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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
9
The Central College enrollment report is incomplete with drafts indicating active registration yet also signs of dropoffs. Freshman numbers are shown as 4, many students resided elsewhere, and a fuller enrollment picture will appear in the next issue. Local students from Pella and nearby areas are listed among enrollees.
Prof George Francis Sadler known as the Town Crier spoke to the Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening about his 159 spoon collection. He began the hobby 53 years ago in Indianola and owns spoons from across the United States and foreign countries including Austria Newfoundland Central America Canada France and Arabia. He shared histories of several spoons, making the discussion engaging.
The report outlines recent softball results with Pel Jatolliv and Reasner, Veldhun, Caldbsedland, EEbe, Sam Sones, Murphy Heveral, and Merehant players. It notes a split in the season's midstream, a standout home run by Shits, and pitching by Veldhun for Pel Jatolliv.
About four hundred people attended the vesper at Dowgetts Chapel. Mr Gordon Farndell opened with Flourish for An Occasion, and Edith Sedrel delivered a superb soprano. Marvin Thostenson and Minka Hartels impressed with clarinet, piano, and Mendelssohn. Plans for more vesper music and improved stage lighting were announced by the faculty.
Christian High School opened Tuesday morning with about 200 students from three denominations and twelve congregations. The event included a dedication of the new building, remarks by Rev. Huizenga, and performances by students and teachers. The district CROP meeting at Albia on Monday will discuss reorganizing the CROP committee across five counties Appanoose Mahaska Marion Monroe and Wayne and feature a new CROP film Operation Mercy and comments by State director Albert W Farmer of Des Moines.
Stex Stout, a wholesale grocery salesman, takes his first vacation in 21 years in Chariton, stepping away from work for a few days for the first time since 1928.
Albin resident Klingensmith picked a bushel of peaches from one tree at his home. The largest weighed three fourths of a pound, the rest averaging a half-pound each.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for provisional substitute clerk and substitute city carrier at the Pella Post Office. Applicants must reside in or be bona fide patrons of the office. Examinations in Pella to create a employment register. Applications must be received at the Highth U S Civil Service Regional Office Saint Paul Minnesota by October 4 1949.
Revival services are in progress at the Church of the Open Bible in Pella. Evangelist S B Fowler from Chicago speaks nightly at 7:45 p.m. sharing truths from God and unveiling scriptural insights, with inspirational songs and special music featured each evening. All are welcome.
Central College coach Tysseling returns with teen lettermen and three newcomers for the season opener Friday night in Pella. Grinnell brings a swift backfield led by Sander Ploeg. Central counters with Bert Bandstra and Dent Kothman returning, plus several reserves stepping in. The matchup pits Central’s determined squad against Grinnell’s spring-age, stronger personnel as the teams prepare for the season curtain raiser.
The classis of Pella Reformed Church will be entertained by Des Moines United Presbyterian Church as guests of the Des Moines Presbytery. Pastors from both churches and elder representatives plus their wives will attend. The two denominations are considering union following June votes by their General Synod and General Assembly. The action will be presented to their crises and presbyteries tonight.
County extension office announces a Fox Trapping School in Mahaska County on Friday September 30 under the State Conservation Committee. Location TBA with expert guidance from Wayne Partridge conservation officer at Lake Keomah and other out of state professional trappers. Wild losses from predatory animals were high last year, with nearly 6000 dollars reported in 1948.
Two youths stole a grey Lith Fraser from the Reformed Church parking lot last Tuesday evening, drove it to Monroe and back, and left it near town where it was found warm. Police suspect the same pair in other nighttime vehicle tampering and urge owners to remove keys and lock cars while warning the public to beware loiterers near vehicles.
The opening pigskin tilt of the season features Little Dutch hosting Sigourney High on the college field tonight at 7. Coach Johausen lists 140 teams and at least letters available. Probable lineup includes Fipple, Buerkens, Ikuta, Vis, Rinehart, Borgman, Van Dusseldorp, Mentink, Hrummel, Vos, and Vande Voort with Whalley leading the marching band between halves.
Central College Alpha Psi fraternity presents The Traitor by Herman Wouk as part of homecoming festivities scheduled for October 14 to 16. The melodrama follows a duel of wits between Naval Intelligence officers and Red spies targeting a university atomic research lab.
The 42nd annual conference of Women’s Missionary Union of the Classis of Pella Reformed Church will be held at the Reformed Church of Prairie City on Wednesday Sept 21. Morning session at 10 includesPrelude, organ music, greetings by Rev and Mrs J Kempers, address by Mrs J Heemstra, and offertory. afternoon at 2 features devotions by Mrs J Heemstra, address by Mrs J Kempers, trio saved to save others, and closing prayer. The notice adds safety reminder from National Safety Council to watch for children near homes and playgrounds.
President T Vander Lagt at Centr College convocation September 12 outlined five goals for students. He urged faith through Bible study prayer and church life, health and well being, cooperation in democratic living, preparation for a life work with strong character, and vigorous pursuit of knowledge seeking intellectual growth. He tied these aims to the sermon title Seek and Ye Shall Find, urging students to make learning their profession and uphold integrity with professors.
The Albia Pasture Improvement Farm hosts Field Day on Friday September 23 near Albia. The event highlights pasture renovation as grain acreage drops next year. A county pasture renovation demonstration is planned for northeast Adams County on Thursday with details to be announced soon.
In the bowling league the Fellows show rust early in the week. American League Toa beat Electrolux two games to one and Mobil No. 2 defeated International Hf. C. In the National League Rol sereon won three from Pontiac and the Bowling Meg. triumphed over Van Houweling Ga. Men bowl every Tuesday evening and next week the women begin on Wednesday.
The Al G, Kelly-Miller Bros. and Ringling-Barnum Circus bring giraffes to Pella making this area one of the few places in the nation to host such tall African natives. The tour also touts a large herd of performing elephants and a diverse wild-animal collection with feeding as a morning event for visiting students.
Dr Robert Smith head of the Department of Christian Education at Dubuque University will address a rally Saturday September 17 1949 at 7 30 p m in the Newton Salvation Army Auditorium. Vocal solos by tenor Marion Welle brass duet Oliver Carlson and Paul Simons and a youth chorus led by Robert Wikins join the program. The event is the first fall rally of Newtons Youth for Christ and draws a large crowd with no admission charge.
Two year old Judy George sustained a broken hip when her father started a farm tractor and the front wheels passed over her. She is reported recovering.
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