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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
9
The writer notes Latin’s strong influence on English, estimating sixty five percent of English from Latin and reporting vocabulary growth since studying Latin. They also praise Roman mythology, detailing key household deities Lar Vesta Penates and Genius as central figures worshipped within the family worship center.
A warning about premises liability and the need for Comprehensive Personal Liability insurance. It urges readers to contact the agency to confirm they can cover damages and legal defense costs in case of injuries on their property.
The staff includes Editor and Associate Editors plus Sports and Headline editors. Names listed are Banartares Charlotte Burton Mary Diele Marilee Grandia Marge Gosselink Kay McDonald Janice Mol Vivian Van Steen Marilyn Walraven Phyllis Walraven Linda Tysseling and Jerry Bogaards. Cub Reporters include Mary Boat Mary Burton Mary Hollebrands Kathy Mc Donald Mary Van Zomeren Bonnie Verrips Mary Meulpolder Bob Vander Waal.
The noon hours of the last few ks were busy for several girls in badminton tournaments. Participants included Marilyn Wielard Mary Ann Klyn Alda Hippel Maxine Ustermarkt Arlene Kl Aberlene Ver Heul Joyce De Geus Deloris Van Roekel Thl ma Schagen Linda Tysseling Judy Groendyke and Marilee Granin. In the final game played Tuesday April 8 Joyce and Deloris defeated Marilyn and Judy with an unspecified Bell score.
Joan Nolten and Bonnie Verrips instructed the girls during three locations. Cheers practiced included T-Rah-Rah Tear Em Up Dutch men Whats The Matter With Our Team and Coach Team. Tryouts listed Karen Van Waardhuizen San Ander Linden Sharon Daven Wesselink Janna Huyser Bev Boatsma Sharon Mary Dieleman Joyce De Geus Edith Nollen Viv Van Steenis Phyllis Walraven Karen Wesselink Karen Dearing er Judy Van Denberg Mari Walraven Linda Steenhock Lor
The article mentions eta Van Waardhuizen and Kay McDonald with final tryouts not yet reported. It notes the selection system for the girls is unclear, and hints that stiff-looking participants are simply practicing cheers.
In Mrs Johnston's Latin I and II class students study Caesar in Latin and English and translate phrases while preparing a banquet for April 21. Roman costumes and empire life talks enhance lessons as pupils enjoy the course despite mumbled classroom remarks.
A bright red box appeared on a desk marked with fragile and handle with care. It bore nonsensical phrases including special delivery and highly explosive and carried a boastful verse about a person named Stults and a playful April Fool joke.
The Reverend Beardsley spoke on Missed Opportunities in Devotions on Monday April 7. He reflected on Thomas missing Resurrection Day, urged being with the disciples, and urged belief, readiness, and action to seize chances, emphasizing religion’s outreach and personal growth through learning and applying faith.
Latin Week marked in Rome from April 21 to 26, honoring the traditional date of the Sounding of Rome on April 21 753 B C. The observance emphasizes enduring history and civic pride in the Eternal City.
68th wedding anniversary observed by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Boock of Coon Rapids. Mrs. Boock is 92 years old and Mr. Boock is 90.
Two Pella High School seniors are featured with personal details. The first, Evan Vander Wert, is tall with brown hair and blue eyes, 18 years old, 170 pounds, drives a car, and enjoys hunting and movies. He lists favorites in food, film, and music and cites ambitions to leave Iowa. The second, Larry De Goes, has black hair and blue eyes, 17, 160 pounds, also owns a car, and enjoys hunting and fishing with a focus on mechanical drawing in school.
Three high school girls took examinations for nurse training at Drake University. Marilee India was accepted for training at Iowa Methodist next year. The other two have not yet received word. Marilee also underwent a physical and interview. her acceptance hinged on these results.
The text argues Latin aids many fields from medicine to law and education. It notes medical schools require Latin, lawyers use Latin terms, and teachers benefit from Latin in daily work. It also highlights classical mythos found in Latin textbooks as educational value and recommends at least one year of Latin.
A chaotic school year roundup notes seniors signing annuals in the hall while teachers grin at pranks. Chemistry class makes unhelpful soap and sulfuric acid mishaps ignite shirt concerns. The banquet prep pushes juniors to finish before Friday as Latin students groan under hard tests.
An informal note extols Latin study in high school, claiming many English words derive from Latin and that learning Latin boosts vocabulary. It suggests Latin helps with Romance languages like Spanish or Italian and implies broader language aptitude benefits.
Students in devotions on Monday April 7 heard that the 58 Duchess arrived and annuals would be distributed at day’s end. The Duchess Staff earned thanks as all annuals were sold this year, marking a be annual moment of excitement for everyone.
On March 41 a G R A girls team traveled from Pella to Oskaloosa at 6:30 pm for two basketball games. Pella won 17-14 in the first, 19-16 in the second. Injuries included sprains and broken glass. Virdie was struck with a basket and spilled pop on Hilma Sehagen's coat. Bonnie Vos broke her water crystal.
AU published eighty pages praising Mr Wilkins for his service to the students of Pella Mish. The feature highlights his work and impact on the school community.
Dean Tompkins Claire Tompkins and the Garner brothers harvested 38 foxes in the recently closed winter season. Mounty payment totaled 76 dollars for the season’s catch.
A brief reflective note likens disarmament discussions to a party where no one wants to arrive early and everyone waits for others, implying hesitation and shifting times as the scene changes.
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