Drive for Pella band uniforms set for early December
Booster drive approved by the Chamber of Commerce to fund Pella High School Band uniforms. Door to door canvassing in town and country will run December 1, 8, and a third date. Goal to have uniforms by Tulip Time with funds from Red Cross like campaigns and local relief drives.
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Chamber of Commes
Pella High School
Nestinnifatacen Lefalsieen
Red Cross
C.R.O.P
Pella High
Logan van St Gt
Marilyn Tanis
Dolly Dollar
Sittert
Central Speakers Shine At Bradley Tournament
Central College debaters and orators scored seven wins out of eight at the Bradley Speech Tournament in Peoria Illinois. One team earned a superior rating and the other an excellent rating after a single loss. Team members included Shirley Kooistra Don Bruggink Lee Fuqua and John De Kock with Paul De Kock earning an excellent in oratory.
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Central College
Bradley
Peoria
Illinois
Shirley Kooistra
Newton
Don Bruggink
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Lee Fuqua
Sophmore
Ottumwa
John de Kock
Oskaloosa
Paul de Kock
de Kock
Gradus de Kock
Pella
Central
Loyola University
Lake Forest
Wheaton
Illlnois Wesleyan
Midwest
van Emmerik
Kirksville
Missouri
County Wide Weed Control Meeting Planned
E P Sylvester of Iowa State College will speak at the Adult Evening School on Monday November 29. The meeting aims to boost county weed control efforts by teaching the most effective chemical methods and encouraging farmer turnout and neighbor participation. Meetings start 7 30 pm under William W Stewart in the high school agricultural rooms.
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E. P. Sylvester
Iowa ‘State College
William W. Stewart
A Fine Display of Corn in Chronicle Window
The Chronicle window shows a display of white corn by Elbert Van Maanen. The corn, grown this year at the airport for Marshall Canning Company to use in hominy, is open pollinated and drilled on last year’s tomato ground. Ten acres yielded about 200 bushels per acre, with ears up to 16 inches long weighing two pounds each.
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Chronicle
Elbert van Maanen
Marshall Canning Company
Elbert
First Concert by College Band Tuesday Night
The Central College Concert Band of thirty-eight players under Professor M. S. Thestenson presents its annual fall concert on Tuesday November 30. The College Girls Ensemble directed by Mrs. Edith Le Cocq joins with sacred and secular selections. Featured pieces include Bach Arioso and two Bach transcriptions, Tschaikowsky Pathetique overture, Beethoven Eroica themes, a Spanish paso doble, plus Jack Gibbons of Oskaloosa delivering a trumpet solo with the band. Jack holds a superior rating from the Town State contest.
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Central College
M. S. Thestenson
Edith le Cocq
Johann Sebastian Bach
Tschaikowsky
Jack Gibbons
Oskaloosa
Jack
Religious Play The Vigil to Be Presented Soon
Central College will stage The Vigil on December 10 and 11 featuring Pilate Lady Procula Saul Mary Magdalene Joseph of Aramathea Peter and others in contemporary dress. The production follows Ladisław Fodor's concept to update Biblical figures for immediacy with modern costumes and authentic makeup inspired by famous religious paintings.
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Central College
Pilate
Procula
Saul
Mary Magdalene
Joseph of
Amamathea
Peter
Ladislaw Fodor
Dorothy Schroeder
Herbert van Wyk
Bible
Josephine ‘Hostension
Central
Miss Schroeder
Famed Russian Singer to Present Concert Here
Famed Russian tenor Konstantin Sadko will give a vocal concert at the First Christian Reformed Church on Thursday Dec 9 at 7 45 pm. Sponsored by the local Christian Mish School, the event marks a return to Pella on his 1948 49 tour with a rare musical treat praised for his extraordinary voice and artistry. Donation tickets available from Christian High School staff and area shops.
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First
Christian Reformed Church
Mus
Europe
Sadko
Pella
Mr. Sadko
Russia
Netherlands
Holland
France
Netherhinds
Assembly of the World Council of Churches
Juliana
Ontario
Canals Michigan
WisconsiMlingis Town
South Dakota
Minnesota
Christian High School
van der Ploeg
Kouyman
Dairy Inn
Izen
Age Of Exploration Exhibit Delayed Arrival On Campus
The exhibition Age Of Exploration, delayed by shipping, is now on view in the balcony gallery at New Central on the Gentral College campus until December 6. Another show, Elements of Design by the Museum of Modern Art Education Department, has been on display for the past two weeks.
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Gentral College
New Central
Department of Education
Museum of Modern Art
Monte Coming For First Cage Game Tonight
Montezuma Indians visit for the season opener against the Little Dutch in the local gym with the coach aiming to field most of last year’s regulars. The game follows a district tournament exit to Montezuma last year and precedes a nine-home-game schedule. girls and junior high teams also feature in a busy setup with a 7:00 p.m. later game.
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Johansen
Little Dutch
Montezuma Indians
Gabriel
Grinnell
Montezuma
Monte
Mrs Anna Hollebrands Bee Dies in Los Angeles Hospital
Relatives announced the death of Mrs. Anna Hollebrands Bee at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles California. Funeral services will be held from Van Dyk Funeral Home with arrangements not yet complete.
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Anna Hollebrands Bee
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Los Angeles
California
van Dyk
Junior Red Cross Box Drive Urges Prompt Returns
Mrs. Hattie Van Cleave, Junior Red Cross Chairman, asks all teachers to turn in filled boxes and funds by Monday November 29. Boxes should be sent out next week, so a quick response is requested.
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Hattie van Cleave
Red Cross
School Shop Boys Repair Merry-Go-Round
Webster school’s primary unit praises Walter shop boys led by Mr Albert Nikkel for repairing the merry-go-round after Halloween pranksters damaged it. The toy was taken apart and bolted back together to restore it for children.
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Webster
Halloweton
Albert Nikkel
Webste Stalian
Otley School Readies Wednesday Night Program
Otley school previews a December 1 program with a Living Figures of Ancient History reading led by Mrs. On berg and five volunteers, a men’s quartet by Leo Bump Lawrence Dykstra Rev L W Muller and Nelson Vos, a fashion show by Mia Jacob Stiernman and Otley women, period costumes and music, and a schoolwide performance directed by Miss McDonnell. Mothers assist with lunch after, proceeds funding a school radio. Admission is free.
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Otley School
Onberg
Leo Bump
Lawrence Dykstra
Rev. L. W. Muller
Nelson Vos
Mia
Jacob Stiernman
Otley
Miss McDonnell
City Fathers Offer Prizes for Finest Outdoor Home Display
The City Council with the Pella Chamber of Commerce announces four prizes for the most beautified residence displays from December 10 to 30. Winners pick branded electrical appliances with a stove cap at 300 dollars top. judging nightly 5 to 1, December 10 to 30, with results in The Chronicle.
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Pella
Chronicle
Winners at Town & Country Store Saturday
Prize winners at the new Town and Country Store event last Saturday include Mrs. Paul Dykstra Leona Mae Hoksbergen William Van Ze Virgil Vander Linden Mrs H D Rietveld Mrs Wallace De Penning Mrs Albert Tysseling Mrs Albert Rietveld Beryle Vanden Berg Jim Van Zee Paul Van Wyk Mrs Gerit Witzenberg Wilbur Van Ee Roy Andeweg Alvin Rietveld De Haan Wilma Dieleman Mrs John Sloogenakker Dick Brouwer John D Van Vark H Niewlund Marjorie McCormick Sally Vriezelaar Mrs Norris Haxan Forrest Ver Ploeg Mrs Lawrence Klein John Hoeksxema Ralph Van Waal Bert Hoksbergen Mrs William Stewart Don Taylor
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Paul Dykstra
Leona Mae Hoksbergen
William’ van — Ze
Virgil Vander Linden
H. D. Rietveld
Wallace de Penning
Albert ‘Tysseling
Albert Rietveld
Beryle Vanden Berg
Jim van Zee
Paul van Wyk
Gerit Witzenberg
Wilbur van Ee
Roy Andeweg
Alvin Rietvel del de Haan
Wilma Dieleman
John Sloogenakker
Dick Brouwer
John D. van Vark
H. Niewlund
Marjorie McCormick
Sally Vriezelaar
Norris Haxan
Forrest Ver Ploeg
Lawrence Klein
John Hoeksxema
Ralph van Waal
Bert Hoksbergen
William Stewart
Don Taylor
The Storm Wins Best Picture At Pella Art Show
Local artist Lucy Huber won the overwhelming popular vote for The Storm at the Pella Art Show. Other top ballots went to Still Life with Corncobs by Mrs. Peter Van Zante and Carnival by Joseph Orth. John Wesley of Central College praised the wide range of strong works from young artists.
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Pella
Lucy Huber
Peter van Zante
Jude
E. D. Wilkin
Ottumwa
van Viiet
Indianola
Lloyd Goff
Mary Lou Kamerick
John Wesle
Central College Art Department
Harold Bean
Legion Post Plans Remodel of Memorial Hall Second Floor
The Van Veen Van Hemert Post of the Legion convened with over one hundred members as Commander Caldwell announced plans to remodel the second floor of Memorial Hall to create a larger clubroom and several small meeting rooms with expansion of the building fifty feet west to follow.
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van Veen-Van Hemert
Legion
Caldwell
Memorial Hall
Paul Boerije
Des Moines
Warren von Sittert
Central College Health Service implements preventive program
Central College Health Service launches tuberculosis testing and influenza vaccination for 1948 49. The program aims to reduce illness, with vaccines covering two thirds to three quarters for about three months. Dispensary and hospital care are included in tuition, with fees only for medicines and certain tests. Infirmary staff, headed by Dr Margaret Wendell and RNs Amy Te Selle and Joan Peters, completed extensive freshman examinations.
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Wick Soul
Tocwinhe
Health Service
Central
Margaret Wendell
Amy Te Selle
R. N
Joan’ Peters
Wendell
Wengy
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Bitte
Garden Square
Abe Nunnikhoven
Richard Steenhoek
Ver Steeg
Reuben Schakel
Ray Robus
Douwstra Chapel
Konstantin Sadko
Winterset
Valley
Knoxville
Marion County
Attica
New Sharon
Monroe
Macron
Anna Hollebrands
Reaper
California Hospital
Holida
Town & Country Store
Legion Post
Central College Health Service
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