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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
16
Pella High School students enjoy a Christmas season with decorated classrooms caroling in halls and a grand Christmas musical after hard work by Miss Tysseling. Handel's Messiah at Central College involved many students, while festive wreaths bells and locker decorations spread holiday cheer and goodwill.
The Pella High Calendar highlighted the Christmas musical with extra praise for the stage setting. Senior Judy Huyser and Judy Intveld organized the artistic decorations after weeks of work, adding to the evening's atmosphere and earning a cheer from peers.
The article notes a High School devotion led by Mr. Omick referencing John the Baptist as the forgotten man of Christmas. It contrasts miraculous births, parental aging, angelic announcements, and missions to prepare the way for Christ, highlighting John’s secondary role despite a strong following.
The document lists editorial and reporting staff including Editor-in-Chief Kathy Redeker Assistant Editors Norma De Bruin and Ellen Rempe Assignment Editors Dorothy Vanden Dever Avis Verhoef Typing Editor Joyce Van Roekel Sports Editor Tom Boat Assistant Jerry Ulrich and a wide roster of reporters led by Leora Quinn Nancy Vander Meulen Judy Huyser Mary Sytsma Judy In t Veld Evelyn Dykstra Judy Groendyke Marla De Wild Linda Tysseling Janice Mol Wilma Slycord Diane Ver Dught Janella Van Hal Cub Reporters Bonnie Verrips Margie Gosselink Barbara Boat Connie Vander Meulen Kay McDonald Kay Kuyper and Jim Redeker.
Mr Omick led a devotion focusing on John the Baptist as a model of faithfulness beyond the spotlight. He urged doing one’s “second fiddle” role with diligence, noting John’s courage to persist in his mission even after pointing to Jesus. The talk ended with prayer.
The note lists student nicknames and classroom moments from Mr Omicks English class with names like Dave Stults Verlan Van Rheenen and mentions acts such as cleaning desks and picking up paper in study hall. It references teachers Muscles Carrol P Dale K Larry H and Bruce B and asks for more information from Mr Vines.
Public school notes show 36 pupils miss class for appointments, with 29 piano, six instrumental and one vocal lessons. Medical Diary on WOI Ames will cover teenage problems in 13 programs, starting December 22 at 9 30 p m, featuring Iowa physicians and students on topics from health to behavior.
During the week of January 28 to 27 the school will cooperate with the county on a tuberculin testing program using a patch on the back for two days. Parents remove it Wednesday, doctors read results Friday. positive cases may require an x ray. All records go to the State Health Department, no test without parental permit. Free, funded by Christmas seals. Christian Grade School and High School plus area rural schools will be patched January 30.
Archibald notes chilly weather and tidbits about local seniors improving posture and confidence on stage. He jokes about a term paper stress relief, recalls a recent singing rally decorations, and wishes for a brown Swiss cow from Santa as Christmas nears.
Students share varied joys from Christmas break including no school no homework and extra money with mentions of presents food sleep and relaxing time. Several respondents look forward to no assignments and free days while others anticipate earning extra money during the holiday period.
Mrs Fannie Leabhart has crafted and donated over 60 quilts in three years benefiting hospitals. The Tipton resident, aged 92, continues her charitable sewing efforts.
Earl Pletcher of Polk City was killed instantly in a bottle gas blast. Investigators indicate a fatal accident occurred as the victim handled or encountered a gas container. Details on location, time, and possible causes were not disclosed in available text.
A heater exploded while a man assisted a neighbor, blowing out two tile walls. The incident caused damage to the surrounding area and prompted investigation by local officials. No injuries are reported at this time.
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