Truman Victory in National Election Defeats Dewey
The 1948 election saw Harry S. Truman win a four year term after defeating Thomas A. Dewey. Truman carried key states, with Dixiecrat Thurmond gaining electoral votes that prevented a Dewey victory. Beardsley won Iowa governorship. Senate and House majorities shifted to Democrats, surprising many pollsters and observers.
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Harry S. Truman
Thomas A. Dewey
Dewey
Truman
Thurmond
Beardsley
Iowa
George Wilcow
Guy Gillete
Towa Distr
Paul Cunningham
House
Senate
Washington
Galluy
Roper
Mr.Truman
Body of Sergeant Melvin Liter Arrives Saturday
The body of Sergeant Melvin Liter will arrive at Rock Land station Saturday morning at 10 from Kansas City Missouri. The body was brought to this country from the South Pacific weeks ago. Memorial services are set for Monday November 8 at the Cooperative Home for Panerals with Reverend William Winstead officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Theody
Melvin Liter
Rock Land
Kansas City
South Pacific
Co.operative
Panerals
William Winstead
The
Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Seeds of Destiny shown to Kiwanians
Mr. Ralph Vermeer of the Christian Rural Overseas Program spoke to the Kiwanians and screened Seeds of Destiny, an army-produced film urging aid for Europe to prevent famine and fascism. The film, backed by Catholic, Lutheran and Protestant groups, aims to mobilize farmers to share crops with the needy abroad.
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Ralph Vermeer
Christian Rural Overseas Program
CROP
Church World Service
Europe
Coronation at Homecoming A Colorful Event
Crowds filled Douwstra Chapel Friday night as Miss Verla Vander Streek of Pella was crowned Homecoming queen. Attendants from several nearby towns were introduced, followed by skits from each class and a faculty fashion show. The evening closed with musical numbers and performances including Othello and Old Black Joe.
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Douwstra Chapel
Verla Vander Streek
Pella
Vander Tugt
Betty Brands
Morrison
Jaci Vander Lugt
Amy Te Selle
Firth
Nebr
Anna Mae Williams
Gordon
Wise
Norma Jeane Lace
Jone
Joan of Arc
Sully
C” Club
Judges Found Senior Float Best in Parade
The Homecoming parade Saturday morning featured many colorful floats. Pella High School organized the procession along Broadway to the square. The senior float themed Central to Eclipsa Simpson won first prize. Second prize went to Home Economics with Lets Shred Simpson. The Trading Post by the YWCA earned honorable mention. Floats were judged on idea execution and beauty.
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Pella High School
Broadway
Eclipsa Simpson
Shred Simpson
Trading Post
Y.W.C.A
Vesper Service Highlights Homecoming Week
The Homecoming vesper service Sunday afternoon, sponsored by the YWCA and YMCA, featured a three member committee Lois Rozendaal Ruth Gosselink and Melvin De Vries who organized the program. Don Hull played organ for the entire service and was commended for his skillful transitions. The A Cappella Choir performed four numbers with solos by Charlotte Poppen and Ted Byland. The quartet including Charlotte Poppen Ruth Gosselink Wayne Greing and Leroy Damhof sang a number. Scripture passages were read by Ed Mulder and Ard Decker. Faculty members Marvin Thostenson Maurice Birdsall and Mrs Mary Liggett assisted with planning and execution.
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M.C.A
Lois’ Rozendaal
Ruth Gosselink
Melvin de Vries
Rozendaal
Don Hull
Charlotte Poppen
Ted Byland
Ruth Gosselini
Wayne Greing
Leroy Damhof
Ed Mulder
Ard Decker
Vote Totals in Marion County Reported Incomplete
Press time counts incomplete in two Knoxville precincts with no expected upsets. Officials list results for President Dewey Truman and other state races, including Beardsley and Evans, with vote tallies for several candidates and offices. Continued on Page 4.
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Knoxville
Owever
Dewey ‘Truman
Warren
Barkley
Wilson
Gillette
Beardsley
Switzer
Evans
BBAE
Christoffersen
M. D. Lynhorst
Shutt
Akers
Keller
Grimes
Irwin
Agi Linn
McClean
Saturday Big Day as Trade Campaign Ends in Pella
With November 6 looming the Chamber of Commerce led trade extension closes after four weeks of merchant ads and Saturday crowds in Garden Square. Holiday display plans include trees and lights. deals cover anti freeze, heaters, clothes, wagons, tools, paint, pails, baked goods and more. Families expect a colorful downtown season and outdoor lighting at home.
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Chamber of Commerce
Garden Square
Pella
Open House Proclaimed Across Public Schools Week
Public Schools announce a city wide Open House during the 28th annual American Education Week from Sunday to Saturday November 7 13. The slogan Strengthening the Foundations of Freedom guides daily themes such as Learning to Live Together and Securing Qualified Teachers. Open house will be held at all three buildings with specific visitation days set for each site.
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America
Rev R Vanden Berg Named Secretary of Ref Mission Board
The Rev R J Vanden Berg has accepted the post of executive secretary of the Board of Domestic Missions of the Reformed Church of America in New York City. He will fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Scederick Zimmerman. He returns to Pella after attending a board meeting and a brother’s funeral in Grand Rapids Michigan. He has served Hope College as treasurer and business manager for nine years and previously on the Board of Trustees Executive Committee and as pastor in Kalamazoo Chicago Zeeland and Pella. The transfer likely takes effect January 1.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Vanden Berg
Board of
Hope College
Western Theological Seminary
The
Reformed Church
North Park
Kalamazoo
Second Reformed Church
Chicago
Miinois
Zeeland
Pella
Open house schedule at Lincoln and Webster Buildings
The notice invites parents to visit during the week with emphasis on Tuesday 8:00 pm at the high school, Wednesday at the Lincoln Building, and Thursday at the Webster Building. Regular classwork continues and refreshments are available after 3:00 pm with teacher visits in the Lincoln and Webster buildings.
Junior Red Cross Enrollment Campaign Surges Locally
The Junior Red Cross enrollment drive starts in town and rural schools within the Pella Chapter area. Mrs Hatti Van Cleave chairs the effort with teachers assisting, aiming for 100 percent enrollment with fees for classroom units and groups funding local and broader Junior Red Cross programs.
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Junior Red Cross
Pella
Red Cross
Alumni Council maps drive to build Memorial Union
Alumni leaders met on the Central College campus to review progress on the Centennial Program and the shift to the Memorial Student Union. President Van der Lugt outlined enrollment gains and facility needs while plans for a fundraising Steering Committee gained momentum with November 6 meetings and June trustee nominations discussed.
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Alumni Council
Memorial Union
Greater Alumni Council
Central College
G.T. van der Lugt
van der Lut
Pietenpol
van der Lugt
Board of Trustees
Dutchmen power to beat Simpson 21 to 7 in homecoming
Central College’s Dutchmen defeated Simpson College 21 to 7 in Pella last Saturday. After a 7-7 halftime tie, Central pulled away in the second half, with Andy Bubon scoring twice and Heller returning a punt to set up the first TD. Central finished with 168 rushing yards to Simpson’s 43. The team hosts Midland College November 5 for the season finale at 8:00 p.m.
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Eugene Seideman
Central
Simpson College
Pella
Simpson
Dick Schultz
Bubon
Dean van Zee
Cheuvront
Heller
Andy Bubon
Redmen
Bandstra Boys
Borgman
Chet Cross
Midland
Midland College
Fremont
Neb
Cen
Vesper Musical At Chapel Sunday Invites Public
Public invited to a Sunday 4 p m Vesper Musical in Douwstra Chapel. Dallas Tjaden Knoxville strings director will perform violin and piano sonatas with George Malacek piano faculty. Gordon Farndell organist will play two groups. November 21 plan features College Symphony Orchestra under Tjaden. 4 p m time in Douwstra Chapel.
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Pam
Douws
Ra Chapel
Dallas Tjaden
Knoxville
George Malacek
Gordon Farndell
Hunters Leo and Roman Tekippe Deer Hunt Limit
Leo and Roman Tekippe of Decorah hunted in Canada and both reached their deer limits within 90 minutes after the season opened.
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Leo
Roman Tekippe
Decorah
Canada
College Cast Delights Two Full Houses In Arsenic and Old Lace
The cast of Arsenic and Old Lace directed by Prof Maurice Birdsall played to two full houses Thursday and Saturday evening. Rosemary Carr and Coleen Renaud as the Brewster sisters drew affection with their charity that concealed a string of poisonings. Teddy Van der Ploeg as Teddy Roosevelt drew laughs while sawing through the plot with his antics. Jonathan Brewster and Dr Einstein added capers as lovers and villains, leading to a playful, chaotic pursuit and a happy ending when Mortimer learns he is not a Brewster. The officers and other villagers provided extra comic color as a final twist closed the curtain on a very successful homecoming show.
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Carstairs
New York City
Vera van
Carl Ver Steyr
Lean
April
Liter
Carolier Steel
Dinah
Violet Kuiper
Sergeant O'Hara
Donald Tuinstra
Joeda
Patty Vriezelanr
Rupert
Virgil Boortie
Carleton Chiington
Arvin de Cook
Rusby Leydens
Wallie Sanford
Raymond den Adel
Bill Smith
Johnny Vroom
Marl Grandin
Vernon Trueblood
Elizabeth Kempkes
Joy den Burger
Larry Easton
Bob Huckert
Maurice Birdsall
Brewster Sisters
Rosemary Carr
Coleen Renaud
Rob” van der Ploeg
Teddy Browater
Teddy Roosevelt
San Juan
Panama Canal
Jonathan Brewster
Clinton Brasser
Dr. Einstein
Vincent Brescia
Doris Stutsman
Don Jacobs
Ax Elaine Harper
Mortimer Brewster
Elaine
Mortimer
Brewster
Roy Barnlette
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Kiwanians
Pella and
Lake Prairie Township
Medias Thomas, de
Trump
Rh Y
Ena
Zer
Bal
Kenneth A. Evans
Iver Cstofferson
Stat M
Synhor
Ale McClean
Robert L. Larson
Carl W. Reed
Sidney Ramsay
Supreme Court IL
J. Mantz
John F. Mulroney
W. A. Smith
John W. Anderson
Grover W. Brown
Frank P.M
Congress
Vincent L. Browner
Court Wilkinson
Hugh W. Lundy
Prange
T. Clark
Henry Heinz
Ruth _Zugg Adai
Shes Franklin A. Verrips
Russell Dyer
M. Myers
Jack B. Carpenter
R. Jim van Hemert
Boulph Hay
Sarah E. Howorth
E. Raymond Mick
William W. Hardin
Sack M. Evans
Ed. Suppors
Campbell
John Iher
James Riggen
Erle Mai
R. van der Ploeg
J. van der Lyde
Constable P. van Re
Bert Vand
Townslip Truste
SELOT
John van Schevikhoven
Alfred Gosselink
Epell
Tyuatee
Ira P. de Cook
John R. van Gorp
Marvin —‘Thostenson
Mary ‘Taylor Liggett
Marion County
G. I. Float
G. I Bill Bennett
Pamela
Rev
R. Vanden Berg
Ref
Mission Board
R. J. Vanden Berg
Board of Domes
Aims
Uaapae
Homicide
Craig Rice
Ann Reynolds
Pella I. S
van de Voort
New York
Memorial
Peter George Gaass
Alumni Association
Glenn Neifert
Practudium
Herlen Reijne
John Bull
Frescobali
Couperin
Mr. Paradelt
Beethi
Mr. Nuden
Malacek
Flor Peeters
Eric H. Thiman
Dominus Regit
Winchester
Wareham
Hanover
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