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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1950

Page

6

Central College opens registrations for new freshmen

Central College in Pella opened registration for new students this morning September 7 in the gym. Twenty one applicants from Pelin schools entered freshman status with several more debating jobs versus school. The report highlights family lineages among enrollees and notes moving faculty arrivals alongside returning alumni.

Central College E. Ben Weinke Pelin Pella Glen Borgman Worp Borgman William Borst Lawrence Borst Raymond den Adel John den Adel Tomi Ikuta Jimmie Tkuta Elisabeth Kempkes Tunis Kempkes Violet Kuiper Ralph Kuiper Phil Mentink Alerbert’ Mentink Cornelia Nikkel William Nikkel Leighton Marion Bay C. J. Ray Walter van Wyngarden

Pella School Bus Routes Organized at Special Meeting

At special meetings of all school bus riders on Monday week officers were elected to supervise each load and arrange permanent seating. Leighton Route drivers John Heemstra and Marion Den Adel led the new officers with Presidents Ronald De Bruin and Norma Bricker, secretaries Franci Van Maanen and Jeanne Walraven.

Theiir Leighton Route John Heemstra Ronald de Bruin John Brouwer Franci van Maanen Otley Marion den Adel Norma Bricker Ralph Vei Ploeg Jeanne Walraven Leighton Reuben Ter Louw Prident Vivian Walster Presdent Ronald Grandia Edwarda Grandia

Mission Worker to Talk on Russia at Third Ref. Church

Rev. George J. Lambert, recently back from Europe and seven years under the Communists in Russia, will give a talk and show slides at the Third Reformed Church Monday at 7:45. He and his family escaped exile to Siberia by boat after arrests and interrogations, and his presentation promises vivid accounts from behind the Iron Curtain. A missionary offering will be received.

Russia 3Rd Reformed Church Mission Circle George J. Lambert Europe Lambert Slavic Missionary Society Siberia

United Presbyterian Conference Held On Central Campus

Seven workers from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines met at Central Campus for their fall conference led by Dr. Chester T. R. Yates. Speaker Herb Plambeck of WHO addressed the group. Meetings occurred Saturday evening and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Most attendees joined local church services mornings. Lodging and meals were arranged at Graham Hall.

Westminister Presbyterian Church Des Moines Central Chester T. R. Yates Herb Plambeck WHO Convas Graham Fe Hall

Dirt Farmer Jack Healy Addresses Newton Rotarians

Jack Healy of Newton, a dirt farmer with 750 acres, spoke on soil conservation to the Rotary Club. Healy shared his lifetime study, described his talks in Iowa and other states, and offered his religious views with practical philosophy. The notice adds that Pella will host clubs for a golf tournament September 18 at Pella Golf and Country Club and that the state Rotary Golf Tournament occurs September 18 at Wakonda Club Des Moines with five Pella members expected.

Jack Healy Newton Healy Iowa Pella Chariton Knoxville Osceola Pella Golf and Country Club Wakonda Club Des Moines

Outdoor Hymnsing in Garden Square Sunday Evening

The 3rd Reformed C E sponsors an outdoor hymnsing in Central Park Sunday night September 10 at 8 45 led by Mr Fred Whalley with Eleanor Euwema on piano The Pella High School band is to perform plus other special numbers It may be the last outdoor hymnsing of the season if weather forces a move to Third Reformed Church attendees urged to come

Central College IL. G. Roorda Central Audrey Roorda Glen Borgman Bonnie Thomassen Glen Elisabeth Kempkes Carol Ver Steeg Bonnie van Zemeren Marvin Rumbaugh Melvin The Reformed Church Carlton Willis Brewton Ala William McGee Cleta Pearl Sitturd Mescalaro N. M Carole Fred de Jong Annville Northwestern Junior College Orange City Central Stu Nada McBeth Pella Utah Joan Grosener Newton Improved Order of Red Men Tng Gordon Price William Vanderlast First Street Grooters Broadway James W. Graham Bennink University Streets G. Chester Lew Independence Street Cliford Keizer Rickey Lous A. Bartels Klein William G. Wing 3Rd Reformed C. E Central Park Fred Whalley Eleanor Euwema Pella High School Third Reformed Church Federated Club Second Reformed Church Dent Pil van Zante Myron Bos Rage Vande Voort

State Fair Brain Derby highlights for Pella team

At the State Fair Brain Derby finals in the large tent, Muscatine placed first with 165 points, Pella finished second at 163 1/6, Scott County Rural took top honors overall, and Hampton earned fourth with 110. Pella contestants were Paul Frandt, Joyce Leu, and Gwenlyn Vanden Berg, with alternates listed.

Gwendolyn Vanden Berg Paul Frandt Joyce Leu Pella Muscatine Scott County Rural Hampton Ralph Jaarsma Jun Ikuta Ralph Wendell Lot V. L. Schwenk Paul Palestine

University of Iowa doctoral student profile note

A student at the University of Iowa is pursuing a doctorate, continuing studies toward an advanced degree. The record highlights ongoing doctoral work and institutional affiliation without detailing the field or research topic.

University of Iowa

Central Squad Gears Up For Missouri Opponent

Central's Tysseling and Hill train a 46 man squad at Kuyper field for the season opener against Southeast Missouri State College of Cape Girardeau. The Flying Dutchmen face practices twice daily to build a cohesive unit with ten lettermen among diverse positions and a Sept 15 game at Pella.

Tysseling Hill Kuyper Southeast Missouri State College Cape Girardan Pella

Kenny Fund Drive Under Way For Charity

Sister Elizabeth Kenny Fund Drive starts with county chairman Mrs Nesbit coordinating solicitors who may call at doors. Contributions welcome though Kenny treatment remains free. For details see Mrs Nesbit.

Elizabeth Kenny Ats M. Nesbit Kenny Nesbit

Outstanding Soldier honors for Sgt Gerald Dieleman at Camp McCoy

Sgt. Gerald B Dieleman of Pella received the Outstanding Soldier award during a Friday ceremony at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Maj Gen Hanford MacNider praised the 410th Infantry Regiment tank company and called the 103rd the best division in the reserve as the parade capped two weeks of summer training for 1,450 Minnesota and Town reservists.

Camp McCoy Wis Gerald B Dieleman 2Nd St. Pella Hanford MacNider Dielenan 410Th Infantry Regiment MacNider 103Rd Minnesota

Series of Six Programs Will Be Presented Here

Kiwanis of Pella announces a Travel and Adventure Series featuring six illustrated lectures this fall and winter. Burton Holmes headlines at November 8 with Alaska and Mt McKinley, followed by Curtis in Rolling Down to Rio, Nagel with Central and South American travel, Soule on the Middle East and India, and Friars on Holland and Belgium. Karl Robinson presents Japan, and Robert Friars also headlines a later Holland program.

Burton Holmes Pella Kiwania Club Kiwanis, Club of Pella Kuyper Middle West Holland Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Michigan Kiwanis Club Holmes Kiwanis Mr. Holmes Alaska Terest Mt. Mek North America America Curtis Rio Nagel Mexico Central America South America Soule Will Azores Portugal Middle East India Siam China Robert Friars Belin Japan Karl Robinson

Christian High Begins New Term Growth and Enrollment

Christian High opened for the term with a steady growth in enrollment at a level slightly above last year. Students come from Pethe Leighton Oskaloosa Cedar Peoria and Newton with two from out of state. The opening program featured singing, a solo by Elizabeth Rus, scripture reading, and remarks on sincere motives for attending high school. A new band program was started under Edward Vander Weele, with prep work already underway and expected to enrich school life in the coming years.

Christian High Seloct Chistian Gerade Surrmundians Pethe Outhyims Prairie Cu Otley Leighton Oskaloosa Cedar Peorially Newton Hetty Glenda BL Vanden Uvink Emis Elizabeth Rus Muizenga Christian High School Chitian High Marilyn Groenendyk L. J. Borst The Christian High School Board Edward Vander Weele

Vesper Musical Sunday Afternoon at Douwstra Chapel

The Music Department presents the first Vesper Musical of the school year on Sunday afternoon September 10 at 4 p.m. in Douwstra Chapel. Guests include new faculty member Laurence Grooters, pianist Bartels, Le Cocq, Farndell, and Thostenson performing organ works and sacred songs, with pieces by Dvorak, Te Deum, Handel, and Weber.

Douwstra Chapel Laurence Grooters Union Theological Seminary Bartels Musi le Cocq Farndell Thostenson Pella Friends of Music

Women's Missionary Conference at Third Church Sept 22

The Women's Missionary Conference of the Pella Classis meets at Third Reformed Church on Friday September 22. Speakers include Mrs. M Stephen James vice president of the Board of Foreign Missions Miss Janet Boersma missionary in Arabia and Mrs. William Helmert missionary in Kentucky.

Women's Missionary Conference of the Pella Classis Third Reformed Church M. Stephen James the Hoard’ of Foreign Missions Janet Boersma Tn Arabia William Helmert Kentucky

Social Security Rep to Visit Pella on Sept 13

A Social Security representative will be in the Council Room City Clerk's Office 717 Main Street Pella Town on Wednesday September 13 between 9:30 am and 10:30 am for residents to get information or advice on Old Age and Survivors Insurance provisions.

Main Street Pella

First Federated Club Meeting Will Be Guest Night

The First Federated Club opens with Guest Night on Tuesday September 19 at Central College Dowestra Chapel. Dr Vander Tayt will address a joint college and Classis meeting on the topic Quo Vadis and its practical application to students faculty and members. An academic procession will mark the opening and Rev Richard Roebo om of Knoxville retires as Classis president will preside. The event invites attendance by the public.

Central College Dowestra Chapel Dro G. ‘P| Vander Tayt Chassis Richard Roboom Knoxville Vander Liye Ted

Central College names Straton as new philosophy chair

Central College announces the appointment of Douglas Straton from Wooster College as professor of philosophy and chair of the Religion and Philosophy division. He will fill the post left by William Vander Lugt, teaching philosophy and one Bible course, while his family joins in the second semester.

Douglas Straton College of Wooster Ohio William Vander Lugt Straton Central John Roach Straton Calvary Baptist Chu New York City Yale Divinity School Andover-Newton Theological Seminary Heraht Colby Junior College Germany Harvard Columbia S Aman van Inspiringe Dro

Frederick Sjobairn To Open High School Program Series

Frederick Sjobairn will open a sequence of eight special student assemblies at the school. The popular pianist has performed in Osceola and nearby towns in recent years. His program blends classical and semi classical pieces with commentary aimed at younger listeners.

Frederick Sjobairn H. S Ollaigh Shobairn Osekaluose

Second Reformed Sermon Series at City Church

The pastor of Second Reformed Church plans two sermon series. Morning sermons explore The Lord s Prayer with topics including The Father and His Child and The Sinner and His Saviour. Evening services study The Song of Solomon with themes The Bride s Desire and The Bride s Love. A new organ has been installed and special music will accompany all services.

Second Reformed Church

Unassuming man praised as a solid choice for Central

A Wooster acquaintance endorses an unnamed candidate, saying he is unassuming, well liked, and would be a good man for Central. The speaker expresses belief in the person's suitability and character for the leadership role.

Wooster Central

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