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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

2

Locals News Contellations and Campus Notes

Locals report Dr Richard Wendell recovering after a serious illness last June and resuming teaching a Shakespeare class of thirty five. Indiana University notes rising fall enrollment to 23213 with 20118 pursuing degrees on Bloomington Indianapolis campuses and centers. Ottawa University reports Lyane de Wild and Lorraine De Wild in a college play with De Wild starring alongside university drama students. Charles Mitchell and Walter Van Maanen enter Mahaska Hospital for surgery while J P Klein suffers a broken arm in the Home for the Aged.

Richard Wendell Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Laurence Lautenbach Richard Lautenbach Pella C. E. Harrell Indianapolis Ottawa University Ottawa Kansas Lorraine W. First de Wild M. de Wild University St Ally College Miss de Haan Isabel Vane Phe Archibald Carlisle Alpha Psi Omega Charles Mitchell Mahaska Hospital Walter van Maanen Sully Mahaska J. P. Klein

First Meeting of Homemakers Set for November 21

Miss Theresa Nieburg, instructor at Pella High School, will lead the first in a series of free painting and decorating lessons for homemakers. The evening will feature a loaned exhibit of figurines and plaques, including Colonial reproductions and Italian pieces, with guidance on easy crafts for home gifts. The class meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Pella High Homemaking Rooms.

Theresa Nieburg Pella High School America Nieburg Des Moines Italy Pella

Vander Lugt Elected Vice President of Synod Committee

Dr W Vander Lugt elected vice president of the 18 member Synodical Committee on International Justice and Goodwill meeting at Buckhill Falls Penn November 8 and 9. He reports the meeting was excellent and his activities report will appear in the Church Herald soon.

William Vander Buckhill Falls Penn Committee On International Justice and Goodwill The Reformed Church Vander Lugt Church Herald de. Vander Lugt

Busy College Forensic Group Debates At Simpson College

The college forensic group held a non decision debate tournament at Simpson College with Buena Vista Grinnell Morning side T arsons Simpson Upper Town and William Jewell. Don Bruggink won first in extemporaneous speaking and will represent Central at Bradley University.

Simpson College Buena Vista Grinnell Morningside T'arsons Simpson Upper Town William Jewell Liberty Mo Bruggink Bradley Gene Heidem Hingham Wis Shisley Itra Newton Gerdine Derai South Holland Cuner van Enmerich Forensics Annewnesed Kirksville

Thanksgiving Day Screen at Second Reformed Church

A sound picture Youth for the Kingdom will be shown at 8 pm on Thanksgiving Day at the Second Reformed Church. The Intermediator Society of Second Church sponsors the program. Attendees are invited. there is no admission, but an offering will be received for missions.

Second Reformed Church Nintermediator Ghaatsan Alloavar Society Second Church

Dedicated New Reformed Church At Ackley

Dedication services Sunday for the Washing ton Reformed Church near Ack ley Iowa drew over a thousand attendees. Rev George Menning of Holland Mich preached on The Guild of God, with greetings from Classis Pleasant Prairie noting the community effort and gifts for the new edifice.

Washington Reformed Church Ackley Iowa Henry Poppen James Vander Waal Etta Ter Louw Central College Marie Anna Agnes Everetta Vander Hart Simon Ter Louw Delis Jelsma Gerrit Rus Fa Andson Alice Joan Ter Louw George Menning D.D Western Seminary Holland, Mich Guild of God H. Koenen Classis Pleasant Prairie

Ignoring School Stop Sign a Major Traffic Offense

State traffic safety officials report little progress in curbing school stop sign abuse. Alfred Kahl met with W C Price to discuss unified sign standards and improved enforcement. Prices notes violations are by a small, defined group in each town, with one town reporting 55 violations in five days.

State Safety Department Tim Department Alfred Kahl W. C. Price Highway Commission Price Kahl Secon

Wash udders to boost milk output says dairyman

A dairyman named Hineman from State College Wash says washing udders with a warm wet cloth then massaging helps cows let down milk. Water about 130 degrees F. is best. Start milking within 1 2 minutes, remove equipment when milk stops flowing, usually within 3 5 minutes. Milking slowly wastes milk and incomplete milking risks drying up or reabsorption of milk.

Joe Hineman State College Hineman Sion Dairyman Towa

Newton Cards Open H S Cage Season Friday at Pella High

The Little Dutch host the Newton Cardinals in the Pella High gym for the season opener. Newton, coached by Bud Millikan, emphasizes strong defense to limit scoring. Key returnees for Newton and Newton’s schedule are listed with dates through February, including a county tournament and several away games.

Newton Cardinals Pella High Sol Gymnasium Bud Millikan Newton Henry Tha Oklahoma Cowpokes Millikan Cardinals Johansen Glen Borgman Harry Pippel Phil Mentink Carroll Vis Attica Knoxville Indianola Des Moines Tech Grinnell Albia County Tourney Pleasantville Chariton Winterset

Marion County Residents Benefit From Social Security Payments

Iowa reports 4800 new beneficiaries in the past year with 153 Marion county residents receiving monthly old age and survivors insurance. Total Marion payments include 197 retired wage earners and spouses, 61 young widows and children, plus 15 widows and parents 65 and over. Benefits require application and contact to local Social Security offices.

Iowa Leo W. Smith Des Moines Social Security Administration Marion County Smith Social Security Office

Passion Play to Be Staged in Ottumwa High School

Trucks carry equipment for the Black Hills Passion Play to Ottumwa High School auditorium for November 25 26 and 27. The production originated in Luenen Germany and is presented in Chicago and other cities with a large cast. Ottumwa Kiwanis Club sponsors proceeds for underprivileged children. tickets at Passion Play Headquarters Ottumwa.

Black Hills Ottumwa High School Chicago Civic Opera House Luenen Westphalia Germany United States South Dakota Josef Meier Christus Hoe Ottumwa Kiwanis Club Passion Play East 2Nd Street

Feed Processing Like Old Gray More Ain't What It Used to Be

Grain handling on farms is a push button task with electric boost. Install overhead storage, near feeding areas, and use compact mills and mixers driven by 1 and 5 horsepower motors. A ton can be ground and mixed by one man for around 8 kilowatt hours, with a timer to shut down equipment after use.

Premiere of In Old Amsterdam at Holland Theatre Nov 23 25

Midwest premiere of the Technicolor featurette In Old Amsterdam will be shown at the Holland Theatre for three days starting Wednesday November 23. Produced by Metro Goldwyn Mayer and narrated by James FitzPatrick, it surveys landmarks and culture of Amsterdam. Local manager Bev Mahon arranged the event with plans for further previews if interest grows.

Amsterdam Holland Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer James FitzPatrick Netherlands Bev Mahon Midwest Pella United States Royal Dutch Airlines Amstel Kerk Rembrandt Holland Rembrandt van Ryn Rykes Museum

Greater Horizons radio series on social problems of Iowa youth

Des Moines station KRNT broadcasts a 13 week public interest program titled Greater Horizons on Monday nights at 7. The series, produced by KANT with support from the Iowa state education board and several state and local agencies, uses dramatization of a pupil case history and expert discussions to explore home life finance and other causes of young people’s troubles. Roland Ross serves as moderator and Charles Miller oversees the program.

Des Moines Iowa KRNT KANT Iowa State Board of Education Iowa Department of Occupational Information Drake University Iowa State College Des Moines Parent-Teachers Association Charles Miller Ieater Horizons Greater Horizons State Department of Occupational Information and Guidance Roland Ross

Rat Poisons For Winter Rat Control

Iowa State College extension entomologist Earle Raun advises new rat poisoning tactics in cold weather. Use non freezing baits such as dry dog food crude liver oil mixed with corn meal peanut butter with cornmeal or dried fish, plus powders. Place baits inside buildings for warmth. Red Squill and arium carbonate are effective. Antu poison is not recommended in winter.

Earle Raun Iowa State College Raun

Rescuer saves infant after river boat crash near Independence

Bob Markee of Independence prevented a tragedy on the Wapsipinicon river when a boatful of people struck a railway bridge piling and toppled. Mrs. Holgate and her nine month old daughter Stevie were rescued by Markee in a power boat. the infant recovered. A note on pig farming follows, saying fall pigs fare better after cold wet springs with fewer internal parasites.

Bob Markee Independence Wapsipinicon Holgate Stevie

Survey Shows Farm Price Index Slightly Lower

Iowa City reports the November issue of the Iowa Business Digest shows the composite prices received index rising 3 percent from mid August to mid September. The index stood at 282.5 in September, 8 points above August, with 1939 as a base.

Iowa City Iowa Iowa Business Digest State University of Iowa Bureau of Business and Economic Research U.S

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