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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1965
Page
4
A fragment lists staff positions with names for Pelladium including Editor Sandra Cowell Class Editor Sonja Shetterly Organizations Kay Butler Faculty Editor Roh. The text records a media student publication setup and personnel tags without a full article context.
Arvin Van Zante, a sophomore at Pella High School, was elected president of the Junior Classical League of Iowa at the state convention in Des Moines. The Pella delegation gave a plaque in memory of former Latin teacher Evelyn Johnston, with chair Kent van Vark and chaperone Mrs. Heuvelkamp among attendees.
Two new students joined Pella High last week. Mike Oonk, a sophomore, and Like Oonk, a freshman, moved from Okinawa and have prior residence elsewhere.
At a Wednesday assembly Pella Community High School received its basketball trophy for tying the South Central Conference for the third consecutive year. Principal Jean Wilkins presented the trophy to co-captains Steve Bunning and Bill Van Zante, who in turn gave it to team council president Dave Toom. Coach Dave Bender lauded the season then awarded letters to players and managers, with Stan Evers and Stan Poortinga earning top honors. Bill Van Zante became the first Pella player named to the all state team, capping a standout four year career as the team secured a historic three-year conference championship.
The week's school menu lists daily meals from May 3 with items such as Monday buttered potatoes peas and carrots weiner roll ups cherry cobbler Tuesday noodle casserole sunshine salad schoolmade pineapple rolls pear halves milk Wednesday beef roast mashed potatoes and gravy coleslaw vanilla or chocolate pudding tea biscuits and butter Thursday potatoes au gratin tossed salad apricots peanut butter sandwich blond brownies Friday toasted cheese sandwich potato salad orange fruit jello rosec wheat cake
The senior class play She Heiress by Henry James was postponed by one week due to late scripts. Mr Kirshman announces performances on May 6 and May 7 with a lighthearted cue for students to attend both showings.
Pella High School history and government classes explore world history American history and government. Freshmen study Rome under Mr Shiley while sophomores learn about the two World Wars with teachers Mr Hender Mr Shiley Mr White and Mr Miller.
Seniors rush to finish props and set pieces for the class play The Setress to be shown June 6 and 7. Cast and crew note graduation is near and discuss a five year class reunion as spring winds sweep through PHS.
A teacher recalls reflex actions in class and a toe twitch joke. A student’s claim of a basketball record is debated after Roorda fouls out in six minutes and then accrues three fouls in three minutes. A boy joined a girls class in the dressing room, triggering notice.
A compilation of opinions from readers and fans weighing teams like the Yankees Mets Braves Cardinals Giants and Dodgers, with bets favoring New York and Milwaukee and comments on team quality and loyalty.
Five year old Margo Wit tenburg celebrated her March 17 birthday with friends and their mothers. Guests enjoyed games, opened gifts, and shared a frosting candlelit cake and a birthday lunch for a list of attendees including Kim, Marlene, Robin Jellema, Becky Van Rheenen, Rhonda Van Houwel ing, and others.
On Sunday March 14 a dinner celebrated the birthdays of Margo Witzenburg and her sister-in-law Shirley Witzenburg whose actual birthday is March 27. The event took place at Clarence Witzenburg's parental home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Houweling and Rhonda Mrs. Marie Witzenburg Harvey Witzenburg of Pella Mr. and Mrs. Glen Witzenburg of Oskaloosa and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Klyn of Tracy.
Des Moines Social Security Administration asks readers to send questions about Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance. W C Barclay invites inquiries at 205 12th Street Des Moines Iowa and explains eligibility ages 62 and older, benefit calculations, and how benefits may be adjusted if retirement is delayed or the beneficiary continues work. He urges readers to consult the program, noting advantages and potential non taxable payments.
The PEO Chapter B0 met on April 13 at Olive Schultz s home with Louise Van Hemert and Adelaide Sybenga assisting as hostesses. Mr Arlo Knowles presented an informative film on the development and launching of Telestar.
A brief fishing note explains the best bait as a piece of red wool attached to a small hook and used behind a tiny spinner.
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