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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
8
Pella merchants set Friday and Saturday September 19 and 20 for Dollar Days renamed Mar Days with a broad price range. They urge items that meet demand, coordinating across shops to offer big savings. Advertisements in The Chronicle September 18 list the offers and aim for wide patron turnout.
The Woman's Federated Club will meet at 7:45 p.m. September 16 in the Second Reformed Church parlors. An executive board meeting precedes the year’s emphasized program titled Living Requires Work. Prof Maur will present a musical program. Members are urged to bring a guest. any woman in Pella may attend. Treasurer Vanen Berg will accept 1952 1953 dues.
Pella girls softball finished 1962 with a 12 3 record after a come from behind 12-11 win over Oskealosa. Arlene Jel Jema led batting with .540, Ruth Ludemann .400, and Ernie Rus and Georgene Ludemann tied at .416 as team scored 216 runs to 118 against.
The churches of Pella plan a public observance of the revived standard Bible on Monday September 29 at 7 30 PM at the Second Reformed Church. Sponsored by the Pella Ministerial Association the event features Dr GOT Vander Logt of Central College as speaker amid nationwide observances. Iowa will host 150 local observances.
The Pella Christian High School began the term on Tuesday September 2 with the largest enrollment in years. Freshmen lead growth, many transferring students join upper grades, and opening exercises featured Rev Huizenga addressing students and parents.
Rev E S Tanis of Second Reformed Church spoke to Rotarians on how the Bible developed from Hebrew origins through translations in Greek Latin Syriac and Gothic to English versions. He traced key figures like Wycliffe Gutenberg Erasmus Tyndale Coverdale and the King James Bible and noted the 1946 80th of Revised Version update and reasons for clearer language.
Pella's Little Dutch football team starts the 1952 season at Sigourney on Friday September 12 coached by Dick Hobbs. Returning lettermen include Merryfield Northup Greiner Wylie and Jennings from last year's 14 13 near miss. Coach Bergman and Ruthven oversee 34 players with eight letter winners back ready to start.
Marion County Republican officials outlined plans to greet General Eisenhower in Des Moines on September 18. About 500 from Marion County are expected to attend, with each person receiving a small flag badge for admission to a roped area near the speaking platform on the State House grounds. Flags will be distributed by local committee members at designated ward addresses across the county.
Young Republicans of Marion County organize to distribute absentee ballots to service members and county residents away on election day. Civilians must request ballots from the Marion County Auditor and sign an application. servicemen may have a family member sign. Ballots may be obtained at Cook Insurance Agency via Earl Pohlmann or from Mrs. Paul Fayver at 601 Lincoln Street.
Sports fans can buy a football high school season ticket at Paardekooper's Drug for Saturday night games at $2.00 with no tax. Regular single admission is 75 cents. The Chronicle advertises this money saving deal with up to a dollar saved per person.
Two day alert in the Pella area saw volunteers led by Earl Pohlmann and Ralph Vanderwi report 25 planes to Des Moines on Saturday and 29 on Sunday. Watchers from Golf and Country Club area tracked planes for ten hours daily, aiding radar operators. more volunteers are urged to join as the effort seeks at least twenty four additional spotters.
Earl Pohlmann offers to brief volunteers on duties for the next alert. He can be found at the Cook Agency Insurance Office to provide details and sign up helpers for the upcoming call.
The first Twilight Musical of the year unfolds at Douwstra Chapel on Sunday September 21 at 4:00 p.m. It showcases new music faculty members Edith LeCocq and Laurence Grooters with a Elijah opening duet, plus piano and organ numbers by Robert Smith and Lenough Anderson.
The T T T group sponsors a garment exchange on Saturday September 20 at the Legion Hall. All sizes accepted as long as garments are clean. Bring items between 9 80 and 11 80 a.m. The sale runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Sellers name their price and a percentage is kept as the organization's profit for philanthropic work.
Des Moines SSA reports October checks rise for 23 county area with 15,800 beneficiaries. About $598,400 total early October payments reflect roughly $70,000 monthly increase. Iowa beneficiaries total $2,342,000, a $287,000 rise. Increases range mainly $5 to $8.60 for retirees, with smaller gains for dependents. No calls needed. increased amounts auto-appear on October checks.
Eldon Job and P. H. Kuyper of Knoxville and Pella, Marion County chairmen, reported July purchases of series E and H Defense bonds in their county reached 40606.00 dollars. Iowa’s July E and H sales totaled 6,869,629 dollars, up from June 1952’s 6,844, and July 1951’s 5,686,586.
The South Central Iowa conference organizes its first football and band jamboree on Sept. 22 at Knoxville starting 7 pm. Eight of ten teams will play one quarter each with matchups Knoxville vs Chariton, Pella vs Indianola, Centerville vs Valley High Des Moines, and Albia vs Winterset. Six bands precede the game and two during halftime. Admission is 75 cents for adults and 60 cents for students. Tickets are available at each high school principal's office.
Marketing eggs by grade is the best way to get top prices for pullet eggs says L Z Eagleton. The statement highlights grade based pricing strategies and industry guidance for egg producers.
Central College begins its centennial year with registration for new students and a week of events. Dean H. J. Haverkamp and Dr. H. W. Picten pol led the orientation with English psychology and music tests under Dr W. D. De Kock. Freshmen dinners, picnics, and a faculty reception highlight the week as George Ver Steeg of the Pella Chronicler speaks at the convocation in Douwstra Chapel. New faculty include Haverkamp, Florence Reid, L Breld, Essert, Nounderson, and Wilma Rempe joins as registrar.
John Brouwer reports a September enrollment surge at Pella Christian Grade School with 181 pupils registered for the sealing year, up from 163 last year. The breakdown shows larger lower grades, and transportation relies on three buses and two jeeps as officials await new facilities.
The fourth Governor's Conference on Recreation will meet Friday September 19 at Fort Des Moines Hotel Des Moines. Gov Beardsley and Rep Fred Schwengel will speak. Six discussion sessions cover recreation programs. Dr Edward Greenwood of Menninger Clinic delivers luncheon talk. Afternoon crafts social and hospital recreation workshops. Evening Square Dance Promenade. Attendance is free. Forrest W. Wakefield of Council Bluffs Recreation Commission is president of the Town Recreation Workshop Association.
The Legion committee opens the Memorial Building second floor for a roller skating session from 7 30 to 9 30 pm. Skaters of all ages are welcome for this popular Saturday evening pastime.
Webster Grade Building dedication set for American Education Week between November 9 and 15. A speaker from the State Department of Public Instruction may address the ceremony. Board approves grounds work at Webster and Lincoln, grading, landscaping delays, and paving plans after the last football game. Budget copies and enrollments reviewed. eight bus driver and two teacher contracts approved. two janitor resignations accepted.
Pella Junior High students organized four homerooms and elected officers. In Mr Shafer seventh grade Mary Boat president Bruce Heerema vice president Sandra Klein secretary treasurer. Mr Emmert eighth grade Evelyn Dykstra president Tom Boat secretary treasurer Ken De Haan. Mr Sabus seventh grade Preston Steenhorst president Wayne Tanis vice president Hilma Schagen secretary treasurer. Miss Renaud eighth grade Max Vander Pol president Ellen Rempe secretary treasurer Butch Sheppard.
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