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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

9

Chopin Recital Part of World Wide Recognition Program

Central College presents Chopin recital with Dr Henry Cox speaking on Chopin life and works Mrs Bartels performs Etudes nocturnes and a waltz in a three part program The event part of a worldwide Chopin centennial celebration with a large turnout expected and a portrait and enhanced lighting on stage

Chopin Bartels Douwstra Chapel Poland Koselussko Foundation New York City Central College Henry Cox Frederic Chopin Ile Frederic Cho- bin Pan

Rolscreen Sales Conference Held In Cleveland

Rolscreen Company held a national sales conference at Hotel Statler in Cleveland Ohio on November 7 and 8. Eighty representatives from major U S cities attended to hear 1950 sales plans and see the new Multi-Purpose Window Unit to be released next year.

Rolscreen Company Hotel Statler Cleveland Ohio United States P. H. Kuyper Paul Farrer Stuart Kuyper Bob Triplett Herb Vander Waal Bill Kilpatrick Ned Hedrick Carroll Wilton

Federated Club to sponsor annual Christmas seal sale

The Federated Club women will sponsor once more the sale of Christmas seals. Letters with plans and particulars were expected to be sent to members and local residents seeking support for the charitable drive.

Federated Club

Stamp Out TB Seals Drive Aids Local Families This Weekend

Mrs. Andrew W. Klyn chairs the TB Seals committee with help from Mrs. Brooks Klyn and Mrs. T. G. Fultz. Miss Saylor and Vella High Commercial Department students assist typing. The drive urges prompt remittance to fund TB programs, including contact, case finding and chest X-ray surveys, with goals rising to 500000 for Iowa and benefiting the Iowa Heart Association. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. Andrew W. Klyn or left in a Van Sittert box downtown.

Andrew W. Klyn Andrew (Brooks) Klyn T. G. Fultz Saylor Vella High Klyn Marion County Pella Iowa Iowa Heart Association Main, Pella van Sittert

Rolscrreen convention highlights building plans and sales outlook

The convention featured a Monday lunch, a reception and banquet. P. I. Kuyper spoke at the banquet reviewing Rolxereen Company history over 26 years and announcing new building plans with expected production gains to meet demand for Pella Casement Windows. F R Widmer of Republic Steel discussed Selling Opportunities in 1960 and forecast continued opportunities through 1950, noting familiarity with Rosscreen products and sales advantages. The event proved mutually beneficial with strong enthusiasm for Rolsereen products.

P. I. Kuyper F. R. Widmer Republic Steel Corporation

Radio Broadcasts To Come from Third Reformed Church

Central College radio will air services from Third Reformed Church starting Sunday with morning service at 10 46 and evening service at 7 30. After three weeks the broadcasts will move to other city churches. Current carrier type signals are city-limited and experimental programs are in progress with Sunday airings only.

Central College Third Reformed Church Second Reformed Church Marvin Lee

Kiwanis Club View Of Operation Mercy Film

Warner J. Vande Voort, county CROP Campaign chairman, spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon and screened the film Operation Mercy showing food donations for children and elders overseas. Marion County and Pella area CROP efforts are ready to launch with outreach and cash contributions expected from town and country residents.

Warner J. Vande Voort Kiwanis Club Marion Pella Ray Robus

Keables Poetry Reading Contest On Campus Today

Central College hosts the Keables poetry reading contest with twelve students in two prelims. Neva Engelhoven and Bob Omick reach the final on Nov 10, with Marion Kruis Peggy Lea and John Hesselink chosen on Nov 15. Top finishers perform this afternoon at 4 p.m. for the Keables Medal.

Keables Central College Deats Neva Engelhoven Bob Omick Marion Kruis Peggy Lea John Hesselink May Keables Smith San Diego Calif Kirksville

Messiah Chorus Rehearsal Schedule Urgently Updated

Chorus members are urged to attend remaining rehearsals ahead of the oratorio. Dates listed include Sun Nov 20 2:30 pm at Chapel, Sun Nov 27 None, Mon Nov 28 8:00 pm at Jordan Hall, 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm at Chapel, and Sun Dec 11 2:30 pm at Chapel.

Sun Chapel Sun Jordan Tali

Central Falls To Morningside 26 7 In Season Finale

Central College lost its final game of the season to Morningside College 26 to 7 in Sioux City last Saturday. The Dutchmen finish 4-1-0 with three losses by the end of the year, outgained on the ground but showed a late rally. Van Zee rushed 180 yards in ten carries in the first half as Central failed to score. Morningside added three more touchdowns, while Carleen scored Central’s lone TD after a long kickoff return and a turnover. Cheuvront added the extra point. Eight seniors closed their college careers.

Eugene Heideman Central College Morningside College Sioux City Central van Zee Morningside Callahan Goa Carleen Cheuvront Tom Carlson Pella

Special Bargains For Pella Shoppers Friday, Saturday

Advertisements on page five of the second section announce a Pre Thanksgiving Savings Event with sixteen local merchants offering weekend bargains. Participating stores include Paarde kooper's Pharmacy Penney Store Boat & Bontsma Lee's Variety Vanden Berg Electric & Paint Co. John F. Dykstra's Western Auto and others. Read the ads for Christmas gift ideas as well as daily needs. A follow up Weekend Bargain is planned for December 9 and 10.

Pella Paardekooper's Pharmacy Penney Store Boat & Bontsma Lee's Variety Vanden Berg Electric & Paint Co John F. Dykstra’s Western Auto Pella Wallpaper & Paint Town & Country Shop Bakker & Bus Vos van Sittert’s Vander Linden Rexall Allen's Wormhoudt ‘Furniture Model Clothing Co

College to Observe Religious Emphasis Week December 5 9

Central College will hold Religious Emphasis Week December 6 to 9 with public 8:00 am worship services. Guest speaker Dr Howard G Hageman of Newark New Jersey, known locally from The Church Herald, will lead the events. Born in Lynn Massachusetts, he graduated Harvard 1942 and joined New Brunswick Theological Seminary as a graduate fellow before being ordained and installed at North Church Newark that same year.

Central College Howard G. Hageman Newark New Jersey Hageman Church Herald Howard Hageman Lynn Massachusetts Harvard University New Brunswick Theological Seminary North Church

Interest Shown by Parents in Schools Surges This Year

During American Education Week 1948 a total of 422 parents visited Webster and Lincoln Buildings, up 21 percent from 340 the previous year. Dads numbered 43 in 1948 and 38 at the grade buildings this year. Junior High saw 39 guests vs 41 last year. The peak room hosted 46 visitors, including Miss Mullins Grade 4 at Webster and Mrs Dockendorff Kindergarten at Lincoln. About 100 patrons attended the High School Visitation Nights across both years.

Ebster and Lincoln Mullins Webster

Football lineup includes Cheuvront Shultz and Bandstra

Galen Cheuvront and Dick Shultz are listed as backs with Bert Bandstra Ed Kooi Carl Wehde Carol Visser Paul Tedford and Tom Carlson as linemen. Andy Bubon, a halfback, ended his career earlier in the season due to an old injury.

Galen Cheuvront Dick Shultz Bert Bandstra Ed Kooi Carl Wehde Carol Visser Paul Tedford Tom Carlson Andy Bubon

Chronicle to Print One Day Earlier Next Week

Due to Thanksgiving, the Chronicle will mail for afternoon delivery in Pella on Wednesday. Country correspondents and others with news for next week should submit by Monday. Advertising copy for next week's issue must be in by Monday noon.

Chronicle Pella

Daily Practice Sessions for Cage Squad at Central

Coach Wendell Hill of Central College directs daily practice at the Central gym focusing on fundamentals with drills and scrimmages. A first squad cut reduced aspirants to 16, with 5-10 football players to reinforce and many freshmen prospects expected to contribute this season. A scrimmage is planned for November 28 with Iowa Success School. the season opens against Iowa State Teachers College in December.

Wendell Hill Central College Central Gym Hill Iowa Success School of Ottumwa Dee Pat Iowa State Teachers ‘College

Tulip Time Stage Contract Set for West Park

Dingeman Construction won the bid to build a steel and concrete stage 80 by 40 feet with basement and dressing rooms for Tulip Time 1950. The project cost 14009 dollars, with plans to seat audiences and ensure visibility from all angles. Dr. J J Sybenga chairs the committee. other members include Dr T G Fultz, Robert Lautenbach, William Bean, Bob Klein, and Connie Van Roekel.

West Market Square Dingeman J. J. Sybenga T. G. Fultz Robert Lautenbach The Historical Society William Bean Bob Klein Connie van Roekel Chamber of Commerce Sybenga

Loyal Workers to Present Thanksgiving Program at Church

The Loyal Workers Girls Society sponsors their annual Thanksgiving program at 2nd Christian Reformed Church on November 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Loyal Workers Girls Society

Central Choir to Sing At 2nd Reformed Church Sunday

Central College A Capella choir directed by Prof. M. S. Thostenson will perform at several Pella churches over four weeks. This Sunday, Nov. 20, the 47-voice group appears at the Second Reformed Church during evening worship with Joyce Brunsting as soprano soloist in a carol from the Southern hill country. Public invited.

Central College A Capella M. S. Thostenson Pella Second Reformed Church Joyce Brunsting

Texas Artists Prints Display At Central College Gallery

An exhibit of lithographs etchings aquatints blockprints and serigraphs by members of the Texas League of Women Artists is on show in Central College’s upper gallery. Most artists teach at Texas colleges, with many prizes and national shows noted. Prices are reasonable and originals are signed. contact Professor John Wesley at Central College Art Department for purchase details.

Central Colle Tex League of Women Artists Texas Vella Mach John Wesle Central College Art Department

Prints suitable for gift purposes on display at college

A college exhibition features prints deemed suitable for gift purposes and oil paintings by Florence Furst, a widely known mid western artist. Both exhibitions are open on weekdays from 9:00 to 5:00 and the print exhibit will also be viewable next Sunday afternoon during the Vesper Music cale with Mrs Bartels’ Choir.

Florence Furst Cale Bartels Chopin Ree

Dr C H Plopper to Speak at Baptist Church Sunday

Dr C H Plopper long experienced missionary in China and faculty at Nanking Theological Seminary will preach Sunday at the Baptist Church on Building the Rural Church in China. He began in 1912 with the Disciples of Christ Missionary Society and has taught at Nanking since 1925.

C. J. Plopper China Nanking Theological Seminary Nanking Baptist Church Woo College of the Bible Drake University Des Moines Far East Ale University

Temperatures that Kill Living Cells Rise Slightly

Temperatures that destroy living cells occur only a few degrees above those at which they remain accustomed to living.

Farmers Night School Opens with Farm Outlook for 1960

Monday evening November 21 marks the opening meeting of the Farmers Evening School. Bill Stewart will lead the discussion on Farm Outlook for 1960 in the Voc Ag rooms at the Public High School. Sessions start at 7 30 and last about an hour and a half with coffee served afterward by Home Economics. This invitation encourages attendance on all future meetings and offers a chance to discuss rising costs and shrinking incomes.

Farmers Evening School Bill Stewart Voc Voc. Ag

Cut Rate Boot ad promises grand prize mix up

A fragmented page ad from Cut Rate Boot in Center displays prizes misread as prices due to an error. The lower right area urges readers to register, indicating a promotional offer amid unclear wording and formatting.

Amy Raciner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Craig Douwstra Don Douwstra Emery Gaard Vandenberg C. A. Bartels Ert Clubmen An Y Preston Steenhing Diana Vanden Preston Constantinople Cage Squad West Park P.E.O S. F. Cole Ft. Madison Jordan Hall Herman Rietveld J. L. Warren John van Maren Helen Howell B. H. van Spanckeren Ed Wheeler Cole Ia Julian Kuyper A. F. Ty Fred Lautenbach Andrew Klyn Leona Reuvers Delwin de Haan 2Nd Reformed Church College C. H. Plopper
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