Des Moines Men on Tour Entertained Merchants
The basement dining room of the Second Reformed Church hosted Des Moines manufacturers and businessmen on a goodwill tour to Pella. Seventy men attended a 6:00 dinner prepared by a church group, with entertainment by Spec Redd and the Dixie Land Band led by Officer Tony Mihalovich. Mor ris Goodman urged local efforts to attract new industry, citing Iowa and regional growth figures and noting county population declines attributed to farming mechanization. Each guest received a ring of Pella bologna as a token of goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Des Moines
Pella
Knoxville
Oskeloosa
Spec Redd
Dixie Land Band
Tony Mihalovich
Morris Goodman
Green Colonial Furnace Company
Goodman
Iowa
Midwest
Mardon County
Flu Situation Improves Slightly in Public Schools
Attendance at the high school improved from 158 absences last week to 48 of 351 by Wednesday morning. Junior High shows worsening with up to 40 of 97 absent on Thursday, though 10 returned by Wednesday. Week absences in grades run 16 to 20 percent with potential rise later. Several teachers were absent last week but returned. others dropped out this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ruthven
Miss Killion
Miss Mertz
Mr. Vines
Ray Roorenbos
Breed
Webster
M. Glen Borgman
Fire Damaged Apartment Behind Brom Home on Garden Square
Professor Maurice Birdsall head of Central College speech department returned to his apartment behind the B J Brom lot on Garden Square West Side Thursday about 10 30 am to find heavy smoke. Firemen extinguished the blaze quickly with little water. Cause unknown. Furniture damaged. Birdsall moved to a spare Brom Home apartment. Stinky the cat watched from stairs and was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle News
Maurice Birdsall
B. J. Bromlet
Garden Square
Central College
B. J. Brom
Mr. Birdsall
Brom
Stinky
Governor Ansel Briggs Salary Noted in Town History
The record states Ansel Briggs, the first Governor of the State of Town, earned eight hundred dollars annually, reflecting early gubernatorial compensation as documented in local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansel Briggs
Town
Reformation Day Rallies Planned in Pella and Newton
The Pella League of Christian Reformed Men's Societies sponsors two Reformation Day rallies in Pella on Oct. 31 and Newton on Nov. 1 both at 7 45 p.m. Rev. Arnold Brink of Englewood Ill will speak with the Pella Christian High choirperforming The leagues 18 societies from 14 area churches aim to preserve the Reformed heritage through scripture study
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella League of Christian Reformed Men’s Societies
Pella
Christian Reformed Church
Newton
Arnold Brink
First
Englewood
Chicago
Ill
Pella Christian High School
Pella League
League
Marion County District Court News
On October 17 1957 Earl Lankford of Knoxville was found guilty by a District Court jury of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Lankford was arrested December 8 1956 by Knoxville City Police and indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury in March 1957. Naomi Howe of Knoxville previously pled guilty to intoxicated driving and was sentenced by Judge Phil Wilkinson to 300 dollars fine, 90 day license suspension, and liquor permit cancellation until further order. On October 25 Earl Jones of Oskaloosa appeared on a charge of Malicious Threats to Extort. he withdrew his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to the included offense of assault, was fined 100 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lankford
Knoxville
Iowa
Lankford
Marion County Grand Jury
Phil R. Wilkinson
Naomi Howe
Phil K. Wilkison
Winterset
Wilkinson
Howe
Earl Jones
Oskaloosa
Jones
Used Toys and Clothing Wanted by T T T Society
The T T T Society makes a final appeal for used toys and clothing for Christmas boxes. If you have repairable toys or good used clothing, please donate via Brom's Feed Store by November 1 or call MA 8 4728 for pickup.
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T.T.T. Society
T.T.T
Brom’s
Central College cancels all Homecoming events except football
All Homecoming events for the coming weekend at Central College are cancelled following a joint student faculty meeting. The decision cites a high number of Asiatic flu cases on campus and aims to reduce student physical burden. Football status remains uncertain pending player health later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Haverkamp
Central
Transportation To the Polls Free On November 5th
The Pella Junior Chamber of Commerce offers free rides to and from the polls on November 6 for Pella’s municipal election. Call the provided number any time on election day for transportation.
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Pella
JC's urge voting as Christian duty in local election
The JC's urge every citizen to vote and participate in local government. They stress that elected officials will shape city policies and encourage a call from readers to cast their ballots.
Alumni Council Meeting on Central Campus Today
The Greater Alumni Council of Central College meets on Central's campus Thursday October 31 for its annual session. Officers expected include Dr Raymond Van Heukelem Mr Anthony Tusseling Mrs Martin Sneller and Mr Floyd Heideman Representatives from alumni chapters named Roy Stults Glen Petermen Leonard McGuire Rev William Rosenberg Rev J Niewsma Rev Will etts and Mr Ron Howard The sessions begin at 9 15 a m and continue all day with plans for next year and election of new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Central
Raymond van Heukelem
Holland
Mich
Anthony '‘Tusseling
Pella
Martin Sneller
Sioux Center
Floyd Heideman
Sheboygan Falls
Wis
Roy Stults
Glen C. Petermen
New Jersey
Leonard McGuire
California
William Rosenberg
Wisconsin
Lewis de Koster
Tri-State
J. Niewsma
Michigan
Willetts
Central North Iowa
Ron Howard
Chicago
Junior High Football Game at Oskaloosa Cancelled
The junior high football game at Oskaloosa scheduled for Thursday night October 31 is cancelled due to insufficient players recovering from the flu. The Pella Oskaloosa matchup was to be part of the Halloween community celebration sponsored by the Oskaloosa Junior Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Junior Chamber
Children to Make Tricks or Treats Calls for UNICEF This Evening
Tonight in Pella children plan door to door trick or treat for UNICEF. The United Nations fund supports over 80 million children and mothers annually in about 90 countries with aid tied to WHO and FAO. Local AAUW volunteers promote a voluntary program with colored tags to show gifts.
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Unicef
Pella
United Nations Children’s Fund
World Health Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization
U. N
Unicef Hallowe'en
American Association of University Women
United States
UNIC
Pella City Election Set for Tuesday November 5
Voters will elect a Mayor City Council City Treasurer and a Park Commissioner on a single ballot with a separate annexation proposal for South Pella. Polls open from a.m. to 8 p.m. at First War New Fire Station 606 Main L and Ward City Office 717 Main Third Ward American Legion 829 Broadway and Fourth Ward Pella Supply 606 Oskaloosa Street.
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South Pella
Pella
Main
Third Ward
American Legion
Broadway
Pella Supply Company
Oskaloosa Street
Tunis H. Klein
Richard A. Tysseling
Frank N. de Wit
James V. Lankelma
Ed J. van Gorp
Ike Hokabergen
Fred Veenstra
Harry G
Jaycees Plan Operation Clean Up for Local Stores
The Pella Jaycees launch Operation Clean-Up this weekend to wash store windows as a fundraiser for future community projects. Local business men can have windows cleaned by Jaycee members after the Halloween cleanup. several teams will cover the business district and finish downtown by Saturday. Homeowners may also request the service by contacting any Jaycee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Jaycees
Pella High Faces Valley Then Knoxville in Busy Week
Pella High football schedules a Friday night game against Valley of West Des Moines and a Monday night home game versus Knoxville, the latter rescheduled from October due to flu. Both games start at 7 30 p.m. with Knoxville serving as the Little Dutch home finale.
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Pella High
Valley of West Des Moines
Knoxville
Valley
Valley High
Albia
Centerville
Lincoln
Chaiton
Indianola
Winterset
Snydel
Des Moines
Pella
Iowa 1848 Per Capita Money At Just One Dollar
The record notes that in 1848 the per capita money in Iowa stood at only one dollar, reflecting a sparse economy and limited individual wealth during early state development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rev Blaauw to Speak on Reformed Churches in Canada
The Rev. Jacob Blaauw director of Canadian Work for the Reformed Church in America will address Third Reformed Church on Sunday morning November 3 and the Reformed Church of Sully at evening service. He notes Canada has 150000 Dutch settlers and 29 new Reformed Churches. centers now in Ontario Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia. The public is invited.
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Reformed Church In
America
Amelia Street
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Third Reformed Church
Reformed Church of
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Biaan
Sunday School Teacher Training Course Planned
Four Reformed churches sponsor a Sunday School teacher training course at Third Reformed Church on November 11, 18, and 26. Open to all interested in Christian education, with sessions led by Mrs. M. M. Dockendorff, Mrs. Glen Bergman, Mr. Lester Terlouw, and Mr. H. W. Pietenpol. Courses cover age appropriate teaching methods and educational objectives for children and youth, with no specific curriculum. Free-will offerings collected to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
M. M. Dockendorff
Glen Bergman
Lester Terlouw
H. W
Pietenpol
Ghosts and Goblins Gather for CROP Drive in North Marion
North Marion County volunteers plan a 2:00 p m Saturday drive for the Christian Rural Overseas Program in Pella with John Vanden Baard and Henry Roorda leading the campaign. Gifts of money and grain aid overseas distribution. Also Polly’s Halloween program with Kiwanis Rotary and Legion Post to start at 7:15 p m with a torchlight parade in Garden Square and costume judging ending with prizes. If bad weather, parade moves to Legion Hall at 7:30 p m.
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Christian Rural Overseas Program
CROP
Marion County
The
Legion Tall
Pella
John Vanden Baard
Otley
North M County
Henry Roorda
Pleasantville
Army
Church World Service
Polly
Vivie
Kiwanis
Rotary
Legion Post
Garden Square
Kenneth Vander Linden
Legion Hall
Boy Scout Troop 373 Elects Leaders in October Meeting
Pella Iowa Troop 373 held its annual officer election Monday night October 28 with Tony Tysseling named Senior Patrol Leader Jerry Gosselink and Larry Haverkamp as Patrol Leaders Roger Palmquist and Larry Kingrey as Assistant Patrol Leaders Paul Kuyper as Scribe The group announced the new slate at the gathering.
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Pella
Tony Tysseling
Jerry Gosselink
Larry Haverkamp
Roger Palmquist
Larry Kingrey
Paul Kuyper
Calendar for American Education Week Nov 10 16
Week schedule lists events from November 11 to 15 including Veterans Day board meeting report cards, Visitation Night at the high school, student assemblies, Teen Problems talk, Teacher Education Day at Central College, Lincoln and Webster open houses, and a closing theme An Educated People Moves Freedom Forward.
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Board of Education
Benna Mashmore
Central College
Public School
Lincoln
Morgan
Webster Building
Fall on Store Floor Triggers $1,000 Suit in Pella
Walter Donai of Pella sues Henry Vandevoort and John Vander Voort doing business as Vandevoort's Super Market for 1000 dollars. He alleges a slip on a greasy liquid on the floor at about 10 PM on April 6 caused back injuries and left him unable to perform duties as a service station operator. He claims poor illumination and lack of warning on the hazardous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Donai
Pella
Henry Vandevoort
John Vander Voort
Vandevoort
Donai
Knoxville Journal
Gerrit Van Roekel Elected Secretary of Buyers' Ass'n
Gerrit Van Roekel, business manager of Central College, was elected secretary treasurer of the Iowa Nebraska Group of the National Association of Educational Buyers at the fall meeting in Concordia Nebraska. Also elected were James L. Bailey as president and Leonard E. Schlueter as vice president. The group, with over 800 college and university members, will join the Kansas Missouri Group for the 1958 fall meeting in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit van Roekel
Central College
Iowa-Nebraska
National Association of Educational Buyers
Concordia ‘Teachers College
Seward
Neb
James L. Bailey
Town State Teachers College
Leonard E. Schlueter
Concordia
Kansas Missouri Group
Kansas City
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Diwich
Hi Neighbor
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
E. C. Beaning
B. Brom Home
Marion County District Court News
Jaycees
Jacob Blaauw
Reformed Churches
Board of Domestic Missions
the Legion Hall
North
Wyoming
Laverne Anderson
Paul van Wyk
Inbeck
Earl Hoogestrat
Sundance
Roy Anderson
Benson
Minn
Boy Scout Troop
Buyers’ Ass’n
Vander Wilts
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Pri
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