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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
8
A student note from Pella High School celebrates a basketball victory and thanks the school for the first basket. It reflects enthusiasm for upcoming games and the weekly student-published periodical.
The Pelladium staff page lists positions including Editor Sandra Cowell Class Editor Sonja Sheterly Organizations Kay Butler Faculty Editor Bob Van Devoort Exchange Editor Mary Van Heukelom and reporters Anne Davies Arlene De Geus Carol Gosselink Nancy Paris Ruth Van Roekel Myra Heusinkveld Judy Muller Dennis DePenning Tom Whalley Clarence Van Essen, with sponsor Mrs George Heusinkveld.
Pella High School held Career Night drawing Marion County students and parents despite poor weather. Guidance counselor John White opened the event with a general meeting, then attendees chose three half hour sessions led by representatives from Civil Service, military services, drafting, agriculture, food services, sales, beautician work, clerical office procedures, hospital services, mechanics, retail, and more. Exhibits from business, schools, nursing and military services showcased post high school paths.
An exchange student recalls arriving late, hearing noise and color in the gym, noting sharp team outfits and quick pace as the game sped from one end to the other. She emphasizes the brisk tempo and the rapid exchanges that defined the match and her first impressions.
Wednesday dec 9 menus include potatoes with gratin Bologna sandwich scalloped corn fruit jello and whipped cream milk Thursday dec 10 vegetable casserole schoolmade cinnamon rolls golden glo salad applesauce Friday dec 11 shepherds pie brownie nugget cooky pineapple upside down cake sandwich Monday dec 14 creamed potatoes Wiener roll ups buttered peas apricots Tuesday dec 15 barbecued beef on buns oven browned potatoes green beans fruit cup Wednesday dec 16 chow mein noodle casserole orange fruit salad pumpkin pie and whipped cream cheese slice Thursday dec 17 lasagna apple pineapple salad chocolate pudding Friday dec 18 beef stew perfection salad Blond brownie peaches
C C Buerkens, retired superintendent, donated a 20 foot tall tulip tree weighing about one ton to Pella High School. Planted on the south side near Home Economics, the tree was originally to go on the north side to give students a view beyond the barren field.
The council discussed and decided planting the tree on the south side for visibility to passers-by. Pelladium staff extend thanks to Mr. Buerkens for the gift to their school.
A Pella Chronicle issue is mailed to Whitney Bay England for Anne Davies, the exchange student. The paper travels 4,000 miles and takes three to four weeks to reach her family. Today December 8 marks Anne's mother's birthday as the Pelladium wishes her joy.
A teacher scolds a student for gum and two others approach the waste basket. Jo an Van Wyk questions snack bar pencils, noting they are hard to glue after breaking. Dennis D P needs a place to schedule meetings. Mr Shiley detects a candy wrapper by smell and calls out chocolate. Jim Van Maanen has a black eye and a confidence in fighting. Congratulations to the boys earning football letters this season. The Pelladium notes a brief mention as well.
The article describes students learning electricity in the first quarter, making telegraphs, buzzers, and motors, then moving to metal work and related crafts in the second quarter. They will tackle engines later, with final quarters focusing on advanced and optional projects.
Anne Davies jokes about忙 life as two staff members Arlene and Carol resign. The first real snow falls excite students. For school closures, listen to WHO Des Moines 1020 or KBOE Oskaloosa 740 at 10 pm and 6 30 am or 7 30 am respectively. Thursday newcomers join PHS Home Ec analyzing child care.
The Geometry classes are making geomet rical figures for a school Christmas tree. They built a tetrahedron hexahedron dodecahedron and icosahedron and will cover them with colorful paper for tree decoration in the school lobby.
Pella Community High presents a Christmas musical at 7 30 p m Thursday in the junior high school auditorium. About 125 students under Miss Anne Tysseling will perform the program with Christmas Bells as the theme.
The Pella schools faculty will undergo tuberculosis tests on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sponsored by the Marion County Tuberculosis and Health Association, the testing also includes stenographers clerks food handlers administrators personnel and bus drivers.
Mr Kirschman starts a speech group meeting after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. The group will read plays and practice speeches and hopes to enter contests at the end of January. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
Pella Chronicle page seven captures local notices and brief reports from December 8, 1964. Highlights include community events, school news, upcoming gatherings, and short notices about residents. A snapshot of daily life in Pella during the mid 1960s with names and places reflecting the era.
The Summit Strivers met November 2 at Phyllis Rietveld’s home. Tiana Langstraat led the pledge and brief program events included a Christmas ornament demo by Diana Langstraat and a Mother's Gift for Christmas demonstration. Officers were pinned for the year. roll call and minutes were read. old and new business discussed. motion to adjourn made by Phyllis Kietveld and seconded by Wilma Van Walbeck. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rietveld.
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