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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
14
The school presents The Night of January 16th on February 9 and 11 in Superior Court Number Eleven style. A forty five member cast performs a murder trial where the audience may serve as jurors listening to the case and voting on Karen Andre guilty or not. Tickets require signer names for jury selection.
On January 16 the freshman class led Devotions with Kay Kuyper reading Luke 10 25 38 about the good Samaritan Jim Redeker shared thoughts on scripture highlighting brotherly love and act of help. He contrasted the priest and Levite with the Samaritan and cited Dorcas like charity and a coat with buttons snipped off as a moral about not snipping off buttons.
A woman comments on a friend's new hair style saying it makes her face look thin as snips go and buttons fall. The scene merges gifts and praise with a sharp social sting. Myra Verros ends Devotions with a closing prayer.
Bobby reports three-fourths of the Duchess annual has been sent to Taylor Publishing Company in Texas. Wilkins handles photos, the literary staff nears completion, and a February deadline looms before the spring supplement. The staff may skip a Valentine banquet. those wanting an annual should contact Mr. Reysack as supplies are limited.
Three skits told in pep meeting humor with Pella students. The band skit starred Smily on oboe, a conference, and Pella defeats its opponents. Girls basketball team performed a play-by-play versus Knoxville and Albi. Freshman class presented a silent film with Jerry A. and Jim R. as Pella and Bloomfield lovers. Future skits include Centerville by the sophomores and performances by faculty, boys basketball, and the junior and senior classes.
Seniors in Mr Annis English class studied Macbeth to gain a full appreciation of Shakespeare. Mr Birdsall, who recently studied in England, spoke on Shakespeare’s theater era and imagined riding a time ball to London’s Globe Theater.
Mr Birdsall described a noisy mixed crowd at plays with rich educated on stage and rowdy average patrons in back. He said the playwright must craft a strong opening scene to hold attention and discussed why modern language and humor may obscure Shakespeare for today’s audiences.
Judy Croendyke reflects on the first semester noting resolutions, self awareness, and mixed achievements. She praises the 1955 football team’s solid season, the junior class and one act plays, student directors, and the colorful Christmas musical, highlighting commendable efforts and memories.
The text highlights strong group performance due to Miss Tysseling, improved school spirit, loyal pep meet participation, and successful homecoming events. Pep club leadership, coronation, parade, and Pelladium staff efforts are praised, with the Christmas edition printed by Miss Sayler and the commercial department. Basketball squads begin the season well and optimism for more victories in the future.
Two young men Eric Annis and David Omick are highlighted as the sons of local teachers Mr. Annis and Mr. Omick. The write up notes Eric's playful mischief, fondness for water, vacuuming, and a future as a furniture mover, while teasing David's reading habit and rambunctious behavior.
The article profiles David, an 11 month old husky eyed boy with straw blond hair who eats Wheaties dry with his father and learns to walk by taking three steps unassisted. Parents describe him as bold, fond of winter air, and prone to occasional bites as they navigate daily care challenges. The piece ends with a hopeful, quietly reflective note about tomorrow.
Iowa reports the death of 100 year old Rev. Rennie Allred at Wayland. He died January 2 a few weeks before his 101st birthday. Born in Wayne County, Allred lived a long life marked by his community service.
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