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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
7
Pella High basketball beat Winterset 104 to 9 in a strong home show. Verrairine Menpor led scoring with 12 points, while Little Dutch and regulars shared the load in a second-half rally. Pella moved to five wins and no losses atop the conference standings.
Undefeated Indianola Lads meet Little Dutch at Polly Friday in what may be the top game of the season. Indianola with eight wins and no losses faces a Dutch five riding seven straight wins and an eight and three mark. Coach Millers Kane rides Ted by Smith and Anderson, while Gene Hoyman and Ivan Carpenter lead a Dutch backcourt trying to topple the visitors.
A disharmonious OCR fragment lists names and roles for Pella High School staff and reporters. It mentions Electa Bender as sponsor in chief and a long roster including Eleanor Vos Mary Dane Toom Torretta Visser and Ralph Vander Waal among others.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Act I with players Rudy Schilder Stan Horsman and Gabby Mu Une torts forward and others. It recalls half forgotten team names, positions, and a chaotic build toward a performance described as a howling success without clear structure or outcome.
On Thursday January 21 Bellie High students gathered in the auditorium for a joint music assembly and pep meeting. The program opened with the Battle Hymn of the Republic sung by the student body, followed by selections from the Levy Sam See and Row Row Row Your Boat. A girls trio sang Day Is Done, Joyce Prins played a piano solo The Chase, and the Rain and the River was sung by the boys glee club. Cheer leaders Rin e LeCney and Phyllis Steele directed the remaining minutes as Miss Jane Gosselink gave a pep talk and the assembly concluded with Green and White Fight.
The group G A A hosts a play night at the high school on January 20 with GAL AL members Hai club members and two faculty present Miss Jar link and Mrs Ruth attended. The event began at 7 PM and attendees chose various forms of entertainment.
The piece laments misplaced rubbers and boots cluttering the hall after the four o'clock bell. It urges students to store overshoes together, place them back on shelves behind hangers, and end chaotic after school mess to keep the hall tidy.
Behind the scenes details reveal a quarrel between Marc and Rudy as a staged kiss in the play triggers doorbell interruptions and a comic sequence. Lorraine Meul polder showcases versatility. The piece highlights stagecraft snags from lighting to costumes and the looming air raid siren during a paint-spotting rehearsal.
The text provides jumbled names and phrases about information sources and a play but lacks coherent facts or events. It mentions several individuals and a play setting without clear roles or dates, making precise summary difficult.
Two youths Clem and Daisy June wander a POW school corridor discussing history. The scene blends voices Chan and Daisy with references to Selvin and a test, as plans unfold about past events and a return to a prior era.
The article outlines upcoming games with Bella Hie in focus and mentions Indianese and Little Dutch teams. It cites the AML Hie Voplay tournament and a Websterites match at Oth. Also notes women’s event plans and a commentary to determine the best team.
Mies Rema Dieleman, youngest daughter of Hac dae Mies RL Die lenis statin, treated at Mercy Hospital in Nestordan. Maceo Co Bend returned home from Cany Davi. Kumet Antre ill then heart issue, moved to Mercy Hospital in Oaskadona. Jennie Terras employed at Mavic Drug Store in Newton weekend with parents. Pvt. Dick Briggs home on furlough from Dan Forrest Tennessee. Mrs. Sparks and Miss Wilma Van Roekel host inner for Mrs. Van Kor’s birthday. Mrs. Led Maasdam and Henry Maasdam among attendees. Mrs. Andrew Albricht, Mrs. Harry Engle and baby Verlan visiting Camp Adair Oregon. Vera Van Langen spent weekend with Abe Van Langen in Kanahwa. Burl Holdsworth and Marion Van Der Zyl had dinner at Boot home. Lloyd Van Rees and spouse welcomed their 8th child.
A long, fragmentary notice details a Newton area social scene with numerous local residents named. It lists gatherings, visits, and courtesies at homes, farms, and churches, mentioning several families, marriages, and Memorial Day style events through a period of days.
Mrs. Brouwer reports on Red Cross drive and a meeting at Mrs. Van Maanen home. Ang els of Mercy sung, contest winner announced. Gifts and refreshments served by hostesses Van Zak and Reintema. Attendees included Mrs. Lowman, Mrs. Vervips, and Mr. Cruzen. Separate note: wedding of Bet Brammel and ? occurred, with family attendance.
A Merion County gathering saw delegates including Glen Destosin and Mr and Mrs Steve De Goest enlisted to attend the event at the Maines Satur ty alte convention. Weather disruptions delayed plans as families like the Dolson and Ehlert groups were mentioned in related social notes.
Cordova News lists residents on the sick list including Hazel Bricks Norma Dean and others. It notes Mrs Loren Stevenson sent to Illinois to care for her pneumonia ill daughter and Mary Karr ill at her son’s home. A series of domestic updates, travel plans, and a draft notices appear, with several families ill and some updated addresses and movements.
Thursday afternoon visits and birthday greetings mark family life as Hemert and Van Hemert families gather and travel to celebrate. Weather notes from January show cold snaps and a forecast of more snow, with a hopeful nod to spring. Weddings listed include Mr. and Mrs Lime announcing the marriage of Robert Lite and Mrs Bill Stitely on Oct 7, Lancaster Missouri, and Miss Uscon wed to Wilbur M Toll in Francisco California as military duties shape the couple’s plans.
A fragmented Mahaska county clipping reports patients at Mahaska hospital Abbotts hospital and Camp Dede base hospital with kidney trouble battle injuries and recovery. It mentions Van Weelden and family, Marion Brith, Avie Rinelentein, Van Nebel, Graver Viat Reekel, Henry Meinders, Vander Tune, Richard De Rous, and many others connected to local towns like Prairie City New Sharon and Colleyville. It notes induction center air corps and naval reserve activity, plus a January quota for Mahaska county and local social events amid illness and travel homecomings.
Rose Hill residents host Mr and Mrs John Van Veen and neighbors for gatherings honoring President Andrew Vos's return from a ten day furlough at Camp Bowie Texas. Multiple visits to nearby homes occur Wednesday and Friday evenings as community members reconnect. The note urges checking equipment and repairs as gardens become crucial due to government takeovers of cane, fruit, and vegetables.
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