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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1948

Page

8

Kuter Preference Tests For Juniors Revealed In Test

The fragment describes Kuter Preference Tests given to juniors to determine fit for careers. It outlines categories such as felons, cum putalienal, artistic, service, and ethereal, with profiles based on high scores in persuasive or computational sections. The aim is to guide selections for life work.

Kuter Pella Sinerharieal Cumputalienal Seiwntitie Goeraath Eterars Mutieal Out Service Etereal Gsis

Student Teachers Assigned in Grades For New Semester

The superintendent's ally assigned eight student teachers across elementary grades in Lincoln Weller Thurleen Schuepel and others for practical training before teaching certification. High school assignments are unfinished with about twenty more to place before the pres semester ends.

Allie Cole Jez Lois Vander Kooi Lincoln Beverly den” Hartog Weller Thurleen Schuepel Bonna Wilson Ruth Atkinson Webster Kindegarten Elaine Dykstra Webster Clara Ann Jones Joyce Newton

Why not write for the Pelladium editorial pages

Editorial asks Mary Jane Menninga and students to share opinions in the Pelladium. It invites seniors to juniors sophomores and freshmen to write editorials gossip columns and news stories, promising a masculine and lively voice and urging all to participate.

Mary Jane Menninga Avi Weill Pelladium

Halstad to Van Roekel pass sparks rough girls play

Time Out review notes a Halstad pass to Van Roekel and return to Balstad as a foul on Van Men occurs when she lands on Dixie head during a bid for the ball. The exchange questions girls basketball roughness and ethics with a rough practice digression about sports conduct.

Halstad van Roekel Balstad van Men Dixie

County Trophy Now Holds Place In Trophy Case

The county basketball trophy, won by Marion County, was formally placed in the trophy case after Knoxville's Little De Dutch secured the county tournament title for the fourth consecutive year. Melvin Husen accepted the trophy on behalf of the student body, praising the team and hoping for continued success in the national scene.

Marion County Trop Horns Pease Knoxville Little de Dutch Melvin Husen Presid Dave Prins T lv Melvin Pep

Picture Day at the Duchess yearbook event

Bow Ties and suits marked a lively Picture Day as Mr. Burkhart guided group photos on Tuesday and Wednesday for the 1948 Duchess. Students dressed best, praised as gentlemen, with girls in new dresses and dark hose. the annual yearbook is hailed as best ever.

Burkhart Iain

Retaliation Pranks In Gym Class At Eight Oclock

Thelma Van Roekel is made to dribble constantly, Dixie Balstad runs ten extra laps, and Nancy Van Maanen with Dolores Swank must shoot free throws as girls plot a bouquet for Miss Hubrex. The clock signals the end as three begin begging Ellen to end practice.

Miss Hubrex Thelma van Roekel Dixie Balstad Nancy van Maanen Dolores Swank

Interview With Nelson Covey Reveals Odd Life Path

Reporter records an interview with Nelson Ty Covey, ex convict who spoke to POIL S students last Friday, outlining a fourteen year prison cycle beginning at sixteen in Indiana State Prison. Covey describes burglaries, near death experiences, and a life of reform now urging youth to seek purpose and avoid crime as he studies voices and faces to read character.

Nelson Ty Covey Poil Mr. Cove Indiana Ohio State United States Studen Mr. Covey Dow

Letters from Walter Seaman and relief fund update

A Seaman 1st Class from Treasure Island, San Francisco writes home praising a six week school stay, gaining weight, and a lively life. notes friends Glen Van Vark and Ralph Van Vit and a Seattle girl. Separately, Miss Slobe reports over $160,000 raised for Overseas Teachers Relief, with $50,000 en route to Europe via CARE. The school sends thanks to the Marion Chapter of the D A W K for subscribing to National Defense News for library access.

Mr. Buerkens Walter Williams Treasure Island San Francisco California Glen van Vark Ralph van Vit Seattle Washington Iliams San Fraisco Miss Slobe Pella Marion The DAWK National Defense News

Webster Notes Highlights Fifth Grade Achievements

The Webster notes salute students for perfect attendance Jacqueline Jones Donna Klyn and Byron Van Marilee Grandin in the first semester and perfect spelling records by Dia Hull J De Bruin Bruce Van Wyk Karel Vander Lugt and Tommy Waechter. February birthdays for junior high are listed for Van Hemert Mae Goe maat Anni Hagan Delores Burkhart Bar Buyert Maxine Schakel Betsy Hoksbergen.

Jacqueline Jones Donna Klyn Byron van Marilee Grandin Dia Hull J de Bruin Bruce van Wyk Karel Vander Lugt Tommy Waechter van Hemert Mae Goemaat Anni Hagan Delores Burkhart Bar Buyert Maxine Schakel Betsy Hoksbergen

Sophs Present Radio Play at devotional period

Sophomore club staged a radio play during a devotional period with Miss Vera Cannaday opening Monday. The cast included Allen Verle, Stee Hank, Carl Vor Steer, Ukuta Tomi, Elizabeth Remp, and Nancy Anen, with Verle Allen credited as lead actor.

Student Photo Day Chaos Inspires Fashion Quips

A chaotic school photo session drew laughs as students and staff reacted to tangled props, misfocused cameras, and runaway items. Notable moments included students posing amid erasers lipstick and compasses, with captions about patience and the fun of surviving the annual portrait.

Stu Rirk Exeliin Ny Nateden

Rural Attendance Compared With Total Percentages In School Classes

The data show senior boys total 46.4 with rural pupils 22 plus, senior overall ngse 6 ference 2.3. Junior boys total 93.0 with rural 24. Junior girls total 9 fe. Overall average 95.3 with rural 91.45 difference minus 3.9. Sophomore girls total 96.7 rural 96.6 difference minus .1. Freshmen boys total 96.7 rural 96.5 difference minus .2. Freshmen girls total 94.7 rural 95.45 difference plus .7. Rural attendance generally exceeds average, possibly aided by bus service. Two sophomore boys were sick for a period of fo...

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Do You Know Pella High School News on the Air

A quirky school bulletin invites listeners to tune in Saturdays at 1280 pan Pegey Lea. It promises local voices like Messy Murgatroid and Scratchy Synobia and teases student writers, readers, and brief school news from Pella High School.

Pella High School Pan Pegey Lea

Grandfather remembered in Lorraine De Haan poem

A poem by Lorraine De Haan honors her late grandfather. It recalls his wisdom, strength, and guidance, noting his cheer and belief in moving forward. The verse includes memories of his books, chair, hat, desk, cane, and key, and vows the lessons stay in the writer’s heart.

Porm Lorraine de Haan

Meetings Tackle Adult Education And Junior High Tournament

The State Department calls a special meeting of superintendents and board members on March 29 and 30 to discuss adult education, financing, and program roles with speakers from two state authorities. G K Holmes leads the district meeting. A Junior High tournament in Knoxville runs March 10–12 with Melcher vs Bussey, Attica vs Knoxville, Tracy vs Dallas, and Pella on a bye. Long plans to buy three trophies and later announce officials. A South Central Conference meeting is set for February 7 in Room 200 at the American Institute of Business, with Albia Chariton Des Moines Tech Indianola Knoxville Lincoln Winterset Valley Pella in attendance. Buerkens is president and Ray Mahannah of Valley is paid secretary.

State Department G. KB. Holmes Pes Ofinion American Institute of Business Albia Chariton Des Moines Tech Indianola Knoxville Lincoln Winterset Valley

Portrait of a Teen Reflecting on Hobbies and Identity

A Pell youth describes leisure tastes and self image. He notes photography with models, aviation, building air plane models, and apple-picking during summer. He mentions a brother who is an electrician with radio repair work and a father who is a mailman. He identifies as a junior, five feet five inches tall with brown hair cut butch. He references a publicized line about a girl in a group called gay nine ties.

Pell Vivian Valater

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Green Colonial Betty den Hartog Gertrude Steenhoek Judi Allen Nola Root Joy Denhurge Imigen Be Maria Viselink Melvin Ydene Mary Jane Menning Ne Petersma Editorial Roy Legion Hall America Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S Ellen CCU Sina Tandard Oil Company Nelson L. Covey Milo Dalla Lane Cona Mr. Greendyke Bill Thomassen Bob de Ronde Bob Japan Burkhart Studio Miss Gosselink Webster Notes Elmer de Bruin Ear Webster Alvin de Wild Lee van Hemert Nanes Reb Eh Austin Phere Mittenius Amnine Hany Louis Pontiac Ben Vogelaar Gary ISKA Nierosno Ane Mldson Uyps-A-Daisy Kookall Electric Vogelaar’s
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