Robert Blakely to Speak at May Commencement
On April 3 it was announced that Robert Blakely will deliver this year’s commencement address on May 22. He edits for the Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations and chairs the Des Moines Chapter of Federal Unionists, with a Harvard education and a history-focused graduate background at University Town. Blakely has long led rural forums and given speeches on world affairs related to domestic issues. the speech topic remains to be announced.
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Robert Blakely
Blakely
Des Moines Committee On Foreign Relations
Des Moines
Federal Unionists
Harvard
Onawa
Sixth grade map art prompts spark student creativity
Students are invited to receive freehand map lessons via Mrs Bootama. Sixth graders can drop in to learn drawing skills, with local artists expected to contribute. The event aims to boost creativity and practical mapping ability in the classroom.
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Bootama
Pella High Leads State Typing Contest Results
The Pella High School typing department tops both Novice and Amateur divisions in the Every Pupil Contest held February 19. Pella’s group A entry posted 46.53 words per minute in Amateur typing with strong accuracy, while amateurs averaged 7 errors and the class B pupil averaged 8 errors. The department faced especially challenging texts like amphibian.
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Pella
Favices
Riice
George Reiss Speaks To Students On German Annexation
Austrian born George Reiss spoke to Central College students about the Nazi rise and the 1938 annexation of Austria. He described conditions in Germany before Hitler, the Versailles Treaty, and the German invasion, urging support for Britain and Austrian independence.
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George Reiss
Central College
Germany
Europe
Reiss
Hitler
Russia
Vienna
Tigd
Austria
Britain
The Cud Chewing Cow Editorial
An editorial laments gum litter in school fountains at Pella High School. It recalls prior editorials on ill bred students leaving gum deposits, notes a relapse, and urges students to think ahead to keep fountains clean and preserve a contented campus mood.
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Spirit
Henry
Mrs Tysseling s Dancers In Full Swing At Tulip Time
Mrs Tysseling leads her P T class in rhythmic dances for Tulip Time guests. Students under Mrs Richard Tysseling cooperate with Tulip Time committees to provide entertainment as they enjoy performing the routines for visitors.
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Mrs. Tysseling
P. T
Richard Tysseling
G A A honors eight girls with letters
Eight girls were awarded letters through the G A A State organization for achievements in sports. The recipients named are Mildred Den Hai tog, Jayne Veenman, Helen Boetie, Bertha Carson, Carol Cook, Virginia Carpen, Gertrude Van der Ploeg, and Madeline Diekema.
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Mildred den Haitog
Jayne Veenman
Helen Boetie
Bertha Carson
Carol Cook
Virginia Carpen
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Madeline Diekema
Students urged to wear Dutch costumes for Tulip Time
As Tulip Time nears, students are urged to dress in Dogpatch style Dutch costumes to boost the festival. The idea mirrors Sadie Hawkins Day success, with townspeople appearing in native attire to attract visitors and enhance the event for the whole town.
F. F. A. basketball trophy presented at assembly
Philip Visser presented the F. F. A. basketball trophy to the Student Council and the student body during the assembly last Wednesday.
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Philip Visser
Mrs Puffer Leaves Pleasant Mark On PHS Typing Class
The Well known typing teacher Mrs Puffer, eight weeks at PHS, boosted speed and accuracy for commercial students. She inspired many to win county and district honors, and her cheerful help will be missed as she moves to a new undertaking.
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Mrs. Puffer
Puffer
Shorthand Team Receives Newton Meet Trophy
Freda Hocksema presented the school with another fine trophy won by the shorthand team at the Newton meet. Marjorie Van Wyk, president of the Student Council, accepted the award.
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Freda Hocksema
Newton
Marjorie van Wyk
Cowneil
High School Girl Nominated for Tulip Queen Title
Jean Van Korkum, a senior candidate from Pella, is among ten contenders for Tulip Queen. An active student, she joined after moving from Des Moines in third grade and participates in violin, glee club, mixed chorus, and drama while maintaining top grades.
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Hon- Jean van Korkum
Jean
Pella
Des Moines
Toya Menning
Rudy Schilder
Mary Esther van Hansten
Coach Miller
Ver Heul
Lois van Vliet
Jack Dillon
Miss Gosselink
Mr. Buerkens
Drake prep selects two one act plays for Drake contest
Drama instructor Mr Birdsall will take two one act plays to the Drake contest on April 16 to 19. For Nothing Did the Chicken Sing returns, and a new piece A Happy Journey written by Thornton Wilder will be directed by Birdsall and Miss Mey Loui Renaud. The story follows the Kirbys from Newark to visit Beulah with clever pantomime and a car made of chairs.
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Newark
Camden
New Jersey
Beulah
Theresa Wormbroudt
Kirbys
New Commercial Teacher Joins P. H. S. Faculty
A new commercial teacher Mrs Helen Wilcox arrived April 3 1941 at P. H. S. with a background from Drake University University of California Harm School of Business and A I B. Des Moines. She previously served as private secretary to the president of Standard Oil in Columbus Ohio and taught at Shelby and Council Bluffs high schools.
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Helen Wilcox
Drake University
University of California, Harm School of Business
Berkely
California
Des Moines
H. 8
Standard Oil Company
Columbus
Ohio
Shelby
Council Bluffs
HENNY AND HELPERS TO HAVE NO SPRING VACATION
Henry Kuyper janitor at Pella High School announces he and his assistants will have no spring vacation this year. He plans a week of cleanup after the music contest including waxing floors painting and house staining as the school prepares to close. He may hire help to assist if mud from the contest is heavy.
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Henry” Kuyper
Pella
Jcors
School Calendar Highlights A Through May
The April 5 18 calendar lists spring vacation April 5 12 valley relays April 18 Oskaloosa relays April 26 27 Drake relays April 29 dual meet with Knoxville May 1 2 state music contest May 2 senior play tentative May 8 Grinnell relays May 5 9 Every pupil Acad emie testa May 8 9 10 Tulip Time May 10 district track tennis ell May 14 16 16 Normal Training examinations May 16 Junior Senior banquet May 18 Baccalaureate exercises May 19 Senior class day assembly May 20 Senior excursion May 21 Promotional exercises 8th grade May 22 Commencement May 24 State track meet
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Drake
Knoxville
Grinnell
Letter Club Initiation Held Wednesday at School
The Letter Club initiated three boys Lloyd Menning John Vander Want and Jack Dillon for playing half the quarters in the 1940 41 season. They endured a paddling machine and electric shocks while receiving their first letters. Other initiates included James Kempker Rudy Schilder Tunis Tait Tom Grundman Ray Klootwyk Charles Lautenbach and Ted Vawter.
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Lloyd Menning
John Vander Want
Jack Dillon
Menning
John Vander Waal
Letter Club
James, Kempker
Rudy Schilder
Tunis Tait
Tom Grundman
Ray Klootwyk
Charles Lautenbach
Ted Vawter
Jerry Carpenter
Home room programs of special interest and help
Week of activities highlights several home room programs. Miss Faber leads an etiquette quiz with I G questions and paper money rewards, plus a sketch of Emily Post and a tongue twister. Miss Hopley and Mr Birdsall host a true and false test with about 200 questions and challenging Acklers. Other programs cover obedience to rules, talents, and life saving. Hats off to the organizers for worthwhile efforts.
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Miss Faber
Emily Post
Miss Hopley
Mr. Birdsall
Under Cover of Schoolroom Whimsy and Woes
A nostalgic collage recalls school life with snippets about Boots Verkum and Lemon Sandven with a toy phone, Greendyke science room shades, Jessie Rugaard’s Commercial Course humor, Bertha Carlamé’s door closing, Carl Vander Plasg’s shoulder fracture, welcome Miss Wilcox to P H 8, and April Fool’s mischief from Miss Gosselink plus classroom anecdotes and reactions.
Aquatic project spurs third graders’ spring learning
A rustic note describes Miss Cramel’s te bowl aquarium as a spring and winter project for third graders. The class houses turtles lizards snails and other creatures in a mossy dirt box awaiting hibernation cycles. The writer emphasizes practical education and hopes the fourth graders participate.
Around the Classrooms with Yehudi
Yehudi visits history and science classes to note current topics. History students study the first World War and present affairs while readings include freedom of speech and democracy. Greendyke’s class experiments explore chemical content analysis and blueprints. Biology classs examines trees with outdoor trips valued.
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Yehudi
England
Wea
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Gordon Rugaard
Bea Schippers
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Arthur Farrand
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Connie van Gorp
Norman van Houweling
Mildred Hishop
Marcia Ver Stes
Maxine Vander Veer
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Andy van Berkum
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Middle West
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Miss Hyde
Lincoln
Don Bloom
Richard Vanden Dever
Mary Alice Buwalda
Boots
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Lemon Sandven
Mr. Greendyke
Jessie Rugaard
Bertha Carlame
Bertha
Carl Vander Plosg
Carl
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Mose
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Maruwarl Srey
Central Park
F. M. Frush
Penney
Oxford
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Goger
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