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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
7
Dubuque beat Central 21 14 as Purcell connected on multiple touchdowns after early interception a 45 yard return sparked the visitors. Wicklund and Purcell teamed for scores while Purcell added two extra points and another long run. Central suffers its third conference loss to one win.
The Messiah orchestra begins rehearsals this Sunday afternoon at 2 15 in the gym upstairs room. Soloists are contracted and nearly all voices are ready, with 126 chorus members already. The chorus seeks 80 more singers especially sopranos and tenors, to honor the Christ child with praise.
Chorus practice and book sign out in Jordan Hall at 2:08. Gordon Parndeil invites attendees to join and fill the need with a note of thanks and community spirit.
Pella High School presents The Little Dog Laughed a three act comedy on November 7 8 and 9 in the school auditorium Curtain rises at 800 each evening General admission 50 cents Tickets sold by junior class members or at the door Pella students admitted with activity tickets Cast includes Maxine Schakel Annie Mae Hagan Ralph Ver Ploeg and many others with Spunky Ver Ploeg as Dog
Central travels to Indianola to meet Simpson on their field next Saturday afternoon. The meeting contrasts last year as Simpson has one win this season while Central has three. The rivalry often defies records and anything can happen. Dubuque’s Bob Purcell starred with 215 rushing yards in the Dubuque victory over Central, part of an exchange of the victory bell.
Women in Pella and surrounding territory may view the 16 minute American Cancer Society film Breast Self-Examination next Monday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall Pella. The program includes Dr Alvin Evers talk and questions about breast cancer and highlights early detection methods. Local sponsors include the American Cancer Society Amvet Auxiliary and the Amvets with community support totaling over 1400 dollars.
A campaign report by John A. Vander Wal shows 178 contributors donated a total of 742.50 to finance the Scout and Cub program in Pella. Nine captains and thirty workers conducted the solicitation, completing the task with dispatch and efficiency.
Wallace Kooyman an employee of the Pella National Bank was called into service with the October contingent and deferred for two weeks before reporting for duty on Tuesday October 30th.
Bob Bissell of Tipton, a florist, may be the only person in Iowa cultivating bananas. A banana tree he bought two years ago is now fruiting inside his greenhouse.
The report mentions Bill Lemon receiving an ankle injury, a blow to the throat on Ray Pugh possibly serious, and John Ellis's leg ailment not fully healed from the Parsons contest.
Dwight Kirsch, director of the Des Moines Art Center and former Nebraska arts head, lectures at 2 30 p m Tuesday November 6 at the Second Reformed Church parlors. A rare art program with possible sale of ceramics and paintings, twenty five percent to the Pella Woman's Club.
A poster promises free chest x-ray screenings in Pella in late November available to all adults and children over five. A mobile X-ray team can process up to 180 people per hour, inviting wide participation.
Plans for American Education Week November 11 to 17 include school visits and activities at Lincoln Palidin and nearby locations. The announcement outlines participation details and dates for observers and community members.
Mrs. Tsune Shoji, a Ferris Seminary teacher from Yokohama, Japan, arrives in the United States as a National scholarship recipient to study American women’s organizations. She will visit Pella and participate in meetings with three Reformed Churches and women’s groups, while her husband and two children remain in Japan.
Central College hosts 25th Homecoming with alumni from seven states, festivities including Kampus Cleanup, parade floats, and a vesper finale. Queen Janice Van Zomeren led a day of open houses, plays, and reunions as Railsplitters seek a season finale win at Kuyper Stadium.
On October 24 in cold weather, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a pancake day in the Van Houweling Auto Company showroom. About 1500 people were served from 10 am to 4 pm with Wizard Pancake Flour, butter from Pella, Tone Brothers Coffee, and Pennick and Ford syrup. Local businessmen and college men helped, with praise for Bakker and Rus and hosts.
The Platoff Don Cossack Chorus under Nicholas Kostrukoff performs at Douwstra Chapel Tuesday afternoon November 13 for its 18th United States tour. The program blends Greek Orthodox hymns, folk tunes, regimental songs, and peasant dances, reflecting the group’s Don River exile origins and Prague beginnings.
A ticketed afternoon concert at Douw Street Chapel is scheduled for 2 00 p m on November 13, with admission priced at one dollar.
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