Way We Look style show highlights Pella event
The Pella Women’s Federated Club hosted a luncheon at Pella Country Club on May 18. Members modeled costumes from various cities and countries, with Mrs. Robert Van Hemert introducing Good Citizenship Award winners from Pella Christian and Pella Community Schools. Four boys from local schools received Rotary Good Citizenship awards at a separate noon meeting.
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Frank ‘Overman
Black
Thomas Steward
Ronald Sagraves
Kenneth Roberts
Francis de Vries
John Hermeling
Peter Gaass
Ben Kuyk
Robert van Hemert
Christian
Robert Evers
Women’s Federated Club
Rotary
Pam van Zee
Central drama awards honor four dramatists and staff
Alpha Psi Omega at Central College awarded four best performance honors at a banquet this week. Edith LeCocq and Bonnie Ten Dol le earned top acting prizes for Sound of Music while Shawn Miller and Cecil Williams were recognized for In White America. Lorene Junker won most improved actress and Dick Hovey the most valuable to the drama department. Grace Tweet received a special award for writing and directing A Little Bit of Shaw and general assistance to the department. Rich Jellema won best single scene for In White America. he is a junior from Pella, son of Herman and Mrs. Jellema.
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Alpha Psi Omega
Central
Edith LeCocq
Bonnie Ten Dolle
Oostburg
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Shawn Miller
Robbins, Ir
Cecil Williams
Yonkers
N. Y
White America
Lorene Junker
Aplington
Dick Hovey
Plainview
Grace Tweet
Shaw
Rich Jellema
Pella
America
Herman Jellema
West First St
Interdenominational Bible School Opens in Sully
The Interdenominational Daily Vacation Bible School begins Tuesday June 1 at First Reformed church Sully with sessions 9:00 am to 2:00 pm running June 1 2 3 and June 8 9 10 A closing program is planned for June 10 Transportation by bus or car is provided call Harris Terpstra at 594-3114 by May 29 for pickup eligibility
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Interdenominational Bible School
Sully
First Reformed Church of
First Reformed Church
Harris Terpstra
Chamber Greet Ed Lamson as New Manager at June Meeting
The General Chamber Business Meeting and Dinner is set for June 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Country Club to welcome newly appointed Chamber Manager Ed Lamson. The agenda includes committee reports, director elections, and a dues schedule overhaul with 402 factors noted for new proposals.
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General Chamber
Country Club
Xen
Chamber Board
Charles Vander Ploeg
Robert van Hemert
Ralph Vander Waal
Pella pool opens Monday with expanded facilities
Pella Municipal pool opens for the season at 2:00 p.m. on Monday May 31. Admission matches last year with children 12 and under 25 cents students 13 17 50 cents and adults 65 cents. Season tickets of 4 7 10 and 6 for 12 swims available. Pre season sale at Verrips Grocery and Ideal Pharmacy. Private parties 9 to 10 p.m. minimum $10. No season tickets sold opening day. Children under five not permitted. kids must be at least three to use the wading pool.
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Pella
Verrips Grocery
Ideal Pharmacy
Community calendar notes many May and June events
A detailed local notices list May 27 to June 10 activities across Pella area. Saddle Club and Guild meetings 7 30 p m at the pool shelter and church, Wayside Chapel dedication, LS commencement with diplomas by Reuben Van Hemert, Lynnville HS alumni banquet May 28, bake sale May 29, DST begins May 29 at 2 00 a m, Gerri Roorda reunion May 31, Memorial Day closures, Vacation Bible School June 1, T T T Society meeting, 4-H workshop June 2, Newcomer Coffee June 3, car wash June 5, Persis Aid bazaar June 9, Harmony Helpers June 10, DST reminder to move clocks Friday night May 29.
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Reuben van Hemert
Validictorian
Pella Stores to Close Monday for Memorial Day
Memorial Day closures affect Pella stores and Knoxville courthouse with no mail delivery or window service Monday. Chamber of Commerce announced observance and holiday mail handling will follow its schedule for pickup boxes.
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Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Knoxville
Summer preacher for First Baptist church at Pella
Rev James Van Hoeven of Central college will serve as summer minister at First Baptist church of Pella while Rev Erett Ward tours the Holy Land. Ward left Des Moines for New York City to join 19 ministers, with stops in Paris before reaching the Holy Land, and he travels courtesy of his congregation.
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Central College
First Baptist Church of
Pella
Reverett Ward
Holy Land
Ward
Des Moines
New York City
Paris
France
College Receives $500 Grant From Alcoa Foundation
Central College announced a five hundred dollar grant from the Alcoa Foundation. Dr. O C McCreery, executive director of the foundation, disclosed the award today.
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Central College
Alcoa Foundation
O. C. McCreery
God and Country Award Service For Scout Troop 373
Scoutmaster Dirk Van Zante announced that Boy Scout troop 373 of Pella will attend the God and Country award presentation at Second Reformed Church this Sunday. The group meets at 9 15 a.m. at the north entrance in uniform if possible. Ned Hedrick and Jeff Emert will receive the high award from Rev Harmon Wierenga in the presence of the congregation.
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Pella
Second Reformed Church
Dirk van Zante
Ned Hedrick
Jeff Emmert
Harmon Wierenga
Chronicle Advance Date Shifts For Memorial Day Week
The Tuesday paper date is advanced due to Memorial Day. Next Tuesday's Chronicle will print early on Friday morning so subscribers receive Saturday delivery. Advertisers and correspondents should note the new Friday 10:00 a.m. deadline when submitting content.
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Commencement Schedule For Central College 1965
Schedule announced by Mrs Jeannette Ver meer Alumni Secretary for Central College events May 29 includes class reunions for years ending in 0 and 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. Senior Alumni softball game 3 to 5 p.m. at the college field. Alumni Banquet 6 30 p.m. Graham Hall Dining Room. Commencement play In White America 8 30 p.m. at Douwstra Chapel. Baccalaureate to be held.
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Central
Jeannette Vermeer
College Field
Graham Hall
White America
Douwstra Chapel
Legion selects two boys for Hawkeye Boys State
Rodger Hoekstra and Ron Bensink, juniors at Pella Community High School, were chosen by the Van Veen Van Hemert Post 89 to attend Hawkeye Boys State in Des Moines June 6 to 12. An alternate, Jim Johnson, was named. Local sponsorship by Kiwanis and the American Legion includes a weekend of events at Des Moines with a campus reception, meals, and a commencement at First Reformed Church.
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Hawkeye Boys State
Des Moines
Rodger Hoekstra
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Pella
Jim Johnson
Charles Johnson
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van Veen-Van Hemert American Legion Post
Pella Kiwanis Club
Roger Hoekstra
Ron Bensink
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Sully Christian School Holds Graduation for 11 Eighth Graders
Graduation exercises were held Wednesday evening for 11 graduates from Sully Christian grade school. Rev Vande Ein de of the Newton Christian Reformed Church was the guest speaker.
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Newton Christian Reformed Church
Memorial Day observance planned by Legion group
Van Veen Van Hemert American Legion Post and Auxiliary will hold Memorial Day services at Oakwood Cemetery on Sunday May 30 at 2 00 p m. The public is invited. If weather turns inclement services move to Legion Hall. Sunday morning members attend church meeting at 9 15 a m at the Third Reformed Church. A cemetery program follows at night with band, invocations, readings, and memorial remarks.
End of Month Sale Highlights in Pella Chronicle
The Pella Chronicle features sale ads from Wormhoudt’s Furniture and Van Berkum Appliance plus T&D’s End of the Month sale. Readers are urged to check these home furnishings and appliances offers and other weekend shopping notices to ease their shopping.
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Wormhoudt's
van Berkum
Three Dahm Children Graduate Next Week
Mr and Mrs Connie Dahm of Peoria celebrate an unusual family milestone as all three children are set to graduate next week. Rosemary will finish at Dordt College, Lowell at Pella Christian High School, and Carmin completes the eighth grade at Peoria Christian Grade School.
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Connie Dahm
Rosemary
Dordt College
Lowell
Pella Christian High School
Carmin
Peoria Christian Grade School
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