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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1951

Page

9

Women Graduates Needed For Armed Services

A recruitment notice calling for high school graduates 18 and older to join the WAC or WAF in the Army and Air Force. It highlights pay, advancement, education, travel, and varied duties, urging visits to the Des Moines recruiting station with diploma and birth certificate to determine eligibility.

Women's Army Corps Wome Air Force WAC WAF Armed Services U.S. Army U. S. Air Force Old Federal Bldg Des Moines Iowa

Vacation Time Negative and Positive

Pupils misread a brief break last week as a vacation and found school continued. Some would have come if possible, others exploited the moment, but the hallways were quiet and uncrowded. A hopeful note lies in another vacation arriving after six weeks.

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Faculty Close-up: John Greendyke of Pella Iowa

John Greendyke born on a farm near Hospers then Shel don Iowa grew up with two brothers. He studied mathematics and science at Central College and sang in the Men’s Glee Club. He taught at Attica then Sioux Center, later becoming principal, and moved to Pella. His hobbies include wood-working music and gardening. He oversees projectors PA systems and the noon hour movie, and is welcomed at pep meetings adding humor to tests. Watch for more faculty spots in Pelladium.

John Greendyke Hospers Iowa Sheldon Sheldon High School Central College Hoor Attica Sioux Center Pella Greendyke

Local Junior Reporters Team Names Listed

A roster of junior reporters and staff names appears, including Norma Bricker Patricia Rietveld Marilyn De Cook Patricia Van Engichoven Richard Anson Delores Van Waard huizen Jo Ann Schagen Joyce Lou Gwendolyn Vanden Berg Dorothy Vos Sara Mae Van Masten Shirley Rook Donna Zwank Joanne Ter Louw Sidney De Haan Corinne Ver Ploog Doris Dockendorff Nancy Groendyke Anna Hagen Maxine Heimstra Marilyn Loverink Marilyn Andeweg Darlene Vander Pol Wilma Roorda Phyllis Vandhhaar Mary Ann Sels Joe Brummell Shirley Leydens Ruth De Zwarte Sally In't Weld.

Norma Bricker Patricia Rietveld Marilyn de Cook Patricia van Engichoven Richard Anson Delores van Waardhuizen Jo Ann Schagen Joyce Lou Gwendolyn Vanden Berg Dorothy Vos Sara Mae van Masten Shirley Rook Donna Zwank Joanne Ter Louw Sidney de Haan Corinne Ver Ploog Doris Dockendorff Nancy Groendyke Anna Hagen Maxine Heimstra Marilyn Loverink Marilyn and

Editorial A Senior's Thoughts

The piece reflects on nearing graduation and the mixed feelings of leaving high school. It contrasts senior year prospects with younger students lessons from pronouns to complex sentences, ending with plans after graduation and a focus on forthcoming writing experiences.

Through The Keyhole Mr Ruthven Enlists Students In Furniture Making

Mr Ruthven guides about thirty students in making furniture pieces such as chests of drawers end tables lamps desks and a hall tree in a shop equipped with tools like the power dial saw table saw lathes planer jointer band saw and drill press. Mr Wilkins teaches general science with magnetism electricity and a unit on work and machines. English grammar focuses on correct word usage.

Wilkins

Junior Senior Banquet Slated For April 20

Announcement of the junior senior banquet set for April 20 details the organizing committees with chairmen for program decorations table and food. Steering committee includes Don van Hemert Greta Palmquist and Elsie Van Wyk. The note urges juniors to remember their committee and not disclose the theme.

Elliot Tanis Frances van Maunen Mary Buwalda Pesxy Kuyper Don van Hem

Manuscript Submissions Sought for High School Poetry Contest

Notice invites all interested to submit manuscripts for the National High School Poetry Association contest. See Miss Thomagssen by tomorrow. Preference given to manuscripts of fewer than 20 lines.

National High School Poetry Association Miss Thomagssen

Snowbound Tales From Newry School

At Newry High the teachers faced calls of foul from Don V. J. the ref as students recalled ski days and snow stories. A freshman boy remembered Mr Ziegler’s sunny joke and Mrs Gosselink's and Mr Buerkens' phone blitz.

Ios Miss. Gosselink Mr. Buerkens Mer Epes

Quirky Classroom Chatter Sparks Laughs and Mishaps

In a middle school era piece students share offbeat moments from classes. Wayne asks about radio reception in cold wind while Clarence cites stories of distant lands. Rosie learns mail once meant a man. A drama moment reveals a girl’s candid reveal. A home ec incident ends with a dead mouse and a rescue.

F F A Tournament Schedule At Vella Chapter Event

FoF Vella Chapter invites six teams for a two day tournament on March 23 and 24. First round Friday features Newton versus Knoxville at 6:80 pm, Montezuma versus Chariton at 2 pm, and Pella versus Oskaloosa at 9 pm with rinnell earning a bye. Winners meet later that afternoon for advancing games and the consolation and championship rounds are set for March 24.

Vella Fof Newton Knonville Pam Montezuma Chariton Pella Oskaloosa Rinnell Grinnell

Pelladium Party Hosts Scavenger Hunt Night

A Pelladium 1 gathering began with games and teams then sent players on a scavenger hunt. Participants sought items like a 1917 penny, a pink jar, Marlene Sels signature, a cigar butt, and a padlock with key. Gwendolyn Vanden Herg Joyce Leu Sara Mae Van Maaren and Patsy Sheiner led prize winners. Refreshments followed as the event wrapped up.

Gwendolyn Vanden Herg Joyce Leu Sara Mae van Maaren Patsy Sheiner

Correction to roster roster includes Van Nimwegen and Clark

A correction clarifies the 1907 era roster. The names Ben Van Nimwegen and Louis Clark were omitted earlier and should be added to the list alongside the other members. The notice adjusts the historical record for accuracy.

Pelladium Ben van Nimwegen Louis Clark

A Date With Judy at the April school dance

A community fundraiser and comedy unfolding at a school play. Judy schemes to win a relief fund contest and attracts misadventure as mistaken confessions and romantic entanglements threaten the dance and a possible elopement with Rex Randolph. The tale ends with Judy regaining her usual self.

Judy Feny Andiones Totsie Whiteman Abe Diddy Andy Mrs. Foster M Foster Mitai Oogie Rex Randolph

Unclear fragment hints at names and events

Fragmentary text mentions names like Anna Mav Van Zante and Mrs Ifeteht with a Dover Lew practice. Content is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Ifeteht Anna Dover

Commercial Club Capers at March Meeting

The Commercial Club hosted a lunch meeting featuring the education satire I Want To A Seepetay and a lavish all-dinner setup. Dorothy Them Edich Sytsma and Marlene Dyhetra helped with the turnover dessert, while a slide illustrating education's reach drew remarks on career aims. Miss Saylor guarded the door as next month's program plans Nak a Letter, Please.

Dorothy Them Edich Sytsma Marlene Dyhetra Saylor

Birthday Calendar Wheel March 13 to March 2

Readable birthdays list from March 13 through March 2 includes March 1 Miethiwalda Jerry De Pronger March 20 Vernon Mireh Foyer March 22 Darlene Vander Pol March 24 Dick Vanden Mare 2 Joan Van Had Mare 2 Rhew.

Many Miethiwalda Jerry de Pronger Mareh Vernon Mireh Foyer Darlene Vander Pol Mareh Dick Vanden Mare Joan van Had Mare Rhew

Indianola Music Teacher Aids Local Bands In Tape

MOGs years of me Mrs M Summy of Indianola says the plane remains regu vo music teacher oplaying and martive have hep her bands in Tape. The readable fragments suggest a local figure aiding school or community bands through music, with emphasis on teaching and performance support.

M Summy Indianola Regu Vo Martive

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