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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1947

Page

7

Fingerprinting Education Committee Plans Session at State House

A Student Council committee led by Max Hocksema Blaine Vander Ploeit Wille Zickel Dave Prins and Marvin Rumhausch will meet April 9 with Chief Net at the State House in De to discuss and code material and instruction for fingerprinting for the entire high school shortly after this date.

State House Max Hocksema Blaine Vander Ploeit Wille Zickel Dave Prins Marvin Rumhausch

1947 Football Schedule List

The schedule lists games with locations and tentative dates including Montezuma Sixourney Albin Pleasantville Chariton Knoxville Indianola Melcher. Notable dates include October 24 and October 31 with Indianola and Melcher as tentative sites.

Montezuma Sixourney Albin Pleasantville Chariton Ther Knoxville Indianola Melcher

Teachers Attend County Dinner Meeting at Knoxy

Two carloads attended the county dinner on March 24 at Knoxy. Kenneth Johnson of the Iowa State teachers association gave the principal address on Moldings Public Opinion. Supt. G A Love of Melcher acted as Toastmaster. Kirk Patrick led group singing. Eva Mae Vleen Kester and CG Buerkens performed numbers. Buerkens reviewed the February Des Moines delegation assembly. The meeting closed with a short movie titled Iowa Education at the Crossroads.

Carleases Knoxy Kenneth Johnson Iowa State Tension Association G. A. Love of Melcher Charch Kirkpatrick Eva Mae Vleen Kester Buerkens Des Moines Lowa

Bevy of Workers Behind Scenes At Music Contest

A detailed look at the behind the scenes effort for a high school music contest. Mentions dozens of volunteers across committees including reg room ticket sales doorkeepers and ushers with roles in rooms, timing, judging, equipment, sign painting, concessions, lodging and couriers. Recognition given to chairmen such as Miss Gosselink and Miss Ver Heus and many helpers by name for their organized, extensive support.

Buerkens Miss Gosselink Regroom Miss Slobe Dolores Swank Leo Sels Melvin Hagen Miss Ver Heus Marvin de Heus Edna Ter Louw Dorothy Blom Marcella Vander Wilt Susan Grundman E van Hemert Louise Rysie Balstad Gertrude Edward Goemant Clara Hasselman Wilma van Zee Elaine Vander Ploeg Rysdam Kenneth Kramer Vos Nancy Bogaard Dick Lautenbach Jack ‘Thomassen Vande Voort Bu Miss Ver Steeg Wood Tuenink Loats Hal Braam Henry Vander Kieft Carroll Vis Ray de Jong Norma Vis Dale Vos Carl Ver Steeg LaVelma de Penning Sally Vriezelaar Verle Rinehart Whalley Pianto Andrew Miss Nieburg Miss Sayler Pauline Tysseling Helen van

Survivors Ready To Fight For Badminton Title

Eight players entered the boys badminton tourney with four advancing to the semifinals. Stan Boertje defeated Van Ee in three games 16 9 15 13 16 12. Olcott beat Pothaven 15 8 15 12. Kloustra disposed of Jim Van Houwelins 15 2 15 3. Vos defeated Vander Streek 15 13 15 10. Semifinals set for Monday March 31 pitting Boertje versus Kloustra and Vos against Olcott. Results of the other match to be announced next week.

Stan Boertje van Ee Stan Olcott Pothaven Kloustra Jim van Houwelins Vos Vander Streek Boertje Olvott Kloostrame Kloostra

While the Toast Burned Fresh to Present One Act Comedy

A one act comedy titled While the Toast Burned centers on a breakfast table set in an average American family. Five main characters include Herbert Canby Verle Rinehart Ruth Bonnie Van Zemeren Herbert Jr Raymond Den Adel Mary Lou Carol Ver Steeg and Grandmother Patty Vriezelaar Ruth Vogelaars senior student director.

Herbert Canby Verle Rinehart Ruth Bonnie van Zemeren Herbert Jr Raymond den Adel Mary Lou Carol Ver Steeg Patty Vriezelaar Ruth Vogelaar

Gossip Column Tells of Kitchen Intrigue and School Rumors

In a bustling campus kitchen a wanderer glimpsed Ardith Van Houweling changing her blouse while Ar dith Nieburg hurried to restore order. Bernice Dykstra shares a tale of meeting a handsome man in a shoe store. The piece notes bored students in fourth period and hints at new postal and study hall notes.

Ardith van Houweling Ardith Bernice Dykstra Des Dean Sadler Vas Room 206

Genealogy list of Dutch named individuals in 1960s context

A catalog of names including Zee Dorothy Blom Edna Ter Louw Roberta Fisher Kathryn Tukker Gladys De Geus Colleen Renaud Leland Van Ee Tonetta Keuning Erma Vander Torst Marcia Van Maanen Mason Olcott Marcella Vander Wilt Betty Rempe Audrey Roorda and Shirley Vander Wert appears as a roster fragment from a community record or wedding notice.

Nancy Bogaard Nola Root June de Cook Leland van Ee Myrtle Evers Roberta Fisher Gladys de Geus Virginia Groendyke Lorraine de Maan Betty den Hartog Melvin Hagen Pegey Leu Gertrude Steenhock Marcie Valster Betty van Veen Donna Jean Veenstra Gordon Nesbit Helen van Zante Edna Ter Louw

Pelladium Staff Discuss Editorial Writing Meeting

The Pelladium staff met Tuesday noon March 25 to discuss editorial writing. Miss Slade offered guidance and read examples of good and bad editorials. Journalism pins will be awarded to the star at a year end party.

Pelladium Miss Slade

Tulip Time Plans and School Notes Albany Chronicle

Mrs Weiezelaar teaches literature Wednesday March 26 while Mr Schulz is in Des Moines Predictions of spring break April 6 7 and Good Friday. Tulip Time committees form Junior high drills folk dancing and roller skating prep. Principal Demry remains in Veterans Hospital Des Moines with limited return prospects. Baseball practices after school every evening.

Weiezelaar Schulz Des Moines Demry Prin Pal Veterans’ Hospital Webster

Through the Classroom Keyhole at Pella High

Students in Caesar studies and senior English classes at Pella High team up to explore the Commentaries and research methods. Miss Ver Heals covers algebra and geometry with voluntary state tests, while Miss Slobe and Miss Sayler emphasize organizing material and footnotes in senior projects.

Pella High Caesar

Mentink Advises Students On Juvenile Attitude

Prof H G Mentink spoke at Monday morning devotions on March 24 stressing that attitude defines a person. He cited three signs of juvenile thinking a constant griping attitude a cigarette and foul language and a strong egotism toward school and activities. He urged channeling energy into positive school life and declared what we are is a gift from God and what we do with it a gift to God. Miss Slube asked three boys to perform instrumental solos Raymond Den Adel played The Slough Ride Techaikowsky Gene Van Zee played Excerpt from Concerto Nova by Galter mann and Dean Sadler played Willow Echoes by Frank Simon with Mr Whalley at the piano.

H. G. Mentink Mr. Mentink Miss Slube Raymond den Adel Techaikowsky Gene van Zee B. Galtermann Dean Sadler Frank Simon Mr. Whalley Gene Dean

Girls Learn Folk Dances in P T Classes

Girls' physical training periods feature folk dances taught by Mrs. Vriezelaar, with students practicing bow and turn routines. The scene notes a lack of male participants and hopes for mixed dances. Central College hosts Friday folk dance sessions from four to six, drawing high school girls to learn more steps and enjoy the exercise.

Central College

Classroom chatter on money and Greece forums

Students discuss typing and manuscript work with Miss Go and radio voice. In economics class they debate penny payments and a mock scheme to split a dollar, while Braam leads an afternoon history session and Stan Boertje offers a bold but impractical solution tainted by potential federal penalties.

U. S Ugland Greece Near East Braam Gordy Stanley Boertje Stan

What would you do in a wynd alley or lane

A quiz of readers answers about the meaning of wynd with varied guesses. Melvin would sleep Nancy would hold her skirt Ardith would groom then look for prospects Dunne would ride Milly would stay Pa in it Rosemary would sit and light Teo would sit and turn lights off Teo would fish Mildred would do what comes naturally Vob would sit and rest

Melvin Nancy B Milly Gwynd Rosemary PD. B Betty Toyce Nogna Mildred V

Firearms Accidents Among Farm Home Risks Highlighted

In 1945 firearms accidents in farm homes ranked third among hazards, following falls and burns, according to the National Safety Council. The data underscore rural household dangers and the need for firearm safety awareness.

National Safety Council

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