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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1951

Page

8

Devotions Led By Mrs Gosselin

Devotions led by Mrs Gosselin recount a March 19 session with quartet participants Jeanne Bricker Low Ann Le Cocq Shirley Van Rockel and Marilyn Van Veen. Peggy Kuyper read Matthew 26 36 4 detailing Jesus in Gethsemane the disciples’ sleep and Jesus triumphantly rising on Easter morning with the cup passed not his will but thine.

Jeanne Bricker Low Ann le Cocq Shirley van Rockel Marilyn’ van Veen Peggy Kuyper St. Matthew Jesus Gethsemane Pete James John Tim

Pella High Students Shine In Scholastic Honors

Pelladium notes growth in staff with four new reporters Lillian Lubbers Carl Russell Chuck Beintema and Wayne Vander Pol. Students Rob Van Hal and Miss Ver Heul receive commendation for dedication. Several graduates earn Central College honors and Peggy Leu wins Ames extemporaneous speaking rating.

Lillian Lubbers Carl Russell Chuck Beintema Wayne Vander Pol Rob van Hal Miss Ver Heul Hool Erekd SW Pella High Central College Chester Beintema Rosemary de Bruin Kenneth ‘Kramer Mary Jane “Menninga Gordon Nesbit Robert Reburtus Colleen Renaud Raymor Wal Bernice van St Ruth Vogelaar Haynes Chronicle Mr. Hayn Peggy Leu Pella Ames Peggy

Birthday Calendar March 20 to April 4

The calendar lists birthdays from March 20 through April 4. Names include Violet Van Rheenen Merlin Van Vark Marion Van Hal Delores Van Waardhui Robert Klyn Rosalie Schakel Bill De Haan Bob Lowles Gwen Vandenberg Vernon Wielard with April being the month of the Sweet Pea and the Diamond birthstone.

Violet van Rheenen Merlin van Vark Marion van Hal Delores van Waardhui Robert Klyn Rosalie Schakel Bill de Haan Bob Lowles Gwen Vandenberg Vernon Wielard

Staff and Junior Reporters List Names

A roster of staff reporters includes Norma Bricker Patricia Rietveld Marilyn De Cook Patricia Van Englehoven Richard Anson Delores Van Waar Huizen Jo Ann Schagen Joyce Lou Gwendolyn Vanden Berg Dorothy Vos Sara Mae Van Maaren Shirley Rook Donna Zwank Joanne Ter Louw Sidney De Haan Corinne Ver Ploeg Doris Dockendorff Nancy Groendyke Anna Hagen Maxine Heimstra Marilyn Loverink Marilyn Andeweg D lene Vander Pol Wilma Roorda Phyllis Vandehaar Mary Ann Sels Joe Brummell Shirley Leydens and junior reporter Ruth De Zwarte Sally In t Weld.

Norma Bricker Patricia Rietveld Marilyn de Cook Patricia van Englehoven Richard Anson Delores van Waarhuizen Jo Ann Schagen Joyce Lou Gwendolyn Vanden Berg Dorothy Vos Sara Mae van Maaren Shirley Rook Donna Zwank Joanne Ter Louw Sidney de Haan Corinne Ver Ploeg Doris Dockendorff Nancy Groendyke Anna Hagen Maxine Heimstra Marilyn Loverink Marilyn Andeweg Dlene Vander Pol Wilma Roorda Phyllis Vandehaar Mary Ann Sels Joe Brummell Shirley Leydens

Pelladium Agenda Debated Banquet At Tuesday Meeting

Pelladium staff met bi monthly to discuss National Quill and Scroll Organization, eligible juniors and seniors presented writings, Miss Thomassen urged members to join, and arguments on a banquet for awards were reviewed. A tentative decision to hold a banquet was made.

Pelladium Thomassen

Typing Contest Sends Pellaigh Girls to ATB Event

Senior girls Norma Bricker Judi Allen Viola Hasselman Marlene Dykstra and Sara Anne Glink will represent the school at the annual ATB typing contest on Saturday March 31. The event includes a 10 o'clock start a demonstration by George Mossfield a former world speed champion and a range of prizes including a portable typewriter plaques and ribbons.

ATB Pellaigh Norma Bricker Judi Allen Viola Hasselman Marlene Dykstra Sara Anne Glink George Mossfield

Editorial Students Only Being 2 Country Gal

Sara Anne Gosselink reflects on grade school life and the myth that teachers are not human. The pieceplayfully argues that teachers seem telepathic and vigilant, yet were once students who know the angles. Cooperation and respect are urged to bridge the gap.

Sara Anne Gosselink

Vocal Entries In Contest Districts At Centerville

The yoo will be represented in the district contests at Centerville on 6 and 7 by Girls Sextet and Trio and Boys Quartet. Meza solos will be sung by Ant TeGoey and Ellis Hasselman. Soprano solos by Frances Van Mannen and Ruth Kaldenberg. Contralto solos by Darlene Van Zemeren and Marilla Vander Meulen. Vincent Duffy, a baritone, will be the male representative. Those receiving a Division T rating will be eligible for the state contest at Grinnell.

Centerville Law Ant TeGoey Ellis Hasselman Frances van Mannen Ruth Kaldenberg Darlene van Zemeren Marilla Vander Meulen Vincent Duffy Grinnell

Webster school plans kitchen unit for hot lunches

The Head Office reports the architect reviewed plans for a new school kitchen to serve hot lunches for country high school students. Tulip Time activities are outlined with dates May 10 to 12 and plans for the Dutch Village, childré program, folk dances, color movie exhibit, and guide service. An audiometer clinic is set for April 16 week for grades three and nine with no charge. Loretta Mekenskey from Cedar Falls will assist April 8 to 4 at the building with library use tips. Indian bari tone, lost in the snow, was unable to attend the March event scheduled for April 6.

Webster Mr. Ruthven Tysseling Childré van Vark Niburg Haynes Loretta, Mekenskey State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls

Who is the junior high girl in Pella dium staff

A high school junior girl born in June is described as joining the Honor Society and the K T T Club with red hair and a friendly personality. She stands about five feet six inches tall.

Pelladium Ison

Guess the Person Discussion Between Two Friends

Two speakers debate a guess about a person, with one suggesting thinking over facts before replying next week. The exchange ends with an agreement to decide at that time.

Spring Conference Plans For Town Meet At Valley High

The South Central Town Conference met in Des Moines with all ten schools represented. A track meet at Valley High School on May 5 is planned as a new activity and a conference baseball trophy will go to the team with the highest percentage. A traveling trophy for sportsmanship was suggested, awarded for pre game painting, crowd conduct, player and coach conduct, publicity and related incidents.

South Central Town Conference Des Moines Valley High School

What improvements would you sew around Pele ta High School

A roving reporter asks students and teachers what upgrades they want at Pele ta High School. Replies include better lighting, window shades, an elevator system, larger lockers, warmer heating, improved gym walls and heating, more athletic programs, noon movies, more conversation in halls, and a better school lunch.

Peleta High School Joyce Lew Wen Vanden Berg Dorothy Ver Meer Louise van Zee Shirley Leydens Glen Boot Harold Hiemstra Francis van Maanen Vivian Walster Anna Hagen Paul Blom Wendell Ver Mocg Mr. X Mr. Groendyke S Nieburg

F. F. A. Beaten By Faculty 52-41

The Pella FFA team suffered a 52 to 41 defeat at the hands of the Faculty team. The game was played on Monday March 19 in the high school gym with the faculty pulling away in the second half.

Faculty Pella FFA Po Tls Monarch 19

Sam Senior the Ideal Boy from PAILS Ambitions

A playful fictional profile of Sam Senior, an archetype formed from many PAILS senior boys. The description lists traits, looks, manners, musical talents, athletic ability, flirtations, and two girlfriends, blending multiple named peers into one idealized student figure.

Sam Senior Ray M Spencer Alvin Vo Adell V. P Marvin A Kenny V. B Douglas J Andy L Ile Tyan K Raddy Vincent Duffy Pedro B.D Sam Vernon Te Sidney DT Me Carl Bo Bob V. TL Doe Res

Portrait of Suzy Senior as Compared to Local Figures

A vivid, exaggerated school-age description compares Suzy Senior to numerous local girls and women, listing features from hair and eyes to height and style. It lists talents in music and writing, noting she can play piano and saxophone and has editorial writing ability, with many named peers for physical traits and skills.

de Jonge Phyllis Wyk Patty Rysdam Maxine Hiemst Alena Nasey Mickey van Veen Suzy Len Ann LeCocq

Ideal girl blends talents of several noted locals

A compact portrait praises a young woman combining intelligence humor and sociability of local figures Marilla Vander Meulen Viola Hasselman Enid Tysteling and Marlene Sels with performance flair from Phyllis Hasselman Judi Men and a sports bent like Joyce Leydens Charlotta Perky Dingeman and Louise Van Zee Vivian Walster Suzy Senior.

Marilla Vander Meulen Viola Hasselman Enid Tysteling Ruby Meidema Dorothy Schakel Deanne Bricker Marlene Sels Phyllis Hasselman Judi Joyce Leydens Charlotta Perky Dingeman Louise van Zee Vivian Walster Suzy Sam

Displaced Persons Arrive as Entry Limits Near June Deadline

A note from Herbie and Jeannie Rumbaugh reports moving from a trailer to a four room house and describes their work shifts and greetings to friends. The letter notes more than 200000 displaced persons have arrived in America with no more expected before June 30 when entry permits expire.

Herbie Rumbaugh Jeannie Tive Iing Herb Americno

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