29 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
1
On Monday morning December 19 1955 Dr Thomas Boslooper pastor of the Second Reformed Church led devotions. He contrasted givers and getters and urged giving one’s heart as the Christmas spirit. He closed with Silent Night.
A satirical piece by Linda Tysseling venting about “evil” comments at PHS. It names teachers and students, notes disruptive remarks and minus slips, and ends asserting the students’ role in school noise and misconduct.
A readable fragment lists editors and reporters including Kathy Redeker Norma De Bruin Ellen Rempe Dorothy Vanden Oever Avis Verhoef Joyce Van Roekel and a group of assistants and reporters such as Leora Quinn Nancy Vander Meulen Judy Huyser Judy In t Veld Evelyn Dykstra and more, indicating a mid century community paper staff.
A Pep Meeting remark referencing the Spirit Jug and seniors drew reaction as a dark joke. The line prompted discussions about decorum and memory of the moment amid campus chatter.
In today's big car race Hit and Run Vander Schel in a black 49 Plymouth trails Speed Queen Duven in her green 52 Dodge. Duven seizes the lead on the final lap to win, with Vander Schel finishing second. Speed Queen notes Dodge reliability while Vander Schel favors Chrysler products.
A playful diary style entry notes memory lapses in sixth period as Mr Vines asks about gum chewing while Marge G makes a discovery about women in marriages. Snippets include taunts about bodies, mistaken doors, jokes on Henry VII and VIII, biology class cake and ice cream, and a 75 year comet next seen in 1985.
In a biology class Greendyke sparked a stir by mentioning kissing protozoa and worms, provoking student remarks about paleness and mothers. Other vignettes note blushing Andy, lab heat in physics, thermometer woes, and playful mischief from multiple students in science and language classes.
In 1955 under Stan Bergman and Jim Ruthven Pella High athletes reached a new high. The varsity finished 15 7, placing runner up in the South Central Conference. The Knoxville jinx prevented a conference title and state wide recognition as Herb Blom earned all state honors.
The P.H.S. athletic program across baseball and track posted strong showings, with first place finishes in conference events and a 15-5 record by the freshmen sophomores. The football season opened with a 7-6 upset over Indianola, plus notable wins over Alba and Knoxville. Jim Duffus earned all conference honors as a junior, while the track squad notched several meets wins. The team faces a busy schedule into 1956 with more games and a Holiday Tournament ahead.
A newspaper line hints at a forthcoming year marked by greater athletic achievements, suggesting high expectations for teams and athletes after a period of notable performance and progress.
Casey and Rosie tumbled off the bench during the Knox ville game as a sudden breeze seemed to aid their fall. Don R. dribbled toward the wrong basket causing confusion while defenders Preston S. and Larry R. struggled to pressure him.
Elgin, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schvei celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with family and friends. The couple marked six decades of marriage and shared memories from their life together.
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