Addition At Rolscreen Plant In South Vila
The Netherlands gift to Handsome. work begins on a two story addition at the Rolscreen factory in South Vila. The expansion adds about 25 percent to space, supports warehousing, and improves material handling. Total employment remains over 400 though daily commuting staff reach about 175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolscreen Co
South Vila
Rossereen
Pella
Rolscreen Company
Dingeman Construction Company
Rosscreen
Library to Close Early Monday Through Friday
The Board of Trustees set library hours to 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with Saturday 2:00 to 9:00 o'clock. Copies of Dr. Goulooze's books were placed in the library due to his early ties to Pella. Children's Book Week runs November 14 to 19 with display of many books and one book per reader borrowed at a time. October 1949 book circulation totaled 4140, up 586 from the prior year, with 45 percent adult fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Pella
William Goulooze
Christ Jesus
College Faculty Men Elected to Executive Posts
At the State Teachers Convention in Des Moines last week two Central College professors were elected to state professional posts. Herbert Mentink became vice president of the Iowa Foreign Language Association, and Dr. Walter De Kock was chosen secretary treasurer of the Iowa Directors of College Placement Bureaus. Also in attendance were Mrs. Popp en, Mrs. Prins, Mrs. Quinn, Mrs. Wing, Miss Tate, Miss Heusinkveld, Miss Grimjes, and Miss Bakor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Colege
Herbert Mentink
Towa Foreign Language Association
Walter de Kock
Iowa
Poppen
Prins
Quinn
Wing
Tate
Heusinkveld
Grimjes
Bakor
Week Would Be A Fine Time To Visit The Library
A light note suggests using a week to become acquainted with the library resources. The piece encourages exploration of shelves and services to help readers discover available materials and programs.
Lay Leadership Training School closes after six week session
Credits totaling 251 were awarded Monday night at Central College closing session. 145 attendees earn four year recognized credits by the International Council of Re-Education and the Reformed Church Board. Enrollment of 146 tops last year's 134 with Leighton and Sully churches tied for first with 17 lay members each plus teaching pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Arthur Bennink
International Council of Re- Education
Board of Education of
The
Reformed Church
Leighton and
Sully
Leighton Reformed Church
1St Reformed Church of
Pella
Stores to Close on Armistice Day and Thanksgiving
The Chamber of Commerce officers and directors in Pella urge merchants to close Friday November 11 Armistice Day and inform the public for patrons guidance. Pella stores will close Thursday November 24 Thanksgiving Day following established custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Comerce
Pella
Post Office Hours Armistice Day Closure Notice
Armistice Day post office hours indicate closure with no city or rural delivery. Dispatch times for outgoing mail are East 8:15 a.m. West 9:30 a.m. Street letter boxes collections scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Arthur Klein, Postmaster.
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Arthur Klein
Lost watch found after decades on Earling farm
Leonard Gross found a watch on his farm north of Earling. William Stephany identified it as his graduation gift from 1920, the watch lost by Stephany while plowing the same field 29 years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Gross
Earling
William Stephany
Stephany
CROP Drive to Cover Town and Country Soon
CROP campaign organized with Wa Vande Voort as county chairman. Cash gifts urged alongside grain. towns including Pella to be solicited. Ray Robus chairs for Pella Otley Lake Prairie and Summit townships with Roy Van Vark as secretary and Ralph Ver Meer as treasurer. Local committees listed for townships and city. cooperation from 4-H and Farm Bureau. Aid for aged infirm orphans refugees requested. Motion picture Operation Mercy available for public education.
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Wa Vande Voort
Pella
Ray Robus
Farmers Cooperative Exchange
Otley
Lake Prairie Township
Summit Township
Roy van Vark
Pella National Bank
Ralph Ver Meer
Marion County State Bank
Elmer Nollen
Alfred Gosselink
Otley John Vanden Baard
Joe Horman
City of
T. G. Fultz
J. Gilbert Boat
William L. Bean
G. C. Lea
Lois Saylor
Pella High School
Knoxville
Marion County
Vande Voort
Robus
Business Affairs of Central College Topic for Club Talk
Gerrit Van Roekel spoke to Kiwanis about his duties as Central College business manager. He recalled seven years as a student and outlined plans for campus growth including a boys dormitory, a Memorial Union, and library expansion. He noted the school’s church ties, accreditation value, and the importance of strong town business relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Gerrit, van Roekel
Reformed Church
the Baptists
Memorial Union
van Roekel
North Central Association
Famed Chicago Pastor to Lead Rally in Sully Event
Rev Clarence Erickson a noted Chicago radio pastor of the Heaven and Home Hour will headline a Youth for Christ rally at Sully Community Building on Thursday November 17 starting 745 pm. He hosts a 6 am weekday program and 8 am Sunday show on WHO. Mrs Erickson will attend. rally is open to the public with no admission charge.
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Chicago
Sully
Clarence Erickson
Ilinois
Youth For Christ
Brick
WHO
Local College Radio Broadcasts in Pella Area
Central College conducts experimental radio using powerlines with no tower. Tests air Sunday services from Second Reformed Church at 10 45 and 7 15 and Oskaloosa band from Legion Hall. Marvin Lee leads with Prof Lew and Elwer Vander Wal aiding.
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Central College
Pella
Second Reformed Church
Oskaloosa
Legion Hall
Marvin Lee
Grooklyn
N.Y
G. Chester Lew
Elwer Vander Wal
Lee
WNYC
Ile
State Department
Carnegie Tail
Metropolitan Opera House
CHS
Formang
Tulip bulbs granted to Pella by Bulb Growers Assn
Vandals destroyed seven flags at Taylion's Memorial Plot in Oakwood Cemetery. John Hackett reports the flags were torn and stairs damaged, with the act described as a serious offense and trouble anticipated for any merchants involved if caught.
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Taylion
Oakwood Cemetery
John Hackett
John Bauman
Ed Plette
John A. Wa
Ind
Jack Brockway
Central Wins at Midland 48 to 12 in Nebraga game
Central defeated Midland College at Fremont Nebraska last Friday night by 48 to 12 to move over .500 for the season at 4 2 1. Most touchdowns came on passes with Galen Cheuvront throwing to Don Hartog and others as Central's aerial attack broke through a stout Midland defense. Center Bob Van der Linden starred while Morningside’s Bob Mark was sidelined by injury and will miss the season finale. The Dutchmen travel to Morning side November 12 for the final game.
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Eugene Heideman
Central
Midland College
Fremont
Nebraska
Dutchmen
Midland
Wehde
Cheuvront
Don Hartog
Meller
Schultz
Dunkin
Ellsworth
Galen Cheuvront
Chicago
Morningside
Bob Mark
Reglar Qarterback
AL Schuler
Bob
Bob van der Linden
Kohlman
Public Schools Close At Noon Friday Armistice Day
Public schools will close at noon on Armistice Day Friday with a vacation in the afternoon. Buses run in the morning and return at noon across all three buildings, ensuring a shortened schedule for students and staff.
Pella hosts Iowa Legion commander and tulip lane plan
Iowa Legion commander Marshall Camp of Creston spoke at Pella High School during National Education Week and at Memorial Hall for the post banquet, urging veteran independence and local post community service. Tulip bulbs gifted by Dutch growers will transform West Washington Street into a vibrant tulip lane for Tulip Time, with new beds planted and photos planned for promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Marshall Camp
Creton
Lows
Pella
Legion
Camp
Memorial
Legion Auxiliary
West
Washington Street
John Vander Wal
Paul Ver Meer
Ed Plette
John Bauman
Peter Lubberden
Home For the
Iowa
Dana Meulpolder
Bernie Vander Linden
X Committee
South Pella
Oskaloosa Street
Clarence Caldwell
Historical Society
Bath Growers Association of Holland
Iowa Dinner Committee Elects 1950 Chair and Organizers
Master of Ceremonies was tvorge Ver Steeg. Will Van Hemert led most dinner arrangements and D. C. Van Zante was elected chairman of the committee to arrange for the 1950 dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Niewaal
Gerrit I. Vanden Berg
George van Gorkum
Leonard Allen
William van Hemert
Gysbert van Mouweling
John de Vrenger
Martin Paardekooper
George Lankelma
Warner Vande Voort
Will Vande Voort
Jacob Vander Veer
Verle Ver’ Dusht
J. N. Vander Linden
D. C. van Zante
Will van Sit
Gary Voxelaay
Martin Hovksema
Th. Hl Kramer
Clarence Caldwell
Henry Vander Ark
Carl Byers
Califo
Lee Henry
Iowa
Fall and Wills
Tvorge Ver Steeg
Will van Hemert
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Gion Street
West Waal Dow
New Sharon
Harvey
Pershing
Christian Reformed Church
Eddyville
Leighton
Peoria
Prairie’ City
Sull
College Radio
Holland
Iowa Legion
Washington
Owers
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