Russia trip leaves Des Moines farm editor hopeful
Chamber members heard Herb Plambeck describe a Russia behind the Iron Curtain with photos of bread baskets, Kremlin views, collective farms and primitive homes. He noted friendliness yet indoctrination, questioned motives, and warned Americans to weigh what was seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Boatsma
Plambeck
Loren Soth
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Mr. Soth
Russia
Ukraine
Soviet Union
Oriental
India
China
Siberia
Kremlin
Moscow
United States
U. S
Vesper at Central College Chapel During Homecoming
The YWCA and YMCA chapters sponsor a Homecoming vesper at Douwstra Chapel October 28 at 8 30 p m Rev of the Christ Kebsmek Church will be guest speaker Chapel Choir directed by Robert Rittenhouse and organist Lawrence Grooters will provide music Prelude Invocation Silent Prayer Lord's Prayer Psalm 4 Hymn 470 Lead On O King Eternal Scripture Hebrews 11 Anthem Hail Holy Light Prayer Message Spiritual Adventurers Anthem A Mighty Fortress is Our God Benediction Postlude
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YWCA
YMCA
Central College
Douwstra Chapel
Christi Kebsmek
Anhl
College Chapel
Robert Rittenhouse
Laurence Grooters
Martin Luther film to be shown at Central College
A half million dollar production depicting Luther’s life will screen at Central College auditorium Pella on Monday October 31 at 7 30 pm. The authentic film features a 60 member production caravan and scenes shot in Germany and on location at Wartburg Castle AFIFA Wiesbaden and is presented by World Home Bible League with a free will offering collected at the door.
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Martin Luther
Central College
Pella
Luther
Augsburg
Germany
Worms
Wittenberg
Maulbronn
World Home Bible League
Central College Homecoming Schedule 1955 Events
Central College hosts homecoming October 20 to 23 featuring a film at Douwstra Chapel, a Freshman Sophomore Pull at Ver Meer’s pond, Crimson Racer on city streets, pep rally at Kuyper Field, Coronation and Revue at Douwstra, open houses, street dancing, and Vespers at Douwstra Chapel with campus venues Graham and Gaass Halls and Jordan Hall among noted sites.
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Caine Mutiny
Douwstra Chapel
Graham and Gaass Halls
Koffie Kletz—Gral
Central Routs Dana 53 to 0 at Blair Friday
Central earns a dominant 53 point win as Dana College is shut out at Blair Nebraska. Verne Boelkens scores four touchdowns and two conversions to reach 44 points while Don Morehead adds two touchdowns and a 15 yard pass to Boelkens. Central rushes for 426 yards and holds Dana to three interceptions.
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II Central
Parsons
Dana College
Blair
Neb
Verne Boelkens
Don Morehead
Boelkens
Darrell Albers
Ed Bowers
Lame
Verle Rinehart
Dick Mitchell
Will
Albers
Boetkeré
Ellis
Morehead
Central
Dana
Norb de Young
Jerry Miletich
Dubuque
Spartans
Iowa Wesleyan
Upper Iowa
Simpson
Norm Rathje
Armon Johansen
Christian High Rally Day Program Friday Evening
The annual rally day at Christian High is set for Friday evening October 21 at the high school. Rev. Jack Zandstra of Champaign Illinois will speak and itinerant mission work in Albia Ottumwa will be noted. A male quartet and Phyllis and Gloria Ver Meer will perform with the Christian High Band. Refreshments will follow and members are asked to bring buns or a cake.
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Indto
Jack Zandstra
Champaign
Ilinois
Albia
Ottumwa
Nick de Ruiter
Garret de Boer
Anthony D. Ver Meer
Lambert Nieuwland
Phyllis
Gloria Ver Meer
Christian High Band
Grinnell Man Sells Iowa Blind Articles in Pella
William Flaherty of Grinnell plans a canvass in Pella starting Monday October 24 presenting items made by Iowa blind workers. He shows a basket on his arm to identify his goods and promises no high pressure sales. He will conduct a complete town canvass with optional deposits accepted by buyers. Tuesday in town he visited Pella.
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Pella
Iowa
William
Bill) Flaherty
Grinnell
Flaherty
Begi
Mr. Flaherty
Messiah Chorus Plans October 30 Organizing Rehearsal
The first Messiah rehearsal is set for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, in Douwstra Chapel. Director Robert Rittenhouse aims to fully organize the chorus at this session.
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Douwstra Chapel
Robert Rittenhouse
Pella welcomed guest to spend three weeks
A visiting figure praised the hospitality of Pella residents, noting their courtesy and kindness during annual calls. He stated he enjoys his time there and will stay for three weeks, ready to show credentials to anyone requesting them.
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Pella
Cakes Awarded in College Contest Draws for Cakes at Theater
Miss Coffee Time announced that Mrs. A. B. Wormhoudt of Pella won the Coffee Contest. Two book-shaped cakes will be given away free this week, with drawings held during Herman Wouk's The Caine Mutiny Court Martial performances at the Iowa venues. Cakes baked by Mrs. Verle Ver Dught.
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Carol Molnar
C.U.L
A. B. Wormhoudt
Pella
Chronicle
Miaiatae
Iowa
Herman Wouk
Alpha Psi
Central
Loras
Univerity
Four Hundred Twenty Citizens Voted in Primary
In the Monday October 17 primary a strong showing proved local interest, with 424 votes cast. Mayor candidates Klein and Fultz received 352 and 9 votes. Treasurer Vander Zyl 360. Park Commissioner Meulpolder 345 and Vander Pol 54. Aldermen and non partisans listed by ward, with final ticket pairing set for November 8 municipal election.
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Z. H. Klein
T. G. Fultz
J. E. Vander Zyl
Dan Meulpolder
Dale Vander Pol
Chronicle News
Jurn
Connie Vanden Berg
John A. Vander Wal
Edna Standing
Gerrit Wassen
Case Goodyk
Bob van Hemert
J. W. Va
George Ver Steeg
Halloween Season Fest planned with bands and contests
Central College marching band under Robert Rittenhouse will perform in a Saturday parade and at the Central Dubuque game. The Halloween festivities include Jack o Lantern contests with cash prizes, window decorating contests downtown, and a Black Cat Daze event with classifications from kindergarten to adults.
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Central College
J. C. Toom
Wm. van Hal
East 3Rd
Merlyn Vander Leest
Walter Vander Leest
Sully
Darlene van Zomeren
G. van Zomeren
R. 3
Speech Hearing Survey in Marion County Schools
Marion County plans annual speech and hearing screenings for all third, sixth, and ninth graders at several centers from October 24 to November 3. The Pella clinic is set for October 27 and 28 with Effie M. Buss directing, assisted by Helen Neuber and Sheston. A follow up program will recheck referrals and provide speech activities for those needing help.
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Marion County
C. S. Thomas
Pella
Marion County Schools
State Division of Special Education
Department of Public Instruction
Effie M. Buss
Helen Neuber
Sheston
C. Beurkens
Little Dutch and Knoxville Battle to Scoreless Tie
Pella High’s Little Dutch outplayed Knoxville Panthers but could not score as both teams settled for a scoreless tie before a large homecoming crowd. The tie leaves Pella at 2 2 2 for the season with strong defensive work and limited completions on 19 passes.
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Tom Boat
Pella High
Knoxville Panthers
Pella
Borgman
Knoxville
Poyer
Panther
Elbert van Gorp
Panthers
Graham Fee
Bob Harvey
Fee
First Travelog Of Season Comes Thursday Oct 27
The Kiwanis Club sponsored travelog series opens its sixth year at Douwstra Chapel with Stan Midgley presenting Adventure in the Northwest. The program features color pictures of Oregon Washington and British Columbia plus Rose Parade highlights.
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Kiwanis Club
Douwstra Chapel
Evergreen Land
Stan Midgley
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Crater Lake
Salem
Portland
Rose Gardens
Columbia River
Bonneville
Grand Coulee
Mt. Hood
Mt. Baker
Mt. Rainier
Olympia
Seattle
Sidney
Canada
Butchart
Victoria
Mr. Midgley
Pasadena
Cal
Midgley
Pancake Day Set by Sully Lions Club Next Saturday
The Sully Lions Club sponsors a Pancake Day in the Sully Community Building from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The men will serve pancakes coffee milk bacon and eggs with an all you can eat offer for 50 cents for children and 5 cents for adults. It aims to be another big day for Sully.
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Lions Club In
Sully
Sull
Defensive end Ron Bogaard sacks passer in disruption play
In a key defensive moment, Ron Bogaard broke through the line and sacked the quarterback as he attempted a pass. The play halted the attack and showcased Bogaard’s disruptive ability.
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Ted
Ron Bogaard
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