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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
8
In a humorous scene students and teachers clash over language and lessons. Mr Shiley jokes about roll call as Marvin Pethoven asks who’s who. The chemistry class debates gases as well digger tests the air with a lamp. A student bungles a line in Pygmalion and benzene is passed for a sniff.
The Pelladium credits Don Shetterly as staff editor with Ann Veld huis and Jean Morgan as assistant editors. Reporters listed include Carol Gosselink Arlene De Geus Lois De Haan Kay Butler Rose Ann Van Essen Tim Caldwell Clarence Van Essen Judy Steenhoek and Sandra Cowell. Cartoonist Mary Van Nimwegen serves under advisor Miss Mary Rutter.
The Industrial Arts Department at Pella High School in Iowa received a squaring shear a spot welder and a Remington accounting machine from Rolscreen Company of Pella. The tools enhance Shop II classes enabling tin cutting and metal joint welding without riveting or soldering.
In recent weeks 136 girls participated in a volley ball tournament at P H S. Eighteen teams averaged seven players each and seventeen matches were played before the championship between Captain Joyce Witter and Captain Lois Van Vark. Witter led 8 3 at eight minutes, then 12 10, with final rankings Joyce Witter first Lois Van Vark second and Jean Paul third.
Pruth McFarlin, noted radio and concert tenor, appears at the assembly with accompaniment by pianist Jeanette. The program features a range of vocal selections in a afternoon recital setting.
An old advertisement touts a chemical sewer treatment named Lillenmak’s Sewerreamer in 10 lb cans. It claims to dissolve roots ragga grease and paper and other organ matter, offering faster results at lower cost when purchased from the dealer.
PHS program opens with two sacred songs sung by McFarlin in a wheelchair, followed by grand and light opera numbers and popular tunes. Miss Grooms plays a moving piece, with student participation in Silent Night. Poems by Tate and Tennyson accompany the recital, reflecting Christmas themes and social concerns.
Rose Ann Van Essen reports a December program at Pel la High School where four teachers were mocked for singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. The event included a Santa visit and the band playing carols, ending with four teachers receiving song books and mixed applause.
A New York passerby and two visitors discuss the growing religiosity of Christmas as they stop before a Fifth Avenue store Nativity display. The brief exchange captures a moment of public commentary on holiday faith.
A brief sample of poems for Christmas notes varied moods and reflections. The opening poem A Christmas Carol by G K Chesterton offers joyous praise for the sacred miracle.
Ray Doorenbos leads geometry students making toothpick and paper ornaments for the Christmas tree in the hall. Decorations use foil and glitter and help students learn geometric shapes while enjoying the project.
The Latin Club of Pella High School held its annual Saturnalia on December 14 in the school lounge and cafeteria. King Roger Hoekstra and Queen Susie Kuiper were crowned, Mrs. Evelyn Johnston received roses, and a humorous skit titled Wipe the Blood Off My Toga was staged by Latin II students. Guests dressed as Romans joined carols, games, and dancing after the meal.
A Central sophomore from Taiwan spoke to Mr. James Shiley's seventh period geography class on Wednesday December 8. He described his country as part of a study of China and answered questions about the political situation. He stated he believes the Communist regime in Red China would collapse on its own based on intuitive faith.
Miss Anne Tysseling heads Pella High vocal music, guiding programs and stressing educational value. She praises teen spirit and talent seen in all-state chorus participation, favors select good music, and notes small groups train leaders for larger ensembles. She also enjoys travel antiques refinishing furniture and reading.
District Director Robert C. Wilson of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Omaha Nebraska announced a new rule requiring aliens in the United States to report their addresses to the Attorney General. Nearly all aliens present on January 1 each year must file by the end of January, with limited exceptions.
A Pella Chronicle December 24 1963 item explains categories of accredited diplomats and temporary agricultural workers and notes forms available from post offices and immigration offices during January. It warns of severe penalties for failure to report under the law.
A plain bale of hay or straw can serve as a backstop when sighting rifles or pistols. It is a last resort option and should be used with light loads and careful checking to ensure the bale stops the bullets.
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