Townspeople Promote Band Benefit Circus by Legion
Townspeople and the Legion Post promote a big indoor circus in the high school gym. Four shows are scheduled on October 11 and 12 with 1 pm and 8 pm performances. Tickets cost 76 cents value with 90 cent adult and 60 cent child price. proceeds fund the high school band uniform and other groups. Performers include wire-walkers high-diving dogs and a hillbilly band with Joan O Hara. Fourteen vans move the show between towns.
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The
Legion Post
Pella
Legion
Uncle Sam
Ho Ter Meacham's
Mutual
Joan O'Hara
Kelley Morris show advance ticket drive urged in Pella
The advance sale of tickets for the Kelley-Morris show is emphasized as essential. Band members receive a liberal cut of receipts from all tickets sold before circus days begin, with a push to buy when local youths call. A businessman donated $5 for underprivileged children and uniforms fund. Many elders may not attend, yet buying tickets helps the band obtain uniforms.
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Pella
Teachers Hear Mabel Wagoner in Knoxville Oct 6
Mabel Wagoner of the Town Pupils' Reading Circle will address the Marion County Rural Teachers on Wednesday October 6 at 3 00 p m in Knoxville Iowa.
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Mabel Wagoner
Knoxville
Reading Circle
Marion County
Iowa
Lay Leadership Training School Starts Monday at Central College
Plans are set for the Third Annual Lay Leadership Training School opening Monday October 4 at 7 30 pm at Central College. The six week course offers two hourly classes each evening with instructors from the college and local churches. Credit from the International Council of Religious Education is available for attendees who meet class attendance and study requirements.
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Central College
International Council of Religious Education
Board of Education of the Reformed Church
G. A. Ralberts
Leighton
Herbert Mentink
H. S. van Wyk
R. J. Rozeboom
Knoxville
Proram
H.W. Pietenpol
Pella
A. Haverkamp
G. T. Vander Lugt
Fle
Walter de Kock
T. Prins
Cldl
Regifee
Pella Welder to Near East Johnnie Van Zee Heads Abroad
Johnnie Van Zee, a local welder and horse enthusiast, will depart for Saudi Arabia within two weeks. Employed by Fleur Construction of Kansas City, he will work on an American Arabian Oil Co refinery powerhouse, then possibly weld on the oil line project. He is finalizing arrangements and vaccinations for an 18 month stay, with travel paid by Fleur Construction and a substantial bonus on completion.
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Johnnie van Zee
Saudi Arabia
Fleur Construction Company
Kansas City
American-Arabian Oil Co
Yan Zee
van Zee
Central and Coe Battle to Scoreless Tie in Opener
Coe dominated statistics but could not score as Central and Coe drew 0-0 at Cedar Rapids on Saturday September 26. Key plays were negated by penalties. Davenport intercepted a late pass to end Central threats. Chet Cross suffered a dislocated shoulder and will be out 4 to 5 weeks. Central hosts North Central College October 1 at 8 p.m.
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Paul Sents
Norman den Hartog
Burt Vos
John Vander Ploeg
Bruce Longstreet
Howard Hanke
Raymond Young
Ernest de Jong
Audrey de Graaf
Glen Eastein
Juline Palmquist
Hubert Clark
John Martzahn
Bob Patterson
Aas’t
Babe Tysseling
Eugene Heideman
Coe
Central
Cedar Rapids
Newguard
Collins
Pisel
Bubon
van der Ploeg
Cheuvront
van Zee
Davenport
Chet Cross
Bandstra Brothers
Borgman
Vander Ploog
Carlson
Pella
North Central College of
Naperville
Illinois
Tusseling
Heart Ailment Took the Life of Peter Vander Kolk
Peter Vander Kolk a 77 year old Pella man died of a heart ailment Sunday evening as his car arrived near Des Moines KRNT Ratio Theatre for a Youth for Christ Rally He was taken to Broadlawns General Hospital but died en route Funeral services will be held Thursday September 30 at 1 30 p m at the Co operative Home for Funerals Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery
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Peter Vander Kolk
Pella
Jacob Cornelius
Krnt Ratio Theatre
Des Moines
Youth For Christ
Cornelius
Vander Kolk
Broadlawns General Hospital
Co-operative Home For
Oakwood Cemetery
Vesper Communion Service Set By Second Reformed Church
The Second Reformed Church will hold a Vesper Communion Service on World Wide Communion Sunday October 3rd to accommodate those unable to attend morning rites. Pastor Rev Edward H Tanis will deliver a brief message on Behold the Lamb of God inviting all in good standing to attend.
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Second Reformed Church
Edward H. Tanis
Lamb of God
Ralph Vermeer to Lead Local Relief Effort
R J Vermeer of the Pella Chamber of Commerce was named county convener for the Iowa Christian Rural Overseas Program at a district meeting in Albia. Marion county plans a October 1 organizational meeting, with a goal of 300 carloads of foodstuffs and farm products collected during a Thanksgiving week canvass. The drive is part of a national effort led by Catholic Rural Life Lutheran World Relief and Church World Service, with 16 farm and community groups assisting.
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R. J. Vermeer
Pella
Church Aid
Vital
Arold N. Lambert
Middlewest
Europe
Marion County
Catholic Rural Life
Lutheran World Relief
Church World Service
Farm Bureau, Extension Service
Department of Agriculture
Department of Public Instruction
Farmer's Union and Education Association
Little Dutch Fall to Albia After Battle
A hard fought Friday night saw Little Dutch nose ahead briefly before Albia Demons edged them 7 to 6. Dale Van Wyk scored Pella’s lone touchdown after a fumble by Albia. Pella’s pass sequence for the extra point failed. Both teams recovered three fumbles. penalties favored Pella 36 to 20 yards. Final quarter saw two near scoring drives by Pella halted by holding penalties. Official scorers were Mel Walker, Tom Graham, and Bob Menning.
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Albia
Demon
Dale van Wyk
Pella
Albin
Albia Demons
Ores
Mission Union Conference at Leighton October 6
The 42nd annual Women’s Missionary Union conference of the Pella Classis Reformed Church will be at Ebe Nezer Reformed Church in Leighton on Wednesday October 6. Sessions begin at 10:00 AM with morning theme worthy of the Gospel and afternoon theme not weary in well doing. The program lists devotions, musical numbers, speakers Miss Charlotte Wyckoff and Mrs. James Wager, offertories, and closing prayers.
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The
Women’s Missionary Union of the
Pella
Arsenic and Old Lace to Feature Dialects at Homecoming
Central College presents Arsenic and Old Lace with six actors using distinct accents as a new homecoming feature. A wire recorder technique helps actors and director Mr Birdsall refine pronunciations, supported by Central College students Hyndman and Jacobs renting the device.
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Pella
Central College
Mr. Birdsall
George Hyndman
Fensterville
Don Jacobs
Newto
Clint Brawser
Jonathan Brewster
Little Dutch to Play Melcher Here Tonight
The Little Dutch football game against Melcher is moved to Thursday night at 8 00 p m at the college field due to Central's Friday game. Referees Wayold Rose and Bud Knox. Past three years show one Pella win and two ties with Melcher.
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Central
Melcher
Marion County
Pella Highway
College Field
Uayold Rose
Bud Knox
Pella
Republican workers attend Marion County kickoff dinner
Marion County Republican precinct committeemen and women gathered at the Methodist Church in Knoxville for an organization luncheon and meeting. Chairman Carroll Johnston led talks by Hugh Landy of Albia, Rep. Cunningham, and Paul Harp on fundraising and strategy, with emphasis on youth, West Point appointees, and the importance of turnout and absentee voting.
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Marion County
Methodist
Knoxville
Carroll Johnston Sveed
Staendte
Hugh Landy
Albia
Paul Conningham
Hes Moines
Paul Harp
Hugh Family Browht
Monroe
Ion County
Caneningham
Marion County Republican Organizion
Voymen
West Point
Wilson Cont
Cunningham
Senaorge Wilson
Washington
Wh Aikin
Vermont
Wilson
Senate Agriculture Comittee
Rumored Pella Airport Face Closure After New Year
Rumor says Pella airport will be abandoned January 1 1949 as George Hansen ends his lease with Bibert Van Mannen who owns the land. Interest lies elsewhere as flights drop. Residents and Chamber officials reportedly know little. revival efforts are uncertain.
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Pella
Rurmor
George Hansen
Bibert van Mannen
Mren
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Sponsor Four Week Fall Sales Promo in Pella
The Chamber plans a four week Autumn Trade Promotion in Pella with 45 merchants joining. Campaign runs last three weeks of October and first week of November with weekly ads in The Chronicle and special Saturdays. Displays, holiday goods, and discounted prices aim to draw trade and boost profits.
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Chamber
Pella
The
Chronicle
Hearing on dam at Saylorville October 14
Army Engineers Rock Island District announces a public hearing on flood control for the Des Moines River Valley at Camp Dodge Recreation Hall at 1 30 p m Thursday October 14. The meeting will address Saylorville dam and reservoir options with storage between 600 000 and 1 100 000 acre feet and potential hydroelectric power. Written, quadruple submissions are encouraged for recordation prior to forwarding to Washington.
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Army Engineers
Rock Island
Des Moines
Recreation Hall
Camp Dodge
Highway 141
Saylorville
Washington
R. L. Dean
Building to house wagon hoist factory rises on Washington
Construction of a concrete block building at the west end of Washington street will soon finish to house the Ver Meer Manufacturing Co. Partners Ralph and Gary Ver Meer plan a mechanical wagon hoist and later a tractor wheel cleaning device. Start of manufacture is uncertain due to machine and material shortages.
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Washington Street
Ver Meer Manufacuring Co
Ralph
Gary Ver Meer
Neest Pelle
Third Reformed Church resumes services after renovations
The Third Reformed Church of our city resumes services this Sunday in the church building after eight years of improvements including auditorium redecorating. Morning worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Evening programs include Endeavor meetings, a Moments of Music by Ebenezer Reformed Church quartet, and a World wide Communion Service. Rev Borst continues his sermon on Important Questions.
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Third Reformed Church of
Our City
Douwstra
Central
Third Church
College Christian Endeavor
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Leighton
Iowa
Lawrence J. Borst
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