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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
7
The Duchess made her first appearance before the high school assembly on April 7. Donna Klyn, editor, presented the first copy to Principal Jean Wilkins to whom this year’s edition was dedicated. The eighty-page yearbook is ad free, funded by raising the price from $1.00 to $2.50 and eliminating merchant solicitations.
The hospital group approves and signs articles of incorporation to expand activity space. The plan, supported by doctors dentists lawyers and other professionals who buy copies for waiting rooms, is a financial success with high school photography help. Warren De Haan led most photos, aided by business managers Richard Glendening and Hilma Schagen. faculty sponsors were Arlene Killion and Edgar Epperly.
Anthony Tysseling and Roy De Wild announce the opening of their new department store in the former J C Penney building in Pella. The store, featuring enlarged shoe space and brands across women’s and children’s wear, furnishings, and yard goods, plans a May 2 debut after a face lift.
Mayor BR Tysseling announces Pella’s city clean up days for April 22 and 23. Trash must be in cartons or containers on East-West streets April 22 and on North-South streets April 23. Dogs must be kept at home. licensed dogs can still be declared a public nuisance if they destroy neighbor property.
The TTT Society announces the Tulip Time Costume Exchange at Legion Hall on Friday April 18 from 1 30 to 4 30. Parents seeking costumes or patterns are urged to attend this community event serving Pella and nearby residents.
The Senior Youth Fellowship of Trinity Reformed Church screens The Unfinished Task on Wednesday April 23 at 7:45 p.m. The film portrays a engineer whose son becomes a missionary, urging Christian service, lay participation, and world missions. Music and fellowship accompany a free will offering.
Kurt Waard a Cen tral College custodian unloaded waste paper at the city dump when embers ignited a fire. The blaze spread rapidly as the motor failed to start, engulfing the pickup’s rear and tires. Neighbors and dump police summoned help. a nearby farmer detached a tractor to tow the truck away. Firefighters extinguished the fire but noted repeated ignition incidents when engines wouldn’t start after burning rubbish nearby.
Community leaders call the Pella school reorganization the most important event in fifty years. The May 5 vote will decide educational futures, with thirty eight polling stations planned across Richland, Pella, Leighton and surrounding districts. Election judges are being appointed and polls will run from noon to 7 PM. a majority of votes and at least 29 favorable ballots are required.
The Lynnville-Sully FFA member Norman Van Manen was chosen top member for April by the member of the month committee. He serves as chapter reporter and chairs the public relations committee and has two years in vocational agriculture.
Three State University journalism students will each spend a week with a separate Iowa weekly newspaper this spring. Under faculty guidance they will work with regular staff to observe and participate in ad sales, writing, editing, proof reading, and composing room duties. Newspapers cover transportation and living costs.
Herbert J. De Prenger formerly of Leighton Iowa is named assistant actuary at Continental Assurance Company of Chicago. He studied Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa and joined the firm in 1952. He rose to assistant head of the Actuarial department before this appointment and is an Associate in the Society of Actuaries. He lives with his wife and two children in Northbrook Illinois.
The Young Peoples Society of the Protestant Reformed Church will sponsor an all request program on Thursday evening April 17 at 745 pm. A collection will be received for the Guam Mission station wagon. Everyone is welcome to attend the program at the church.
Norman, a two year member of the Lynnville Sully FFA Club, keeps four purebred Landrace sows and a growing litter. He builds farrowing crates hay bunk breaks and fencing improves records and uses up to date practices. He serves on five active committees and competes in judging team and soil and water management with awards in extemporaneous speaking and scrap book.
Pella FFA chapter hosted its 1958 parent son banquet at the Second Reformed Church basement on Tuesday April 15 with 162 attendees including parents members faculty and guests. New officers named Bob Vander Waal presided due to Bob Slykhuis absence. Evan Vander Wert led as former president. Jim Borthwick of College Springs spoke on The Challenge to Farming reflecting his 1957 National FFA speaking honor. Special awards went to Cecil Vines and scholastic honors to Edwin Lee Klyn Melvin Ustermarkt Bob Slykhuis and Evan Vander Wert. Evan Vander Wert received the DeKalb agricultural achievement award.
Pella Jaycees announce a Safe Driving Road-e-o for local teenage motorists on April 24 on the west side of the square. The event aims to test and improve driving knowledge for youths aged up to 20, with a national finals tie to Washington, D. C. for qualified drivers holding licenses and clean records.
The Pella Community Hospital project moves toward legal status with Articles of Incorporation filed by the Hospital Advisory Group after an April 9 meeting. Architects discuss plans with HLS Kuyper. signatures from 48 incorporators followed. An April 15 meeting at the airport with architect Il Thorson and local officials reviewed building details and site plans.
Marvin Hiemstra a Pella High School senior was selected as one of three speakers for the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health convention at Hotel Savory Des Moines on April 11. Iowa high schools entered a radio essay contest with three finalists per school reading on KWDM.
Local contestants compete for prizes altered by Pella im chants. Winners earn an expense paid trip to the national contest with three scholarships totaling 4500. Teenagers contact Stan Uorgman, coach at Pella high school, to enter.
P H S plans Thursday and Friday performances of Ten Little Indians featuring a cast led by Preston Steenhock as Philip Lombard and Donna Klyn as Emily Brent. The scene includes a murder plot on an isolated island with ten cast members plus a photo note from Pella High.
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