Reformation Day Rallies Planned for October 26 and 29
The Pella League of Reformed Men's Societies announces two Reformation Day rallies in Pella and Oskaloosa. The Oct. 26 event at First Church Ref. begins 7:45 p.m. with Rev. R. B. Kuiper as speaker and the Pella Christian High School choir performing. The Oct. 29 rally at the Oskaloosa church follows with the same start time and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella League of Reformed Men’s Societies
Pella League
Pella
John Calvin
Oskaloosa
R. B. Kuiper
Calvin Seminary
Akern
Pella Christian High School
Pella High School Homecoming Schedule Released
Homecoming events begin Thursday at 7:00 p.m with bonfire and pep meeting at the high school practice field. Crowning of the queen and skits follow at 7:30 p.m in the high school auditorium. Friday features a 3:30 p.m parade and a 7:30 p.m football game against Centerville. buses will depart after the parade.
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PHS
Centerville
Marion County Men Inducted Into Armed Forces
Three Marion County men were inducted into the armed forces after answering the selective service call last week. Duane V. Mattox of Bussey Fred J. Simmons of Otley and Orval L. Pottorff of ? were sent to Fort Chaffee as part of the October draft contingent.
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Marion County, Setective Service Board
Armed Forest
Duane V. Mattix
Bussey
Fred J. Simmons
Otley
Orval L. Pottorff
Fort Chaffee
Sky
Martin Luther Film at Pella Sanday Event
The film on Martin Luther’s life, produced by Louis de Rocimont studios, runs about ninety minutes and depicts his conscience struggle and break with the Catholic Church. It has drawn audiences and invites first-time viewers and returning attendees to Evening’s screening on November 4.
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Pela Sanday
Martin Luther
Louis de Rocimont Studios
Business Men C of C Meeting Set for Nov 1
The quarterly general Chamber of Commerce meeting and supper will be held Thursday evening November 1 1956 at 6 30 p m at the Pella Golf and Country Club. Agenda includes preparations for the coming events and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Chamber of Commerce
Pella Golf and Country Club
Need Not Register To Vote in Pella
Newcomers to Pella especially from out of state or Holland may not know voting rights. Registration is not required in Pella or Lake Prairie township, only in cities over 10 000. The key qualification is citizenship. Aliens cannot vote. Citizens must live six months in the state, 60 days in the county, and ten days in the precinct. An inquiry found six women in one block unaware of these rules.
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Pella
Holland
Lake Prairie
Public School Parent Conferences At Pella Schools
Teachers in elementary grades allocate Thursday and Friday afternoons for 15 to 20 minute parent conferences. Appointments are set in advance to review records, discuss home and school issues, and strengthen home school relations. No school for grades one and two Thursday and Friday afternoons.
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Pella
Entertainers to Spotlight Holiday Evening by Committee
The entertainment committee has arranged a guest speaker for the holiday season program. The event promises an engaging evening with a notable speaker and cheerful community participation.
Children Run UNICEF Trick or Treat Drive in Pella
On Tuesday Oct 30 children from three Pella elementary schools will collect coins for UNICEF. The AAUW aims to exceed 500 dollars while urging all families to keep porch lights on for straggling Trick or Treaters.
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Pella
AA ‘Uw
Unicef
United Nations Children’s Fund
American Association of University Women
Legion Post to Sponsor Chicken Dinner Monday
Legion Post 89 of the American Legion will host a chicken dinner in the Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday October 29 as a courtesy to members who have paid 1956 57 dues. The Post supports Junior Legion baseball Troop 373 Scouts Memorial Day services and the Municipal Halloween celebration with Rotary Kiwanis. invites former Legion members and veterans of all wars to join and be guests.
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Post
Lian Legion
Legion Hall
van Veen-Van Hemert Legion Post
Junior Legion
Boy Scouts
State Legion
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Legion
van Veen-Van Hemert Post
District Court News Notes
District Court actions include L L Kingery 48 found guilty of obtaining property under false pretenses with a $386.90 check from Don Agan of Knoxville on November 8 1955. State evidence cited false presentations for window sales. Merle Garrington sentenced for OMVI with $300 fine 90 day license suspension and liquor permit canceled. He faces another OMVI hearing November 30. David Betterton 18 Knoxville held for larceny. two years with suspended sentence for good behavior and restitution. Robert Isley 17 minor released to guardians. to appear in juvenile court. Charles Koopman Knoxville arrested after prior link to Betterton and Isley. confessing prior involvement in a 75 theft.
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L. L. Kingery
District Court
Don Agan
Knoxville
Jasper County
Merle Garrington
George A. Sickett
Garrington
OMVI
Sherriff’s
David Betterton
Sackett
Betterton
Robert Isley
Sheriff's Office
Charles Koopman
Betterton and
Isley
Night typing class planned at Pella High School
Adults may enroll in a new night typing class at Pella High School Building starting Monday November 12 at 7 00 pm. A $15 fee covers paper textbook and typewriter use per student. Interested persons should call Lois Sayler at 8 4784 during Mayfair hour.
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Pella High School
Board of Education
Lois Sayler
Mayfair
Dr Peter H Eldersveld to Speak at Pella Rally
The Pella Home Visitation Evangelism committee names Rev Peter H Eldersveld as speaker for the Inspiration Reformation Rally on October 31 at 7 30 pm in First Reformed Church. Eldersveld, known for radio work, has authored books and sermons and resides in Chicago with his wife and two children. The event includes rallies across Pella churches with dates through November 4.
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First Reformed Church
Peter H. Eldersveld
Eldersveld
Gan
Calvin College and Seminary
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Holland
Town
Chicago
E Progra
Pella
Third Reformed Church
Centerville Big Reds Visit Pella For Friday Night Game
Centerville arrives at Pella High to face the refurbished Big Reds in a 7 30 p m homecoming night. Centerville has recent wins over Knoxville 21 7 and Bloomfield 47 6 and features Kovacevich the 195 lb fullback and Thomas 165 lb halfback. Pella seeks a win to stay in the South Central Conference title chase after a 20 20 tie with Knoxville and a chance to overtake Indianola.
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Pella
Centerville
Pella High
Knoxville
Bloomfield
Charlton
Valley
Indianola
Seymour
Kovacevich
Thomas
Chariton
Albia
Winterset
Knoxville arrests and court actions highlighted
Gallons of gas linked to farmer Thomas Bailey near Knoxville, who faced the same sentence as Betterton after appearing in District Court. On October 23, Paul Van der Linden of Knoxville was arrested by City Police on OMVI, second offense, and to appear Wednesday morning before Justice of the Peace C. A. Bruce for arraignment.
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Thomas Bailey
Knoxville
Betterton
Paul Vander Linden
Justice of the Peace
C. A. Bruce
Central Flying Dutchmen crush Buena Vista 84 6 in win streak
Central's Flying Dutchmen remained hot with a fourth straight win beating Buena Vista 84 6 at Kuyper Stadium. Tysseling’s line limited BV’s Ibach to minus two yards while the offense posted its season high and kept second in the Town Conference race.
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Central
Buena Vista
Kuyper Stadium
Tysseling
Iback Central
Beavers
Simpson
Pella Musicians Selected For the State Festival
Fifteen Pella High musicians earned a spot at the All-State Concert and Festival after a 100 percent record at state tryouts in Des Moines. The ensemble includes twelve quartette members and three instrumental entries directed by Miss Anne Tysseling. Rehearsals are planned for Nov. 23 and 24 ahead of the KRNT Theater performance on Nov. 24.
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Pella High
North High
Des Moines
KRNT
Capitol City
Nancy de Cook
Norma Jansen
Kadell Roorda
Dennis van Zee
Ellen Rempe
Evelyn Dykstra
Jery Hoogenakker
Warren de’ Haan
Alice Ter ‘Louw
Lavelle Brockway
Verlan van Rheenen
Norman Ver Ploeg
Miss Anne Tysseling
Pella’ High
Harold Wortman
Kay Kuyper
Barbara Boat
Norma de Bruin
Iowa Music Educators Association
Halloween Party For the Children Tuesday Oct 30
The annual municipal Halloween party for children will be held in Central Park on Tuesday October 30 at 7:00 p.m. Sponsors include Legion Post Rotary and Kiwanis. Prizes and grand prizes await winners. no torch parade due to dry leaves. If weather turns bad, the Legion Hall hosts the program.
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Central Park
Legion Post
Rotary
Kiwanis
Legion Post Committee
City Park
Legion Hall
Mobilgas Station Gains New Local Management
Joh Gosselink becomes operator of the Mobilgas station on the square after purchasing the sand oil business from Leonard van Arkel and leasing from Cushman Wilson Oil Co. Henry Van Arkel stays as attendant. William Mathes buys the tank wagon and becomes Cushman Wilson Oil Co. agent for Mobil products in central Iowa. All three are lifelong Pella residents ready to serve.
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Joh Gosselink
Mobilgas
Leonard van Arkel
Cushman Wilson Oil Co
Mobil
John
Henry van Arkel
William Mathes
Mathes
Cushman
Chronicle News
Gosselink
Dan Reece
Cittmen
Wilton’ On 'Co
Little Dutch Rally Ties Knoxville 20 20 at Home
Pella High's Little Dutch erased a 20-0 deficit to tie Knoxville Panthers 20-20 as Butch Sheppard and Ron Bogaards sparked a late two touchdown rally in a South Central Conference game. Pella improves to 8-1-1, remaining second in the conference behind Indianola after Chariton upset the unbeaten Panthers.
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Pella High
Little Dutch
Knoxville Panthers
Pella
Butch Sheppard
Ron Bogaards
Indianola
Chariton
Panthers
Knoxville
Mayor Calls Hydrant Tampering a Criminal Offense
City police and officials are shocked by an act in North Pella and South Pella where two fire hydrants were opened late Sunday or early Monday. Water loss worsens a drought and could hinder firefighting. tampering carries up to one year in jail and a $500 fine. Mayor Klein urges citizens to report tampering to police immediately.
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North Pella
East Jefferson Street
South Pella
Pella
T. H. Klein
Wate
Ten Injured in Highway 163 West Crash Near Pella
A Friday afternoon crash on Highway 163 west of Pella injured ten people. Milton Delano, 84, of Clarion, driving a 1955 Chevrolet east toward Pella, attempted to pass a car and collided head on with a westbound 1951 Kaiser driven by Billy Van Ee, Otley, with seven other children aboard. Delano and others were hospitalized. Delano suffered chest injuries and Mrs. Delano a fractured wrist. Deputies and police investigated.
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Pella
Loren Jarman
Marion County
Milton Delano
Clarion
Delano
Kaiser
Billy van Ee
William van Ee
Otley
Jarman
Joe de Hoog
Three More to Share in $1000.00 Jubilee Saturday
A large crowd attended the drawing for weekly prizes as Pella hosts its autumn trade event. Esther De Jong drew $25.00, Edith er $10.00, and Harold Poortinga $5.00. Tommy Waechter was drawn but absent. Twelve people now eligible for the grand prize. thirty eligible after ten weeks. Register this weekend. it’s all free.
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Pella
Esther de Jong
Elat St
Edither
Harold Poortinga
Tommy Waechter
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Robbins
Coctive
Mre
Clayton Ustermarkt
Leighton
Marion ‘Co
Armed Forces
Martin Luther Film
Pella Sanday
Business Men C. of C
Chronicle News Photon
White Way Auto Co
Chevrolet
Auto
G. E. van Houweling
Monroe
Prestone
John N. Vinuts
N Mirror
Phil Vanden Berg
Cies
Danny Kayé
United Nations
Pelle
District Court News
P. Eldersveld
P. H. Elderaveld
Big Reds
Dutchmen
Wartburg
Waverly
Edith Huyser
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