Spring Musical and Vocal Contest Planned for 1956
The Girls Glee Club Boys Glee Club Mixed Chorus and small groups perform in the spring musical at 7 30 p m April 6 in the P H L S auditorium Miss Tysseling leads the vocal program The groups will also compete in contest with small groups headed to the event on April 27 28 and the large groups heading to Knoxville on May 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.hls
Girls Glee Club
Boys’ Glee Club
Tysseling
Knoxville
Teens in the Spotlight at Pella High
A feature on Joyce Van Roekel and Don Rouwenhorst, seniors at Pella High. Joyce, editor of the Duchess for 1958, active in band Glee Club Thespians Pelladium and Honor Society, plans Central College after graduation. Don, nicknamed Steak, participates in Ag Ill Physics English and Social Science, in multiple clubs, eyeing college post graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Joyce’ van Roekel
Don Rouwenhorst
Joyce
the Duchess
Sybenga
Kathy
Central College
Don
Steak
F.F.A
Thespians
Bo Gleelub
Rev Coller Leads Devotions on Time Management
Rev. Coller, pastor of Open Bible Church, led Monday devotions on March 19. He urged Christians to use time wisely, study diligently, and avoid selfish living, ending with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coller
Open Bible Church
Staff Editor in Chief and Editorial Team
The staff roster lists Editor in Chief Kathy Redeker Associate Editors Norma De Bruin Ellen Rempe Assistant Editor Judy Groendyke Assignment Editors Dorothy Vanden Oever Avis Verhoef Typing Editor Joyce Van Roeker Sports Editor Ween Tom Boat Assistants Jerry Ulrich Jim Redeker Reporters Vander Meulen Teers Quinn Judy Int Peveld Annelik Van Hal Evelyn Sytsma Marla De Wild Linds Irmeling Poe Wilma Sly Cord Diane Vér Dught Sarah Davis Marge Gosselink Barbara Boat Connie Vander Meulen Kay Kuyper Cub Reporters Bonnie Verrips Kay McDonald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Redeker
Norma de Bruin
Ellen Rempe
Judy Groendyke
Dorothy ‘Vanden Oever
Avis Verhoef
Joyce van Roeker
Tom Boat
Jerry Ulrich
Jim Redeker
Vander Meulen
Teers Quinn
Judy Int Peveld
Annelik van ‘Hal Evelyn Sytsma
Marla de Wild
Linds ‘Irmeling
Poe Etal
Wilma Slycord
Diane Vér Dught
Sarah’ Davis
Marge Gosselink
Barbara Boat
Connie Vander Meulen
Kay Kuyper
Bonnie Verrips
Kay McDonald
Speed Queens Tour Of Pella National Bank Visit
The Speed Queens tour the historic Pella National Bank for their March meeting. They view the president’s private office, the 17 ton fire safe vault, clerical machines including a $5000 proof machine, and the posting machine. The bank holds about 8000 checking accounts in a fireproof book vault and features a basement storage vault plus heating, air conditioning, and a ten-line intercom switchboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella National Bank
Drake
Thank You Miss Sayler Tribute From Pelladium Staff
The faculty member Miss Lois Sayler is praised for her dedication guiding students and creating programs for dramatic performances band concerts and athletic events. Her typing pupils prepare weekly Chronicle articles and she often works from before 8:00 am to after 5:30 pm ensuring timely publication as the spring issue nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loisie
Miss Sayler
Sayler
Pelladium
Chronicle
Miss Sayler Honored by Pelladium Pupils
Miss Sayler guides drawing board and typewriters as her expertly trained pupils complete the school paper. The students salute her help and guidance, noting its value to Pelladium and other school organizations.
Teen Pan Alley Day Recap From School Clash
A quirky school diary recounts a Wednesday clash day with wind jokes in algebra and study hall chatter about farm chores. Students describe colorful outfits including Barbata Boat’s striped shirt and Delores V. B.’s bold red pink palette, noting multiple clash day fashion and eye soreness the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim R
Jerry A
Jerry
Barbata
Delores V. B
Stults
Hite
Roman Banquet Brings Webster School to Ancient Rome
Webster School hosted a March 26 banquet with a Roman theme for first and second year students. Attendees wore draped garments and sandals or bare feet, reclined to eat Roman style, and enjoyed courses of wine olives cabbage squares ham and peas cake and fruit amid tapestries and statues from the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster School
Des Moines Trip For Pella Art Class Aboard Omick Car
Art 1 and II students traveled to Des Moines to view The Family of Man exhibit at the Art Center. The group met at the high school, stopped for supper at Wimpy's, and faced a battery issue while the car refused to start after dinner. They returned home around 9:00 with two unexpected companions joining the group at the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Annis
Family of Man
de Gard Buenches
Pella
Wimpy’s
Mr. Omick
Wimpa
Art Center
J.D
Omick
Missing City Car Ride Sparks Pickup Confusion at Art Center
An art class at the Art Center notes a driver kept the car running and moved it without informing two passengers J. L. and L. Q. They searched for him in a tense mood until a familiar voice called, prompting their reunion. The trip is described as beneficial.
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J. L
L. Q
Angel in the Spotlight Christine Wortman the church angel
Christine Elaine Wortman is described as a bright eyed 30 year old daughter of Mr Wortman and a lively, chatty churchgoer. She loves Captain Kangaroo and Ding Dong School, animals, records, and keeps her parents awake with late bedtimes. Her sleep schedule shift is noted as a practical adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Elaine Wortman
Mr. Wortman
P.H.S
Chris
Captain Kangaroo
Ding Dong
Mr. Frog
Mom
Dad
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Thank You
By Kathy Redeker
Redie
John Deere
Hoeksema
Deere
BY LU Ua
Dale K
Pella Hotel
Iowa
Audiphone CO
Webster
Angel In the
Federal Discount Corp. Livermore Building
Oskaleces, Jona
Martin Naaktgeboren
Chemie
Franklin ‘Rodgers, Corso
Aldrin
Shell Chemical
Franklin Rodgers
Corn Belt
Shell Chemical Corporation
Agricultural Chemical Sales Division
Loonet Street
St. Louie 3
Missouri
M Beauty
Mercury
Ulrich Motor CO
Pella, Iowa
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