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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1949

Page

6

Recognition Dinner for Football Squads Tuesday

The annual football banquet will be held Tuesday evening November 20 at 6 30 in the Second Reformed Church dining room. Rotary and Kiwanis sponsor the event with Hugo Otopolik as speaker. About 85 athletes from Central College and Pella High School will be guests, 185 men can be seated, 20 to 30 tickets may be bought at Lautenbach Ver Dught Insurance on a first come first served basis.

Second Reformed Church Rotary Kiwanis Hugo Otopolik Iowa State College Ames Gentral College Pella Lautenbach & Ver Dught

Central to Play First Game Monday With Iowa Success

Central college cancels two games after Penn College leaves Iowa Conference leaving fifteen scheduled contests from seventeen. Coach Wendell Hill reports progress in offensive plays and daily scrimmages. A practice game is set for Monday night November 28 in the Central gym against Town Success School, Ottumwa.

Eugene Heideman Central Penn College Iowa Penn Pella Wendell Hill Town Success School of Ottumwa

Play Tonight at Third Reformed Church Standout Court Drama

The Senior C E of the Third Reformed Church presents a one act play titled At The Bar of Justice on Thanksgiving evening November 24. The drama features twenty one characters including leading churchmen. Admission is invited for 7 45 p m and the event is presented through the Town Temperance League.

C.E Third Reformed Church Bar of Justice Town Temperance League

Chr Reformed Youth Conference Here December 1 2

The Ninth annual Chr Reformed Churches of Pella and vicinity youth Bible conference will be held December 1 and 2 with Rev Cornelius Schoolland of Racine Wis as speaker. Four addresses begin Thursday at 8 p m in First Christian Reformed Church. Registration Friday at 9 a m with sessions 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m. banquet at 6 p m and evening meeting in First Christian Reformed Church. public invited to attend.

Chr Reformed Churches of Pella and Vicinity Youth Bible Cornelius Schoolland Racine Wise In School+ funch Second Christian Reformed Church First Christian Reformed Church

Int. C E Society To Present Program Thursday Evening

The Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Reformed Church presents a program on Thanksgiving Day night at 8 p.m. featuring a sound file Youth for the Kingdom, a song service led by Elliot Tunis, devotions by Bonnie Thomassen, and a Lou Ann Le Cocq solo. The public is invited with no admission charge.

Intermediate Christian Edeavor Society of The Second Reformed Church Christian Church Elliot Tunis Bonnie Thomassen Lou Ann le Cocq

Quick Work Of Big Game Hunt In Kaibab Forest

Bob Renaud of Phoenix and his father-in-law Delbert Kendrick bagged two deer in under five minutes after Kaibab Forest season opened. They hunted near Kaibab, north of Flagstaff in the Grand Canyon region, taking a buck first then another moments later. The pair loaded their game quickly as Mr and Mrs Harry Renaud passed through on the way from Pella to Phoenix and joined the celebration.

Robert Renaud Phoenix Arizona Harry Renaud Pella Delbert Kendrick Bob Mr. Kendrick Kaibab Forest Bob Renaud Kaileb Forest Flagstaff

Nine Pella High Students to All State Festival

Nine Pella High students advance to the All State High School Music Festival at KRNT Theatre Des Moines as part of a gala event sponsored by the state music association Greta Palmquist joins 250 of 1400 selected for the All State Band under William Revelli while eight singers join the Chorus directed by David Foltz from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln rehearsals at Roosevelt High School Friday and at KRNT Theatre Saturday tickets limited to 1 and seats over 1000 needed for participants local reservations available through Fred Whalley and Superintendent Buerkens.

Pella High School KRNT Des Moines Iowa State Music Association Greta Palmquist William Revelli University of Michigan Lou Anne le Cocq Phyllis Hasselman Carol Ver Steeg Marilla Vander Meulen Larry Wendell Bruce Buerkens Arvin de Cook Virgil Roertie David Foltz University of Nebraska At Lincoln Roosevelt High School Krnt Theatre Fred Whalley Buerkens

Little Dutchmen Bowed to Fast Newton Five 49-21

Newton Card inal quintet led from tipoff as Jarn igan Hutchins and Jones pace the visitors to a 24-7 halftime edge. Pella shot 18 percent, Newton 36 percent, with reserves briefly closing the curtain before Newton broke the tie with a late free throw in a separate curtain-raiser that ended 82-31. Joe Brummel and Sid Deaan led Pella with 12 and 10 points.

Don van Hemert Pella Newton Cardinal Newton Jarnigan Hutchins Jones Newton Boys Carl Ver Stee Johansen Babcock Joe Brummel Sid Deaan

Farmers to Study Use of Butane in Power Farming

On Monday November 28 the Farmer's Evening School will discuss using butane as farm power. Elmer Hagen is to lead farm power topics including converting tractors to high compression. The class meets at 7 30 in the Vocational Agriculture rooms at the high school.

Elmer Hagen

Central College Men’s Debate Team Excels at Bradley Tourney

The Central College men's debate team earned a superior rating at the Bradley University tournament in Peoria, with Don Bruggink of Cedar Grove and Eugene Heideman of Hingham winning all four debates. They faced Augie, Eureka, State Normal Illinois, and Kirksville Teachers Missouri. The girls’ team beat Simpson College but lost to Eau Claire, Ripon, and St Olaf. Ripon and St Olaf posted four wins. Bruggink also earned an excellent rating in extemporaneous speaking on U S economic responsibility. The event included 100 teams from seven states. Two more squad members will compete December 2–3 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Central College Bradley University Peoria Ilinois Don Bruggink Cedar Grove Eugene Heideman Hingham Wisconsin Augustana Eureka State Normal Illinois Kirksville Missouri Simpson College Eau Claire Ripon St. Olaf Minnesota Bruggink United States Japan

Thanksgiving Psalm 65 Poem Excerpt Lamoni Chronicle

A devotional poem excerpt praising God for rains and harvest from Psalm 65. It describes heavenly irrigation enriching the earth, providing corn and pasture, showers softening ridges, and abundance crowning the year. The piece notes fields filled with flocks and valleys rich with corn, and concludes with cheerful praise.

Lamoni- Chronicle

Farmers to elect PMA committeemen next week

Marion County farmers will elect township PMA committeemen from November 28 through December 2. Meetings are at 7 30 p m in various townships including Lake Prairie Towne, Sum mit, Polk, Red Rock, Perry, and Clay with locations in Pella Otley Bend Dunreath Valley Clay Center. County man Paul K Brown urges attendance to select capable members for new expanded duties under federal farm programs.

Perry Township Valley School Clay Township Clay Center School Paul KE. Brown PMA U Ment Mr. Brown Marion County

Continue Practicing For Handel's Messiah

In 1741 George Frideric Handel secluded himself for 28 days while composing the oratorio Messiah with libretto by Charles Jennens. The work, drawn from Biblical passages, unfolds in three parts Prophecy and Fulfillment, The Passion and Triumph, and The Rejection and Glory. Performers aim for a two hour rendition, preserving local standards of excellence. another article on Messiah will follow next week.

George Friedrich Handel Charles Jennens Handel

Baby Sitters Available in Pella Area

Mrs. Andrew P. Verploegh, chairwoman of the Amvets Auxiliary, announces a free baby sitter service in Pella with a large, varied registry ready to care for children while parents are out. She notes local demand has eased as reliable sitters are plentiful, urging parents to call 4 street address 11 West Second for arrangements.

Pella Amvets Andrew P. Verploegh A. P. Verploegh West Second

Seventeen U S Athletes Receive Friday Letters

Coach Johansen awarded letters to seventeen squad members in assembly last Friday. Seniors honored include Dale Vos Khmer Van Dusseldorp Phil Mentink Glen Borgman Harry Pipple Bruce Buerkens Verle Rine Gerald Augoye Carroll Vis. Juniors Joe Brammel Carl oat Ray Meulpold Sophomores Hank nde Voort Dick Mentink George wid Ronnie Van Niewaal hmen Lloyd Bullengy ers Don Vanem Don Blom. Glen Borgman and Van Dusseldorp named co captains. Vos MVP. Vis most improved. Little Dutch players Brummel and Van Dusseldorp plus Kuta noted on South Central Conference team.

Don van Hemert Johansen Dale” Vos Khmer van Dusseldorp Phil Mentink Glen “Borgman Harry Pipple Bruce Buerkens Verle Rine Gerald Augoye Carroll Vj Joe Brammel Carl Oat Ray Meulpold Sophome Hank Nde Voort Dick Mentink George Wid Ronnie van Niewaal Hmen Lloyd Bullengyers Don Vanem Don Blom Sumad Glen Borgeman van Dusseldorp Coenplains Dale Vos Carroll Visas Buchsdoc Brummel Dale Ner van Dusseldorp George [Kuta

Post Office to Close Thursday for Kul Mail Collection

Post office will be closed on Thursday November 2 according to Postmaster Arthur Klein. Mail from street boxes will be collected at 7:80 in the morning and mail will be patched eastward at 8:30 am and westward at 4:30 am.

Arthur Klein

Shotgun injures Volney Freeman on his tractor

Volney Freeman of Adair County sustained a groin wound when a shotgun discharged while he carried it on his tractor. The charge struck him an inch deep and four inches long, causing injury and requiring treatment.

Volney Freeman Adair County

Keables Poetr Reading winner in Colleg event

J Hesselink of Molland Nebraska won the Keables Poetr Reading contest at the Colleg last Thursday reading Snap shots of the Cotton South by Frank Marsh. He will represent Cent Kirksville Missouri on December. Rob Omick of Chicago won second with King Richard. Marion Kris of Cedar Grove Wisconsin won third with The Confessional. Five students read in the final from a group of twelve. Hesselink will receive the Keables medal, donated by Mrs Maynes Smith of San Diego. Organization for CROP drive progressing with fifty solicitors in town and equal in two townships. A quick meeting was called for Saturday at Leuton Hall. Operation Merc is shown. supplies distributed.

J. Hesselink Molland Nebraska Keables Colleg Mwe Cotton South Frank Marsh Heselink Cent Kirksville Missouri Rob Omick Chicao King Richard Marion Kris Cedar Grove Wisconsin Robert Browning Hesselink Maynes Smith San Diego Calnia Vella Linkie Summit Ray Rebus Ehairmy Warner J. Vande Voort Marian County Mately Siellur Leuton Hall Marion County Richland Mahaska Peoria Tandstra Towneship Solivitas Mahaska County Andrew Church World Service Reformed Church In America Catholic Rural Life Organization Lutheran World Relief Pella

Large Chopin concert draws near 800 at Douwstra Chapel

A Sunday afternoon recital honoring Chopin's death centenary drew about eight hundred attendees to Douwstra Chapel. Pianist Minka Bartels performed Etudes Nocturnes and a Fantasie in F minor with praised tone and expressive shading, while Henry Cox offered life notes on Chopin. An unusual portrait and electric candles enhanced the set.

B. Phillips Douwstra Chapel Minka Bartels Henry Cox Chopin Poland Hich Mr. Cox Bartels Cent Music Hartels

Annual Scouters Recognition Dinner in Des Moines

The Tall Corn Council of the Boy Scouts of America hosts the annual dinner December 7 at the Scottish Rite Temple Des Moines. Executive Board honors leaders with training awards and the Silver Beaver for exceptional community service. O A Kitterman of Kansas City Missouri will speak as Regional Executive of Region Eight.

Tall Corn Counci Des Moines Scottish Rites 6Th Avenue Park Street Tall Corn Council Boys Scouts of America Bost National Council of the Boy Scouts of America O. A. Kitterman Kan Cit Missouri Kiterman Mid-Western Kitternan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Int. C.E. Society Carl Ver Steeg W. Nielsen Pella Construction Company Weat Market Park Richard Loutenbach Pella High Pipple Bradley Tourney Kville Legion Hall U. S John Hesselink Memorial Hall New London Tippy Wight Raymond Colton Scouters Kuiken Cornie Kuiken Mr. Kuiken John Heemstra Wm. Wos Scholte Heights Evea Connie
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