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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
4
Osceola basketball players stayed in Pella last Wednesday evening after roads forced them to remain overnight with Pella High students. The teams met at the high school Thursday morning, and Osceola returned home. Host families thanked for hospitality. without lodging the game would have been canceled.
Lincoln High of Des Moines edged Pella High 26 to 21 on January 18 at Rail Splitters court in a rough South Central Conference tilt. Lincoln claimed second place with 6 wins 1 loss, while Pella dropped to third at 1 and 2. Grandman Klootwyk Kempkes led Pella with 7 points. Yakish 7 for Lincoln.
The piece urges readers to notice school mottoes and witty boards, stressing the value of common sense and attention to detail. It explains the editor’s duty to maintain a reputable student newspaper by boosting the school, avoiding harm, and presenting news as others see it.
The high school held two special assemblies. Edward Hambro of Norway spoke for thirty minutes about escaping during the German invasion and commented on British humor boosting morale. Stey Cebuhar, a national winner, spoke on behind the scenes in Hollywood and talent scouting.
The Little Dutch eagers face Diagonal on their home floor Friday night. Diagonal, a crack state team, brings a longer season and a stronger recent schedule, though not as strong as last year. The Dutchmen aim for a competitive showing against a seasoned opponent.
A list shows novice typists reaching speeds from 30 to 55 WPM and advanced typists achieving 45 to 50 WPM. The end of semester goal is five new speeds per student with limited errors, reflecting improvements across the class.
Knoxville D A R chapter sponsors a good citizenship contest for senior girls. One girl will be chosen by the senior class and faculty to represent the school, judged on dependability service leadership and patriotism. Submit records snapshot and recommendation to Mr. Tracy county superintendent before January 21. Local winner receives pin and certificate and $2.50 for county winner. name enters state contest.
At Pella High School a new Vocational idence class under Mr M M Dockendorff enrolls 24 students to explore business world occupations and entry requirements. A Project Supervision course in Homemaking, with Smith Hughes aid, gathers students to discuss issues and complete a social project. Also taught are Mechanical Drawing with six students, and Business Science taught by Mr Nutting covering business transactions, occupations, and qualifications.
Junior girls tackled spelling and penmanship while all students faced agriculture, a required subject for future tutors. Seniors finished exams in teaching methods for reading and grammar. The next State Teachers' exam will be held mid May as senior girls complete tests on methods for other subjects.
The Little Dutch basketball team prepares for a rematch with Indianola in South Central Conference play at Indianola. After a January 8 defeat, Pella aims to avenge the loss on the Indians’ home court, with both teams showing steady improvement and determination to win.
The column recounts Old Man Mose leaving camp on his way to Lincoln Building with provisions and a jug. It highlights Miss Beebe and Miss Hyde's class projects on Eskimo life and safety on wheels, plus a charity letter campaign for Helen Toom and a community study of how to improve the local community.
Pella High’s Little Dutch trounced Osceola High 33 to 15 on January 15 led by Charles Lautenbach with 11 points and Tom Grundman with 9. Pella built a steady lead and used reserves in the final quarter as Rudy Schilder’s 14 points paced a 28 to 10 win for the second team.
The school gathered Friday at 2 30 for an assembly with thanks to Principal Miss Gosselink Director Miss Tysseling and accompanist Joy Hackett. The Girls Glee Club performed Gianni Mia Sea and Nobody Knows the Trouble Ive Seen. Everett Trueblood praised for his birthday and a male chorus led Happy Birthday. The Vocal Concert on January 30 is urged to be remembered. The band performed at the Osceola Pella game with a complete cheering section thanks to responsible students.
A quirky column mocks school life with anecdotes about Coach Miller in a dark pantry incident, Monk’s Lincoln game practice, Naomi Vroom’s nail name puzzle, and students chasing fame. It notes staff additions Ver Steeg and Mildred Bishop, plus light jabs at Reader's Digest and class wants.
Miss Gosselink cites icy roads delaying comparisons while Buerkens reports the Every Pupil Tests are sent from Iowa City to Pella Public Schools. Two past Normal Training pupils, Beulah Grandin of Plainview School and Dorothy Lynhorst of East Amsterdam, took the tests. Commercial students Dorothy Lange tak and Ruth Van Donselaar secured jobs at Maytag Company in Newton, Iowa.
The article contrasts two parenting responses to a child spilling food or milk. One mother blames the child, causing fear of failure and withdrawal, while the other calmly guides without blame, allowing learning. Blame demoralizes and impedes real learning in children.
Oskaloosa Junior High defeated Pella 15 to 7 in a morning game in Oskaloosa. Jackey led Osky with scoring while Pella distributed points among five players. a second team prevailed 17 to 2 in the next game as Pella held the rivals scoreless in the first half.
Pella High will present an upcoming school concert featuring a vocal program and a melodrama titled shin fey. The event showcases student talent and school spirit, with date details forthcoming from Pella High Spirit.
Students urged to use sidewalks rather than cutting across the school terrace. Teachers remind appearance matters at Pella High as they prepare for tomorrow night’s game, stressing proper conduct and safety.
The text argues that children learn by failing to walk, demonstrating that perseverance, experimentation, and open mindedness drive growth. It contrasts a healthy child as an explorer and learner with the need to adapt techniques when current methods prove inadequate, referencing the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station.
Crawford County landowners voted 94.9 percent in favor of enlarging the soil conservation district to cover the whole county. Petition signers are sought to bring the proposal to a land owner referendum. If established, it costs nothing unless owners adopt conservation practices. signers can be found at the Farm Bureau or AAA offices in Denison.
Denison Review reports concerns over valuable topsoil washing into a creek after rains harming nearby land. The piece highlights neighbor action to protect soil and water quality, urging cleanup and conservation efforts.
From Fairbanks Alaska Mrs Joe De Ford arrived in Rockwell City last week to pursue establishing her birth record. Seven head of cattle owned by Joe G Gingerich and his Kalona son died last week after eating paints left uncovered.
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