Leadership Training School at Central Opens Oct 4
Central College launches its Third Annual Lay Leadership Training School on Monday October 4 at 7 30 p m. for six consecutive Monday nights through November 8. Laymen, college students, and curious others may attend two hours of worship, study, and fellowship. Courses include Literature Of The Bible and The Life Of Christ in hour one, The Child And How They Learn and Women and The Missionary Program in hour two. Local ministers and Central College faculty will lead. Cost is 1 00.
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Puppet Show Entices Wo man Federated Club Meeting
The Wo mans Federated Club will meet Tuesday September 21 at 7 45 p m in the parlors of the Second Reformed Church Teachers from Pella will attend A marionette show titled Over the Rainbow will be staged by Mrs W Hayes and Mrs S Neal of Knoxville They provide all equipment and require about two hours to set up The program is described as good clean entertainment and has been well recommended by local observers
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Second Reformed Church
Pella
W. Hayes
S. Neal
Knoxville
Hayes
Neal
Ghosts Play Draw Biggest Crowd Of Season At Pella Merchants Game
About 3700 fans filled the grounds to watch the Pella Merchants Colored Ghosts win 7 to 4 in a friendly exhibition. The Ghosts showcased running and stunts, escorted a Merchant runner home, and capped the event with a slow motion Shadow Ball demonstration.
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Busine
Pell
Clever Marionette Show Impresses Chicago Visitor
A Chicago visitor praises a marionette performance as the cleverest and most original seen. He notes there will be no regular business meeting, but reminds members that clues should still be accepted.
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Chicago
White Elephant Sale at Legion Hall Sept 24
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a white elephant sale at Legion Hall on September 24 with proceeds aiding Camp Fire Girls. Van Zante will be the auctioneer and entertainment is planned. The public is invited to bring unwanted items and enjoy the event.
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Truman to Visit Melcher Saturday in Marion County
President Harry S. Truman will stop in Melcher Saturday September 18 at 4 52 PM after attending National Soil Conservation Day activities at Dexter. A large Marion and surrounding counties crowd is expected to hear the president speak and greet him. Guests of the Truman party include Jah Ridler a Democratic Central Committee member Dr P M Roberson candidate for senator Lith District GT Clark candidate for state representative 26th District.
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Harry S. Truman
Melcher
Dexter
Marion
Jah Ridler
Democratic Central
P.M. Robertsandidate
Sin
Municipal Band To Hold Weekly Practice Sessions
The Pella Municipal Band Executive voted to hold rehearsals weekly during the forthcoming Fall and Winter season. The band invites local players to join during practice and contact any executive member including Raymond Doorenbos, Oren S. Van Niewaal, Henry Kuyper, Ed Beaning, and Don ald Waechter for details.
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Uber
Sailres
Raymond Doorenbos
Oren S. van Niewaal
Henry E. Kuyper
Ed. C. Beaning
Donald Waechter
Oren 8
van Niewaal
Justice Court Fines Various Speeding and Parking Offenses
Duwain Pethoven of Pella fined $5 for speeding 40 in a 26 mph zone. Robert Arents of New Jersey, a student here, fined $1 for failing to stop at a stop sign. Gilbert Vander Hart of Pella fined $15 for speeding 60 in a 25 mph zone. James MacNair of Newton fined $10 for speeding 40 in a 25 mph zone. Duwain Holmes of Newton fined $40 for speeding 40 in a 25 mph zone. Kenneth E. Bailey of Oskaloosa fined $6 for straight pipe. Ferdinand Vogelaar of New Sharon fined $2 for improper parking. Jacob Vander Syde, J. P.
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Pella
Robert Arents
New Jersey
Gilbert Vander Hart
James MacNair
Newton
Zon Duwain Holmes
Kenneth E. Bailey
Oskaloosa
Pla
Ferdinand Vogelaar
New Sharon
Jacob Vander Syde
J. P
Central College drills on fundamentals for season start
After a Drake University scrimmage in Des Moines Central College enters the first week of practice with 56 candidates and fresh arrivals. Coaches Tysseling and Hill focus on individual fundamentals and timing to boost defense and teamwork ahead of the September 25 game against Coe in Cedar Rapids.
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Tomatoes Packed at Marshall Plant Thrive in Pella Area
The Marshall Canning Company plant in South Pella employs 135 workers to process 70 000 cases of No 1 and No 2 tomatoes from 400 acres. Superintendent Emery Guard notes yields around seven to fifteen tons per acre with ideal soils, while prices average 26 dollars a ton. Frost arrives late September, but harvest continues by carload as both growers and workers rise to the season’s demand.
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Marshall Canning Company
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Marshall Canning Co
Little Dutch Lost Opener to The Trojans
Pella’s Little Dutch opened strong but a swift Pleasantville attack produced the game’s lone touchdown and win. Pleasantville led 6 0 at halftime and held on as Pella failed to tie. Pella’s next home game is September 24 against Albia with additional dates listed.
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Christian Movie At College Chapel Friday Sept 24
On Friday evening September 24 Falk Volunteers of Central Coffee present a Christian movie at Douwstr Chapel titled Reaching From Heaven. The film portrays a young man’s struggles with unbelief and his contact with Christian people, showing how God reaches into lives and fills hearts with assurance for wholesome inspiration and entertainment.
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Central Coffee
Douwstr Chapel
Nod
Missouri
Definitions exhibit at Central College closes Sept 20
An art display titled Definitions remains on view through Tuesday September 20 at Central College. The seven-part exhibit, from Muncos University Alfred NY and prepared by The Walker Art Center Minneapolis, explains color line form perspective distortion and base terms with sections in the office foyer and on the third floor corridor.
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Cole
Gsallery
Amon
Central Hall
Mincos University
Alfred
New York
Walker Art Center of
Minneapolis
American Federation of Arts
Central College
Countywide immunization drive for school children Sept 22
Parents will receive permission forms for diphtheria and smallpox shots offered by state supplied serum. A $1 fee per shot covers physician time. Immunizations occur at multiple locations from Sept 10 to Sept 28 with sign permission required.
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McClure
Eptember
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Harvey
Dr. Roberts
Red Rock
Businessmen OK Trade Extension and Adequate Financing
The Chamber of Commerce meeting supported steps to boost Pellh trade through the Fall and holiday seasons. Dues were criticized as low, with a plan to raise them and a 28 member canvass organized. A trade extension program offering monthly gifts to shoppers was approved, needing at least fifty merchants and similar participation from others. Road work on the Galesburg road progresses with possible bridge delays due to steel shortages. A Knoxville style credit bureau study was proposed, and downtown holiday decorations were planned by the board.
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Tegion
Jon Stientjes
Mer
Warner van de Voort
Galesburge
Knoxville
Stientjes
Atl
Nas
Enrollment at Central College Reaches All Time High
Central College reports record fall enrollment surpassing 600 with 601 registered and more expected. Women comprise 177 to 327 men, improvements in class balance noted from last year. Homes in Pella accommodate most students with Graham Hall dining near capacity and several dorms filled. Students arrive from 18 states and 3 foreign countries, with strong faculty workshops and a lively orientation program contributing to a positive start.
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Graham Hall
Dunn Cottage
G.T. Vander Lugt
Heenan Hall
Pella
Gerit van Rockel
Adons
Central
G.l's
Mary Caulk
Oska Joosa
New Sharon
Knoxville
Iowa
Ruth Eckert
University of Minnesota
Swimming Pool
Pella High to Start Driver Training Course Next Week
Pella High will add a new driver training course to its curriculum starting next week. Norman Johansen, the new athletic coach, will instruct, with a 36 hour program split into two parts. The course aims to license 15 to 16 year olds by year end, covering highway safety laws and regulations.
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Norman Johansen
Town State Teachers’ College
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