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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
5
Pella High announces a Homecoming week beginning with an Alumni Party and coronation of the 1946 Queen at 7:30 p m in the high school gym. Alumni are invited to a program of movies and songs, with a brief business session after the coronation.
The Little Dutch face Des Moines Tech at 7 30 p m Saturday in the College Stadium in the Homecoming game. Mr Whalley and the P H S Band plan a halftime formation. An Alumni Social and Dance at the American Legion Hall downtown follows the game.
The Flying Dutch prepare for a Friday night clash with Wartburg as they defend their conference crown. Wartburg’s opener vs Carthage showed strength, with fullback Bill Hughes scoring three touchdowns. Grinnell’s strong showing last Friday promises a tough game for both sides.
The Marion County Inter-Church Council gathers at Knoxville's Methodist Church on Tuesday October 8 with the theme The Church of Christ in my Community. A luncheon at 11:30 precedes worship at 1 15 and a 2 45 offering, followed by a brief business session and group conferences for children youths and adults.
Grinnell College defeated Central 6 to 0 on a wet Grinnell field. Quarterback Kermitt Steinbeck sparked the Pioneer scoring drive with a 20 yard pass to Webb, then Nagel finished with a run to the eight and Steinbeck punched it in. Central threatened twice late but failed to score, despite strong gains by Gene McClelland and a 45 yard punt return by Galen Cheuvront.
Rotary luncheon on Thursday September 26 highlighted Boy Scout program importance as C C Buerkens urged members to promote it. Rural Life Committee noted mutual interests between businessmen and farmers and asked for ongoing farm activity, while the music chair aimed to form a club double quartet. Extension of Rotary activities was the meeting theme.
City officials postponed action on choosing a mayor in deference to the late Mayor Frank Frush. funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday evening for full discussion of the matter.
The Dutch artist C A tels, known as Mr Bartels, has an exhibit stretching into Sunday October 6 in the college galleries. Water colors and etchings are well received with keen interest from residents of Pella and the Des Moines Art Association. The collection features Dutch landscapes including mills and Storied scenes at Rotterd, near Veere in Walcheren, Holland, plus flower arrangements.
Fragmentary quote places John Adams as skeptical of utopian ideas for the common man. The text cites a rough paraphrase about “a good dinner, and second, a woman,” dated circa 1800, reflecting historical views in a truncated excerpt.
Good spirits marked a large Legion meeting on Monday evening. Commander Verle Ver Dught announced about two hundred fifty World War II veterans had applied for terminal leave pay, with many submitting discharges that proved unacceptable when photostatic copies were used. He advised obtaining certified copies from the County Recorder in Knoxville. John Hackett proposed acquiring a cemetery plot in Oakwood for government markers honoring those whose bodies cannot be returned, with plans to form a committee including Hackert, Diller Vander Ploeg, Robert Lautenbach, and V. Weir ather to study the idea. The Post also received a citation for meeting its five year membership quota. Gene Stientjes proposed a member recruitment plan, with help pledged. After business, four boxing bouts entertained attendees and the watermelon feast followed. Movies unrelated to the war are planned for the October meeting along with other entertainment.
The Forget Me Not sale held Saturday September 28 saw children raise about $110.00. Carl Russell led with $15.44, followed by Richard Jones and Delmar Miedema at $12.82 together, and Roy Van Dyke at $8.96. Other participants included Harold ea Bil l, Li Junior Ikuta, Ralph Jaaram Dorothy, Martha Van Ekeren, Lloyd Ballenger, Keith Wriezelaar, Beverly Ray, Entree Leyd uline Atk Moymat, and Ralph Kloor. The Am vet Auxiliary thanks the diligent youths for their chilly but faithful effort.
The King's Daughters Society of the Otley Christian Sesermae Church will present a three act dramatization of Louisa M. Alcott's Are Women at the Otley school house on Friday October 4 at 7 80 p m. Lunches will be sold and all are welcome.
College veterans and other students began moving into a two story hollow tile dormitory across the street from the gymnasium. Sixty six residents will be settled by week’s end as workmen finish interior details including built in dressers wardrobes bunks and study furniture. A veteran and his wife occupy a small first floor apartment.
Dick Roberts of Oskaloosa a G I and Central student is named Scoutmaster for the local Boy Scouts. A first meeting will be Monday at 7 30 pm in the Lincoln School Scout room. Elders and parents pledge support as Roberts coordinates with the community.
The League of Men's Societies of Christian Reformed churches holds its annual gathering at the First Christian Reformed church auditorium tonight at 7:20. Reverend L Oostendorp of Grand Rapids will speak on Atomic Energy.
Little Dutch faces a tough assignment as Harold Johnson of Des Moines Tech brings his Indian squad to Pella for a Saturday night game at the College. Johnson’s Gold and Silver team won conference honors last year led by fullback Everett Cochrane and seniors from the prior squad. They have lost to Roosevelt 14 to 7 and tied Lincoln 7 to 7. Little Dutch coach Rystam’s boys, though light and inexperienced, showed fight against Albia and aim to give a strong showing.
Paul Eggers, county organizer, leads Lake Prairie Summit and North Polk township campaigns for a Farm Bureau membership drive starting October 14 at 6 20 p m in Jordan Hall Central College Pella. Larry Williams scheduled as speaker. Plan to canvass areas on the 16th to finish before corn husking. Lake Prairie 75 members Summit 45 North Polk 10 Marion County total 713.
Rev. Geo. Pinches of Gospel Hall told the Pella Kiwanis Club that Palestine is on the edge of an erupting volcano. He said the issue feels local but is a broader world problem, based on a letter from a friend in the area.
A Lay Leadership Training School will be held on the Central College campus starting Monday evening October 7, and continuing for six successive Monday evenings. It offers an excellent opportunity for Sunday School teachers and officers, consistory members, youth workers, choir members, and anyone interested in improving knowledge and ability in church work to reconsecrate themselves to greater and more efficient service.
Frank M Frush aged 78 died at home after four decades of service to Pella. Mayor since 1941 and former superintendent of schools, he shaped city life, mentored many residents, and led the addition to the municipal light plant before his death on September 30. Burial followed in Knoxville.
Weather notes show rainfall last week at .15 inches. September totals reach 9.11 inches in Des Moines 8.09 in. Neber 8.67 inches. Report emphasizes light rainfall across listed locations and month totals.
College at Central plans a two day Homecoming on November 2 with events led by Student Life Committee chair Tunis Prins. Features include Freshman Sophomore Pull, bonfire, queen crowning, parade, football, banquet, faculty recital and vesper service, with Dale Walelings chairing the meeting of committees.
Central College President Gerrit T Vander Lugt announces the appointment of Lynn Brown of Des Moines as piano instructor. Brown, a Simpson and Drake graduate with four years teaching experience, is noted as a studious and hardworking musician. His arrival aims to meet growing enrollment in the music department.
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