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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

8

College Y M and Y W Drive Aid for Hungarian Refugees

Central College YM and YWCA members lead a campus fundraising drive to aid Hungarian refugees in Austria. Boxes and direct gifts support relief through the International Relief Committee and Service. Presidents Don Meyer and Aletha Van’t Kerkhoff urge community help with a final date of Tuesday November 27.

Y.M Y.W Pella Hungary Central College YWCA Austria Mae and Wea Admindeed Service International Relief Committee Eid Y's Don Meyer Aplington Alethi ‘Van't Kerkhoff Phoenix Ariz

Pella High to Host Oskaloosa in Basketball Saturday Night

Pellath's basketball team hosts Oskaloosa on Saturday at 6 45 p m in a non league game. Oskaloosa lacks a letter winner but returns several players who saw roles last season. Pella High likely fields the Monroe lineup with Van Waardhuizen Boat Duffus Sheppard and Van Roekel. The Little Dutch began slowly but surged to a 57 39 win at Monroe. Season tickets for eight home games remain available at the high school or Paardekooper's Drug store.

Pellath Betutey Oskaloosa Bertson Fandi den Charlie Mason Pion Seve Ys Pella High Monroe van Waardhuizen Boat Duffus Sheppard van Roekel Little Dutch Paardekooper

Study Committees On Reorganization To Meet Monday

Six study committees on school reorganization for the Pella area will meet in the high school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday November 26 to check progress and plan the work ahead. Nelson Vos and Martin Heerema are co chairmen.

Pella Lat Ly Nelson Vos Martin Heerema

Four Games Won By Chr Boys and Girls This Week

Pella teams beat Lynnville Sully Friday night and Knoxville Monday in two games each. Girls star Lavonne Decock led scorers with 14, Nancy Terpstra 12, while Arlene De Jong Phyllis Van Duseldorf and Sharon Bakker shone on defense. Boys built early leads, then used fast breaks. Schultze 27 and Rouw 23 led a 72-44 win over Knoxville. Next home game is December 10 against Bussey.

Pella Lynnville-Sully Lavonne Decock Nancy Teretra Wigerhof Stewart Knoxville Arlene de Jong Phyllis van Dusseldorp Sharon Bakker Emry Nancy Terpstra Kathryn Plate Schultze Rouw Bussey

Only Two More 1 000 Jamboree Drawings to Be Held

The article notes two final weeks and a December 1 final night for the $1,000 Jamboree drawings. Winners include Henry Hackett of Pella Route 3 with 26 dollars, Fred Dykens of Pella Route 2 with 10 dollars and 25 dollars on a second draw, and Mrs. Otto Wynsteker of 1009 Lincoln St. Pella with 5 dollars. Linda Ver Meer drew the names as a large crowd awaited results. Participants are urged to visit cooperating merchants to register.

Linda Ver Meer Henry Sone

Forecast a Good Cage Season for Flying Dutchmen

Centrat's 1952 basketball squad shows momentum with returning guards LaVern Boelkens Don Morehead and LeRoy Timmer along with forwards Ken Loats and Ron Huibregtee and centers Virgil Dykes and Eldon Somlier. If they develop a scoring group they could contend in the Iowa Conference. Top scorer Youngs set a school record with 392 points last season. Schedule lists home and away games against Penn Simpson Mankato Teachers Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Luther Wartburg Buena Vista Dubuque and more from December to February.

Centrat Penn Taree Gusberg LaVern Boelkens Fulfil Don Morehead Pittsfield LeRoy Timmer Ken Loats Belmond Ron Huibregtee Cedar Grove Wis Virgil Dykes Joux Eldon Somlier Alexander Schulte Morehead Oe Penn Dee Upper Iowa Simpson Mankato Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Luther Wartburg Buena Vista Weelie Lowa Wesleyan Buena Dubuque

Sulphur and Molasses presented by CCHS seniors

A three act comedy titled Sulphur and Molasses will be staged Nov 29 and 30 under the aus pieces of the senior class. Byron Fairweather and Dr. Crosby Benson figure in a plot where a physician rivalry and modern methods spark comic misadventures. The production, featuring Edmund Fairweather and others, aims for a strong reception with cast and crew inviting all to attend.

Uts Hay Tor Fairweather Byron Fomenbrock Crosby Benson Don Edmund Fairweather Bi Nibbelini

Homemaking Class Monday Draws Large Pella Group

In the Pella High School homemaking department a full house gathers for the second adult homemaking class meeting. Mrs. Seebach and the Adult Homemaking council planned a speaker from the extension service at Ames but could not fit her schedule. An alternate lesson on food and nutrition focuses on Iowa women and children's diets, highlighting breakfasts and daily menus, with demonstrations to improve essential nutrient intake. A special invitation goes to all local homemakers to attend next Monday at 7:30.

Pella High School Iowa

Movie Invitation for The Call of the Navajo at Trinity Church

Everyone is invited to see the film The Call of the Navajo on Thursday November 29 at 7 30 p m in Trinity Reformed Church. The Peoria male chorus will sing several numbers and a social hour will follow in the basement. Cordial invitation extended to all families.

Trinity Reformed Church Peoria

Michigan Speech Authority Coming To Central Dec 6

Prof. L. La Mont Okey of the University of Michigan Speech Department will appear at Central College on December 6 at 10 a.m. for the cultural series. The program, They Said It Well, features readings from famous literature. Okey is a Cornell College and University of Michigan graduate with MA and PhD from Michigan.

L. la Mont Okey University of Michigan Central College Okey Cornell College

Two Marion County Men Called Into Service November 26

Two Marion County men have been called to service by the Selective Service Board. They are Serry Sellers of Monroe and Richard Anderson of Melcher. They will go to Des Moines Monday.

Marion County Selective Service Board Serry Sellers Monroe Richard Anderson Melcher Des Moines

Men’s Brotherhood to Sponsor Temple Time Rally Here Friday

Money and credit topics studied at The Night School as part of the Pella Adult Evening School program. A farm credit panel with J. Gilbert Boat, Pella National Bank, N. M. Peterson, P.C.A., Newton, Robert Power of Marion County State Bank, and Cecil Vines moderating led a lively discussion on bank deposits loans and financial statements. The group announced an Agricultural Outlook session for November 26 with Ce cil Vines and Dale Studt assisting, plus Hog Market Guessing Game results and hog price guessing for the coming year.

Pella Farm Credit J. Gilbert Boat Pella National Bank N. M. Peterson P.C.A Newton Robert Power Marion County State Bank Cecil Vines Dale Studt Marion County Extension

Used Toys for Distribution This Christmas by T T T Society

The T T T Society plans another toy distribution for Christmas and seeks usable toys or those needing minor repair or repainting. Children’s warm clothing in good condition is also welcome. Items may be left at Kuyper's Music or at Mrs Donald Waechter's home at 516 Broadway by Tuesday December 4. Appreciation is extended to all who have helped with this project.

T.T.T. Society T.T.T Kuyper Donald Waechter Broadway

Parents Visit Schools in Webster Lincoln Week Totals 476

More than 200 visitors toured Webster building last week to see their children at work reaching 216 with 26 percent dads. Fourth grade and kindergarten led with 33 each, junior high sections tally 52, plus 85 visitors on Teacher Education Day at the college. Lincoln building saw about 160 visitors led by kindergarten 34 and grade 32. Totals across three buildings reach 476, roughly one parent per two pupils.

Webster Building Stors College Lincoln Building

Romulo Addresses Des Moines School Board on Asia Defense

General Carlos P. Romulo spoke to the largest IASB gathering in ten years at the Veterans Building in Des Moines. He warned America's defense perimeter must be strong and that neutrality harms democracy, urging readers to study communist leaders and stressing the Korea conflict as a defense of freedom. The event included a standing ovation, national anthems by the Roosevelt High School Band, and a two day conference with sessions on policy, accounting, and school building trends among attendees from Knoxville Oskaloosa Monroe Pleasantville Tracy and Marion County officials.

America Asia Carlos P. Romulo Philippine Islands Veterans Des Moines Aleutian Islands Japan Okinawa Korea Formosa Guam Philipines Eisenhower Russia Albania Latvia Romania Poland Hungary United States Greece Suez Canal Washington van Fleet Romulo Roosevelt High School Robert Bagley Edmund Groomes IASB Menlo Knoxville Oskaloosa Monroe Pleasantville Tracy Marion County Board of Education Elmer Nollen Silver Grove Thomas

New Cancer Book Distributed to Pella Libraries

The American Cancer Society introduces The Truth about Cancer with copies given to C. C. Buerkens M. T. Ruiter Miss Alice Limers and Mrs. C. Vanden Berg. ACS aims to raise 26 million for cancer research education and service. Royalties go to ACS. The book, praised by Dr. Hess and Library Journal, is distributed to 350 towns as part of a nationwide crusade. If local stock is limited, copies may be secured elsewhere.

M. T. “Ruiter M. C. S. Cameron Pella American Cancer Society C. C. Buerkens M. T. Ruiter Pella’ Christian High School Alice Limers Central College C. Vanden Berg Carnegie-Viersen Marion van Gorp North Marion County ACS Charles S. Cameron Elmer Hess American Medical Association Library Journal

Temple Time Rally with Rev Henry Bast in Pella

Rev Henry Bast, radio minister known for Temple Time, will lead a rally in Pella on Friday evening November 30. The Temple Time Ensemble directed by Ralph Nielsen will assist. event sponsored by Men’s Brotherhoods of Pella Reformed Church. Bast, with ties to Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, has been a longtime Temple Time host and pastor. He plans weekend events with local churches and will preach Sunday.

Pella Ralph Nielsen Men's Brotherhoods of Hope College Bast Theological Seminary Holland Michigan Oak of Rand Rapids Bethany Reformed Church of Grand Rapids Gus i Heer Soro Wil

Travelog on Old South by Thayer Soule

Patrons enjoyed an evening with Thayer Soule as he presented Charm of the Old South. The program featured color photography of Washington D C including the White House and Lincoln Memorial and views of colonial Williamsburg Charleston gardens plantations and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Thayer Soule Soule Pella United States Old South Washington, D. C White House Lincoln Memorial Arlington Cemetery Cherry Blossom Time Washington Monument Williamsburg Charleston South Carolina

Mason City Appeal Details Cancer Society Fund Later

A notice states funds may be obtained by sending four dollars ninety five cents to the state office of the American Cancer Society in Mason City.

The American Cancer Society Mason City

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