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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1950

Page

9

Bureau Members Urged to Attend Annual Meeting

The Annual County Farm Bureau meeting is set for Wednesday evening October 18 at 7 30 in Memorial Hall Knoxville. Tickets for the banquet are on sale at the Farm Bureau office and through township directors and officers. Main speaker is Jim Russell farm editor for the Registers and Tribune. Members are urged to attend to act on resolutions and elect officers. only members may vote.

County Farm Bureau Memorial Hall Knoxville American Legion Auxiliary Farm Bureau Jim Russell Registers and Tribune

Plan for 4-H Girls' Program in Marion County

The Iowa 4-H Girls Club program aims to develop mature, responsible, self-reliant citizens through training, community involvement, and democratic living. A county meeting in Marion County on October 25 will involve Miss Ethel Whetstone and the county committee to review past work and plan next year. In Marion, the nutrition project is emphasized this year with focus on foods, nutrition, meal planning, and service, supported by three leader trainings.

Iowa Marion County Ethel Whetstone Marion

Dutchmen Fall 20 to 0 at Doane Tigers Game

Central’s Flying-Dutchmen lost to Doane College of Nebraska 20 to 0 on a muddy Crete field. The Dutchmen fumbled early, Doane scored first, and Central managed eight first downs against twenty-two by Doane with Bob Ellsworth handling punting duties.

Charles Ausherman Gentral Crete Nebraska Doane Tigers Central Don Heller Bob Ellsworth Awife Dean van Zee Doune

Alumni Invited to Pella High Homecoming Mixer Tonight

The Student Council invites Pella High alumni to join annual homecoming festivities at the Pella High Gym tonight at 8 30. Admission to the mixer uses a Homecoming badge sold by the Pep Club. There will be square dancing and fun for all and visiting alumni will sign the guest register.

Pella High Aumni

Exhibiting Art Work of Lawrence Mills at Central

Lawrence Mills the Central College art instructor has his first exhibit hung in the college galleries. It features oil, casein, gouache paintings and drawings, many of Iowa landscapes and Florida coast scenes, with sculpture ceramics and design work also noted. The show runs daily 8 20 to 6 and Saturday 8 20 to 12 until October 28.

Lawrence Mills Central College Iowa Florida Mills Central Marshalltown Drake University University of Georgia Pella

Rotarians Hear Miss Carlson Describe Europe Trip

Miss Carlson a Central College biology instructor spoke at the Rotary Club meeting about her 64 day tour through 10 countries in Europe. She traveled with 19 on a scheduled tour and noted broad shared concerns for peace and U S aid to Korea. She highlighted scenery economic challenges and postwar recovery in England Norway Sweden Denmark Holland Germany Austria Switzerland Italy and France. Four Knoxville Rotarians attended as visitors Joe Johnson Don Cunningham Dr White and Sam Grime. Mr Jim Doedyn of San Juan Texas was Ed Cooks guest.

Miss Carlson Central College Rotary Club Europe United States Republic of Korea

CROP Campaign Plans Set For 1950 Drive in Marion County

A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 17 at the Legion Hall to organize the 1950 CROP drive in Marion County. Eves Cadwallender of Oskaloosa will supervise district efforts with North and South divisions, Pella covering north of the Des Moines River and Knoxville handling the south. Cadwallader will chair and bring a CROP needs motion picture. officers will be elected and invitations go to prior solicitors.

Christian Rural Overseas Program Pella Eves Cadwalleder Oskaloosa Cadwallender Marion County Des Moines Knoxville Legion Hall Cadwallader

Hickenlooper to address Knoxville meeting Monday night

Senator Bourke Hickenlooper will speak at the Marion Theatre in Knoxville on Monday October 16 at 8:00 p.m. He will report on national affairs including the war situation and the future outlook with Russia. The Republican County Committee arranged the event, but all are welcome, including Democrats, with musical entertainment to follow.

Bourke B. Hickenlooper Knoxville Russia Marion Theatre Republican County Committee

Fire Prevention Week Observed in Public Schools

The Public Schools observe Fire Prevention Week with lessons and drills in all three buildings this week. Two drill types include a dummy fire box and door exit restrictions. Fire Chief and Marshals oversee drills while monitors close windows and doors. The student council elected officers for the year to lead the fire crew and safety operations.

Spencer Grand Don van Hemert Joe Brummel Carl Boat Don Blom Cap't Marlene Sels Stu Meulpolder George Ikuta Jerry de Prenger Paul Klein Roberta Zeigler Henry Vande Voort Elliot ‘Tanis

Former Pella Man Becomes Amvet Auxiliary Contact

Fred Leuthy, a former Pella resident and World War II veteran with a hip amputation, has been chosen by the Iowa Amvets and Auxiliary as their contact man at the Des Moines VA Hospital. Married with a four year old daughter, he previously worked at Pella Produce Co. and now serves hospitalized veterans, assisting with welfare and personal problems. Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp, Amvet Auxiliary state president, noted the selection as wise during a Des Moines visit and S.B.C. meeting.

Fred Leuthy Pella Chas Leuthy Pella Produce Co Des Moines Iowa Amvets and Auxiliary V. A Fred M. C. van Gorp Amvet State Hospital S.B.C Seathy V. A. Hospital

Pella High to Play Chariton Friday Night Homecoming

Chariton Chargers visit Kuyper stadium for Pella Highs homecoming game led by coach Johnny Smeltzer. Chariton, 1 conference loss this year to Winterset, features guard Don Klebnock and half Buzz Reynolds who scored six touchdowns. Jim Steibach added conversions. Kickoff 7:45 with homecoming band and queen presentation.

Chariton Chargers Lucas County Kuyper Stadium Johnny Smeltzer Dutch Reynold Chargers Winterset Croydon Osceola Reds Green and White Don Klebnock Buzz Reynolds Chariton Jim Steibach South Central Iowa Albia

Local 4-H Members Place in Record Book Contest

Marion County 4-H record books graded show strong results in beef heifer, baby beef, pig, dairy, lamb, and colt divisions with top three in each project earning prize money from the fair association. Readers urged to obtain calf sale listings from the Extension Office and begin project selection early.

Marion County Fair Association Lawrence Youssey Knoxville Doris Dockendorfy Pella Daryl Orden Dean Frey Pleasantville Avdean Williams Dallas Moyd French Il Franklin Ralph Hoksbergen Harvey Pig Club Donna Veenstra Pella Paul Chrismore Marion Goff Dairy Club Charlotte Shivvers Coralee Mary Vriezelaar Otley Lamb Club Verl Ver Dught Joyce Maddy Colt Club

Messiah Sing Invitation From Pella Community

Central College Orator Society invites Pella residents to join in singing Handel's Messiah. The group plans to add one new number each year and will hold the first chorus rehearsal on Sunday, October 10 at Douwstra Hall with praise to God.

Jesus Christ Central College Orateria Society George Ederic Handel Ella Collestoirs and Ensemble Chorus Stra Marvin Thoenson Pella Douwstra

Grinnell Rout Pella Little Dutch in Homecoming clash

Grinnell powered past Pella High at Kuyper Memorial Stadium 48 0 as injury plagued Little Dutch struggle. Regular quarterback Stu Meulpolder watched from sidelines while Dick Lentink’s arm injury compounds Pella’s woes. Manly led Grinnell’s attack with big gains as Pella eyes next week's Chariton game.

Don van Hemert Grinnell Pella High Manly Pella George Gimace Pella Dick Lentink Serim Wink van der Pol Chariton Little Dutch

Navy To Continue Building Up Strength

Lieutenant Commander Rl Weaver of the Des Moines Recruiting District says US Navy buildup will continue toward the Congress authorized strength. He notes misconceptions among Iowa youths that Korea’s improved outlook would slow arms expansion, and asserts directives show the plan remains on track for readiness.

Rl Weaver U. S. Navy Offi Des Moines Towa Korea United States Weaver

Iowa Naval Recruiting District Motto Cites Recruits Drive

The Iowa Naval Recruiting District calls for continued effort to meet its quota by attracting alert, intelligent and eager young recruits. The memo emphasizes maintaining energy and focus in outreach to potential applicants and preserving momentum in recruitment drives.

Iowa

P. H. S. Homecoming schedule aus Cultures

P. H. S. posts a homecoming calendar with events from Thursday through Friday. Bonfire at Webster School Grounds, coronation at the High School Auditorium, homecoming mixer in the gym, a parade Friday afternoon, and a football game at Kuyper Stadium between Chariton and PLS.

Webster Chariton PLS. Kuyper Statium

Congressional Permission Needed for Foreign Nobility Titles

The rule requires approval from Congress for U S government officers to accept any foreign title of nobility or order of honor. It prohibits acceptance without congressional consent and outlines the official stance on foreign honors.

Congress U. S

Stephens to Discuss School Legislation at Bussey

Raymond D. Stephens of the Iowa State Education Association will address the Marion County Education Association at the Methodist Church in Bussey at 6 45 p m Monday October 16 1650 about proposed school legislation He has served on the ISKA staff since 1949 after teaching in Washington Iowa He is assisted by Mrs Ruby Ver Steeg Marion County Education Association vice president arranging details for the meeting.

Raymond D. Stephens Iowa State Education Association Bussey Stephens ISKA Washington, Iowa Ruby Ver Steeg Marion County Education Association Marion County

Federated Club Launches Departmental Program

Des Moines educator Robert Allen Robinson fills in as principal at Webster buildings during Keith Emmett’s hospital absence in Iawa City. The Women's Federated Club unveils three new or renewed departments with a program of craft study, child training topics, and book discussion led by local leaders. General meetings run with a small membership fee of 3.00.

Robert Allen Robinson Des Moines Webster Buildings Keith Emmett Iawa City Robinson Centerville Drake Ite Lou Washington Street Ela Keo S Row H.C. Vander Moeuten Mra. C. C. Huerkens G. C. Leu Mina Baker Peter van Zante Henry Vande Voort C. Vander Linden Cochairman Leora Quinn Overstreet Eldon Ray H. W. Pietenpol Quinn Pella

Academy Award Play Opening at Central Campus

Alpha Psi Omega launches the 1950-51 Central Theatre Season this November with The Heiress, a Broadway and London success. Central’s cast features Janylee DeBoer as Catherine Sloper and Robert Omick as Dr Sloper, with veteran and new performers including Joan Vander Wal Harold Van Oort Rosemary Carr Gloria Fleming and first-timers Carol Yor Steeg Alvin Popp Margene Vieigher in key roles.

Alpha Psi Omega Central Mid-West London New York Olivia Deland Catherine Sloper Henry James Janylee DeBoer Henrietta Barrett Barretts Wimpole Street Robert Omick Dr .Sloper Omick Ormance Wentor Mr. Barrett Penniman Morris Townsend Joan Vander Wal Harold van Oort the Traitor U. S Rosemary Carr Maria Rosemary Gloria Fleming Olga Mrs. Almond Carol Yor Steeg Marion Almond Alvin Popp Arthur Townsend Margene Vieigher Mrs. Montgomery

KEBS Radio Schedule Highlights for October Weekend

KEBS The Voice Of Central airs October events including Faculty Pocus Miss Alice Carlson in Southern Germany at 7:00 followed by Campus Music Shop Rogers and Hammerstein pieces at 7:15. Kirst Christian retires Tuesday October 17 and radio edition of The Central Ray airs at 7:00 with Children’s Corner Peggy Leu at 7:05.

Alice Carlson Germany Rogers and Hamerstei Kirst Christian Children’s Corner Peggy Leu

Clinic tour to aid crippled children across Iowa

Five diagnostic field clinics for crippled children will tour Iowa in October and November led by Dr R Rembolt state director. Specialists travel to Marshalltown Waoshwa Council Bluffs Centerville Os kaloosa with aims to provide diagnostic services improve care and ensure therapy referrals for children under 21. Local physicians refer eligible cases.

Iowa City Iowa RR. Rembolt Marshalltown Onawa Council Bluffs Centerville Oskaloosa Rembolt

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. S Sen. B. Hickenlooper Pella High Fire Crew Donald Blom Paul Klyn F. Joe Brummel Elliot Tai Stuart Meulpolder Henry Jetaile van Hemert Vande Voort Amvet Extension Ofice Carl Russell Dick Mentink Marion van Hat Leo van Vark den Blom Sid Deltuan Lloyd Ballenger Hank Vande Voort Line Bob Borgman Harald Helmstra Brandt van Maanen Norman Vanden Baard Alvin DeWild Mars de Zwarte Glen Boat Logan Andeweg Wink Vander Pol Ray Meulpolder Keith Vriezelaar Donnie George Skuti Navy Federated Club Fred Whalley Bert Bout Second Reformed Church Maurice Birdsall Robert A. Robinson KEBS Voice of Central
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