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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1952
Page
11
A brief item notes a man’s post school choices in farming and asks readers to guess his identity. It references last week’s Who’s Who entry naming Sandra Cummings as the featured person.
First graders made clocks on paper plates and heard Many Moons read by Mrs Dick Lautenbach. Sharon Kay Sneller joined first grade, the fourth Sharon Kay. Second grade explored plant growth with water and sunlight while Miss Van Maanen read Uncle Remus stories. Penmanship starts soon, and Book Worm Club lists readers Linda Vander Voort and Willie Much. Mother Month brings visiting moms. three have come. Spelling honors go to Mary Evers Sharyl Van Gorp Quentin Kuyper and Daryle Bennink. Sixth grade work continues with mountains geography and sentence diagramming beginning.
The report covers March events at Pella High including an open house for parents, grade standings on Honor Roll, and ongoing studies across eighth and seventh grade classes. Topics span geography, civics, science weather readings, math proportionality, English grammar, and a successful puppet show for both junior high and younger students.
Editor's Note introduces a recurring column by Mr Nollen a retired chairman of Bankers Life Co and former president of the firm He is a native of Towa known for economic scholarship and for directing the investment program of the citys largest financial institution
A community appeal emphasizes practical aid over rhetoric, framing assistance as an investment in collective safety rather than charity. The message advocates concrete actions to bolster security and resilience through mutual support.
The Student Council met in the home ec room last Thursday at noon with 100 percent attendance. President Don Van Hemert led. Eleanor Vander Beek read minutes. a fingerprint commission was appointed to visit Des Moines. Marl Grandin named chairman. The council adopted a score card, discussed nominating procedures, and reviewed thrift survey highlights noting 59 percent of PHS students have savings accounts.
Harold J. Gregory’s three act college comedy unfolds in the Students Union lobby at Clayton College Midwest. pledging, a campus queen race, and a plot to blackmail Betty over Linda’s chemistry grade drive the action toward an ending of happiness for most, with Algie Higgins delivering proof to restore justice.
Public opinion expert George Gallup proposes that school authorities provide every graduate with a lifetime course of reading and study tailored with the student. He argues that learning should not end on graduation day. The LH SAA baseball rules clinic will interpret new rules in Ottumwa on March 25, with Des Moines hosting additional events.
Editorial team includes Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editors. Reporters cover sports and general news with a wide roster of names including Bean, Brom, De Cook, De Geus, Deaw Dockendorf, Frui endyke, Hagen, Hoer, Lautenbach, Leu, Lubbe, Roorda, Rui Schagen, Sel Louw, Toom, Vanden Berg, Vander Horst, Van Maaren, Van Welden, and Verploeg.
The editorial praises the basketball program at Pella High for its role in the curriculum and its impact on students. It highlights coaches, varsity and junior teams, and even the girls team, noting teamwork, physical and mental preparation, and the overall success of the season.
Calendar notes many entries from May through June including senior class events and graduations. Key items show music contests at Adel and Vinton, district meetings in Ames, spring vacation, and the high school commencement. Multiple entries reference local schools and area towns such as Des Moines, Indianola, and Knoxville with activities for grades eight through twelve.
A meeting is scheduled for April 9 to be held in the gym at North High School. The event invites attendees to participate and discuss upcoming plans for the school community.
Last week Central College picked the cast for the soda fountain scene from Our Town by Thornton Wilder to represent at the Festival of Plays in Iowa City. Cast includes Stage manager Logan Van Sittert George Gibbs Cleo Bennett Emily Webb and Gwen Vanden Berg. Directed by Robert Omick. Dates unknown between March 30 and April 5.
Mr. Wilkins led a Monday morning devotional on leisure citing Proverbs to urge purposeful use of free time. He referenced an unofficial train survey showing 60 percent wasted five hours of leisure and gave the bored retiree example, arguing hobbies improve life. he closed with a prayer.
This week's profile highlights a Leighton school sophomore, five feet five, with black hair and brown eyes, alighting the morning bus. Described as a typical farm boy, his favorite foods and subjects include industrial arts and vocational agriculture, signaling practical interests guiding his daily routine.
The article argues Western powers must defend dependent states with force while acknowledging land, sea, and air power cannot solve the core issue of growing demands for complete independence. It highlights poverty and illiteracy as the main obstacles, with a rich minority ruling a poor majority, destabilizing efforts toward democratic self rule.
People are invited to invest with Polk County Federal & Loan Association member of the Federal Home Loan Bank system. All accounts insured by a U.S. government agency. Next dividend expected at 8 percent per year. Open by mail with simple steps and withdrawal card.
The piece argues that poverty stems from Western imperialism and local rulers. democracy cannot be rushed like a cure. It calls for basic education and modern farming and industry, urging continued aid to help people lift themselves out of misery and to learn self-reliance.
An Orange City organization formed Tulip Town Kitchens Inc began production of sancijsjes and plans to manufacture other Dutch products. Robert Vis will head the firm with officers Reuben De Valois, Anne Vander Stoep, Ray E. Van Pelt, William Top, Robert L. Riceke hoff, and William Doornink serving as directors and officers.
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