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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1951

Page

3

Neighbors and 4 H Club Activities Reported

Neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Boot Tuesday evening. Lynn Grove Rockettes 4 H Club hosted an enrollment party at Carlene and Marcielo Wisgerhof home on November 10 with sixteen members seven guests and leaders. An officer installation was led by Roberta Wageman. A bake sale for the 4 H Camp fund is planned for November 17 at De Jong hardware Sully. The M E Circle met November 7 with thirteen members and one visitor present. Plans for the December 12 Christmas party were made with hostess Mrs. John Vander Werf.

Elizabeth Boot Gerrit Sneller Pire Mildred de Heus Bud Dennis Iva Sneller Vivian de Heus Andrew Rosenbers Katherine Rozenberg Lynn Grove Rockettes 4-H Club Carlene Marcielo Wisgerhof Roberta Wageman de Jong Hardware Sully Hazel Wisgerhof Marilyn van Gorp Marciele Sue, Diane Carlene Wisgerhof Dorothy Rolffs Barbara Evans Mary Lou Barbara Pierce Janice Kruseman Elaine Vonk Darlene ‘van Kampen Joan Rozendasl Velma Taylor M. E. Circle Grace Jarman Beulah de Bruin John Hoeksoma Japan Topeka Kansas John Vander Werf

Armistice Day Talk Warns Of Doom And War Costs

Prof Herbert Mentink of Central College addressed high school students on Armistice Day pleading for peace and citing Korean casualties at 95000 and a trillion dollars spent on armament. He urged turning to the Bible and Christ and noted President Truman’s call to work for peace and pray for it. A student radio play preceded the talk.

Herbert Mentink Central College Truman America

Peila High remembers six graduates in service

During American Education Week a school event honored six Peila High School graduates who gave their lives in service to their country. The FFA, led by Mr Zeigler, conducted the morning devotions.

Peila High School FFA Zeigler

Flying Dutchmen End 1951 Football Season In Losses

Central finishes the 1951 season with a 3 6 record, one conference win and a last place tie with Parsons at 1 4 in league play. Crandall scores most Central touchdowns with three, Halterman adds six extra points, and Gavin garners one each. Graduating players include Kohlmann Pugh Shuler Kroszner Arents Muilenberg Gibson Campbell.

Bill Tryon Dale Young Branstetter Central Crandall Lemon Johnston Sneller Campbell Halterman Darland L. Pugh Arents Kroszner Pierson Martinez Kohlmann Donohoe Sherrick Boyd Long Miller Shuler Garner Ellis Don Hartog Muilen- Gibson Pugh Buena Vista Nielson Powell Schleisman Young Kamprath Ferns Glidden Kerns Bum Parsons Cliff Crandall den Hartog Dunkin R. Pugh Bob Halterman Don Kohlmann al Shuler Rudy Kroszner Bob Arents Jerry Muilenberg Bob Gibson Bob Campbell

Soldiers Addresses in Casual Enlisted Section

A military list provides the addresses and assignments of several soldiers. Names include Pvt Leonard ee enonn, Pvt Marvin C. Ver Meer, Pfe Ralph D. Hoksbergen, Pvt Alvin L. Hokehernet, Connie J. Valster, Pvt James A. Valster, Pvt William L. Stursma, Pfe Robert L. Van Zante, and others, with their unit details and APO or post office addresses in California, Washington, Colorado, Kentucky, New York, and abroad.

Marvin C. Ver U.S Camp Stoneman Pers Con Pittsburg Calif

Open letter from farmer on hunting trespass near Sully

A Sully dated letter protests hunters shooting pheasants on private land and entering farms without permission. The writer cites a 63-count license and warns of reporting trespassers who may justify deeds to avoid trouble, urging hunters to respect no hunting signs and land boundaries.

The Chronicle Sully the Chronicle Leonard W. Mansdam

Central College attendees praise liberal arts prep for medical studies

Dr. Clifford Keiser Miss Alice Carlson and Abe Grandinsenior returned from a Pre Medical Conference at State University of Iowa praising Central College for strong liberal education. Panel emphasized broad education and ability to communicate, sociology training, and selection based on grades medical aptitude tests and interviews. Attendees included W W Morris and professors from Iowa City Drake Grinnell and Wis.

Clifford Keiser Alice Carlson Abe Grandin Central College State University of Iowa Central W. W. Morris College of Medicine Iowa City H. W. Saunders G. F. Else W. R. Ingram W. B L. P. Johnson Drake University W. C. Oelke Grinnell College

Rev Hart Armstrong to Speak at Church of the Open Bible

Rev Hart Armstrong of Spinfield Missouri who has been ministering nightly this week at a Christian Worker's Conference will remain over Sunday in Pella. He will speak both the morning and evening services as the Word of God is unfolded with spiritual wealth.

Hart Armstrong Spinfield Missouri Church of the Open Bible Pella Armstrong God

Care and Charity Message From the Preadom

A fragmented note praises abundance and asks Americans to join in thanksgiving. It urges CARE support for children and asks readers to send contributions to a Post Office address in Palla Town, seeking funds for assistance programs.

Tor-Korea C'O Post Office Palla Town

Committee Sets Rules for Roberts Essay Contest

The Francis M and Rilen C Roberts Educational Trust Fund Stigert Committee met at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools on a November day. It set rules: open to Marion County high school students, essays 750 to 1000 words, typed, anonymous, delivered to Community National Bank by March 15, graded 75 to 100, final by committee, highest total wins, contest decisions final.

Francis M. and Rilen C. Roberts Gountty Attourney Marion County Community National Bank and Trust Company Trust Company

Dutch Visitor Seeks Bogaard Relatives Here

Peter Bogaard of Utrecht Netherlands visited with distant Bogaard relatives from Saturday to Monday. A gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs D Bogaard with attendees including Mrs C A Gosselink William Bogaard and Mrs H Ver Meer. Peter Bogaard a books dealer returned to Chicago Monday before flying to New York.

Peter Bogaard Utrecht Netherlands Chicago Jacob Bogaard Pella N. Bogaard D. Bogard C. A. Gosselink William Bogaard

Chairman Urges Farmers to Vote for PMA Committeemen

Paul B Brown chairman of the county PMA committee urges farmers to vote in PMA elections. Ballots mailed to eligible farmers for community committee and county delegate elections. Closing time for ballot acceptance is 12:00 Noon November 2 1861. Delegates will meet December 1 1951 to elect a county committee.

PMA Sty Paul B. Brown Brown

Eddyville to Dedicate New Des Moines River Bridge

Eddyville plans a 1 PM Saturday dedication ceremony for the new Des Moines River bridge with a joint effort by the Eddyville Boosters Lions Women’s T.T.T. Clubs and the American Legion. A 20 page special edition, a tug of war, band concert, auto parade, and tape cutting mark the day.

Eddyville Boosters the Lions T.T.T. Clubs American Legion Eddyville Tribune Eddyville Bridges First Railroad Valley Theatre Albia Chris den Hartog Eddyville High School

Le Compte to Speak at Eddyville Bridge Ceremony

Returning to town mayor Den Bartog will introduce visiting waters to the crowd. The master of ceremonies will introduce representatives from the Rake Heghens Commission and Jensen Construction Company. Homer F Darbyshire district manager of Iowa Southern Utilities will discuss the $8,000,000 Eddyville electric generating plant at the west end of the new bridge. Congress man Karl Le Compte will be the main speaker, recognized for helping secure the bridge for the Wapello Monroe community.

le Compte den Bartog Rake Heghens Jensen Construction Company Homer F. Darbyshire Iowa’ Southern Utilities Eddyville New Bridge Karl M. le Compte Wapello-Monroe

Parade plans include free coffee and doughnuts

The parade program promises free coffee and doughnuts after the parade with additional features in development. Special entertainment for the youth is scheduled at the High School at 8 o clock, and a record crowd is anticipated if the weather cooperates.

Student Recital At Douwstra Chapel Tuesday Evening

A student recital will be held in Douwstra Chapel Tuesday evening November 20 1930. The faculty and students are invited to this first formal recital of the 1951 52 season. The program includes Chopin Polonaise Op 40 No 2 and Jesus Rose in the Morning.

Douwstra Chapel Chopin Helen Schaafsma Jesus Rose

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