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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

14

One Act Play To Be Given December 16

A one act play will be presented by the Dramaties Club during the Christmas musical week. Speakers and cast details are incomplete with names such as Makger Vole Douglas Jantz Bertel and Pat Jane among those mentioned, and further cast announcements expected later.

Christma Dramaties” Club Makger Douglas Jantz Laytert Bertel Ald de Bruin Pat Jane Amrel Patty Tysdam Duyee Leydens

Attica Girls Down Pella In Close District Clash

Attica girls defeated Pella 37 to single digits as Maddy scored 27 and Joan Sheets controlled play. Pella’s 10 point shooting ace and Phyllis Van Wyk’s defense stood out while Irene Cade added 19 in a low scoring second half. The first half ended 18 to 10, Attica led the final period.

Att Wirls Pella Dutchesses Attica Pella Joan Sheets Phyllis van Wyk Maddy Irene Cade Weyers Attien Sels van Berkum van Wyk

Pep meetings for every game urged by student editor

Editorial argues pep meetings should occur at all games not just home contests. Calls for consistent school support to boost the team and avoid partial backing while stressing safety reminders for Christmas time.

Pella

Best Actress Actor Named For Junior Play

In the junior class play Hon. Homicide the cast surprised all by judging skill of college students under Mr Birdsall. The chosen performers include Ogan Van Sittert and Violet Kuiper with Carol V in the title role and Archie's gang noted among the parts.

Hon. Homicide Mr. Birdsall Teadingator Ogan van Sittert Tress Carol V Archie Violet Kuiper

Pella Defeats Attica 31 21 In Extra Readout

Pella overcome Attica 31 to 21 after a tight start, taking control in the third quarter. Weyers and Sels led Pella with 10 points apiece while Monteon and Pigentini paced Attica with 9 and 7.

Weyers and Sels Pella Monteon Pigentini Attica Weyers Borgman van Wyk Dale van Berkum Mentink Dock Sween Montleon Rank Simmons

Dramatics Club Elects Officers

The Dramatics Club with forty members elected officers: President Melvin Hagen Vice President Donna Veenstra Secretary Delores Swank Treasurer Louise Rysdam A constitution committee will meet and name proposed club title for vote at the next meeting The club will present the Christmas play Why The Chimes Rang on November 16 with the Music Department cooperation.

Dramatics Club Melvin Hagen Donna Veenstra

Who is the teacher in this Who's Who clue

A high school teacher described as loving teaching a key four year subject, seeking a home to cook sew and raise a family, enjoying falling snow, Fred Waring, and poetry. A Pella High graduate in 1943, studied mathematics at Central, teaches in a minor area English physics Latin, lifelong Pella resident, husband studying mathematics and teaching algebra.

Fred Waring Pella High Central Pella Central Practice Patsy Herrick

Attendance Second Six Weeks Report Shows High Senior Rates

The six weeks attendance data shows girls with steady rates, while boys lag behind. Seniors posted the top rate at 95.6 percent, with juniors close behind. overall performance highlights point to consistency amidst campus activities and corn picking season.

Sceal Hy Elas

Typing Contest Highlights and a Curious basketball Play

The three minute typing tests top scorers include June Te Cook and Don Ad with high words per minute. In a November basketball game between Pella and Newton, a Newton tall player fouled his own teammate by reaching into the net to block a rebound, leading to two points for Newton. The play did not affect the final score, with the Cardinals winning 37 to 12.

June Te Cook Mond Don Ad Larry Wendell Kempkes Joy Denburger Mudrey Roorda Violet Kuiper Pauline Steenhook Melvin Hinen Paul Mickey Chelsta County Puberculoses Association Vander Werff de Janes Swan Thinkin Newton Boys Newton Cardinals

School Spirit at Pella Monte Zuma Jaune Game

Readers react to a recent game with mixed reviews from Low Ann Le Cocq Mickey Van Veen Marcia Klien and Daryl Walker praising effort while noting defeat Ed Horman says better than most football seen Mary Buwalda calls it pretty good and Donald Blom and Harry Weyers offer cautious praise plus safety tips from the National Safety Council urge pedestrians to walk on the left when possible.

Pella Ed Horman Marcia Klien Mary Buwalda Daryl Walker Donald Blom Don Harry Weyers Harry

Chief Minnesota Gave Talk On Indian Customs

Frank Hopkins from Minneapolis spoke at Bella High on Indian customs reshowing a head, a tobacco pouch, and an arrow and bow said to belong to Titian, presenting a classroom demonstration to students Wednesday.

Minnesota Minneapolis

Students Sing at All State Chorus in Des Moines

A group of eight students including Ruby Leyitens and Pat Merrick traveled to Des Moines for the all state chorus on November 26. They learned seven pieces without aid, practiced in the video auditorium, and faced strict rehearsal rules before the main performance on November 27 at the Coliseum under director Bruce Ruerkens.

Ruby Leyitens Low Ann Letoeq Pat Merrick Marc van Maanen Bruce Ruerkens Arvin de Cook Amly van Verkum Marin de Meus Ehora Dew Maines Des Moines Krnt Radio Staton Vieo Auditorium Tuerkens

Fort Dou concert draws 8000 in tense opening scene

Tense crowd of 8000 watches Mr Hathaway lead a formal performance. Students in dark suits and white dresses fill the stage as choirs and full orchestra deliver popular numbers like You’ll Now Walk Mone and Now Thank We All Our God, showcasing Pella students eager to participate.

Hathaway Fort Dou

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