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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1965
Page
5
Pella High School will hold semester tests January 13 to 15 with no daily assignments. Test groups cover Physics, Govt Econ, English, Algebra, Biology, Latin, World History, and more across grades 9 to 12. Also notes Linda Van Ekeren’s marriage on January 8 and Elvis Presley’s 30th birthday.
Christmas vacation for the janitors was not a real break. Mr. Ed Ves notes the staff worked almost every day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On both floors all rooms and halls were cleaned except two. They scrubbed, vacuumed, mopped, and polished the floors twice, showing how essential the janitors are to keeping the school running.
A sensational advertisement touts LENMAK'S SEPTIK LEENER as a household fix to septic tank trouble. It promises to dissolve roots grease and sludge without pumping or digging, claims a cleaner tank in 24 hours, and urges readers to contact MA 8-2333 for dealer details.
The Pelladium marks its 1965 first issue after school starts. notes from Eddyville High Twinkler include staff changes Wayne Whitney joins, humor about Wig Repossession, cartwheel joke, and student faves. semester tests loom as the staff plans to skip next issue.
The readable menu lists meals for Monday to Friday with items such as meat loaf, mashed potatoes, peas, and rasp. rolls on Monday. Wiener Winks with baked beans, carrot strips, tomato juice, and cherry pie on Tuesday. pota t o es au gratin and luncheon meat sandwich on Wednesday. beef and noodles with green beans and cinnamon rolls on Thursday. and macaroni and cheese with fish sticks, coleslaw, peaches, and a sandwich on Friday.
PHS schedules two all-school plays with tryouts on December 17 and 21. The Streets of New York features Martin Blecha and James Braafhart among a 12-member cast. A Thunder Carnival includes Lynda Gezel and Susan Kuyper with six cast members. Student directors are Arlene De Gues and Nanci Paris. Both plays proceed under Mr. Wilmer Kirschman.
Anton Kastberg a senior English student teacher at PHS plans drama study at Central College and aims to teach speech with interest in radio and television. from Schuylerville New York he has two sisters and a brother. his father a Danish born retired chef. He is married with a daughter and enjoys cross country track drama and announcing football games.
The PHS speech class will perform a cutting from The Skin of Our Teeth at the District Speech Contest. Cast includes Mr Antrobus played by Art Knowles Mrs Antrobus by Phyllis Moffet Gladys Antrobus by Mary Van Heukelom Sabina the maid by Carol Gosselin. Instructor is Mr Wilmer Kirschmen.
Pella Christian improves to 6-4 overall and 3-3 in conference with a 69-43 home victory over Blakesburg. Ken Van Wyk scores 20, Doug De Jong 18, and Doug Menninga 11 as the Eagles surge in the third quarter to pull away, shooting 43 percent overall while limiting Blakesburg to 81 percent from the floor. The Eagles host Deep River Millersburg next, aiming for at least a share of second in the conference.
South End Phillips 66 topped 14 teams to win the 7th Annual Pella Men’s Bowling Association Tourney with 2,871 series points. The Grill placed second, Chronicle Ads third, Verought Insurance fourth, and Ideal Pharmacy fifth. In doubles, Jerry Beyer and Elmer Ehlert led with 1,136. Singles crowned Marvin L. Ver Meer with 636. All-events leader Marvin L. Ver Meer posted 1,744 points followed by Kenneth Schakel and Randy Mills in top five.
Miss Bertha Just and neighbors in Anita celebrate a rare November gladiolus bloom, a notable garden arrival for Iowa as fall nears its end.
The text notes the death of Gertrude Langerak, Mrs. Dirk Van der Ploeg and Albert J. Van Houweling, with residence at 708 Independence St. in Pella for 40 years. She suffered a broken hip about a year ago. A complete obituary will appear in a later Chronicle issue.
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