Central College Homecoming Plans For Weekend Events
With Homecoming a week away Central College students rehearse The Caine Mutiny Court Martial in Douwstra Chapel under Prof Maurice Birdsall. Friday features pull at Ver Meer's pond, Crimson Raider march, pep rally, bonfire, coronation, and Friday Night Revue. Saturday open houses, Koffie Kletz at Graham Hall, parade at 10:00, Central Dubuque game at 1:30, float reviews at 1:15, halftime band demo and queen presentation. Alumni Koffie Kletz at 4:00, curtain at 8:15 for second show. Homecoming Vespers Sunday at 4:00. Chronicle to publish full schedule next week.
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Central College
Alpha Psi
Douwstra Chapel
Maurice Birdsall
Meer's Pond
Crimson Ra:er
Graham Hall
Vhce
Chronicle
Pierson Outlines Hybrid Seed Corn to Rotarians
George Pierson of Krizer Seed Corn Company of Oskaloosa spoke to Rotarians at noon on hybrid corn. He described seed as a business, emphasizing demand, proof, and buyer confidence. He explained inbreeding, kernel size, cob quality, ear rows, root system, stalk strength, disease resistance, and local testing.
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Pierson
George Pierson
Krizer Seed Corn Company
Oskaloosa
Joe Shultz
Junior High P T A To Meet Monday at Webster Building
The Junior High P T A will meet Monday evening October 17 at 7 30 in Webster Building. A strong program is planned by the committee and hostesses for the social hour include Mrs H De Heer Mrs G De Wild Mrs G Dielemai D Douw ske Mrs D Dykstra and Mrs Edward. Last meeting drew a good crowd though many junior high students were not represented. The organizers hope all parents who can attend will be present for the emphasized program.
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Webster Building
H. de Heer
G. de Wild
G. Dielemai D. Douwske
D. ‘Dykstra
Edward
P.T. A
Famous Doctor Portrayed In H S Junior Class Play
Life magazine highlighted Dr White who aided Cornelia Otis Skinner on a ship to France. The Pella High School Junior class will stage Our Hearts Were Young and Gay on November 10 and 11 with a character based on the doctor and his notable youth.
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Life Magazine
Pella
Pella High School
Dudley White
Eisenhower
Dr.White
Cornelia Otis Skinner
France
Comediene
Cor
Cornelia
Veils
Emily Kimbrough
Central College Music Faculty Featured on KBIZ
KBIZ Ottumwa will air a Central College music faculty program at 8 15 Monday October 17. The fifteen minute segment includes Malotte's 23rd Psalm sung by Edith Le Cocq and Bach's Giant Fugue performed by Professor Lawrence Grooters.
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KBIZ
Ottumwa
Central College Music
Malotte
Edith le Cocq
Lawrence Grooters
County 4-H Party at Memorial Hall Knox ville
The County 4-H party is set for Saturday Oct 22 at Memorial Hall Knox ville starting 7 30 p m. Elections for the Boys County Officer will be held and both Girls and Boys 4 H Officers will be initiated. All 4 H members plus parents and friends are invited.
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Memorial Hall
Knoxville
4-H
Little Dutch Fall Short at Chariton in Rugged Battle
Pella's Little Dutchmen lost 13-6 to Chariton Chargers in a hard fought South Central Conference clash. Key backfield injuries hampered Pella while Chariton dominated play with 73 offensive snaps to 41. Gary Hawk led Chariton with a 13 yard scoring run after a punt return setup. Max Van Rees blocked the extra point. Jock Tom Boothe converted for a 7-0 lead, and Bob Boyert connected on a late 20 yard touchdown pass to set up the visitors. The Dutch defense, led by Tom Gaard, Ron Bogaards and Dirk Van Gorp, kept Chariton’s two‑pronged backfield in check until the final period.
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Tom Boat
Pella
Chariton Chargers
Chariton
Bill Shelton
Gary Hawk
Jim Duffus
Butch Sheppard
Charlton
Hawk
Tom Boothe
Chargers
Larry van Halen
Bob Boyert
Bob
Max van Rees
Bob Cain
Tom Gaard
Ron Bogaards
Dirk van Gorp
Miss Carol Molnar Crowned Coffee Time at CUI Homecoming
Miss Coffee Time of Central College 1955 Carol Molnar a sophomore from South River New Jersey won a special election by CUI men students to play the only female role in The Caine Mutiny Court Martial. She will receive daily free coffee this week and next and will autograph a pound of coffee for the contest winner whose photo appears in next week's Chronicle.
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Chronicle News
Carol Molnar
Central College
Coffee Tim
CUI
South River
N. J
Lows College
Carol
Fairmont
Pella High to Host Knoxville in Homecoming Game
Pella High will entertain Knoxville at Kuyper Stadium in the annual Homecoming clash. Pella, 2-2-1, has defeated Indianola and Sigourney, tied Albia, and lost to Winterset and Chariton. Knoxville, coached by Ray Klootwyk, relies on quarterback Graham Fee’s passing in a split-T offense. Homecoming festivities begin with a pep rally and queen crown, then the 7:30 Friday kickoff.
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Pella High
Knoxville
Kuyper Stadium
Pella
Winterset
Bloomfield
Indianola
Albia
Centerville
Sigourney
Chariton
Knoxville Panthers
Ray Klootwyk
Graham Fee
Central Women Attend Home Ec Meeting Oct 1
Miss Mina Baker and Luella Beving of Central College attended the Iowa Home Economics Association college and university section meeting on October 1 at Hotel Roosevelt Cedar Rapids. Baker joined a panel on Recruitment and Counselling in the Home Economics profession. High school counsellors and college faculty discussed Teaching Foods and Nutrition at the college level.
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Mina Baker
Luella Beving
Central College
Iowa Home Economics Association
Hotel Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Martin Luther Life Story Brought to Pella Screen
A Germany produced film on Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, screens at Central College chapel in Pella Monday October 31 at 7 30 pm. The World Home Bible League presents the half million dollar picture free will offering invited. It traces Luther from monk to reformer, his battle against indulgences, the 95 theses, exile, and Bible translation, highlighting his tower room revelations and influence on Europe and the world. The film has already played before twenty million Americans.
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Martin Luther
Pella
Lutheran Church
World Home Bible League
Central College Chapel
Germany
Luther
Whittenburg University
Frederick
Saxony
Leo the 10Th
Europe
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Messiah rehearsals begin October 30 in Douwstra Chapel
Singers are invited to join Messiah rehearsals starting Sunday afternoon October 30 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Douwstra Chapel. The note urges interested participants to keep the date and time open for the first session.
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Douwstra Chapel
Central Falls to Parsons 7 2 in a Heartbreaker
Central suffered a 7 to 2 defeat to Parsons in a bruising defensive game. Don Morehead and Verne Boelkens paced the offense with a 47 yard pass and strong kicking, but Parsons capitalized on a late turnover after Carl Carle’s earlier touchdown was ruled out of bounds. Central heads to Blair Nebraska for a non conference clash with Dana while eyeing a rebound against future conference foes.
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Central
Parsons
Kelly Greens
Fairfield
Bob Carle
Don Morehead
Pisons
John Nummerdor
Krentz
Ed Clark
Roger Nielsen
Arden
Johnston
Lew Lundy
Verne Boelkens
Ellis
Dwaine Krentz
Morehead
Boelkens
Carle
Blair
Neb
Dana
Dubuque
Simpson
Luther
Federated Women To See Style Show Tuesday Afternoon
The Home Economics Club of Central College presents What to Wear Where a style show for the Women’s Federated Club on Tuesday October 18 at 2 30 p m in the Second Reformed Church parlors. Twenty seven groupings by the tailoring class showcase suitable outfits for sports formal dress up and suits with Miss Mina Baker detailing fall fabrics and styles. The executive board meets at 2 00 p m chaired by Mrs Ellis Christianson who heads the hostess committee.
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Home Economics Club
Central College
Federated Club
Second Reformed Church
Mina Baker
Department of Home Economics
Ellis. Christianson
Citizens Vote in City Office Primary Election
Citizens of all wards will cast ballots in the City Office on Monday October 17 from noon to 7:00 p.m. to nominate candidates for mayor treasurer and other posts. The Nonpartisan Committee will also elect two ward committeemen one Democrat and one Republican.
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Citizens Nonpartisan Committee
T. H. Klein
J. E. Vander Zyl Park
Dan Meulpolder
Dale Vander Pol
Ike Hoksbergen
Gene Stientjes
Fred Veenstra
Warren G. van Sittert
Henry W. Vandevoort
Dick Leydens
Ed J. van Gorp
del de Haan
Herman A. Veenstra
Citizens
People’s
Business Men C of C Meeting Monday Evening
Business and professional men are reminded of the quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to be held Monday evening October 17 at the Golf and Country Club. A supper will be served at 6 80 o'clock. The holiday season is approaching and things of importance will be discussed. A feature talk by Herb Plambeck farm editor of WHO Des Moines will illustrate his Russia visit with motion pictures under the subject Inside Russia.
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Chamber of Commerce
Golf and Country Club
Herb Plambeck
WHO
Des Moines
Iowa
Russia
Junior Red Cross Drive Starts Next Week in Schools
The Pella American Junior Red Cross drive begins next week across Marion County schools north of the Des Moines river. Mrs. Hattie Van Cleave hopes all rural and city students cooperate fully this year. The drive funds international aid and direct material help, with 43 Gift Boxes shipped last year and $214.10 collected from Pella Otley and rural schools.
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Vai Cleave
Red Cross
Pella
Otley
Plan Drive for Scout Fund Here Tuesday Oct 25
John P. Ver Meer is appointed chairman for a Boy Scout Fund Drive to be held in Pella on October 25, coinciding with a state wide campaign to support Boy Scouts of America. Local committee includes Gene Wormhoudt Joe Schultz Peter G. Gass George Ver Steeg and Clarence Caldwell. Tall Corn Area Council sets 1956 budget at 103000 with 80000 from 12 Chest towns and 23000 to be raised in 70 non Chest communities. Des Moines Chest contributes over 54000, more than half of the 13 county council need. The twelve Iowa Boy Scout Councils are coordinating statewide efforts.
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John P. Ver Meer
Pella
Boy Scouts of America
Gene Wormhoudt
Joe Schultz
Peter G. Gass
George Ver Steeg
Clarence Caldwell
Tall Corn Area
Des Moines
Autumn display in Sybenga Bakery window
Town visitors are invited to view the autumn window at Syben ga Bakery. Decorator Mrs Verle Ver Dught arranged corn gourds popcorn and fall fruits to depict autumn's bounty in a colorful display inviting pedestrians downtown.
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Sybenga
Scouting Drive Aims to Fund Iowa Cubs and Explorers
The Drive will launch at dawn to dusk across many Iowa communities. Jo Stong of Keosauqua chairs the effort with Clyde Hendricks of Clinton as vice chair. The one day campaign seeks 500000 dollars to support 18000 volunteer adults and 11000 boys in Tail Corn Area Council next year. Over 300000 Iowa boys have benefited from Scouting in 45 years.
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Jo Stong
Keosauqua
Iowa
Clyde Hendricks
Clinton
Tail Corn Area Council
Musk Ox Skull Found Near Des Moines River Displayed
A musk ox skull unearthed less than a mile from the Des Moines River site is dated around 250,000 years old, while a 30 foot deep gravel-pit carving found in 1918 by Fred McCombs near Knoxville also sits in the Marion County Historical Society Museum alongside the skull.
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Des Moines
Fred McCombs
Knoxville
Marion County Historical Society
Marion County
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