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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1939

Page

7

Central Wins Dubuque U. Game 13 to 6

Central defeated Dubuque University 13 to 6 on a perfect day at Central Field. Braley had a 90 yard kickoff return for Central and Menning scored a rushing touchdown. Dubuque showed strong passing while Central improved in pass defense late, earning their second win after a Tarkio upset.

Central Dubuque U Warriors Dubuque Sellergren Braley Ray Bob Menning Kuefler Teale Seibert Menning Eberhart Dickson McDonald Werkheiser Lussow Schiers Brouseard Braley Selererena Jenning HasBrouck Iowa State Rust Des Moines Wright Ae Oeantes Richard Tusseling Kenneth Mercer Simpson Tarkio Missouri Mercer Story

New Sales Course Offered At the College

Karl Kettering of the Business Administration Department offers a new salesmanship course within the liberal arts curriculum. The course blends theory and practice with selling demonstrations and guest talks from specialists in various fields. It emphasizes personal and professional selling skills for young men.

Karl Kettering Business Administration Stith Bre

Pella National Bank Buys Road Certificates in Marion County

Marion county board sold seventy thousand dollars in road construction certificates at Knoxville court house. Pella National Bank acted as the successful bidder paying a ninety dollar premium. The certificates carry 2 percent annual interest and mature in one and two years.

Board of Supervisors Marion County Knoxville Pella National Bank ERS

Friends May Aid Ladies of The W. C. T. U.

The National Temperance Educational Fund aims to raise 1,600,000 to educate the public via moving pictures drama lectures and other media against liquor traffic. Local W. C. T. U. members have raised 136 toward 1640 goal, and remain 28 short. contributions are welcomed for this cause.

National Temperance Educational Fund Sue Land W. C T. U

College chapel talks urge peace and Christian war stance

Herbert G. Mentink, Bible professor at Central College, led a chapel talk on The Christian's Attitude Toward War. Quotations urged peace, condemning war as contrary to Christ. other speakers stressed restraint, youth development, and freedom through discipline. a cornet duet by Carroll Hollebrands and Virgil Vander Linden complemented the sessions.

Herbert G. Mentink Central’ ‘College Christ Tunis First Christian Reformed Church Pella Dean Williams Henry van Dyk Carroll Hollebrands Virgil Vander Linden

Coaches Not Optimistic Ahead of Iowa Wesleyan Game

Coach Tysseling voices mixed outlook ahead of the second Conference game against Iowa Wesleyan. Rankin is out with an injured knee. Harley Croft and Jack Davis suffer shoulder injuries. Players report colds bruises and concerns over eligibility and pass defense while two wins provide incentive and Mickey has scouted the opponents well. The coach notes some players play for love of the game despite pains and equipment issues.

Tona Wesleyan Rankin Letterman Harley Croft Jack Davis Iowa Wesleyan Mickey

Prince King Minos Tubes Outrun Modern Charity Gift

A local notice requests gifts to the chapter via treasurer Mrs. M. Vander Linden or The Book Shop. The itemized tubs embody a newer idea, yet excavations reveal King Minos of Crete possessed a handsome tub at his palace about 4,000 years ago.

Minos Crete

4-H BEEVES WIN BIG AT ST JOSEPH SHOW

Marion County displayed 21 4-H baby beeves at the St Joseph Interstate Baby Beef Show in Missouri. The Marion 4-H group won champion horns and placed top in Junior and Senior classes while 19 calves were bred by county members. Exhibitors Don Rinner and others supervised the project, with premium funds covering expenses and a refund planned for the youths.

Marion County St. Joseph Missouri Ion County Syre Gordon Maddy Don Rinner Doc Harvey Clinton Crandall Cecil Clark Raymond Jordan

Music Lovers Plan Marion County Oratorio Society

Henry Cox advocates forming a Marion County Oratorio Society of skilled vocalists to perform major works such as Handel Messiah. He envisions a yearly concert linked to Tulip Time, drawing wider attention and visitors to the community through high quality sacred music.

Henry Cox Marion County Haendel

Marriage license filed in Reno with unclear prior status

In Reno Nevada a man and woman applied for a marriage license the clerk asked if they had previous marriages the bride to be responded yes and clarified the husband is deceased or divorced the bride-to-be stating deceased him

Reno Nevada Lerk

Central Will Meet Wesleyan Here Friday

Central College’s Flyin Dutchmen prepare for a Friday home game against Wesleyan after two early wins. Key injuries loom with Rankin sidelined for two weeks and Hunter bruised. Mening and Bonwell hampered by hand injuries. Probable lineup includes ends Leslie and Slickers, tackles Van Zee and Barton, guards Davis and Dickson, center Ray, backs Ferrer and Brajey, with Glunter likely limited.

Central Dubuque University Crimson and White Wesleyan Howard Rankin Knoxville Jguard Bill Hunter Ridgefield Glunter Bob Menning Bud Bonwell Leslie Slickers van Zee Barton Duck Davis Des Moines Glenn Dickson Jack Sims D. Ray Herb Ferrer Ed Davis Eldon Bra Jey Grufman

First Day School Tragedy Involving Dorothy Lee

Dorothy Jean Lee five, near Manchester, died after walking home from her first day of school on Labor Day. Her father planned to pick her up at noon, but classes ended early and she was struck by a car near her driveway. The wreck caused fatal injuries.

Dorothy Jean Lee Manchester Dorothy Jean

Children Warned To Keep Off Streets After Accident

Pella police urge parents to keep children on curbs after a Sunday accident killed a young boy. Officials note kids play on several streets and older youths ignore traffic, risking near misses. Bicycle riders and motorists are urged to exercise extra caution and slow for crossings. Community vigilance is urged to curb dangerous street play.

Pella Joe de Hoog Theildren

Churches Plan Campaign of Evangelism Action

The Advisory Council of the Reformed Church in America met at denominational HQ in New York and sent a letter to the President praising peace efforts while urging continued neutrality and world cooperation. A denominational statement urged serving justice, avoiding hate, and renewing evangelism and stewardship through two ingathering periods this church year.

Advisory Council Advisory Council of the Reformed Chy In America Fifth Ave United States Advisory Council of the Reformed Church In America New York City Reformed Church John A. Ingham General Synod John A. Dykstra Grand Rapids Mich Intelligencer Christ Earth Synod Dykstra Hope College

Card of Thanks for Allen Lee Steinkamp

Mr and Mrs Alfred Steinkamp and Earl express gratitude for support after the death of their young son Allen Lee Steinkamp. They acknowledge sympathy and floral offerings from friends and neighbors.

Allen Lee Steinkamp Alfred Steinkamp Earl

Reckless Noon Driving By Rural High School Students

Rural district students driving to school are urged to curb noon hour speeds. City officials and school authorities note annual recurrence and plan measures to stop the risky practice. The writer blames involved parents for supplying the cars used in these trips and calls for safer driving to protect children on their way to and from school.

Thra Pella

Exhibition of Fine Printing at Central College

An October exhibition in the Art Studio at Central College features The Prairie Press of Muscatine Iowa. It showcases fine printing and limited editions including What Laughing God. Coleman’s Prairie Press began around seventeen years ago and evolved from a small hand press to printing books that reflect Midwest life through regionalist aims.

New Central Prairie Press Muscatine Iowa Amerer s-Clashic Arts Coleman Cole 1 Grant Wood Wood Mississippi V.rey Middlewest

Little Boy Struck by Car Dies After Accident

Allan Lee Steinkamp three year old son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Steinkamp of 220 Main street was struck on University street by a car driven by Howard Clark of Knox ville an Seed Corn employee. He died an hour and forty five minutes later after being carried to his home. Funeral services were held at the Third Reformed church Porterville cemetery.

Allan Lee Steinkamp Alfred Steinkamp Main Street Howard Clark Knoxville Seed Corn Company University Street Elizabeth Lautenbach Clark Steinkamp Gould C. S. Fox Earl Third Reformed Church Porterville Cemetery

Arthur De Winter Promoted in Grand Rapids Office Opening

Arthur De Winter promoted to head a Grand Rapids office for a non profit hospital service plan. He has three years with Associated Hospital Service of New York as assistant manager for Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island and previously worked in Chicago and New York offices. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Town in 1933. Other society offices already operate in Detroit, Flint, Saginaw and Pontiac.

A. Grand Rapids New York de Winter University of Town Detroit Flint Saginaw Pontiac State Medical Society Hospital Association State Nurse Association American Hospital Association American College of Surgeons

Many Cases to Be Tried in Full Term of Court

Equity and civil dockets for the fall term of district court list numerous hearings. Four new divorce petitions appear: Bernice Kuiken vs Gerritt Kuiken, Hal Malone vs Ruth Malone, William F. Gross vs Alma Bee Gross, Mary Fryer vs Charles W. Fryer. A Des Moines defense lineup faces Johnson & Johnson in a damage suit, with Herman Tiedman vs Robert and Lyndall Gowan. The action concerns a minor $155 auto accident, and the docket features many suits on notes and accounts payable, mostly for small sums. Land mortgage foreclosures are few.

Bernice Kuiken Gerritt Kuiken Hal Malone Ruth Malone William F. Gross Alma Bee Gross Mary Fryer Charles W. Fryer Des Moines Johnson & Johnson Herman Tiedman Robert Lyndall Gowan Stipp Perry Bannister Starzinger Town Bar Association Knoxville Journal

Removal Notice For Bray Law Offices In Oskaloosa

The law offices of Thomas J Bray have moved location to the Mahaska Theatre Building in Oskaloosa Iowa. The notice confirms the relocation details and new address for the firm.

Thomas J. Bray Mahaska Theatre Oskaloosa

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