Rousing Municipal Halloween Celebration Planned
An old fashioned municipal Halloween celebration moves forward sponsored by two Veterans organizations. The evening features a parade from the high school to the square and band stand, costume judging for students in grades 1 through 8, prizes for best costumes, alternating round and square dances, and bands with a caller. If weather fails, the program will be canceled. Adults and children are urged to participate for wholesome fun and to keep kids out of mischief under veteran supervision.
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Te Gion
The
Veterans of Foreign
Fred Lautenbach
George F. Sadler
Tunis Prins
Garden Square
Legion Hall
Central Wins Parsons Game In First Half
Gordon Nesbit reports Central dominated the first half against Parsons as a blocked punt and a fumble set up a 14 to 0 lead. Mark Speed scored twice and Cheuvront added a conversion, with Parsons scoring late in the third via Ralph Peters and a failed extra point making it 14 to 6.
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Gordon Nesbit
Central
Parsons
Burt Voss
Mark Speed
Cheuvront
Jack Sims
Johnny Anderson
Wildcats
E Central
Brown
Ralph Peters
Gentral
Sherwood Eddy to Speak at Chapel October 27
Dr. Sherwood Eddy, Yale graduate and world traveler, returns from Europe to speak at Douwstra Chapel on Monday October 27 at 11:00. He discusses postwar Europe, Marshall Plan support, and reflects on Great Britain France and Italy from firsthand experience. All are welcome.
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Great Britain
France
Italy
Lenin
Russia
Western
Europe
Sherwood Eddy
Dr.Eddy
Eddy
Holland
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Yale
India
Asia
Y.M.C.A
Pella
Dr. Eddy
Entertainment Tonight at High School Gym
A high school gym program tonight features 1 hour 15 minutes of music thrills and laughter to raise funds for the Missionary work of the 2nd Reformed Church. Star Bob Dotzauer performs sensational stunts that even Bob Ripley doubted were humanly possible.
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2Nd Reformed Church
Bob Dotzauer
Bob Ripley
Dotzauer
Central Eagles Beat Parsons 14 6 in Narrow Victory
Mark Speed led Central with 11 rushes for a touchdown and 73 yards while Jack Sims suffered a serious elbow injury. The Wildcats held the run game but Parsons could not close the scoring gap as the final stood Central 14 Parsons 6.
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Parsons
Central
Mark Speed
Jack Sims
Little Dutch to Battle Panthers Friday Evening
A large Panthers delegation from the county town visits Central College stadium Friday for the Pella at Knoxville football tilt. Knoxville, led by coach Vance Wymore and assistants, is 2-1 in the South Central Conference with wins over Albia and Indianola, and a loss to Nevada. Pella High has a modest record but has held opponents scoreless in the second halves of their last three games.
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Central College Stadium
Pella
Knoxville
Vance Wymore
Pete Roland
Albia
Indianola
Nevada
Panthers
Centerville
Pella High
Youth Rally Invites Newton Young People Saturday Evening
A Youth for Christ meeting is set for Saturday evening October 18 at 7 16 p m in Newton Junior High auditorium. Norman C Carlsen directs the Newton Youth for Christ movement with Bob Foster Hob Bear and Ruth Jackson among expected attendees. The invitation welcomes all young people to attend the service at Newton Junior High.
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Youth For Christ
Newton
Norman C. Carlsen
Youth+for Christ Movement
Bob Foster
Wheaton Academy
Elgin
Hob Bear
Sully
Youth For Christ Movement
Ruth Jackson
the Place Junior High
Professor Koeiker Joins Spaulding on Concert Tour
Central College music professor A Koeiker begins a concert tour as accompanist for violinist Albert Spaulding. The schedule runs Oct 10 to Dec 2 with 15 listed venues including New York City and Iowa City, followed by January dates in Florida. He studied at Morningside College Northwestern and Eastman, and is praised for Handel's Messiah work at Central.
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Central College
Albert Spaulding
Bethlehem
Greenwood
Miss
Conway
Arkansas
Port Arthur
Texas
Altus
Oklahoma
Columbia
Greeley
Colorado
Mankato
Minnesota
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Towa
Winona
New York City
Lancaster
Penna. Dee
East Lansing
Michigan
Miami Beach
Florida
Koeiker
Carl Friedberg
Juillard School of Music
Spaulding
Berkshires
Great Barrington
Mass
Mulding
Morningside College
Northwestern Univer
Ita
Eastman School of Music
Central
Handel
Lenora Gauss van Dellen
Clara Schumann
Robert Schumann
Brahms
Distinctive dress banter in patient exchange
A brief exchange captures a quip on style as one speaker questions the appearance of distinction while the other playfully suggests using the word distinctly. The light banter reflects a moment of courtesy and humor in clothing discussion.
Rally Day at Pella Christian High School Friday
Pella Christian High School announces its Rally Day on Friday October 17 with activities at 2:00 p.m. in the High School Building on North Main and at 7:45 p.m. in the First Christian Reformed Church in Pella. The afternoon program features student and faculty numbers. the evening program includes the High School Chorus and an alumni male quartet. Rev C Vander Ark of Ocheyedan Iowa will give the address. Refreshments will be sold in both sessions.
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Pella Christian High School
North Main
Christian Reformed
Pella
C. Vander Ark
Ocheyedan
Holy Land photographs on display at Central College
Public invited to a Life Magazine photo exhibit The Holy Land by Dmitri Kessel arranged by Central College Art Department running October 11 to 21. The 30 print show covers Jerusalem scenes such as the Court of the Gentiles Herod's Gate Mount of Olives Dome on the Rock and Bethlem with captions identifying each site.
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Central College
Holy Land
Life Magazine
Life
Dmitri Kessel
Kessel
Dan
Beersheba
Jerusalem
Herod’s Gate
Mount of Olives
Dome On
Rock
Garden of
Bethsemane
Bethlehem
Vale of Eluh
David
Goliath
Jericho
Shi- Joh
Bible scenes come alive in Kessel photographs exhibit
A compact exhibit reproduces biblical scenes with vivid photography. It appeals to Sunday school teachers and pupils, especially younger students. Central Hall hosts the gallery with the Little Gallery on the balcony open weekdays 8:30 to 6:00, inviting public attendance.
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Kessel
Central Hall
Homecoming Weekend Schedule With Events and Parade
The notice lists Homecoming events across Friday through Sunday including freshmen and sophomore activities at Pall Henry Brouwer Pond and Douwstra Chapel, an Open House at Graham Mall, a 10:00 parade on Broadway, a 2:00 football game Central versus Dubuque, a 6:00 dinner, and Sunday Worship services. A repeat of “January Thaw” is set for Tuesday October 21 at 8:15.
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Soph
Pall Henry Brouwer
Douwstra Chapel
Katie Tijd
Graham Haltspungge
Graham Mall
Broadway
Central
Dubuque
Young People Attend State Christian Endeavor Convention
A bus load of 30 youths from Pella and nearby areas joined over 900 Iowa delegates at the State Christian Endeavor convention in Orange City from Thursday through Sunday. Notable speakers included Dr. A J Stewart, Dr. W W Orr, Dr. Raymond Drukker, and Rev. Andrew Branch with Miss Leona Vander Linden directing juniors. Participants from Central College and towns such as Pella, Leighton, Oskaloosa, and Prairie City were listed with many named attendees and five Des Moines passengers.
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Pella
Christian Endeavor
Orange City
Iowa
A. J. Stewart
Pittsburg
W.W. Orr
Des Moines
Raymond Drukker
Berea
Kentucky
Andrew Branch
Brewton
Alabama
Herbert van Wyk
William Rosenberg
Prairie City
Arthur Hennink
Sully
Leona Vander Linden
Kenneth Tuibregtse
Central
Central College
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Anna Mae Hinrichs
Elaine Dykstra
Eleanor Vande Berg
Gertrude Steenhoek
Rehearsals for Messiah Continue Sunday Afternoon
Townspeople invited to join the 12th annual Handel Messiah at Douwstra Chapel this Sunday at 2 30 PM. Participants may bring personal music copies. last Sunday 57 attended, a target to reach 126. Faculty from public and Christian schools urged to attend.
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Douwstra Chapel
Humber
Call Public
Chri
Apple Blossom Time in October
Peter Hoksbersgen, six miles east of Pella, sent in sprigs from an apple tree with blossoms stating the tree bore fruit this year. The passage hints at an Indian summer fooling nature into thinking spring, with raspberry stalks losing leaves after fruiting.
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Peter Hoksbersgen
Pella
Chronicle Office
Homecoming plans outline a full weekend program
Freshman and sophomore tug of war opens Homecoming activities at Henry Brouwer farm north of Pella with directions provided for approach. Queen election results announced with presentation after pep rally. Coffee gathering in Graham Hall at 9 am Saturday hosted by Associated Women Students and Dean of Women. Parade routes change to Broadway toward City Square. Saturday 2 pm football features Flying Dutchmen against last year’s co champs. Full Homecoming dinner and play tickets sold, with additional performances of January Thaw on Tuesday October 21. Vesper service Sunday at 4 pm planned by Y M C A and Y W C A with theme God in Nature. A cappella choir to perform.
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Henry Brouwer
Pella
Douwstra Chapel
City Square
Broadway
Main Street
Alexandria Bay
New York
Maurice Birdsall
Y. M
Central College to repeat January Thaw homecoming show
House tickets sold out for Saturdays homecoming viewing of January Thaw the Central College production. Due to demand a second performance is scheduled next Tuesday October 21 at 8 15 pm in Douwstra Chapel with reserved seating at Tusseling s Shoe Store. Adults 60 cents plus 10 cents tax. Teens from outside Pella get 1 5 cents plus 3 cents tax. Sixtyteen photos of the 27 member cast will be on display.
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Sarah and
the Boots
Mary Alice Boyd
Paula
Beverly Thomassen
Frieda
Juanita Anderson
Don Senne
Central
Douwstra Chapel
Central College
Pella
Tusseling
Les Sadler
William Wing
Maurice Birdsall
When the Dry Spell Ends Leaves Begin to Bud
As a long dry spell lifts, buds form and leaves unfold, signaling a spring-like revival. The scene captures nature returning to life with new growth and greener tones across trees and shrubs. This quiet shift hints at wetter days ahead for local vegetation and gardens.
Pella High Loses to Chariton 20 to 0
Pella High traveled to Chariton last Friday night and fell 20 to 0 as Chariton dominated with a strong first half. Chariton scored on a nine play opening drive and added another TD after a Pella fumble. In the second half Pella matched play, but could not score.
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Pella High
Chariton
Leland van Ee
Pella
Terrell
Blackman
Shupe
Chariton Wa
Wilson
Levis
Pearson
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