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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
8
A fragmented notice discusses nationwide efforts to save meat and manage meat processing. It mentions proper handling, tenderizing, cooking techniques, and temperature controls, aiming to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Names and precise details are obscured by garbled text, but the piece centers on practical guidance for meat preparation and storage.
Tower farm women invited to enroll in the first state DHIA supervisor training program starting January 4 at State Callens. Floyd Arnold notes the two-week course offers credentials for supervisor roles with Marrs Herd Improvement Association and includes herd records and Babcock tester operations. The Iowa Improvement Association paid supervisors $55 to $100 monthly plus board and room.
Pella visits Colfax this Friday to boost their non-conference record. Key players include Wilder, Mensch, Vander Tha, and Tait as they seek their third straight win. Colfax aims to defend home court behind Vey and Griee in a high-scoring clash.
Pella High Spirit Electa Bender and sponsor staff list a roster of students and names including Mary Jane Vos Loretta Vi Sumley Borg Jo Bown Orleath Vogelaar Coleen Klein Georgia Van Gore Kom Ruthelaine Van Ronnie Buerkens Helen Buwalda Tob Black Claire Van Breemen Abee Buwalda Darel de Marea Kuyper Lela Jarnon Rudy Schilter June Awarte Ralph Vander Waal Dark Vander Ploeg Bill Olcott and doyce Sailer sporters Tester ber Laws.
Avohenet tragedy The Intruder was presented to students in assembly. The play depicts a country home setting and themes of guilt secrecy and intrusion. Credit for the production goes to Miss Elaine Jhininel with lighting and sound credited to Bill Oleatt.
A fragmentary OCR snippet hints at a wartime era exhortation urging Americans to unite and endure hardship. The garbled text mentions debt, duty, and national resolve in a period likely colored by conflict and collective sacrifice.
The readable text hints at a Green and White team entering a new conference and preparing for a non-conference game season. Not all names or specifics are clear, but the fragment references a basketball context and upcoming schedule.
Public school authorities announce holiday vacation with dismissal on Wednesday December 22 and return to work on Monday January 4 in all departments. The plan aims to allow full staff rest and student holidays across the district.
Bella Hhieh led a 20 percent shooting night as they defeated W High 40 to 7. Wonesville and Jaces Weds contributed strong for the winner, while cautious plays and late defense kept the game tight.
Treasury official Hir Taylor Ross calls on high school students to circulate pennies to conserve copper tin and zinc vital for weapon production. He notes last year 1127 million pennies used 6000 tons of copper, a total that could fund ships, warplanes, and artillery, reducing need for new metal.
A wartime school fundraising effort shows Groendyke's Home Room leading stamp and bond sales. The story details a total securities value, with Swanson reporting a contribution of 150.00 for freedom, and other rooms competing to support the drive while emphasizing morale over profit.
Students of P H S gathered in the auditorium on Tuesday in a December program featuring songs like The More We Get Together East Side West Side and Adesta Rideleta and Poem The program included solos by Kotty Vriezelaar and Miss Gosselink who recovered a borrowed bell clapper The afternoon concluded with Bells and dismissal of the crowd
Fragmentary editorial text from a December item discusses a gift promoting peace. The lines mention a “gift” that could bring joy and benefit others, with references to “peace for all nations” and a hopeful tone. The incomplete passage lacks identifiable people, dates, or organizations.
A fragment reflecting on luck physics appointments and human quirks. Questions about government alphabet soup world motion vacations timing fame wealth and a wish for an all school play. Mentions senior year and Christmas commencement.
December events include a journalism rally at a Christmas party hosted by Miss Electa Bender. The Colfax Tigers face Little Dutchat on December 18 in Colfax. Junior Class Christmas Party is December 21, with Miss Itell’s groups performing a musical concert, and December 23 is the last school day before winter vacation through January 4.
Students at Lincoln School transform the building into a festive scene with poinsettias, evergreens, wreaths, and a handmade tree by Mrs. De Winter. Miss Anne Tysseling directs music as tiny decorations and holiday cards fill the halls and a paper chain canopy decorates the canopy maze.
Lincoln School lists several honor students with perfect spelling by Mi Denner Steer and others. The dental honor roll includes thirteen learners. staff note progress across reading, science, English, and art while noting moves to Des Moines and new entrants like Constance Willy Horst.
In grammar class the argument over smelled or smelt ends with Ellies quip Just plain stink. The future teachers draw Christmas gift names as Mrs Welch anxiously asks whose names were drawn while everyone giggles. Also advertises Sunnyside Beauty Shop prices with soft water shampoo 26¢ haircuts 25¢ finger waves 25¢.
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