authentic Barretts of Wimpole staging to Central in 1845 London setting. Period furnishings include Empire and Victorian pieces loaned by local collectors, along with a special afghan knitted to replicate the New York stage couch. A music box property will be displayed in the theater foyer with Bob and Bonnie Bailey answering questions about its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Pal Omega
The
Barretts of
Wimpole
Central
Elizabeth Barrett
Wimpole St
London
Dominic Scholte
Siebelt Hettinga
Glenn Andreas
Alpha Psi
Katherine Cornell
New York
Martha Lautenbach
Marie Blecha
Bob Bailey
Bob
Bonnie
Pella Christian High Graduation Held May 25
The senior class of Pella Christian High School graduated on Wednesday evening May 25 at the First Christian Reformed Church. Rev. NL Veltman delivered the commencement address. Valedictorian Clara Mae Van Gorp and salutatorian Dona Zimmer, both of Peoria, led a list of awardees including Calvin College scholarship recipient Van Gorp and Readers Digest prize winner Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Calvin College of
Grand Rapids
Calvin College
Zimmer
Central graduate awarded scholarship to University of London
Herman Harmelink II, son of the Rev and Mrs Herman Harmelink of Rock Valley Iowa, has been awarded a British summer scholarship to the University of London. The award honors his academic excellence and plans for research in history. Harmelink will attend the program this summer and return to complete his final year at Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Graduate
University OF London
Herman Harmelink II
Herman Reelink
Rock Valley
Jaws
Iowa Conference Track Title Won by: Dubuque Saturday
Dubuque University placed first in the Iowa Conference meet on Saturday as Central tied for last with Iowa Wesleyan at seven points. Parsons was fourth with 22 5/6 points, Simpson fifth with 17 1/2, Upper Iowa sixth with 13 1/3, Buena Vista seventh with 10 1/8. Rod Ellickson of Luther set a new record in the 440 yard dash at :50.0, breaking Ziegler’s 1954 mark of :50.1. Central’s scoring included Harold Hiemstra placing third in the 880 and fourth in the 440, plus Vernon Damsteegt fourth in the mile. The Spartans needed second in the mile relay to clinch the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque University
Iowa
Central
Iowa Wesleyan
Parsons
Simpson
Upper Iowa
Buena Vista
Spartans
Harold Hiemstra
Hiemstra
Vernon Damsteegt
Rod Ellickson
Luther
Ziegler
Dubuque
Blues Ball Team Seeks Pitchers and Assistant Manager
Softball players forming the Blues for their third season seek two pitchers and a club or assistant manager to help schedule games. Interested men should call 36 or write PO Box 36. First practice is Friday evening March 27 at 6:30 on the big school field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blues
Scholar Harms for London Study and Roberta Fellowship
Mr Harmelink a Central College Pella graduate pursues a master’s degree at Columbia University as a Lydia C Roberta fellow receiving a session scholarship for study at the University of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of London
Harmelink
Central College
Pella
Columbia University
Lydia C. Roberta
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day Observance Planned Saturday
Legion Auxiliary sponsors Poppy Day on Saturday May 28 with millions of red crepe paper poppies distributed by volunteers across the city and nation. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and needy children. volunteers include junior members and women from allied groups under Mrs M Rinehart. Popies come from Veterans Hospitals where disabled veterans crafted them, continuing a postwar memorial tradition started in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pells
France
Flanders
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
America
May Proclamation for Poppy Day Remembrance Observance
Mayor A H Klein proclaims May 28 as annual Poppy Day to honor veterans. Mrs Dora Carson of the American Dorian Auxiliary explains the twofold purpose of the memorial poppies and the proceeds aid veterans and their families. Mrs Gladys Rinehart, Poppy chairman, urges strong community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A H. Klein
Dora Carson
American Dorian Auxiliary
Poppy
V.A
Gladys Rinehart
T. H. Klein
Tie In Between ACP Allotments Repealed
This week the tie in between the agricultural conservation program and corn and wheat allotments was repealed. Farmers may request cost sharing for conservation practices in 1955 without complying with allotments. Signups are allowed any time but must occur before the practice is implemented.
Free Kiddies Day Rides Planned in Pella June 10 11
The Trade Extension Committee of the Pella Chamber of Commerce completed plans for Kiddies Days on Friday and Saturday June 10 and 11. Free rides for children include a powered mini ride a giant chair small airplane ride and a kiddie car ride. Townspeople and visitors are invited to attend for a safe fun family event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Welcome Wagon Comes to Pella Led by Mrs Grooters
Mrs Laurence Grooters of Pella completes training to host Welcome Wagon in Pella and surrounding trade area. Welcome Wagon prompts local firms to enroll as sponsors based on first class service, good credit, and community goodwill. Newton, Iowa, cited as an example of a strong Welcome Wagon city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Grooters
Pella
New York City
Reas
Newton
Iowa
Welcome Wagon Hosts Set to Aid Newcomers in Pella
The Welcome Wagon movement founded in 1928 by Thomas W. Briggs expands to Pella with Hostess Mrs. Grooters planning outreach by mid August. Local officials, welfare chairmen, civic leaders, pastors and sponsors will support three months of organization before calls begin to visit new families, newborn mothers and other key life events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Briggs
Pella
Grooters
C E Convention On Central Campus Opens June 10
Registration for the annual State C E Convention begins Friday June 10 at 3 30 pm in the Student Union at Central College. Rev Gradus Roberts missionary at Winnebago will be the featured speaker for the two days. Poster contest invited and Mrs Martha Lautenbach named adviser of the girls dorm. Swimming facilities available. attendees urged to bring swimsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Central College
Gradus Roberts
Winnebago
Martha Lautenbach
Rotarians Tape Bicycles for Safety Move
Earl Pohlman reported at the Rotary Club luncheon on the Teen-Age Road-c-o event. First place went to Ronny Engelhoven who will contest the district event soon. Increased interest in the Road-c-o was noted this year and the club hopes for higher interest in 1956. Ray De Haan announced Ladies' Night at the Country Club on June 28 and urged members to reserve the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pohlman
Rotary Club
Ronny Engelhoven
Ray de Haan
Country Club
Christian Grade Commencement Held Friday Evening
Commencement exercises of the Christian Grade School were held Friday evening May 20 at the First Christian Reformed Church before a large audience. Twenty two graduates received diplomas from Principal K. Kramer and board president Sturama. The class grew from five eight year students to seventeen added later, with enrolment now 276 after two new rooms were added. Reverend W. Thomas De Vries delivered the address, urging graduates to follow Christ as their guide. The school earned Safety Awards for 1954-1955 and an Honor Award for patrol service, with captains Marvin Wielard and Marion Vink noted alongside a photo of students viewing the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Grade School
Christian Reformed Church
K. Kramer
Wn. Sturama
de Vries
W. Thomas de Vries
Leighton Christian Reformed Church
Jesus
Christ
Motor Club of
Iowa
Marvin Wielard
Marion Vink
Commencement Exercises at Central College May 30
Monday morning at 10 in Douwstra Chapel Central College will hold commencement for 63 graduates. Kenneth Brown of the Daforth Foundation will deliver the class address Fare Forward Voyagers. Kempkes and De Valois receive honorary degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Kenneth Brown
Daforth Foundation
Kempkes
John de Valois
G. T. Vander Lugt
H. J. Haverkamp
Harriet Prins
Graham Hall
Walter D. de Kock
Gaass Hall
Jordan Hall
de Valois
Rotary Tapes Lights on Bicycles for Safety Drive
Safety Project Rotary plans to attach illuminated tape to bikes for night riding as youths travel to the pool. Club members will tape bicycles at the fire station next Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Anyone bringing a bike may be taped. May birthdays include Fred Whalley Cecil Vines and Walter De Kock. The Rotary convention opening at Chicago May 29 will be televised on WHO TV at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Fred Whalley
Cecil Vines
Walter de Kock
Rotary International
Chicago
Ill
Who-Tv
Memorial Day Services Planned by Van Veen Post
The Van Veen Van Hemert American Legion Post invites the public to a Memorial Day program on Sunday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery Memorial Plot with possible move to the Legion hall. the Oskaloosa Legion Band directed by Henry E. Kuyper will perform and Rev. Cye Coller will speak. Officials are asked to block parking near the plot. A morning service at 10:45 a.m. at Pella Baptist Church, led by Rev. Everett G. Ward, is also planned with attendees meeting at 10:20 a.m. in front of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion Post
Oakwood Cemetery
Legion
Oskaloosa Legion Band
Henry E. Kuyper
Cye Coller
Church of the Open Bible
Pella
Legion Post
U. S
Pella Baptist
Everett G. Ward
Baptist Church
Owen S. van Niewaal
A. I, P. A. Public Relations Chm
Legion’ Post 89
Pella Merchants Open Softball Season at Home
The Pella Merchants start the softball season with a Decora tion Day clash against Reese D-X of Oskaloosa at 7 30 p m. A second home game is scheduled for June 8 with opponents not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Merchants
Reese D-X
Oskaloosa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle News
Barretts
Wimpole Street
Pella Christian
Jacoba Joldersma
Ken Monsma
Prairie City
Bruce Nikkel
Sully
Clara van Gorp
Paul de Jong
Jay Woldhouse
Rev. H. Bossenbrock
Stanley Boortjo
John Brouwer
Legion Auxiliary
Ronicle News
Wartt
Dette
Christian Grade
Katpadi
South India
Arcot
Reformed Church In
India
Elton M. Benigenburg
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Mich
Robert Rittenhouse
Douwatra Chapel
Stratford-on-Avon
Englan
Maurice Birdsall
Reformed Church
California
Second Reformed Church
Garrett Roorda
Walden
N.Y
Haven
Roorda
Don Roorda
An Engelhoven
Ervin Roorda
Earl Atkins
Ea Roy Stults
Harold Trimble
Weardhuizen
Ronald Coop
Rudy Ulrich
Leithle
United States
Post
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!