Publication of Revised Standard Version Bible Celebrated
The Pella Ministerial Association sponsors a September 20 service at Second Reformed Church to observe the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Dr. G T Vander Lugt will speak on The Word of Life written language. five copies will be presented to citizens. a union choir will perform. readings will span multiple translations. The event marks a major milestone in twentieth century English Bible use.
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America
Pella
G. T. Vander Lugt
Central College
Haverkamp
Wildin
Herbert Mentink
Leora
W. G. Wing
Douglas Straton
A. Haverkamp
Tania
Interational Council of Religious Action
U. S
Saribte
Ee Bible
Luther A. ‘Weigle
Jomas Nelson and Sons
New York
Boat & Boatsma
Free Instruction On Band Instruments Again Available
The City Council and Chamber of Commerce offer free band instrument instruction again this year on Thursdays after school and after supper, depending on registration. Interested individuals of any age should report to Band Room above the Fire Station on Thursday September 25 between 4 and 5 PM to arrange lessons.
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Chamber of Commerce
Centennial Speakers to Highlight Central College Year
Central College in Pella marks its Centennial Year 1952 58 with guest speakers of national and international stature. Dr Hardin Craig, Shakespeare scholar at Missouri, speaks October 10 11 on What Good Piece of Literature. Dr T Z Koo, Chinese leader and former UN adviser, appears October 28. Four conferences are planned with professors from across Iowa and beyond. Dr Kirtley Mather of Harvard opens the Science Conference November 22.
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Central College
Pella
Iowa
Hardin Craig
Craig
University of Missouri
Koo
T. Z. Koo
Th Federated Club
Student Christian Federation
Geneva
Switzerland
San Francisco
United Nations
YMCA
Douglas Straton
Christian College
Kirtley Mather
Harvard University
Mather
Pietenpol Observatory Nearing Completion at Central College
The Central College campus reaches a major milestone as the Pietenpol Observatory tower rises on Kuyper field with the dome placed atop the new structure. The Albrack Clark telescope will be motorized for easy adjustment, funded by gifts honoring Dean H. W. Pietenpol. Concessions and stadium storage space are planned, with further restrooms hoped to be completed.
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Pietenpol
Central College
Pietenpol Observatory
Kuyper Field
Albrack- Clark
Lubert van del Jon
H. W. Pietenpob
Committeemen to Start 53 ACP Farm Visits This Week
PMA community committeemen begin farm by farm visits to sign up farmers for the 1953 Agricultural Conservation program. They will assess field conditions, soil, slope, and past crops to tailor ACP assistance to each farm and encourage further conservation measures. The program provides partial funding and aims to spark permanent practices like terraces and ponds.
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PMA
Brown
PMA Committee
EMA
First of Series of Great Programs at Central October 2nd
Thursday morning at 11 o clock in Dowkstra Chapel Dr Pasupuleti Gopala nayya will speak on Asia the U S A and the Dr Krishnayya. An Indian aristocrat educated at Madras University he was in the British army and a freelance journalist now based in New York as editor of a newspaper and news service. He lectures on his country and is an authority in Far East affairs. IT Z Koo Dr Koosinayya invited as the first convocation speaker. The series will continue with Thursday evenings events.
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Pasupuleti Gopalanayya
Asia
Dr. Krishnayya
Far East
Madras Univerity
New York
United States
Z. Koo
Koisinayya
Douwatra Chapel
Proclamation declares Christian Education Week in Pella
Mayor T H Klein proclaims September 28 to October 5 1952 as the twenty second Annual Christian Education Week urging inter church services of thanksgiving and dedication and noting the public debut of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible on September 29 in the city.
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Pella
T. H. Klein
Premiere of Lace on Her Petticoat at Central Homecoming
Alpha Psi Omega will open its theatre season during Central’s centennial with a homecoming premiere of Lace on Her Petticoat. It is the play’s first amateur showing west of the Mississippi and possibly in the United States. Cast tryouts are underway as rehearsals begin next week using a printer’s proof since the work is not yet published in America.
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Alpha Psi Omega
Mississippi
United States
New York
Amelia Stewart
Alpha ‘Pat Omega
Pella
America
Central
Alpha Psi
U. S
Far East Speaker Dr. T. Z. Heads Lecture
At 7 30 on October 23 an authority on the Far East will speak. The presenter is Dr T Z.
Indianola powers past Pella 33 to 6 in season opener
Indianola built a 20 0 lead with two first half touchdowns and added 18 more in the third quarter to defeat Pella 33 6 at Kuyper stadium. Key plays included a punt return for a TD, a long pass to Harold Hiemstra, and standout defense from Marion Van Hal. Pella’s Lloyd Ballenger was sidelined by a leg injury.
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Indiana
Pella
Kuyper Stadium
Borgman
Indianola
Jun Thuka
Bob Borgman
Harold Hiemstra
Alvin de Wild
Indians
Lloyd Ballenger
Marion van Hal
Release of Revised Bible at Pella High School
The Pella High School Student Assembly will unveil the Revised Edition of the Holy Bible during the regular devotion period on Monday morning September 29 at 8 45 with Reverend Edward Tanis leading devotions and speaking on How We Got the Bible. Fred Whaley is in charge and visitors are welcome.
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Pella High School
Edward Tanis
Fred Whalley
Dutchmen Fall As Peru Beats Central 27 0 In Opener
Peru Bobcats, led by quarterback Ned Eckman, shut out Central 27 0 in the opener. Eckman scored on runs of 17 and 13 yards while Dick Stockman added a 14 yard TD and another later. Central threats included a long pass to Johnston but a late tackle saved Peru from a score.
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Peru
Bobcats
Dick Wynveen
Ned Eckman
Peru Bobcats
Central
Larry Pugh
Eckman
Johnston
Trullinger
Pugh
van Swol Donohoe Pierson
Une Darland
Rosenquist
Gilmore Dunkin
Quart
Kman
Stockman
Allen
Special Meetings At Sully Gospel Hall Start Sunday Night
Special meetings begin Sunday Sept 28 at Sully Gospel Hall and run nightly through Oct 10 excluding Saturdays. Begin at 7:80 o clock each evening. Don Dunnett of Lake Geneva Wis leads with a Tabernacle in the Wilderness model and messages applying to modern living.
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Sully Gospel Hall
Don Dunnett
Lake Geneva
Wis
Tabernacle
Wilderness
Greyhound Agents To Be Featured In Bus Advertisement
Glen J. Nihart of Pellows will be featured in a three months nationwide Greyhound Bus Lines advertising campaign titled Meet the Man. Nihart has been Greyhound agent in Pella since September 1947 and is credited with aiding the transportation system’s development. The feature aims to highlight agents’ services to Greyhound and the communities they serve. The Chamber of Commerce quarterly meeting at the Country Club followed an old supper with Connie Van Roekel elected president. Reports covered dues progress, new members, and road projects including New Sharon and Sully roads. The festival dates, pumpkin decorating plans, and Christmas contest ideas were discussed. Poll discussions by Dean Harold Haverkamp of Central College explained polling history and methods, noting polls cannot predict political trends with absolute accuracy due to unforeseen events.
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Greyhound Bus Lines
Nihart
Greyhound
Pella
Glen
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Connie van Roekel
Gene Stientjes
Earl Pohlmann
John Hoeksema
Sharon Road
Sully
Bob Bailey
Trade Extension Committee
South Pella
West End
Chronicle
Va Roekel
Harold Haverkamp
Central College
Haverkamp
Literary Digest
Gallup
Roper
Fortune
Nixon
Rotarians Share Letters From Clubs In Foreign Lands
Rotarians overseas in foreign lands report responses to the Good Will Project. The International Committee, led by John Van Dyk Babe Tysseling and Louis De Vries, assigned new foreign club addresses and urged members to write letters detailing local history industries and people to foster goodwill across borders.
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John van Dyk
Chmn
Babe ‘Tysseling
Louis de Vries
Pella Club
Good Will
C. C G. Buerkens
Rotary Club
Aruba
West Indies
Babo Tysseling
Denmark
M. M. Dockendorff
British Columbia
Eldon Bay
Japa
International Committee
West Triumphs Over East in Knoxville Jamboree
In the South Central Conference Jamboree at Knoxville athletic field on Monday evening September 22 the West team featuring Chariton Indianola Valley and Winterset defeated the East 27 to 8. Scoring included a Knoxville Chariton stand and a late Winterset tally.
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West
Knoxville
Knoxville Athletic Field
Pella
Albia
Indianola
Chariton
Centerville
Valley
Winterseat
Annual Two Bureau Meeting at Legion Hall Friday Night
The Lake Prairie Township Farm Bureau will meet at Legion Hall in Pella on Friday September 26 at 8 o clock. Township resolutions will be formed and a director elected for the County Farm Bureau Board. Members should bring pie sandwiches and table service. coffee provided. Directors Gerald De Penning and Don Den Adel urge attendance to express member views on Bureau policies.
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Lake Prairie Township
Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Pella
County Farm Bureau Board
Gerald de Penning
Don den Adel
Scout Round-Up at Knoxville Stadium Oct 4
The Boy Scout Round-Up moved from September 22 to Saturday night October 4 at 7 30 PM in Knoxville Stadium due to a school conflict. Mitigwa Dancers will entertain, and tickets remain on sale at Modern Jewelry Store Knoxville Iowa. Proceeds support Scouting programs.
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Knoxville
Towa
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Demons
Teom
Shakespeare
Central For Homecoming
T. Z
Nebraskans
Pella Lady’s
Missouri
Glen J. Nihart
Pellows
Winterset
Knoxville Stadium
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