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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

8

G A A Girls Lead Devotions

Three girls from the G A A conducted devotions on Monday January 24. Aldora Buwalda introduced, Leora Quinn read scripture, Joyce Van Roekel offered a meditation on avoiding judgment and prejudice. Joyce cited Jesus message to let one without sin cast the first stone and urged two steps to change behavior.

Aldora Buwalda Ye. Beech Leora Quinn Joyce van Roekel Joyce Jesus Jesus Christ

Inside P H S class mischief and school life snapshots

A lively recap from history class as Ervin Roorda leads a chaotic lesson with an apple for inspiration. Students share jokes about Latin, band mishaps, and birthday songs while noting missing hats and new nine weeks eagerness.

Staff Reporters List by Line Names and Credits

A compiled byline of staff reporters including Lorraine Slycord Andrea Boat Leora Jang Joyce Van Rocky Nancy Vander Meulen Judy Huyser Mi Sutama Ellen Rempe Norma De Bruin Saeed b Reporters Darlene Kui J In t Veld Aalb Sonic Bhseats Marl Jan Iycord and Diane Ver Dught credits. The item notes contributor names, roles, and desk assignments for TM.

Lorraine Slycord Andrea Boat Leora Jang Joyce van ‘Rocky Nancy Vander Meulen Judy Huyser Mi Sutama Ellen Rempe Norma de Bruin Saeed Darlene Kui T Veld Aalb Sonic Marl Jan Iycord Diane Ver Dught

Pella High Offers Balanced Extracurricular Program

Editorial by Shirley Greendyke praises Pella High for a well balanced set of activities including athletics music drama and journalism The article notes strong basketball teams a successful football season practical glee clubs a popular marching band and a robust dramatics program with plays and new one act format It highlights the Pelladium Duchess yearbook and weekly speech conferences under Mr Gmiek as part of a broad student program

Shirley Greendyke Pella High Vest Thort Pella High Band PHS Chicago Pelladium Gmiek

Inquiring Reporter Jukebox Hits Poll

A short rundown of popular tunes favored by P. H. 8. 8th grade students and teachers. selections include Naughty Lady of Shady Lane Mississip Herm Dr Mr Sandman It Had to Be You Make Yourself Comfortable and Lonesome Pole Cat among others.

Ladie Shady Lane Mary Ann D. V Mary Jane Sylvia Ra Darlene K Brunckhorsts Mr. Omick Don V. P

Pella High School Values Balanced Extracurriculars

The article emphasizes that pursuing multiple activities in Pella High School does not come at the cost of others. It argues all extracurriculars are equally important and enrich school life.

Pella High School

Wednesda special conference notes and events

Miss Gosselink notes a Wednesday conference called by the state department under Mr. Ross. A future Pie lot Center on Audio-Vi aids is set for February 11 in West Des Moines. Pella High hosts a sectional basketball center February 7 19 with Ka boys vs Monroe prelims.

Gosselink Wedneseda State Department Ross West Des Moines Wen Hay Chrisian Pella High Ka Boys Monroe Kaoeelle Re- Binet

Harold E Vos Senior Q A Card

Harold E Vos known as H E or Vos lists waffles as a snack and taxidermy as a special interest. He hopes to have his own dance band someday and favors the color red. He enjoys hunting and rollerskating and disdains girls who think they are too good for the boys. His prized possessions are often found in the band room or at home. His entertainment is watching a dancing program and his favorite song is Mr Sand Man.

Ervin Roorda Mr. D Mr. D. A Ervin Hannah Savannah Dewey Montezuma Max Rogerkins Etter Urse Atart J. C Sally Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Carol Aggie Hitler Janice K Joyce V. R Ec. IL Lost Islan Mr. Sand Man Harold E. Vos Nickename H. E Vos

Meet Our Seniors No 2 Aims For Secretarial Career

A school feature highlights Senior No 2 who enjoys all edible foods, prefers the color blue, and shows a special interest in secretarial work. The piece notes the student’s ambition to be a good secretary and hints at favorite sports remaining undecided.

Secre

Elinor Ustermarkt Highlighted In School Activities

The note mentions Elinor Ustermarkt among students involved in school groups such as Glee club mixed chorus and pep club. It references a choir experience and activities at Hearts of Sto School, with hints of personality traits and entertainment interests.

Sto Cs Bengipton Elinor Ustermarkt

February Birthdays Listed by Community Group

The notice lists February birthday celebrants including Mary Jane Poortinga February 2 Lorraine Poortinga Donald Roorda February 8 Joyce M Van Roekel February 10 Gerard Den Adel Alla Mac Heyveld and Jerry Van Waardhuizen February 13 Elmer De Bruin and Marilyn Van Essen February 14 Verlan Van Rheenen February 16 Berdene Roose and John Van Waardhuizen February 16 Tom Waechter February 19 Ronald Rhinehart February 21 Edith Frandt and Mary Klyn February 22 Barbara Grandin and Gladys Ver Ploeg February 23 Kenneth Kuiper February 26 Wilma Schuring and Janice Vos February 27 Sylvia Rolffs February 28.

Washington Lincoln Mary Jane Poortinga Lorraine Poortinga Donald Roorda Joyce M. van Roekel Gerard den Adel Alla Mac Heyveld Jerry van Waardhuizen Elmer de Bruin Marilyn van Essen Verlan "van Rheenen Berdene Roose John van Waardhuizen Tom Waechter Ronald Rhinehart Edith Frandt Mary Klyn Barbara Grandin Gladys Ver Ploeg Kenneth Kuiper Wilma Schuring Janice Vos Sylvia Rolffs

Bus Bumbles A Odd Start To A Bus Party

The first successful bus party was held Thursday evening January 20 at the home of Gary and Stanley Van Vark. Hosts the Sully bus and Otley bus attended along with Carroll Rempe Rodney Gosselink Nelson Vander Pol Norman Van der Zyl Logan Kuiper and others in a community gathering at the Van Vark farm.

Gary Stanley van Vark Sully Otley van Vark Carroll Rempe Rodney Gosselink Nelson Vander Pol Norman Vander Zyl Logan Kuiper Howard Vander Pol Larry de Goey Edward Keuning Larry Fisk Ver‘Van Rheenen John Rietveld Marilyn van Essen Ronald van Englehoven Lois Nieusma David Vos Carole Grootveld Adrian

Winter Pond Skating Evening with Amateur Participants

A group including Bonnie Roozeboom, Mary Goemant, Robert Van Essen, and others were taken to a pond by a tractor drawn hay rack for an amateur skating night. A large ice fire lit the area while skaters learned with few collisions and hot chocolate and chips served by R and Gary.

Roozeboom Bonnie Goemant Mary Boat Robert van Essen Stanley van Vark Sandy Klein Gary van Vark Darlene Kuiper Carl de Vries

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