Pella Cagers Split League Games In Week Action
Pella Little Dutch rolled past Osceola 84 to 21 with Rudy Schilder scoring 14 points then lost a tight road game to Lincoln High 29 to 26. Lloyd Menning led Lincoln with 11 points while Russell added eight as Pella’s second team lost 81 to 22.
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Howard Borgman
Osceola
Rudy Schilder
Des Moines
Lincoln Railsplitters
Harris
Schilder
Pella
Lincoln
Lloyd Menning
Menning
Russell
Mensch
Pella F F A Cagers Cruise Past Sigourney 62 to 7
Pella FFA quintet powered by Harold Vander Linden and Terlouw routed Sigourney 62 to 7 on Thursday. Vander Linden led with 16 points, Terlouw added 12, while Sigourney’s Utterback scored 6. Pella seconds won 10 to 6 behind Jacob Vos’s 6 points.
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Pella F. F. A
Harold Vander Linden
Pella
Vander Linden
Terlouw
Utterback
Jacob Vos
Sigourney
Door Etiquette and Timing Question From Polly’s Outing
A reader laments not being told to open the car door for Polly and to arrive on time. The note questions proper conduct and punctuality, implying concern over Polly’s expectations and the social timing of arrivals.
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Polly
Hans Brinker Presented At H.8 This Evening
Hans Brinker, a beloved tale rooted in Dutch life, is brought to the stage by a junior high cast at the high school tonight. The 1866 story by Mary Mapes Dodge, famed for Holland authenticities, is adapted into a play presented for a Pella audience.
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Hans Brinker
Pella
Mary Mapes Dodge
Holland
Principal's Office News Nuggets In Brief
Report cards were handed out at noon Thursday deviating from the usual Wednesday. Kenneth Henry, a former P H S student, is reportedly flying with the Royal Canadian Air Corps. Mr Buerkens received a letter from Cooch Claypool recently and remains at Camp Roberts California for basketball. Miss Anne Tysseling was ill last week but is back in school. New classes this semester include a Vocational Guidance class taught by Mr Buerkens with about twenty students, a large beginning mechanical drawing class, and two senior boys Mark Schakel and Marvin Van Gorp joining the art class under Mr Chesley. The Commercial Law class under Mr Miller also numbers around twenty-seven.
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Kenneth Henry
Royal Canadian Air Corps
Buerkens
Cooch Claypool
Camp Roberts
California
Anne
Tysseling
Buorkens
Nutting
Mark Schakel
Marvin van Gorp
William Chesley
Miller
Keables Dope on Promising Basketeers
The Little Dutch and Indianola sit even in conference standings as they target the Winterset crew that spoiled their bid for a football championship. Vander Ploeg a blond guard handles the ball while Carl shows shooting and passing skill amid strong competition for roster spots. Lemon Sandren the Pella High forward has excelled on the second team and may earn minutes as a substitute despite limited height and experience.
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Indianola
Winterset
Jarl Vander Ploeg
Carl
Lemon Sandren
Pella
Pella Seeks Revenge in Tilt With Winterset
Pella aims to avenge a 6 6 tie with Winterset as their basketball team hosts the Huskies. Coach Carson brings a veteran lineup led by Barries and Tucker with guards Cline and McNamara and center Smith. Winterset enters with two conference wins and three losses aiming for a .500 week, with a February schedule listed. The night also features a reserve Pella Christian High School bout.
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Pella
Winterset
Huskies
Carson
Hi” Miller
Coe
Barries
Tucker
Cline
McNamaras
Smith
Beedle
Letterman
Osceola
van Meter
Indianola
Lincoln
Knoxville
Lorimer
Chariton
Pella Christian High School
Locker Room Chatters Reveal Sleep Talking and Sock Pranks
Osceola trip gossip includes Carl Vogelaar muttering in sleep about loving Lenora Blom. Carl Van der Ploeg warned to watch rivals, while a coach orders all socks and towels removed from lockers. P T and F F A members dread broken locker locks as sock theft recurs. Tom Grundman discovers hidden socks with a hammer ready for action.
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Osceola
Carl Vogelaar
Lenora Blom
Carl van der Ploeg
Carl
P. T
Tom Grundman
Webster Jr High Students Begin New History Civics Courses
Seventh graders study American history focusing on Columbus and Native peoples and colonial ideals while eighth graders learn about government structure and civic duties with local state and national components. Twenty five juniors prep for a spelling contest as Miss Prange’s class reviews questions for a semester test. Chesley’s class studies Evangeline with student reports and maps. Knitting classes see more sweaters completed by Betty Dingeman and other eighth graders enroll next term.
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Webster
Columbus
America
Evelyn Prange
William Chesley
Betty Dingeman
Pella Juniors overpower Jefferson in Oskey clash 33 to 13
Pella's Junior High team dominated Jefferson Junior High of Oskaloosa on the Jefferson court Saturday morning, 33 to 18. Led by Peter Van Gorp with 15 points and Ray Rouw with 10, the Little Dutch built an 11 to 6 halftime edge and widened it in the final period. Tait and Gaass contributed strong defense, preventing rebounds and breaking up fast breaks. Next week the Little Dutch Juniors host Newton's Junior High for a 2 pm Saturday game.
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Pella
Jefferson Junior High
Oskaloosa
Jefferson Court
Jefferson
Peter van Gorp
Ray Rouw
Joe
Sandven
Carl Gaass
Willis Tait
Tait
Osky
Gaass
Newton
Pella Court
Editorial urges students to balance enlistment with education
A wartime editorial praises young men's willingness to join the armed forces while urging them to maintain their education. It includes a father's letter advising that enlistment will span years, stressing the need to think, reason, and complete schooling before stepping into service.
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United States
Army
Navy
Quartermaster’s Office
War Department
Rumboogie kingdom file notes on townspeople
Princess Lu Lu reviews old Rumboogie records noting Marvin Bartlett back home in Ankeny and Ralph Vander Beek moving from seed corn to hauling coal. Bertha Carson Edith Brummel and Wayne Vanden Berg remain at home. Sara Buwalda John Van Berkum and Allen Brummel attend college. Willa Mae De Bruin works at Farmers Union Store. Tana Mae Van Gilst mapped to the Pella Overan Factory.
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Lu Lu
Rumboogie
Gooselink
Rumboogie P. H
Birdsall
Marvin Bartlett
Ankeny
Ralph Vander Beek
Bertha Carson
Edith Brummel
Wayne Vanden Berg
Sara Buwalda
John van Berkum
Allen Brummel
Willa Mae de Bruin
Farmers Union
Tana Mae van Gilst
Freshman Girls Discuss Defense Bonds and Stamps
Freshman girls in Miss Ruth Anderson's home room held a morning discussion on defense bonds and stamps. Verla Vander Streek described a Christmas stamp album and its value as it grows into a savings bond. Richarda Lautenbach read about Remember Pearl Harbor and investing in bonds. The session also covered the "Miss Ettakett" manners discussion as part of a series.
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Ruth Ander Son
Verla Vander Streek
Richarda Lautenbach
Pearl Harbor
Miss Ettakett
Home Economists Plan Valentine Party Schedule
Thirty five H2B girls met at noon on Wednesday to discuss the semester’s work and review last meeting minutes. After dues were paid and Betty Lamp pins expected, Ruthelaine Van Baalen was elected chairman with a slate of assistants. the group hoped for a big Valentine party after postponement of a sleighing party.
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Betty Lamp
Ruthelaine van Baalen
Phyllis Ver
Stoeg
Mary de Vries
Donna Rietveld
Evelyn ‘Vos
Eva Mae Vander Wilt
Jeanette’ Leydens
Lorraine Meulpolder
Effie Heemstra
Artis Vande Voort
A.H. Classes Study Egg Production And Poultry Care
Animal husbandry classes supervised by Mr Kenneth Decker study breeds housing and care of poultry. Students examine chick classes American Asiatic Mediterranean and English noting Mediterranean light breeds while the others are heavier.
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Kenneth Decker
Proper Poultry Housing For Winter Egg Production
The groups advocate suitable hen houses with three to four square feet per bird and adequate window space. Ventilation and feeding space are crucial, especially in winter when sunshine is scarce. A straw loft, electric lights, and a balanced ration of grains mash alfalfa hay and warm water boost egg output.
Protect Rubber Tires From Oil and Grease
Extension engineer Donald K. Struthers of Iowa State College warns oil and grease shorten rubber tires on tractors and farm implements. He urges keeping tires inflated and shaded when idle and jacking up wheels if the machine will be unused for a period.
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Donald K. Struthers
Towa State College
Struthers
Fire scene at local laundry prompts brave attempt
Johnny White of the Chariton volunteer fire department discovered flames in a neighborhood laundry. Frosted windows blocked the source, and he could not gain entry through normal channels. He kicked in a window to reach the fire, finding men thawing pipes with a blow torch. He earned praise for his duty.
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Johnny White
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
Quote by George Eliot on animals as friends
A compact quotation notes that animals are agreeable friends, asking no questions or offering criticisms. It emphasizes the simple, unjudging companionship they provide.
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George Eliot
Students Enjoy Skating Party At College Gym
Students and faculty celebrated the first semester end with a gala skating party in the college gym. About 150 pairs of skates were rented. The event, sponsored by the G A A, was hailed as one of Pollari’s most successful campus gatherings.
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Pollari
Polly The Puzzled Patters On Vanity And Privacy
A fragmented reflection on beauty myths and possessive attitudes. The speaker notes that many girls expect to resemble cosmetic ads if they use certain products, while criticizing the idea of labeling someone as private property and the idea of trespassing.
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Jeanne van Gorkom Tant
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Eva Vander Wilt
Elinor Vos
Virginia Clark
Ada de Haan
Mary Moulpolder
Ruth Klein
Dorothy Jean de Haan
Betty Vriezelaar
Loretta Visser
Mary Jane Toom
Alice Buwalda
Carl Vander Ploeg
David Ver Meer
Melvin Vos
Theresa Wormhoudt
Stan Borgman
Lester Ter Louw
Helen Boertje
Arvena Huyser
Freda Schippers
Carl Mensch
Jessie Rugaard
Harriet Klein
Francene Dé Prenger
Keables
Tilt
JR. High
Battle of the
Pella Juniors
Jefferson of
Editorial
Freda Vander Streek
Vera van Duren
Anderson
Leona Schilder
Erma Roorda
Thelma de Goey
Dorothy Wittenburg
Artun Vande Voort
Marjorie Faye Boot
Nadine Reed
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Everett Trueblood
Don Andrews
Wayne Roder
Connie van Gorp
Marion van Rheenen
Home Economists
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Penney’s
Penney
Cotte
Pillsbury
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Ea Cata
Ir Stans
Pili Bicker Herr
Snte the Tiger
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Nash
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