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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1958

Page

9

Commercial Dept Visits Offset Printing Run by Miss Kuyper

On Tuesday February 18 the Pella High School Commercial class led by Miss Saylor visited Harriet Kuyper to observe an offset printing business. Charles Beers of Des Moines demonstrated the press and related equipment including a prototype setter, camera enlarger, plate-maker, and folding machine. Kuyper prints weekly church bulletins and many programs for local groups, showcasing her extensive work in the community.

Pella High School Miss Saylor Harriet Kuyper Charles Beers Des Moines Miss Kuyper Kuyper

Valentine Dance Fashion Red Hot Among Guests

At the February 14 Valentine Dance the dominant color was red. Phyllis Walraven wore a red cotton princess style dress with small red heart shaped earrings. Marilyn Walraven was wear-

Phyllis Walraven

Staff and Cuba reporters list by local newsroom

A line of bylines lists staff editors and reporters including Judy Groendyke Kay Kuyper Donald Dahm Tom Waechter and a group of reporters from various desks such as Charlotte Burton Mary Dieleman Marilee Grandia Marge Gosselink Kay McDonald Janice Jot Vivian Vani Steen Marilyn Walraven Phyllis Walraven Linda Tysseling Jerry Bogaards along with a separate Cuba report roster featuring Mary Boat Mary Burton Mary Hollebrands Kathy McDonald Mary Van Zomeren Bonnie Verrips Mary Meulpolder Bob Vander Wa and others.

Charlotte Burton Mary Dieleman Marilee Grandia Marge Gosselink Kay McDonald Janice Jot Vivian Vani Steenis Marilyn Walraven Phyllis Walraven Linda Tysseling Jerry Bogaards Cuba Mary Boat Mary Burton Mary Hollebrands Kathy McDonald Mary van Zomeren Bonnie Verrips Mary Meulpolder Bob Vander

Colorful outfits shine at the dance event

Observers describe a crowd in vibrant attire including red sheath dresses, brown sheaths, navy outfits, green wool dresses, and taffeta plaid gowns. Notable mentions include Karen Klein, Phyllis De Bruin, Twylah Monster, Janna Huyser, Bev Boatsma, Sandy Vander Linden, Carole Grootveld, Glen Van Roekel, Jeannie Brown, and Jack Brockway as participants and critics of fashion.

Karen Klein Phyllis de Bruin Twylah Monster Janna Huyser Bev Boatsma Sandy Vander Linden Sandy Carole Grootveld Glen van Roekel Carole Jeannie Brown Jack Brockway

Commercial Club Welcomes German Guest Speaker

During the February noon meeting six new members were initiated: Karen Klein Evelyn Van Steenis Myra Verros Marilyn Walraven and Lorrette Van Waardhuizen Judy Van Ekeren introduced Erika Pflug a Hamburg Germany student visiting her Pen pal Judy Erika is in tenth grade and plans vocational study after graduation She described German schools sh aring between boys and girls no bus service no study halls and home work English study five years and English business letters for international correspondence Her talk was described as delightful and informative and attendees will miss her departure.

Commercial Club Karen Klein Evelyn van Steenis Myra Verros Marilyn Walraven Lorretta van Waardhuizen Judy van Ekeren Erika Pflug Erika Harburg Germany United States Judy Hamburg

Pella High School Notes Mixed Humor and Class Updates

A school page lists quirky statements about students and teachers. Moments include misread lines, classroom jokes, and hints about a February 19 algebra visit, with notes on a recent band performance and evolving social studies topics.

Pella High Students Honor Roll and Class Drawings Highlight News

The report notes sophomore algebra 1 drawings titled Bullseye A Rolling Stone Eye Glasses Goggles The Cliff Pandora s Pea Shooter Main Street U S A The Ladder credited to Bill Wing. Freshman Bill Wing remark sparks chatter while Linda Van Alst calls her fiancé Mister in letters. Two Pella High athletes Gary Wallace and Larry Re n a ud make Jack North s Honor Roll for Boys Basketball for Floor Play and Chariton respectively.

Bill Wing Larry Haverkamp Janna Suyser Sandy Vander Linden Marvin Klein Hellebrands Pandora's Linda van Alst Lee van Gorp

Devotions Address Race Hatred During Brotherhood Week

Mr. Vines spoke on race prejudice calling it a disease that afflicts many. He described a range of attitudes from Nothern influenced hate to Southern efforts to separateNegroes yet care for them. He urged that any prejudice is bad and that God shows no partiality.

Mr. Vines South

Special Seniors Describe Frances De Vries And Classmate

This fragment profiles two senior girls described as special seniors. Frances De Vries is listed as five foot seven, brown hair, blue eyes, 120 pounds, with interests in band, glee club, and teaching. The second profile notes a 17 year old, 5 foot 7 inch student with blue eyes and hobbies in Girls Glee Club and mixed activities.

Pleasant Valley

Mr Vines Assigns Weekly Homework On Disease Cure And Bias

Mr Vines assigns the week's homework focusing on curing the disease and overcoming prejudice toward minority groups. Devotions closed by prayer.

Marilyn Wic kard Senior Portrait Notes at GRA Club

Marilyn Wikard is described as a senior girl involved with the chorus GRA Commercial Club and Honor Society. Her hobbies include music and reading, with a favorite song Twenty Miles and a preference for the color red. She owns a class ring typewriter and watch and dislikes studying for tests. Her pet peeve is mismatched outfits and her ambition is undecided with a bright side motto.

Frances de Vries G. R.A Honor Society Marilyn Wickard

Harmonica program thrills students with history and tunes

In the auditorium a harmonica demonstration by Agnes Balentine followed an introduction by David Vos and Mr Robs. Balentine traced the instrument’s German origins and showcased models and techniques while students heard polkas waltzes folk songs and novelties. He also mimicked drums fifes and trains with humorous realism ending with a Dream Waltz duet with guitar and ukulele as audience applauded.

Balentine Elvis Presley Stults Dunidr High PHS David Vos Robs Agnes Balentine Germany

Industry Sponsored Tree Farm Program Grows in Iowa

Iowa started 1958 with 64 tree farmers voluntary growers under an industry sponsored program. In the past year 25 landowners joined the American Tree Farm System. total certified acres reach 3 666. Tree farms aim to keep timberlands in productive condition and improve earnings through proper management and marketing.

Iowa Carl Langenbach Fort Madison Iowa Forest Industries Committee American Tree Farm System Langenbach American Tree Farm American Forest Products Industries Washington, D. C Towa Forest Industries Committee Towa Retail Lumbermens Assn Forestry Committee Towa Bankers Assn Cooper Amissiontion Towa Conservation Commission

Program Ends With Encore Barrel Polka

The program closed with an encore titled Barrel Polka and drew a hearty response from all attendees. This performance was among the year’s best, leaving the audience pleased and the performers buoyed by the reception.

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