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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1955

Page

9

Federated Club Women to Hear Hat Lecture Tuesday

The Woman's Federated Club plans a September 20 meeting at 7:45 p.m. in the Second Reformed Church parlors. Kansas City speaker Mrs. Lloyd White will present Whats Under My Hat, with humor and a psychology-backed hat collection. Members are reminded to pay dues. teachers and Central College instructors plus guests may attend.

Second Reformed Church Lloyd White Kansas City Butler University Indianapolis Ind Ohio State University Central College Wayne Hill

Coaches Tell Rotarians About Football Teams

Stan Borgman of Pella High and Babe Tysseling of Central College spoke at the Rotary Club Tuesday noon. Borgman praised the Little Dutch, noting a 7 to 6 win over Indianola and a jamboree scoring at Knoxville, with 45 players including many freshmen and strong teamwork. Tysseling said Central has many practice-ready upperclassmen, some graduations thinning the ranks, and promising freshmen joining. Pella High meets Sigourney and Central faces Carth.

Stan Borgman Pella High Babe Tysseling Central College Rotary Club Borgman Tysseling Central

Second Salk Polio Clinic Held at High School Sept 12

The second Salk Polio Clinic at Pella High School on Monday September 12 vaccinated nearly 200 children in grades 2 and 3 from Pella Christian Pella Public and local rural schools. Doctors Evers and Vander Muelen led the on site shots with County Nurse Mrs L B Sheston assisted by Mrs G C Jarrell Knoxville. Mothers helpers included Mrs Wayne Vanden Berg Mrs Keith Emmert and Mrs Warren Van Sittert.

Pella High School Pella Christian Pella Dee Tie Evers Vander Meulen L. B. Sheston G. C. Jarrell Knoxville Wayne Vanden Berg Keith Emmert Warren van Sittert Norma Hagen Judy Int’velt Barbara Bosch

Parents Invited to First Jr High PTA Meeting Sept 19th

Parents of 7th and 8th graders are invited to the Webster School on Monday September 19 at 730 PM for an orientation to the Junior High program. The session will introduce new and returning instructors, outline a typical school day, and conclude with coffee. Officers elected last spring include Wilson Davis president Haverkamp vice president Kuyper secretary Wesselink treasurer.

Webster Wilson Daven Harold Haverkamp Jean Kuyper Ed. Wesselink Tren Evert Ward A. E. Evers

Pella Weather Station Report Cites Observer

Weather bulletin from Pella Station recorded by U S Weather Bureau with total .32 inches and E C Bearing listed as observer.

Pella Station U. S. Weather Bureau E. C

Pella Rotary Wins Cup at Kuyper Field Tourney

President V Weirather announced Pella Rotary's team won the cup in a tourney at Knoxville with the Knoxville Chariton and Indianola clubs. Anthony Tysseling was the low scorer while guests included Dr H P Lankelma of Cleveland Ohio. Frank De Wit Alvin Evers Kenneth Bean and Ray Robus attended the birthday table.

V. Weirather Pella Rotary Knoxville Chariton Indianola Anthony Tysseling H. P. Lankelma Cleveland Ohio Frank de Wit Alvin Evers Kenneth Bean Ray Robus

Central Meets Carthage Friday In Season Opener

Central College hosts Carthage in a 7 30 season opener as coach Tysseling weighs a ground game edge against fears of a weak 1954 passing defense. Key players include Vern Boelkens John Ellis Krentz Owens and freshman Jerry Miletich, with defensive contests involving Pat Reysack Verle Rinehart Arden Johnston Gary Williams and others. Season tickets remain $25 for family and $12.50 for individuals.

Central Carthage Albia Jerry Miletich Vern Boelkens John Ellis Krentz Owens Babe Tysseling Shorty Pierson Fred van Swol Tysseling Pat Reysack West Hampton Verle Rinehart Pella Arden Johnston Knoxville Gary Williams Garden Grove Bob Kruizenga Norm Schouten Larry Myers Bill Smith Chicago John Nummerdor Lew Lundy Dale Daggy Don Morehead Phil Bush Flockmore Phil Schrank Bill Mitchell George de Vries Doug Vandermyde Morrison, ml Oskaloosa Jerry van Englehoven Ed Bowers Kansas Central College

October Chamber Meeting to Host Plambeck

At the chamber board meeting on September 6 officers reported dues nearly complete with 114 merchants and individuals paid. Five new member firms were added and a retail businessmen’s meeting was scheduled for September 27 at 6 30 p.m. at The Coffee Shop. The quarterly chamber session was planned for Monday.

The Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Enrollment at Central Exceeds 400 Mark Amid Growth

Central College reports enrollment rising to well over 1950 with 423 new students, comparing to 365 last year. The tally includes 56 from Pella and six international students. Seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen from Pella and nearby towns populate a diverse class, with late registrations listed from the area.

Central Central College Iowa Pella Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota New York California Nebraska Colorado Michigan Indiana South Dakota Kansas Kentucky Alabama Pennsylvania Rhode Island Massachusetts New Mexico Washington Arizona Ohio Canada The Virgin Islands Tokyo Japan the Chronicle

Volunteers Of America Tag Day in Pella on Sept 17

The Volunteers of America designate Saturday September 17 as Tag Day in Pella with city officials and Miss Wilma Van Dort coordinating youth training at 9:00 a.m. Parents and merchants urged to enforce rules while volunteers solicit charity and offer cash awards for top effort.

Volunteers of America Pella Tunis Klein Wilma van Dort Jeader U. of A Walter Vis Ella’ Vander Schaaf J. M. Kuyper Wm. van Dort Youth and Childrens’ Clubs America V. of A

State AAUW Workshop Planned in Pella October 1

Pella AAUW branch prepares for the annual state workshop set for October 1 at Central College campus. Delegates from about 30 Iowa branches are expected, with large groups invited from Newton Indianola Des Moines and Ottumwa. Miss Elna Grimjes urged committee assignments and Miss Gladys Horgen of Des Moines will oversee the program.

Pella American Association of University Women Bert Boat AAUW Elna Grimjes Central College Iowa Newton Indianola Des Moines Ottumwa Gladys Horgen

Public school busses to be inspected Monday November 7

Annual bus inspection for all drivers and equipment will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday November 7. The old Schuring garage near the Lincoln building on Main Street will be the inspection center. All drivers and their busses are asked to show their driver's permits, chauffeur's licenses and bus inspection reports.

Schuring Lincoln Main Street

Central Faculty Appointments Announced at Vander Lugt Drive

President Vander Lugt announces four new Central faculty hires: John Vander Waal Helen Lowey David Crichton and Johanna De Vries appointed to key roles including Director of the Student Health Program De Vries a Central graduate and Vander Waal returning as Philosophy and Religion chair Crichton and Lowey join from education backgrounds with bios noting past teaching and degrees from Columbia University University of Minnesota and other institutions

G. T. Vander Lugt Board of Trustees John Vander Waal Helen Lowey David Crichton Johanna de Vries Vander Waal Miss de Vries Central Philosophy Douglas Straton Henry van Leeuwen van der Waal Western Seminary Holland Mich Columbia University Lydia C. Roberts Union Seminar New York Columbia Third Reformed Church Albany N. Y Ruth Vogelaar Pella Joel Kent Lewistown Montana Marshall Minn Hofstra College Hempstead Jamestown College Jamestown N. D St. Olaf College Northfield Northern Illinois State Teachers College de Kalb Ill India Chicago University

Central College Opens With Vander Lugt Address

The college formally opened Monday with an address by President G. Vander Lugt. The ceremony featured a matriculation day sermon on liberal education, highlighting self discipline, Christian faith, and knowledge as essential to growth beyond a degree.

G. van der Lugt G. T. Vander Lugt Central College Vander Lugt Pindar Jesus Christ God

County Teachers Institute to Be Held October 10

The County Teachers Institute will be held on Monday October 10. C S Thomas Marion County Superintendent of Schools says the event will likely be at Newton and include Jasper County teachers.

County Teachers’ Institute C. S. Thomas Marion County Superintendent of Schools Newton Jasper County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chronicle News Fred Sels Ruth Dingety C. C. Jarrell Knox H. C. van Meul C Ville Federated Club Kansas City, Mo Sigourney Carth Salk Jr. High Kuyper Field Plambeck Glen Borgman W. E. Borgman Mary Buwalda John M. Buwalda Ray Doorenbos Don van Hemert Bert C. van Hemert Nella de Jong Wm. C. de Jong Wilma Keuning Ed Keuning Duane de Kock Walter de Kock Phil Mentink Herbert G.mentink Harold Nichless Kathy Ludwig Arvid Pierson J. A Kuyper Wayne Zoutendam J. G. Roorda Bob Borgman James Dahm Jacob Dahm Ellen de Geus Andrew de Geus Nancy Groendyke J. E. Groendyke Harold Hiemstra Leonard Hiemstra Frances de Jong Jacob de Jong Norma Arvin de Cook John 0. de Cook Saidra Cummings George Cummings Arnold Dahm Henry Dahm Murray Goemaat Lena Goemaat Robert van Hal Wm. van Hal Bonnie Kuyper J. A. Kuyper Joyce Leu G. C. Leu Roland McCombs Amon Long Joanne Terlouw Simon G. Terlouw Marianne Vanden Oever Marion Vanden Oever Ruth Pippel Peter Pippel Daniel van Gorp John van Gorp Don Robertus John Robertus Murray Rinehart Wilma Roorda Dave Roorda Patsy Schreiner Edw. B. Schreiner Darlene van Wyk Neal van W Barry Kane Dale Kane John Bandstra Paul Bandstra Ronald Coop Dale Coop Paul Frundt W. A. Frandt Eugene Gosselink Ray Gosselink Shirley Groendyke Alma Hoksbergen Ray Hoksbergen Ralph Jaarsma Frank Jaarsma Dirk Muyskens Cornelius Muyskens Neil Thomassen Harold Thomassen Carol Ann Veenstra Harold J. Veenstra Tainter Adam de Kruyff John de Kruyf Sully Darrell Duane Brand Jacob Brand Ed van Gent Peter van Gent Denny Russell Ervin van Haaften A. W. van Robert Smith Charles Picken Harry Pippel Reshman Delores Rempe Henry Rempe Leighton the Volunteers of America John Vander Yet Helen I. Lowey Richard Tysseling Miss Lowey Brainerd, Minn University of Minnesota Chrichton Hope College Purdue American Chemical Society Sigma Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Ben Betty de Jong Fred de Jong Annville Institute Crichton New Pella Harold Wortman Christine Aworth Wortman Mai Street
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