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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
9
The article describes a rivalry between the senior and junior classes with blue and white 1924 monograms on the senior front walks. It notes a Friday night performance featuring a large cast led by Mr. Bobbs, along with a detailed list of characters and actors. It also covers the installation service of student officers and a Girl Reserve Club meeting, praising leadership and group activities, plus curious agriculture class answers from Mr. Manuel.
Twilight fell as the Girl Reserve Club met in room 2 for Installation Services. Past officers in candlelight and the newly elected officers lined a semi circle while Bessie Van der Ploeg led the ritual. Wilma Van Gorp offered a unifying prayer, and Marie Beyer gave a memorable farewell address.
A Friday night program titled The Bashful Mister Bobbs plays at the High School Auditorium with admission 26 cents. The piece motivates prep players from Pella High aiming to reach the Drake Track Meet Saturday. Also includes city ordinance details about bond for the city solicitor and repeal of conflicting ordinances.
An ordinance from Pella Iowa fixes the city solicitor salary at 150 dollars per year as general retainer for legal services within the city. Extra services outside the city or in public improvements may be compensated as determined by the City Council. If ordinance revision is authorized, the solicitor will receive council-determined compensation.
A short bazar advertisement for window shades promoting Crack-Proof quality. It notes Water Colors shades offered and recommends the Crack-Proof grade, claiming long-term value. The ad is credited to Vander Linden's Bazar.
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