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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1957
Page
12
A guest attends a quirky Unusual Name Club gathering and notes diverse attendees. The rotating roster features names with parentheses hyphenations nicknames and puns. The president laments missing charter members tied to name plays as others chatter noisily.
A lighthearted recap of a junior class night with report cards, chemistry soap making, and a shift from cookies to pop. The piece notes student mischief in lunch and study hall, quips from Mr. Stults, and playful questions to classmates about milk, calisthenics, and callouses. It captures a lively page of junior high life and banter.
The page lists editorial and staff roles with names across sections including Sarah Davis Marge Gosselink Kay Kuiper Kay McDonald Janice Mol Jerry Ulrich Connie Vander Meu len Nancy De Cook Evelyn Dykstra Donna Goemaat and cub reporters Charlotte Burton Mary Dieleman Linda Glen dening Willene Tysseling Vivian Van Steenis Marilyn Walraven Phyllis Walraven Bob Slykhuis Charles Slyk huis Jerry Bogaards Mark De Cook Karen Wesselink.
An exchange questions Carole G about a recent door related incident. Mrs Kregel is asked why a dog was present in her fifth period study hall, with a demand for clarification on rules governing animal presence in the study area.
Members of G A A held an April meeting in the gym planning a Penny Carnival. Five groups competed in a scavenger hunt with prizes for winners. A business meeting followed, and announcements included bowling in Knoxville, a summer camp, and play night arrangements led by Marilyn Walraven and Phyllis Walraven.
On Monday morning April 8 Rev De Prenger of Open Bible Church led devotions. He spoke on I Timothy 4 and recalled Palestine visits. He described two once great cities, one now a small village, the other still beautiful, plus a schoolmate who mocked others and the lesson that God helps those who help others, seeking youths to live rightly.
A magazine style piece advises how to win favor with a strict, conscientious teacher by showing genuine interest, timely legible homework, and attentive participation. It notes that such teachers value effort over innate talent and patience with eager learners. The article recalls Dieppe landing date and place: August 19, 1942, Swea City.
In spring a group of students shares lighthearted musings about romance and dating. The playful lines name Stan V wishing school off, Ditto and Sully, Wondering what girls think, and others like Linda J and Joyce D seeking freedom, while Jim D and Max K note getting out of class.
Mrs Kenneth Van Maanen and son from Grand Rapids visited relatives in town. Elder B P Groenendyk led morning worship and Rev C Van Essen conducted evening services at First Christian Reformed Church. White Oak Township Thrifty Homemakers met with twenty members. Lorene Dye hospital collection. Mahaska Hospital auxiliary discussed by Mrs W Plate. Community events include Lafalot Club meeting, a hospital drive, and school staff appointments. Gloria Hagen returned to Cedar Valley school after illness. Robert Vogel appointed principal of local Christian school. Vogel previously taught in Cicero Illinois. Fremont High School music department held a recital with large ensembles.
Monroe notes funeral services for Clara Kling were held Sunday afternoon April 7 at the Methodist Church with Rev. O Young presiding. The article also lists numerous local families and social visits, including births, weddings, moves, and a nurse’s cap ceremony for Sheryl Nearmeyer in Des Moines, reflecting a busy community week.
The community news notes an Easter Cantata at the Methodist Church Sunday at 7 30 PM with soloists including Mrs Dockum Mrs Alois Bill Barber Miss Spain Mrs Verwers Miss Hjortshoj Mr Le Grand and Mr Wilson The Bible College choir appeared at the Baptist Church on April 2 and other local events are listed throughout the column including anniversaries dinners and visits by families from Des Moines Newton Pella and Knoxville.
Cascade honor marks the 100 plus year old John Takes Sr. as one of Iowa’s oldest residents celebrates a lord birthday. He remains sprightly and in good health amid the community observance.
A log cutting accident near LaMotte killed John Roling, 66, who worked at a saw mill. He was helping fell trees when the tree toppled. No other injuries were reported.
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