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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
7
Registration sessions set for Thursday and Friday August 29 and 30 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 in the High School Study Hall. Freshmen meet August 29 at 7 pm in the Auditorium to learn schedules and class locations. Ex servicemen may enter, submit service records to the School Office for credit review.
The Board of Education added acoustic treatment to two more departments at the High School this summer. About 5,000 square feet of acoustic material reduced echoes in the gym and helped quiet the auditorium above. The Commercial Department and typing room also gain soundproofing. Tuition for out of district Grade pupils rises to $10 monthly, High School pupils at $16, with state limits cited for comparison.
Costs to educate a grade school child rose from 66.71 to 90.97 per year, while high school schooling increased from 84.00 to nearly 140 per year. Monthly figures show grade school costs up from 7.41 to 10.11 and high school from 9.00 to 16.00 per month as services, operating expenses, and salaries rise.
The Little Dutch announce a 15 game 1946-47 schedule with seven home games and one open date. Non conference foes include Montezuma Dowling and Oskaloosa, plus dates against Des Moines Tech Indianola Osceola Marion Co tournament and others. Coach Renaud Rysdam will build around four lettermen including Johnny Sheppard Sheldon Vos Bud Lautenbach and Gordon Nesbit.
A nostalgic study of sandwich fillings and bread varieties for school lunches. It highlights peanut bread fig bread and California nut bread as tasty nutritious options, with simple recipes and tips for using enriched flour, nuts, figs, dates, and cheese fillings. Nutritional notes stress breads as carriers for proteins and vitamins.
Public Schools will credit piano lessons this fall with Professor Sadler teaching at Lincoln High School and Sunnyside for Webster students. Outside instructors will receive the same privilege but all schedules must be approved in advance by the building principal to avoid disrupting regular classwork.
Local notes reveal Zion City jail joke and a warm gesture from Les Welle to Fred Faas sen. A chance encounter with Dr. Vander Lugt leads to neighborly pride in Pella. Letters from Mrs. Jansz praise Mr. Clifton and Neixa Chi’s cafeterias and organ music. Garlic club antics, starlings near learning centers, and Tulip Time preparations spark town talk.
A reminiscence on Tulip Time atmosphere and social conduct quotes Bliss Perry urging wholesome philosophy. The speaker warns of dull hours and people while noting the two way nature of the Golden Rule as a practical reminder.
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