Pella Lincoln Clash Set for Des Moines January 18
The Little Dutch clash with Lincoln High Railsplitters in Des Moines January 18 in a South Central Conference tilt. Lincoln has one loss this season while Pella stands at three and one in conference play. Coaches expect a strong challenge from Lincoln and a coordinated Pella effort to prevail.
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Pella
Lincoln
Des Moines
Lincoln High
Stailsplitters
Lincoln Charges
Knoxville
Panther
Panthers
Railsplitters
Dutchmen
Miller
Pella High
Under Cover Lively School Gossip Recaps Teens’ Day
A collage of school happenings and student notes. Graduation invitations, mock trial tears, and romance rumors mix with health updates and birthdays. Juniors joke about prom, runners jump rope, and teachers praise returning students as the week’s tone stays playful.
Cheering Section At The Big Game
A lively note invites fans to support the team with a great big cheering section at the upcoming game. The call highlights enthusiastic turnout and school spirit for the contest.
Susy Style Scout Puts Focus On Cosmetics Tips
Susy Style Scout shares upcoming weeks with practical pointers on cosmetics. The column promises accessible advice that readers can apply for everyday beauty routines and confidence.
Casting of Play Institutes New Plan in Pella
Birdsall introduces a new plan for Pella and Pello High School to mix cast members with town residents for the three act gangster melodrama Blind Alley. Readings are being held this week for roles including four women and seven men such as gangsters policeman professor and students.
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Pella
Pella High
Blind Alley
Birdsall
Dramatics
Rehearsals for January Vocal Concert at P H S Auditorium
Music notes report rehearsals for a January 30 concert at 7 30 pm in the P H S auditorium. All high school vocal groups participate including mixed chorus boys and girls glee clubs and a quartet. The boys quartet performs Old King Cole.
Musical program preview with grade school acts announced
The article previews an upcoming program featuring selections from grade and junior high classes including dances songs and dialogues. Miss Ruth Jurgens assists Miss Tusseling in grades singing and leads the Girls Sextette as the semester ends.
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Ruth Jurgens
Tusseling
Advanced Typists Aid Teachers Show Semester Outside Work
In a busy typing department the advanced students complete outside work for teachers, typing master copies and operating mimeography. The practice boosts grades, teaches cooperation, and gives a foretaste of office life as slips show each student’s hours for the past semester.
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Freda van Wyk
Marjorie van Wyk
Clara Roorda
Luella Vander Waal
Conference Scores And Assembly Program Note
Knoxville defeated Indianola 38 to 27 and 42 to 16 over Winterset, Pella beat Valley 18 to 17, Pella 30 to 15 over Chariton, Lincoln 30 to 24 over Valley. Also a line invites readers to a morning assembly program Thursday.
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Knoxville
Indianola
Winterset
Pella
Valley
Chariton
Lincoln
State musical events planned for spring
State music contest dates for May 1 to 3 are set with preliminary contests April 3, 4, and 6 in Pella in the South Central district. Iowa City Music Festival remains at the University of Iowa with May 1 and 2 dates identical to the state contest. Participation is invitation only and Pella schools have historically done well.
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Pella
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Assembly Program To Feature Speech By Steve Cebuhar
A Thursday January 23 program will feature Steve Cebuhar, noted talent and personality contest winner, sharing insights on Hollywood. He will discuss the work of a movie talent scout, the zero hour of a screen test, and getting up at five for on location shoots, promising an enjoyable hour on the Movie City topic.
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Hollywood
Steve Cebuhar
Cebubar
Pereen
School fashion notes and craft highlights in class
Madeline Dickema finishes a soldier blue swing skirt and white blouse with a sol dier blue bolero. Lorraine LeCocq completes an attractive brown skirt. Jo Bean adds finishing touches to a swing skirt. Wood decorating shines in advanced class along with design lessons. Curtain committee makes progress on drapes. Betty Vrieze laars a new red vest. Rumors of a student style show. Luella V. W. finishes buttonholes on a blouse and enjoys the process.
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Madeline Dickema
Lorraine LeCocq
Lorraine
Jo Bean
Cora Heeren
Freda Mathes
Katy Lautenbach
Beatrice Schippers
Thibe
Betty Vr
Pella and Lincoln Prep for County TournamentShowdown
Locker room chatter notes new rubber mats for the boys and a flashy Green trimmed scoreboard due soon for the next home game. Pella and Lincoln face rearranged dates with Pella traveling January 18 and Lincoln visiting, while February 28 brings Pella a county tournament bye. Art Farrand predicts many small towns field strong teams, and the district seeks a unique scoreboard for the State Tourney style.
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Pella
Lincoln
Art Farrand
Suzy School Spirit Weather Theme Promotes Clean School
Suzy encourages students to keep the schoolhouse clean amid uncertain weather conditions. The message blends seasonal mood with a call to action for a tidy campus.
Are You a Helping Hand at School or a Stumbling Block
Editorial urges students to be a helping hand for their school. It encourages participation in clubs and activities, praising the school, supporting teams, and avoiding negativity. The piece asks readers to choose constructive effort over apathy, stressing that a helping hand is productive and valued.
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Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Woodman, Save That Sod Students Urge Green Restart
A campus note laments wasted lawn and poor care of green spaces. It urges students to value existing sod, preserve grass, and cooperate to maintain beautified walkways rather than tearing up turf for new paths. The writer cites wasted steps and calls for patience as spring returns.
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P. H
Oder
Ita
Real Trial by Commercial Law Class Ends With Inconclusive Verdict
A two day simulated arson case brought by Norma Schreiner and others faced six jurors, a judge, and witnesses in a litigator style class exercise led by Mr. Miller. Prosecutors accused John Van Berkum of intent to kill by setting fire to Luella Van der Waal’s house on December 23, but evidence was insufficient for a verdict. The exercise aimed to teach courtroom procedure and generated learning rather than a decision.
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Fye
Katy Lanienbach
Sens
Tucka
Gene W
Luella
Gene
Lola Carter
John Vanerkum
Mildred Bishop
Mildred
P. H.S
Donald van Haalen
Wilma
Miss Marie Healy
Jessie Rugaard
Miss Healy
Marie
Shorty
Miller
John van Berkum
Luella van der Waal
van Berkum
Norma Schreiner
Ailiff
Hoppin Around With Old Man Mose at Pella Junior High
In a lively school column from Pella Junior High, Old Man Mose narrates incidents from classes and student activities. Miss Lautenbach directs a short play The King's English with eighth graders while Web ster and Dogpatch references color the piece.
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Hoppin
Mose
Pella
Title Theatre of
Broadway
Peace Street
Miss Lautenbach
Three Act Play Casting Teased for Pella Hi Spirit
A new three act play is being cast with hints of a future production in the Pella Hi spirit community. Details are sparse but excitement grows as involvement by local actors and organizers circulates.
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Pave
Roberta Burns to Bring One Act Play for Pella Assembly
During late January Miss Roberta Burns Knoxville High School dramatic instructor will bring a one act play to Pella for an exchange assembly. The program in the afternoon is part of the conference schools plan set in the fall.
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Roberta Burns
Knoxville High School
Pella
Sammy School Spirit Starts Second Semester
Second semester's work has started and the school marks that we are halfway through the current academic year.
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Old King Cole
Helen Hopley, Spenser
Pella High School
Publicity
Exchange
Theresa Wormhoudt
Gordon Rugaard
Bea Schippers
Sara Buwalda
Jerry Carpenter
Arthur, Farrand
Tom Grundman
Howard Halverson
Connie van Gorp
Ray Klootwyk
Norman van Houweling
Marcia Ver Steer
Gertrude Vander Ploog
Maxine Vander Veer
King Cole
Farmers Savings Bank
Iowa
Leighton
Mahaska
United States
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J. C. de Bruin
H. W. Vander Linden
J. C. Pe Brain
Leland K. Cross
Marion County
B. Groenendyk L. Ver Ploeg
T. D. Beintema
Walt
Peter
Paull
Standard Oil
Basdon
Midwest
ERD
Mr. Cebuhar
Cebuhar
Miss Faber
Luella V. W
Tuella
SUZY
Editorial
Weill
Keltheulpalith Lautenbach
Der
Webster
Lincoln Building
Sammy
George Francis Sadler
Chicago
New York City
Berlin
Germany
R.c.allen
Sadler Publishing Company
Pella, Iowa
FORD
Anu
Ford Rouge
Rouge
National Association of Underwriters
The
Ulrich Motor Company
S. W. Corner Square
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