Lay Leadership School closes with credits awarded
Central College sponsored Lay-Leadership Training School ends with 400 credits earned by 225 enrollees. Leighton Reformed and First Reformed of Pella tied for most credits at 75 each, with North Des Moines and Eddyville Reformed churches traveling far for classes. Pella Baptist earned 12 and New Sharon Presbyterian 10 credits. many attendees want the program repeated next year. Moving pictures on The Life of St Paul complemented the coursework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Board of
Aftha Dafawnandabs
International Council of Christian Education
Leighton Reformed Church
First Reformed Church of
Pella
Leighton
North Des Moines
St. Paul
Paul
Central Debaters Attend Clinic at Indianola
Central College debaters will join a clinic at Simpson College in Indianola on Saturday November 16. Three Central teams will participate alongside four other colleges. Debaters, mostly freshmen, will receive extensive criticism to improve their early work. Representing Central are Joyce Sadler Lawrence Den Besten Marianna Walvoord John Hesselink James Dunham and Charles Botkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Simpson College
Miss van Emmerik
Central
Joyce Sadler
Lawrence den Besten
Pella
Marianna Walvoord
Sheboygan Falls
Wisconsin
John Hesselink
Holland
Nebraska
James Dunham
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Charles Botkins
McWharten
Kentucky
High School Represented At Loop Meeting
The South Central Iowa Conference opened in Des Moines with Wayne Swinton handing to Aaron Hutchens and Roy Minnis taking over as secretary. Indianola won the Conference Track Meet to be held May 3, as standings shift with a tie rule change affecting Lincoln and other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wayne Swinton
Knoxville
Aaron C. Hutchens
Lincoln High
Des’ Moines
Roy Minnis
Winterset
Max Berry
Valley
West Des Moines
Indianola
Lincoln
College Players Present Drama of the Old South
Central College will stage Mignonette in Douwstra Chapel on Friday night November 22 at 8 00 p m The romantic drama features students in dual roles with veteran actors and local talent including Dorothy Vandergen Joy McCain Donovan Klaaren and Ronald Rosenberg The Old South setting precedes the Civil War with themes of thwarted love and social gaiety Tickets go on sale at Tysseling's Shoe Store next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Dorothy Vandergen
Maple Lake
Minnesota
Mignonette Dearden
Rose Mills
Dorothy
Joy McCain
Closter
New Jersey
Our Town
Mammy Lou
Joy
Jonathan Mills
Donovan Klaaren
Collins
Iowa
Pella
Don
Old South New Jersey
Robert Minnick
Plainfield
Mignonette
Don Bell
Bill Byrd
Old Deacon
Thomas Mills
Ronald Rosenberg
Byron
Illinois
Central
Tysseling
Graebel to Speak Friday at College Chapel
Dr Richard Paul Graebel pastor of Ottumwa First Presbyterian will speak at Douwstra Chapel Friday at 11 00 am on The Conversion of America His frequent campus visits and past services have made him well known in Pella He has accepted a call to a Springfield Illinois congregation and will move soon
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Richard Paul Graebel
First Presbyterian Church of
Ottumwa
Douwstra Chapel
America
Winterset and Nearby Teams Named in Local Meet
A fragment lists participants including nis Winterset Anderson D. M. Tech Hutchens Lincoln Swin ton Knoxville Berry Valley Je aarton and Buerkens ella, suggesting a regional meet or roster noting several schools and individuals.
Christian High Faces Attica In Curtain Raiser Match
Christian High School basketball hosts Attica High School in the season opener at the high school gym on Friday evening. A curtain raiser will precede the game inviting all sports fans to attend.
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Pella Christian High School
Attica High School
the Christian High School
Citizens Asked To Think About Service Awards
Citizens are urged to consider candidates for the 1946 outstanding man and woman in community service. A ballot will be printed in The Chronicle in late December for nominations, inviting all to think of worthy recipients for this prized token of appreciation.
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the Chronicle
Armistice Day Observed at the High School
Armistice Day program at the high school featured Reverend William Winstead as speaker with Reno Rysdam presiding. Students joined in pledge and song, Beverlee NiharT read Joyce Kilmer poem, and a radio skit honored a fallen soldier. The preacher urged Armistice Day as a spiritual challenge to prevent future war and to avoid drift toward indifference and profiteering. The assembly ended with the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William _ Winstead
Baptist Church
Reno Rysdam
Ameri the Beautiful
Beverlee Nihart
Joyce Kilmer
Joe
Winstead
Mr. Winstead
United States
Dutchmen Face Luther in Crucial Conference Showdown
Central prepares for a pivotal 1946 football clash at Decorah against Luther after a 21-6 homecoming win over Simpson. Key backs Gene McChland and Tom Stewa are doubtful with shoulder injuries, Dick Clemens out with an elbow injury, as Central aims to tie Upper Iowa for the conference lead with a victory over the Norsemen.
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Uous
Central
Gene McChland
Tom Stewa
Dick Clemens
Norsemen
Upper Lowa
Wartburg
Centrals
Pella Men Report Successful South Dakota Hunting Trip
Four Pella men Gary Vogelaar Jannie Van Zee John Vander Noord and Bert Ver Dught hunted pheasants ducks and geese near Waubay South Dakota amid a two acre game refuge. They used wooden decoys dug earth holes and field hides to shoot birds on the fly for a full bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
South Dakota
Gary Vogelaar
Johnnie van Zee
John Vander Noord
Bert Ver Dught
Waubay
Dakota
Parsons Scholto
Holland Plans 1947 Tulip Festival Planting Drive
Holland Michigan labor of volunteer groups and city crews mobilized to plant 145000 tulb bulbs for a 1947 festival. Willard Wich reports 300 volunteers planting 80000 bulbs in Tulip Lane lanes with 65,000 bulbs by city workers. chambers clubs and veterans groups coordinate the effort across fifteen blocks.
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Pella
Holland, Michigan City
Willard C. Wich
Holland
City of
Tulip Lane
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Exchange Club
Kiwanis and Lions Clubs
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
AMVETS to Meet At Memorial Hall Monday Evening
Pelly Post No. 26 of the AM VETS will meet at Memorial Mall on Monday at 8 p m The meeting invites all Otley area veterans Commander District 4 Robert T Jarnigan will explain organizing methods answer questions and discuss State and National Conventions After the meeting the AMVET Auxiliary will serve refreshments World War II veterans are urged to attend
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Pelly Post No
Amvets
Memorial Mall
Otley
Robert T. Jarnigan
Amvet Auxiliary
Dedicate Church Chimes Thursday November 21
The Second Reformed Church will dedicate its broadcast chimes on Thursday evening starting at 6 30 with a dinner in the church dining hall. Tickets are 1 50 with surplus to pay the balance of 900 dollars and gifts welcomed. Committee members coordinate ticket sales.
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Second Reformed Church
J. M. Dockendorff
Harry Grond
Martin Heereman
Anthony Tysseling
Arrival of Holland bulb shipment starts Pella hurry up campaign
The Holland bulb shipment arrived in Pella on Monday and volunteers unpacked and distributed bulbs to residents. About thirty one varieties remain in stock, including Eros, pink shaded to yellow, and many others. Bulbs are grade A and disease free, with prices ranging from five to twenty six cents. The Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce urge all residents to buy and plant immediately for a superb display next May.
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Holland
M. Goodwin
Lee Vriezelast
John A. Vander Wal
Mre
D. C. van Zante
Robert Leutenbach
M. Boodwin
M. M. Dockendorf
Linden
Johnnie Ver Meer
Dr. T. G. Fultz
Wilton Sittert
Pella
Goodwin
Herman Crum
Historical’ Society
Chamber of Commerce
Historical Society
Legion Dinner Highlights Armistice Day Program
The annual Armistice Day dinner for the Legion and the Auxiliaries drew strong attendance at Memorial Hall. Mrs. Agnes Weyerse directed dinner service as Reverend Connie De Bruin gave Armistice and world affairs remarks. Kate Thomas and Hattie Van Cleave staged a pie skit, Reuben Schakel spoke on his Zurich trip, and Mrs. Weyerse led a humorous quiz. Bingo ended the pleasant evening organized by Mrs. Dora Carson and Mrs. Bess Van Zante.
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Legion
Auxy
Memorial Hall
Agnes Weyerse
Connie de Bruin
Kate Thomas
Hattie van Cleave
Reuben Schakel
Europe
International Co-operative Al-lance
Zurich
Switzerland
I. Q
Dora Carson
Bess van Zante
Elmer Nollen Re-elected Pres. of Farm Bureau
Elmer Nollen of Pella was re elected president of the Marion county Farm Bureau at the annual meeting held October 31 at the Christian Church in Knoxville. Over 200 attended as late reservations were refused. Roger Fleming of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation spoke on the role of farm organizations versus government agencies. Officers elected for 1947 include President Elmer Nollen and Vice President Ray Dyer Pleasantville. Secretary James Holland Pleasantville. Treasurer 8. L. Walker Knoxville. Home Project Chair Mrs. Bryan Karr Otley. Directors named for North Lake Prairie, Summit, and Red Rock Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Nollen
Pella
Marionunty Farm Bureau
Christian Church
Knoxville
Roger Fleming
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Fleming
USDA
Iowa
Ray Dyer
Pleasantville
James Holland
L. Walker
Home Project
Bryan Karr
Otley
Gerald de Penning
North Lake Prairie
C.T. van Lint
Summit
Delbert Karr
Red Rock Township
First Killing Frost and Rainfall Reported in Iowa
Rain fell on two days last week in Iowa, totaling 0.60 inches with 0.09 inches on November 6 and 0.51 inches on November 9. The first killing frost occurred November 12 as temperatures dropped to 26 27 degrees, and another frost hit November 18 at 26 degrees. No snow has fallen in south and southeastern Iowa this fall, according to H. K. Pals.
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Iowa
H. K. Pals
Memphis Couple Crash Car Before Duty Report
The Vern Dotys of Memphis Tennessee rammed their automobile into another vehicle at Waverly while honeymooning. Waverly mechanics paused their work to fix the car so the couple could reach the south in time to report for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Doty
Memphis
Tenn
Waverly
Postwar Holland topic for Kiwanis Club talk
Kiwanis heard Reuben Schakel, Farmers Union manager, recount his Europe tour with a Co op group. He flew from Des Moines to New York in six hours, then to Ireland, England, and the Netherlands visiting Amsterdam Rotterdam and Leyden. He described postwar hunger, rebuilding efforts, and youth labor under Nazi rule, noting unity to restore the country.
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Kiwanis Club
Reuben Schakel
Farmers Union
Farmers Co-op
Europe
Switzerland
Des Moines
St. Louis
New York
Ireland
Newfoundland
England
London
Westminster Abbey
North Sea
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Leyden
University of Leyden
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Chariton
D. M. Tech
Albia
Pella O
Charton
Bowles
Ladies’ Aid
Bernice Heerema
Jo Ann Vande Voort
Bernice Jaarsma
Jaci Vander Lugt
Eugene de Wild
Norman van Heukclom
Roxe Mill
Don Thomas
Mucksburg
Friends of Mignonette
Muriel Vande Garde
Hull
Pegge Campbell
Oskaloosa
Phyllis Godown
Panora
R. P. Graebel
College Chapel
Christian High
Attica
Luther
Upper Iowa
Shype
Decorah
Simpson
Rabe Tusseling
Paradise
Holland, Mich
Farm Bureau
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