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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1938
Page
5
Downtown Pella hums with return of Central College students as 279 had registered by Tuesday afternoon, vastly above last year’s count and signaling a likely record enrollment. Faculty, housing hosts, and Coach Tysseling’s football squad prep for Drake game amid heat.
Residents report theft of apples from Mrs. S. F. Cole’s yard near Colum bus and East First Street with youths and Scouts among the culprits. Des Moines watchers note similar thefts at Scholte’s orchard and other private properties, urging gentility and honesty in a small town.
About 120 members of the 1942 class attended a dinner in Jordan Hall, Central College, Monday evening September 12. Deans Gillard and Pietenpol spoke, Mrs Pietenpol and Professor Prins attended. Afterward the class organized electing W Kieft president, Don Davis vice president, and Raymond Beekes treasurer and student count officer.
Leroy Kimmell, a longtime engraver at the Pella Chronicle, died suddenly after reportedly working the previous night. Funeral held Monday at Wormhoudt funeral home with Rev. A Haverkamp and Rev. Paul J. Christensen officiating. Interment at Graceland. An obituary notes his artistic talent and eighteen years with the Chronicle.
Mayor T. G. Fultz explains that Carlton D Beh Co filed suit to collect unpaid 1927 paving bonds. City will issue new bonds at 3 4 percent to replace about 41 5000 unpaid, spreading payments over ten years with minimal annual levies as special assessments are collected. Proceeds and acquired property will be used to pay bonds, easing taxpayer burden.
The family of Leroy Kimmell expresses gratitude to all who aided them after his passing. They thank everyone for kind acts and beautiful floral offerings, signed MR. AND MRS. GEORGE CROLL
The season winds down as conductor Kuyper plans the final concert this Saturday evening. Audience requests shape the program with featured pieces like Nevin’s Suite Romantique, Liszt Liebestraum, and horn duets by Kuyper and Metcalfe. Gerald Vanden Berg and Vera Gezel perform vocal solos as the troupe plans a trimmed setlist.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Central College is a hardworking group aiding the college. They have already served two dinners for large groups, including a 42-person faculty dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Lubbers and a 135-person Freshman dinner. Several functions are planned, and the Auxiliary has paid $1,755 of its $5,000 pledge to the college.
Warren Van Sittert son of W D Van Sittert and a recent high school graduate has joined the Chronicle Engraving department and reported for work Tuesday morning. The article notes engraving work's technical nature and demand for science-minded skilled hands. Gerrit H and Casey Van Den Berg have been visiting their uncle C Wesselink of Mitchellville at Lutheran hospital in Des Moines after an operation.
Football practice at Central begins with a large freshman influx and veterans shaping the squad. Seventeen returning players join forty nine aspirants led by seniors and sophomores as the team aims to build a strong season. The schedule opens September 24 against Drake and continues through November with games at Luther Simpson Penn and Parsons among others.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce minstrel show at Pella High School on October 7 and 8 is underway with end men refining jokes and music distributed to circle men. The orchestra selections are prepared as rehearsals begin, promising a top amateur show with lively humor and sharp quips at local figures. Director Sixsmith is pushing the cast to build a strong foundation now.
De Wild Grocery invites customers to a promotional day next Saturday featuring Opal coffee demonstrations and open Opal canned goods. Special prices on work clothing and shoes will be available all day. The owner notes strong customer turnout last Saturday and promises a worthwhile visit.
The Rural Electrification Administration announces a two day farm lighting event near Pella on October 12 and 14. Demonstrations cover lighting packages, home appliances, and farm equipment with talks by IL Beaty of Iowa State College and D W Teare on wiring costs and financing under REA programs.
Lautenbach and Ver Di will award two trophies to the high school football squad at season end. One goes to the most valuable player and the other to the player showing the greatest improvement. Rivalry is expected as the season progresses.
Wright-Dayton monoplanes attract town attention as planes sail and glide. Quaker Oats boxes featured in promotion. children urged to visit The Chronicle office to obtain a plane with grocery deals noted for the week.
Pella High's Little Dutch open the season at Cent College field against Knoxville High Friday at 7:30 pm. Anticipation runs high after last year's 13 to 0 Knoxville win, with Pella's Linemen Hopkins Mitchell and Mark Thomas anchoring the line and Kuyper the lone letterman at end.
Ben Sack traveled by motor to his birthplace Cincinnati then to Chicago and Elmhurst visiting old friends and relatives. He enjoyed the growing city and shared his positive impressions with wife Catherine Kreppel and family, visiting in Roseland and other suburbs with Mr and Mrs John Turkstra and Mr and Mrs John Vander Hoek.
A total of 45 beginners enrolled in the kindergarten departments at Webster and Lincoln last week. Morning class at Lincoln lists many new students. afternoon group at Webster includes another set. The notes mention age, fifty school life experiences, and ongoing art lessons at Central College studio. A Magee magic assembly is planned for September 19 in the high school auditorium with activity tickets required for entry. American Education Week runs November 6 to 12 with visitation day to be announced.
Friday evening at 7 30 the annual all college Y Mixer will be held in the college gymnasium. A joint program by the Y M C A and Y W C A invites alumni to attend.
They stopped at Springfield Illinois to see the monument and Lincoln home. Ben enjoyed the trip, happiest that he remains young enough to find so much pleasure in life, and friends are glad to share in his happiness.
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