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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1951
Page
7
The Chamber of Commerce hosts Pancake Day and Bargain Day in Pella on Wednesday October 24. A sale at the Sale Barn runs parallel with shopping specials downtown from 10 AM to 4 PM served with wizard pancake flour by Bakker and Rus. A Turkey Day gift event is slated for November 14 with turkeys for traders.
Eleven studio portraits by Charles Gibbs of Alpha and Si Omega’s Tremendous Tent Show go on display this Saturday at tusseling’s Shoe Store from nine to five. The exhibit coincides with two day reserved seat sale for The Scorpion at Tysseling’s October 20 and 22. Clip the coupon in The Chronicle for a special Tysseling’s ticket offer.
Central College hosts an 11 o'clock convocation featuring Dr Paul Blommers the Central alumnus of 1932 and Iowa University professor. Blommers an associate professor of education and chairman of the athletic committee at the University of Town will speak on graduate study as part of a series of student focused lectures at Central.
Workmen of the Town Electric Light and Power Company near completion of a two mile high pressure gas line from South Pella to the Christian High School area. The project aims to distribute gas more evenly and end low pressure difficulties in the north part of town.
The public is informed that all city street parking meters will be in operation starting Saturday at 9:00 a m October 20 1961. Mayor Tunis H Klein signs the notice.
The Rotary Club of Pella will host Dr. Oliver H. Bimson the District Governor of the 193rd Rotary International district on Tuesday October 23. He will confer with club officers and committee members and report in writing. Dean Bimson a Simpson College alum and Rotary Club of Indianapolis member oversees about 7 300 clubs and 350 000 members in 83 regions worldwide.
The city reports new equipment will enable expected improvements. Work should finish in about three weeks if all materials arrive on time. The pipe has already been laid.
Central College hosts open houses for Gaass Hall dormitory and Graham Hall women’s dormitory during Homecoming weekend. Gaass Hall welcomes the public Thursday 2:30 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Guides from the student body assist visitors.
The drive to fund the Boy Scout and Cub Scout program in Pella begins Monday, October 23, led by chair John A. Vander Wal who assembled volunteers to canvass citizens. The statewide effort aims to raise 448000 dollars across 380 Iowa communities with sponsors Governor Beardsley Fred Maytag Leroy Mercer and Al Faber backing the drive. There are 40000 Scouts and 15000 volunteer leaders in Iowa.
Henry A. Klyn died October 12 1951 in Chariton Iowa from a heart attack while attending a Pella High Chariton game. He was 56, married Bertha Den Burger in 1920 and leaves widow three children Dorothy Lora Ruth and Paul two grandchildren and several siblings.
Philip Kempkes announces the opening of his photographic studio in Pella. He delayed start after leaving the Air Force in August and has now set up equipment and prepared for a modern studio, with an advertisement in this issue detailing the story.
Francis M. and Ellen C. Roberts of Knoxville establish a $1000 trust fund to reward Marion County High School students for essays. Manuscripts due March 15 1952 in typed form between 700 and 1050 words on a committee chosen subject. If ratings tie awards pro rated. if only two participants the contest ends.
Central's Flying Dutchmen defeated unbeaten Parsons 21 to 0 in their second conference game. Dick Long connected with Arden Johnston on a 40 yard pass to the 14, Ellis scored the first TD, and Dunkin plus Ellis added scores in a dominant fourth quarter rally. Central's defense pressured Parsons’ passer, routing them for yardage advantages as substitutions rolled in late.
Fire gutted the J Hoksbergen home at 1108 North Broadway Monday morning when an oil stove explosion or initial flare set a stubborn blaze. Neighbors aided Mrs Hoksbergen as firemen fought dense smoke and a new fire truck delivered high water pressure, saving little furniture while the couple and their elderly parents became homeless.
A movement seeks aid for the John Hoksbergen family who lost their home and possessions in a Monday fire. Volunteers collect furniture clothing and household goods at D V Van Zante 1006 Broadway to store items until the family is rehoused.
The Cub Scouts announce a Pack Meeting at Legion Hall Monday evening with the Den Mothers and Cub Scout Committee meeting at Mrs. Rudy Ulrichs home. The November program theme Forward on Liberty's Team will be featured with Strong for America as the Monday program. The public is invited to attend. awards, a display of past month activities, and planning with leaders and parents will be included. Parents of boys eight to eleven are urged to attend to learn about the wholesome program.
St Ambrose, posting an 8 win conference tally after defeating Tona Wesleyan Simpson and Dubuque, improves to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play while scoring 58 points to opponents 8.
Marion County sends twelve men to training camp for October draft while Central Campus gears up for Homecoming. Janice Van Zemeren, Pella resident, pushes job-creation across campus, Kampus Cleanup, Alumni Council events, and coronation plans amid football game, plays, Open House, and vesper services at Douwstra Chapel.
The Kiwanis Club travelogue lecture continues October 25 in Douwstra Chapel with Thayer Soule presenting Through the Eastern Congo. The Burton Holmes film covers Victoria Falls, the Belgian Congo, Kenya and more with Soule noted as the first to photograph Central Africa focusing on country and people. Tickets at $4.25, few seats left. program starts 7 45 p m.
Local readers are urged to plan a fun Halloween event as scouts hint at a big community celebration this Wednesday in October. Organizers seek participation for a parade and various costumes to boost the festive mood.
Readers are urged to watch next week's Chronicle for full details on prizes and events. The notice emphasizes timely updates and encourages keeping an eye on the paper for complete information.
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