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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
7
Capers and a packed Room 201 marked the Duchess yearbook deadline as Peggy K Murl G Roberta Z and fellow seniors hurried the 1962 Duchess to the printer. The 83 page book promises ample pictures quips and student activity write ups with orders urged to see Elliot or Logan.
Monroe edged Pella 43 to 41 in a tightly fought game that ended the Little Dutch season. Klein scored late to tie and Cunningham's shot gave Monroe the lead as Bergman fouled out with under a minute left. Bergman led Pella with 12 points, Ikuta 10, Van Hemert 9.
Who's Who Dear Sue recalls a September 8 birthday surprise at a cousin's house four miles south of Pella. A mix of classmates from Pella High and Pleasant Grove joined, with Glee Club and FFA members present. Gifts flowed after games, a red sweater admired for features, Corky the dog entertained briefly, then everyone enjoyed ice cream and chocolate.
The staff roster names multiple reporters and editors including M. Andeweg H. Bean B. Brom M. De Cook and others. It enumerates the extensive list of journalists contributing to the newspaper with initials and surnames across departments.
Pella High faced Oskaloosa High in a four-team debate event on Tuesday February 26. Four teams from Oskaloosa debated Pella's two senior squads, with rounds running from about 4 80 to 6 45. Judges Alvin Poppen Shirley Kooistra and Mr Symons critiqued the rounds. the sophomore team did not debate due to Gwen Vanden Berg illness.
A column introducing Mr. Nolen a retired Bankers Life Co. chairman and former president, noted for his Iowa roots national recognition in economics and leadership of the state's largest financial institution's investment program.
In a candid editorial two students discuss the clash between studying and extracurriculars. They argue for dedicated study time during the school day, critique teachers for restricting work, and urge student cooperation to reclaim time for homework and exams.
The Pella F.F.A. seniors defeated Newton F.F.A. 36 to 20 on February 27, 1952, at home. Pella led 10-6 after the first quarter and 18-6 at halftime, with Newton trimming to 29-16 in the third before Pella pulled away in the final period. Lineups and summary.
In the week, Barbara VanderWerff was absent from the office due to a family car accident. Mr. Buerkens attended an Administration Conference in St Louis and returned on Thursday. Beverly Vos relocated to Dunreath seeking housing to finish the semester. Doris Van Weelden moved to Keosauqua to attend school. Teachers held another party last week.
Orchids praise the Pella Christian Girls and Pella Public Girls teams for deep tournament runs and fan support. The band, Mr Whalley, and the boys basketball squad are lauded for a strong season and a swift Duchess finish, with staff commended for rapid work. Onions rebuke broken bulbs, misbehavior in lunch corridors, stair chatter, winter, and late reporters.
Franklin warned colonists to unite against British tyranny and framed a global crisis as a single war. The speech argues that America and its Western allies share a common fight against Communist expansion across Asia and Europe, stressing democratic unity within a power-balanced alliance.
A group of male respondents react to a new poodle haircut style. Opinions range from positive to negative with remarks about looks, suitability, and appeal. Notable comments include claims that some find it snazzy or cute on girls, while others call it awful or stupid. Martha Karr expresses approval.
In a typing class Chuck faces a grade deduction for eating candy and gum. Chuck B. objects saying his grade would be ruined. After school a tiger sighting is revealed to be Darlene V Z in a band costume, part of a playful trio’s bored prank.
The speaker urges strong yet persuasive leadership, stressing that leading nations must support the defenses of those bearing the heaviest burden. Americans should recognize global problems from their own position, avoid harshly judging allies, and remember that ally welfare is linked to ours. The call ends with a warning we must all hang together or hang separately.
The winter season saw at least 76 basketball games in Pella with another 73 out of town and 22 in tournaments county and state, totaling 171 games for Pella teams this year. Teams include Pella High varsity and junior high, girls, FFA, Central College and Pella Christian. out-of-town travel totaled 1,448 miles by bus.
In the Joseph Byerly home near Anamosa Mrs Carrie Byerly tends six foot geranium plants that bloom yearly in the living room window for 51 years. The plants are grown from 18 pots arranged on a rack in the window.
A local teenager and several friends adopted a dangerous thrill tactic by driving at night with headlights off until near a stop sign then crossing a highway without stopping. The stunt, witnessed by a highway patrolman after a high speed chase, risks fatal crashes and has sparked safety concerns from the Department of Public Safety.
A table by the Towa Taxpayers Association shows total operating and per person costs for 69 towns under 5,000. Pella's per person cost is 11.30 dollars, higher than Colfax at 6.76 and Orange City at 14.92, with Rock Rapids highest at 18.90. Pella adds 0.94 for street lighting due to owning its own light plant.
The Woodbury county draft board sent Andy Drenkhahn's notice to his Danbury home by mistake. The current address is listed as the mountains of North Korea where he has served on the combat line for months.
Polk County Federal Savings and Loan Association promotes a 3 percent annual dividend. It notes member status with the Federal Home Loan Bank system, full government backing for deposits up to 10,000, easy mail opening, and prompt withdrawal options. Addressed to Movies Iowa, the ad invites checks to Polk County Federal at 7th and High Streets.
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