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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

6

University Women Invite Study Groups And Membership

The AAUW local branch sponsors three monthly study groups in Painting and Crafts International Relations and German open to non members. Dr William Puehrer will lead German group with South Africa as focus and a panel discussion on Tensions in Modern Living opens the year.

American Association of University Women AAUW Martha Lautenbach Leora Quinn Harriet Prins William Puehrer Central College South Africa Jordan Hall Mesdames Margaret Wacehter Sara Caldwell Pearl Martin Viretta Wisse Catherine Grundman Lois Grooters Ann Boat Joyce Kuyper

Pella Works To Fix Amber Tint In City Water

Pella Iowa faces cloudy amber water linked to detergents flowing from Des Moines river. Officials, including city commissioner Ed Schreiner, plan to add chemicals at the pumping station to reduce iron settling and flush mains to curb rusty laundry reports. Other cities Newton Knoxville Grinnell report similar issues.

Newton Knoxville Grinnell Pella Ed Schreiner Des Moines Fort Dodge Water Department

City Council Acts on Bicycles Water and Annexation

Last Tuesday the City Council discussed and acted on bicycle licensing amendments, immediate water supply fixes, and a long term reservoir plan including a central softening plant, iron removal, and fluoride addition funded by revenue. Annexation of two town sections near West 1st to West 6th along the De Haan farm will appear as a voting item next November.

University Street de Haan

Social Security Rep to Visit Polla October 9, 1967

A representative of the Social Security Administration will be in the Council Room City Clerk's Office 717 Main Street Polla Iowa on Wednesday October 9 1967 between 9 30 a m and 12 noon to assist residents with Social Security matters.

Social Security Administration Main Street Polla Iowa

Water system seeks stain fix with Calgon rinse aid

The city sought help from the water department after a stain remained. Calgon was added to rinse water to remove the stain. Treatment won’t start for at least two weeks, with possible iron removal plant later if needed. An ordinary sand filter and water softeners may aid in filtration.

Water Department

Little Dutchmen Defeat Albia 19-0 in Conference Clash

Pella High opened fast to beat Albia 19-0 in a South Central Conference game at Pella. Dennis Liter scored twice and Stan Vander Werf added a second half rushing TD as the Little Dutchmen rolled for 220 rushing yards while holding Albia to 85. Vander Werf and Slykhuis led the offense with key runs as Gary Wallace sealed late defensive plays.

Little Dutchmen Albia Pella High Pella Indianola Sigourney Dennis Liter Stan Vander Werf Vander Werf Steenbock Gary Wallace Albin Pelln Bob Slykhuis

Reformed Churches to Entertain Foreign Mission Board

Pella welcomes 42 board members of the Christian World Mission of the Reformed Church in America. First and Trinity Reformed churches host, with lodging in homes, meals provided. Open meetings run Tuesday through Friday with executive Thursday afternoon. public may attend most sessions. Contact Rev. Herman Ridder or Rev. Wm. C. De Jong for arrangements.

Pella Christian World Mission Reformed Church In America First Reformed Church Trinity Reformed Churches Reformed Church First Church Trinity Church Rotary Kiwanis Herman Ridder Wm. C. de Jong

Pella High to Face Winterset in Key Friday Showdown

Pella High travels to Winterset for a crucial South Central Conference clash. Both teams share first place with Centerville. Winterset boasts a strong backfield led by Jim Van Werden and eight returning seniors, while Pella aims to maintain their grip on top despite a younger lineup. Winterset beat Knoxville 19-6 and tied Chariton 0-0 while losing to Perry 18-13. Pella tied Indianola 19-19 and Sigourney 0-0 and beat Albia 19-0.

Pella High Winterset Centerville Knoxville Chariton Perry Indianola Sigourney Albis Jim van Werden Pella

Surplus Foods Distribution Schedule Listed

Eligible individuals may apply for surplus commodities based on unemployment or low income with Al Figgins at the Welfare office. Distribution runs October 7 to 11 across multiple towns with specific dates for each location.

al Figgins Welfare Office Kne Hamilton Bussey Attica Marysville Troy Harvey Pella Pershing Dallas Melcher Columbia Lacona Pleasantville Swan Otley

Notable Defensive Play By Local Youths Highlighted

Dennis Liter leads a list of boys who showed solid defensive effort. Players Bruce Hee Evan Vander Wert Pres Steenhock Harley Kuiper Ron Vander Teest Mark De Cook Bob Slykhius and Tom Hill contributed strong guard and floor defense in the game.

Dennis Liter Bruce Hee Evan Vander Wert Pres Steenhock Harley Kuiper Ron Vander Teest Mark de ' Cook Bob Slykhius Tom Hill

Iowa Home Ec Ass'n To Meet Saturday On Central Campus

The Iowa Home Economics Association College and University Section meets at Central College Home Economics Department on Saturday Oct 5. Dr Margaret Liston will lead the morning program Teaching Home Management Today for Tomorrow. Afternoon session covers Training for Social and Civic Responsibility led by Mrs Ethel D Anderson Miss Venom Rhodes Sister Mary Dolores Feehan and Sister Mary St Clar a with Mrs Edna Shores in charge.

Iowa Home Economics Association Central College Mina Baker Iowa Margaret Liston Iowa State College Staf Ethel D. Anderson Simpson College Venom Rhodes Iowa Wesleyan College Mary Dolores Feehan Maycrest College Mary St. Clara B.V.M Clarke College Edna’ Shores Iowa State ‘Teachers College

Central Flying Dutchmen blank Simpson 6-0 in hard fight

Central's Flying Dutchmen opened title defense with a grueling 6-0 win over Simpson. The Dutch held the favored Redman to seven yards through the air and 31 on the ground, dominating the line and keeping Simpson out of Central territory most of the game. Bob Carle scored the only touchdown, with Tom Hall and Graham Fee aiding a late sustained drive.

Central Iowa Simpson Luther Redman Bob Carle Tom Hall Graham Fee Bob Klein Ray Boyd Boyd Owens al Haughey Gentral

Central Placed Second in National Educational Recording Contest

Central College won second place in a national contest on uses for sound recording in education. Dr. William G. Wing prepared the entry, and Central receives 2200 in recording equipment. Judges included James F. MacAnydrew, Ronald Lowdermilk, and John Henderson.

Central Central College Audio Devices, Inc New York Audio Devices James F. Macandrew Board of Education City of New York WNYE Amera Columbia Broadcasting System Ronald R. Lowdermilk Alexandria Viginia

Representative of Labor to Speak on Campus Oct 10th

Central College opens its 1967 58 Cultural Series with Charles C Webber AFI CIO representative for Religious Relations addressing faculty and students in convocation at 1010 a m. The public is invited without charge. Webber a University of Michigan alumnus and Columbia MA holder has led the Denver Labor College and held CIO posts in Detroit Virginia and national roles.

Charles C. Webber Afi-Cio Webber University of Michigan Weber Boston University School of Theology Columbia University Denver Labor College Amalgamated Clothing’ Workers of America, Cio Virginia Cio Council National Cio Detroit National Cio Community Relation

Six Pled Guilty To OMVI in Marion Co Dist Court

Several defendants appeared before Judge Phil R Wilkinson in Marion County District Court for arraignment. Multiple pled guilty to OMVI first offense with $800 fines and costs, 90 day license suspensions, and liquor permits revoked until further order. Names include Per vis Heard, Gene Briggs, Glen Washburn McCoy, Harry Blubaugh, and Naomi Oliver Howe with Russell Sparks. Sentences delayed to Oct 20 1917 for some. Robert Steven Brady pled guilty to second offense OMVI, fined $500, 150 day license suspension, liquor permit revoked until further order. John Visser pleaded guilty to malicious threats and assault. fined $100. Perjury charge against Richard D. Smith resulted in a 10-year term in Men’s Reformatory with parole on good behavior. Smith age 19, married with two children. Clifford Claude Vaughn charged with uttering a false check. sentenced seven years in Men’s Penitentiary at Ft Madison and moved there.

Phil R. Wilkinson Wintersot Marion County OMVI Pervis William Heard Des Moines Gene Briggs Bussey Iowa Glen Washburn McCoy Knoxville Harry Blubaugh Melrose Aomi Oliver Howe Russell Sparks Rosehill Town Robert Steven Brady Carlisle John Visser Oskaloosa Towa Marion County Grand Jury Smith Beverly Beaver Anamosa Vaughn Ft. Madison Mason County

Eric Pavel to open Kiwanis travelog series in Pella

Eric Pavel, a multi language filmmaker and lecturer, will debut the Kiwanis Travelogs in Pella on October 10 presenting Ecuador Gem of the Andes. He replaces Robert Friars and will show color films from Brazil Venezuela Ecuador and Galapagos with live recordings and scenes of Amazon jungle and Cotopaxi. Tickets available. 7 30 p m at Douwstra Chapel. expect full houses.

Eric Pavel Kiwanis Travelogs Enameraman Venezuela Brazil Baron Gaston de Liser Sylvia Marks Pan American Press and Film Company San Paulo South Am Worl Equator Pavel U. S Polla Ecuador Andes Guayquil Chito Old City New World Sanga Cotopaxi Amazon Jungles Galapagos Pacific Ocean Ani Pated Douwstra

First Top Awards In State Fair Competition

Mrs. Bill Karr of Cordova won blue ribbons at the Iowa State Fair for white bread and other entries. Her total prize money from county and state fairs totaled 130 dollars. The Karrs have two daughters, Sharon and Susan, and Mr. Karr works as an electrician's helper at the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville.

Bill Karr Cordova Fred Jackson Karrs Sharon Susan Karr Veterans’ Hospital Knoxville

Five Students Chosen for Staff of The Central Ray

The Central College Ray announces the 1957 58 staff selections. Jerry Klingheil of Allison becomes sports editor. Sue Williams of Ottumwa takes the news editor post. Kathy Paige of Westport Conn is named feature editor. Nancy Posthumus of Hollandale and Mini Joan Jones of Monte serve as copy readers and proofreaders.

Central College Ray Jerry Klingheil Allison Sue Williams Ottum Kathy Paige Westport Conn Nancy Posthumus Hollandale Mini Joan Jones Monte

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Chronicle News de Cook Duane d'Don Black Stan Borgma Eral Jim Redeker Reformed Churches Foreign Mission Board Ec. Ass'n Redmen William G. Wing Humanities Representative of Labor Marion Co. Dist Pella Station U.S. Weather Bureau The Central Ray Robin Hood Flour Mills
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