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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
14
The council met Tuesday December 11 1951 to discuss party planning and youth center recreation ideas. A school poll showed 250 of 270 surveys returned signaling strong student interest while gum policy and basketball game conduct were also discussed.
Miss Gosselink, a Pella High alumna turned teacher, addresses about 250 students. She grew up near Leighton, studied at Central College and Columbia University, then returned to teach history and English while guiding two American history classes and the school’s principalship duties.
A quirky school note outlines clues about a junior girl from the Pelladius yearbook. It mentions blue eyes five feet tall yellow clothing and a habit of eating a ham burger with fries. Home in the North part of Pella and a writer for Pelladius are noted.
Staff names include H Bean B Brom M De Cook 1D Dockendorff P Frundt B Gro 8 Hoeksema R Jaarsms R Klyn Kuy u L Lubbers P Rietveld S Rook J Schagen M Seis B Sh inden Berg N Vander Horst W D Van Welden R Verploog D Von D Zwank.
The piece reflects on December as the month of Jesus birth beyond gifts and holiday chores. It recounts the nativity story with shepherds, angels, and the wise men, urging readers to focus on the savior and the virtue of giving over receiving.
Mrs Grooters conducted a Monday devotions session focusing on symbols such as the Christmas tree the star of Bethlehem and the cross The scripture Matthew 22 15 end of chapter was read and followed by prayer The talk emphasized citizenship education and the difference between pledging to the flag and allegiance The pledge was recited with a new flag presented by the student council on stage at all times.
The fragment notes a classroom scene where students discuss correcting a sentence about roads and accidents. Chuck Benntema comments on roads and alleys while Mrs. Grooters challenges a claim about accidents. The passage also mentions mistletoe and a classroom figure Billy De Haan discussing consequences, alongside a generic note about a teacher generous with candy and gum.
The Junior Class Play Cast left Friday at 4:30 for Des Moines to see Drake's play Strange Savage. They rode in several cars, toured Drake University, and attended the performance, then inspected the stage and returned home tired but pleased with the evening.
A community poll lists White Christmas as a favorite Christmas song for many residents. Respondents cite snow imagery, radio airplay, and the season’s spirit, with others praising O Little Town of Bethlehem and Adeste Fideles for conveying the holiday meaning.
Pella overwhelmed Attica with a 67 to 33 win on Tuesday night, December 11. The Panthers surged early, leading 17 to 6 after the first quarter and extending the margin by halftime.
In a late quarter update, Pella led Attica 35 to 17 as the defense stifled the opponent and kept control on the court.
Raymond Hansen completes 30 years of service at Humboldt Iowa post office while rural carrier Bill Bauman marks 32 years in the same hometown post office, both celebrated by local mail staff.
A nostalgic Christmas greeting wishing a merry season, happiness for the family, and a festive tree, conveyed in an old fashioned yet sincere tone reflecting traditional holiday cheer.
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