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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

8

World Gov't Talk Highlights Need for Strong UN

John Hesselink addressed KTT members on creating a unified world government with a powerful police force to prevent global catastrophes and disarmament. The meeting also noted a UAW invitation read by Peggy Leu and the club joining as the twentieth general chapter and third high school chapter in UWF of Iowa.

John Hesselink Cobh Ieee Mason Cleatt Hesselink League of Nations David Stanley The United World Ed Nations K.T. T Uaw.f Peggy Leu U.W

Wardrobe Care Ad Promises Sharp Clothes

A local clothing service urges customers to keep ready outfits spotless by offering regular cleaning. It emphasizes the confidence and poise that well fitting, clean garments provide for any occasion.

Editorial Orchids and Onions at Local School Event

The editorial lauds the music contest participants and teachers who helped the event. Orchids go to Heinie and Ray Schlicht for yard work and to all contestants including band members who handled popcorn sales. Onions target those not displaying proper attitude during Monday devotions and students who damage library papers. Tunis Kempkes praised for his Civil War talk on Vicksburg National Park to history classes.

Heinie Ray Schlicht Tunis Kempkes Mi Hant Vicksburg National Park Pella Kempkes

Students See Movie Macbeth in Devotional Week

Miss Vera Cannaday opened Monday morning devotions on March 29 with James W. Johnsons Creation, then led prayer. The movie Macbeth based on Shakespeare was shown, filmed by amateur David Bradley within 100 miles of Chicago, with scenery described as Old World. Characters worked free of charge but will likely receive royalty. Seniors found the film particularly interesting as they have been reading the play.

Vera Cannaday James W. Johnson David Bradley Chicago

The Chronicle Era of a High School Paper

Nine years ago the school paper carried the Chronicle name with editor uart Kuyper guiding topics from Borrower and "Character" to soap carving and folk songs in class. The year featured One-act plays directed by Mee Birdsall and the revival of "The Wedding" at Drake Play Festival, plus biographies and baby pictures of teachers.

Pelladium Chronicle Uart Kuyper Dorothy Toom Butt van de Voort Maxine van Vork

May 30 Event Highlighted in School Page

The page asks five questions about school details such as an upcoming May 30 event, the framed-certificate in room 2027, the statue above the east stairs landing, the oldest trophy in the trophy case, and the sophomore class president, noting answers appear elsewhere on the page.

Board of Education meets to reelect teachers

In a special session the Board of Education discussed next year staffing. All teachers were invited to return with possible salary increases. Students seek more playground space near the high school and question the use of church yards as play areas.

Board of Education East Tesla

Lincoln Students Celebrate Jump Contest and Activities

Lincoln students shifted athletic focus from high jump to baseball after a grade level competition called the Cas Tournament ended. Winners in each grade are listed, with notes on measles at play, a Gold‑Bird club, a birthday party, and a seventh grade basketball win 14 to 12.

Lincoln Jerry Ulricd Barbara Boat Ronald Rinehart Sandra Klein Tommy Boat Karen Vander Wilt Bob Toom Dunclin van Hal Jerald Kuiper Eleanor Gaass Glen Hoat Norma Swank

Survey of Community in Pella by John Youard

John Youard spent Monday and Tuesday in Pella studying the town’s history at schools city hall and court house He is researching population growth building expansion and land use to map the community’s deeds He works with Dr James A Van Zwol from the University of Town and has made three trips to Pella to gather records

John Youard Maged Pella Court House Youard University of Town James A. van Zwol

Fourth graders Literally Fractions in Arithmetic Class

Fourth graders cut fruit candy and cake into halves thirds fourths or fifths in front of the class then divided the portions among pupils Miss Florence Van Maanen a visitor attended the lesson The Junior High craft class showed clay modeling and soap carving projects this week they plan Dutch window designs in April aiming to decorate every Webster window for the Tulip Festival

Florence van Maanen

Special Numbers At Music Assembly

Special numbers were presented at music assembly on April 1 featuring contralto solos, tenor and piano pieces, clarinet and dance numbers, and a mixed quartet. Performances included The Holy Us, Prayer, VAnis Angelic ano solo, and My Peace Thou Art, with an encore of popular songs by all.

Music Assembly Ruby Leydens Sam

Thumbnail Sketch Mystery Miss Favorite Tee Box Cake

The Who’s Who senior is a tall blond with blue eyes who enjoys art and GAA. She plans to teach rural school next fall, lives on a farm with a collie named Jacky, and likes horseback riding and roller skating. She often yodels while milking cows. passersby near sundown might hear odd sounds.

GAA Jacky Sundown Duchess

Sense and Nonsense Class Notes and School Daydreams

A diary like page shows current events discussions in government class and daily routines. Entries mention study hall chatter about makeup, locker messes, and classmates like Gertrude, Janice, Aryan, Mareile, and Ally Vriegelaar. The piece looks ahead to spring vacation and senior year plans.

Marvin N Ally Vriegelaar Iss Gertrude S Mareile Z Janice Aryan M

Thank You Note From Two State College Band Director

Alvin R. Edgar director of the Two State College band writes to Mr. Whalley and Band Parents thanking them for the fine time in Pella during the recent concert. He notes the band appreciated the audience response.

Alvin R. Edgar Whalley Ruerkens Pella

Volley Ball Games Of Keen Interest In Girls' P T A

In a lively girls gym class game the ball crosses the net amid cheers as Irene serves and Arlene Rogers forgets to return it. Dale Vos and Mrs Van Vark cheer for the losing side. Dorothy Van Zante pursues the ball and serves as Mickey’s team clinches the final points to win.

P. T Irene Key van Veen Trene Cade Dale Vos Dale Mrs. van Vark Dorothy van Zante Toe Andrews Jong Mickey

Answers to 64 Questions Miss Cannaday and Mr Van Voort wedding

The item lists wedding answers for Miss Cannaday and Mr Van Voort along with notes on a Quill and Scroll membership in the National Journalism Society and a 1908 class gift titled Statue of Liberty. It also references a District Shorthand Contest in 1928 and mentions Edwin Ver Ploeg.

Cannaday Mr. van Voort National Journalism Society Statue of Liberty Edwin Ver Ploeg

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