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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
24
The Homemaking Department led Monday devotionals with readings from Exodus 20 and a talk by Vivian De Heus on controlling the tongue. She warned against bearing false witness half truths gossip and excessive flattery and urged steps to remove these faults. Karen Palmouist offered the closing prayer.
Central College student teachers at Pella High School face nerves and curiosity before teaching. Linus Young from Donnelson Iowa recalls initial apprehension, growth through class practice, and plans for graduate study. Ron Howard from Hammond Indiana describes easing fears, student cooperation, and the challenge of grading and class management.
The staff includes Editor-in-Chief Associate Editors Assistant Editor Typing Editor Sports Editor and a large team of reporters and cub reporters. Notable names listed include Kathy Redeker Norma De Bruin Ellen Rempe Judy Groendyke Dorothy Vanden Oever Avis Verhoef Joyce Van Roekel Tom Boat Jerry Ulrich Jim Redeker Nancy Vander Meulen Leora Quinn Judy In t ve Junella Van Hal Evelyn Dykstra Mary Sytsma Marla De Wild Linda Tysseling Janice Mol Wilma Sly cord Diane Ver Dught Sarah Davis Marge Gosselink Barbara Boat Connie Vander Meulen Kay Kuyper Bonnie Verrips Kay McDonald.
Ray Doorenbos, longtime Pella resident and former naval ground school instructor, plans to teach physics at Pella High School or pursue graduate studies. He praises student teachers and notes strong student and faculty harmony, with an interest in science, cabinet making, wood carving, and leather tooling. He hails from Morrison Illinois and aims to enter teaching after graduation.
Excerpted letter from Ray Den Adel recalls Fort Holabird graduation on February 17 with 43 in class, four flunking out and about 10 on verge. He notes Major General Campbell awarding diplomas and his varied military training. Mentions harsh living conditions and frequent marches, but highlights frequent trips to New York City Philadelphia and Washington DC.
The speaker recounts a last Sunday in Washington visiting the Eisenhowers before a Georgia trip, touring New York City landmarks including the Empire State Building and Chinatown, attending the Cathedral of St John the Divine, meeting Dr. Peale, and seeing the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia. A stop at Poe’s home in Baltimore is noted along with museums and lectures.
A fragmentary reminiscence mentions attending three Baltimore Symphony concerts including Arthur Rubinstein, a National Symphony concert in Baltimore, Fort McHenry, and an organ recital. It notes a Maryland Historical Museum copy, dining at two famous places, and personal remarks about life at Fort It, duty details, and home rain wishes.
A student narrator describes band practice at P H S with rehearsals for a concert in the gym. The piece mentions pieces like Teen Age Prayer Bath Sheba and a Peck Horns Revenge number, with solos by Kathy Redeker and comments from Gary Beaver and Mr Wortman. Committees for publicity programs and elections are noted.
An advertisement promotes Diatron as a weight loss aid with a strict money-back guarantee. It claims weight reduction when eating less and notes a $3.00 price per package. Aimed at readers seeking quick results, the ad urges returning the product to the druggist if not satisfied.
A musician invites fans to an upcoming show with sections to practice eight short pieces. The concert promises marches popular tunes and mellow ballads, suitable for every taste. The artist hopes to see the audience around 7:30 p.m. and reminds them not to miss it.
Pelladium staff reflects on a busy year with several special issues and weekly editions. Norma De Bruin and Ellen Rempe will serve as co editors next year, with Judy Groendyke as assistant editor after promotions this year. A revised staff list accompanies the issue.
The first year typing girls in a period have been typing dis py, letters for an imaginary irm. The purpose of these letters is to get the attention of the reader. The second year typing class, the rest of the first year class and the male members of the faculty will judge these letters, Miss.
Sayler states a first second and third prize will be awarded. The letters are posted on the bulletin board in the typing room so readers may visit and view the clever displays when time allows.
Since 1910 more than 23,000,000 boys and men have been members of the Boy Scouts of America. The statement reflects the organization’s large historical membership as it expanded in the early decades.
The Paul Barracks reported a rock smashed through their $100 picture window causing a loud noise believed to be an explosion. No injuries were mentioned and police were not cited in the account.
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