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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
11
The Little Dutch beat Knoxville 2-1 to cap a two-game split last week that left Pella with one win and two losses in conference play. Ron Bogaards led the offense with a double and single as Tom Boat limited Knoxville to three other hits.
In a bustling school assembly scene students engage in distracted behavior from Russ Newton’s feet in the aisle to Buzz Smither’s ear and Sophie’s misread joke. Breezy Jones wiggles ears while Trudy gnaws nails and Jessie Fumes passes Hollywood Secrets, capturing a chaotic but vivid snapshot of classroom culture.
The article lists staff including Kathy Redeker Norma De Bruin Ellen Rempe Redcat Judy Groendyke Dorothy Vanden Dever Avis Verhoef as editors with Editor-in-Chief and sports editor roles. Reporters named include Nancy Vander Meulen Leora Quinn Judy Int Veld Junelia Van Hal Evelyn Dykstra Mary Sytsma Marla De Wild Linda Tysseling Janice Mol Wilma Slycord Diane Ver Dught Sarah Davis Marge Gosselink Earl Boat Connie Vander Meulen Kay Kuyper Cub Reporters Bonnie Verrips Kay McDonald.
Trudy swallows gum during a pause in a school address prompting snickers as students joke about beet juice breakfast. The crowd overhears a whispered quip about visitors and speakers while two girls mock the presentation and daydream.
Report outlines an alleged seven day miracle diet attributed to Mr. Brunckhorst. The menu lists bizarre meals for each day including tea, bouillon, pigeon, burnt toast, doughnut holes, cornflakes, lobster antennae and other unusual foods.
Melvin V. S. enjoyed assembly programs, being in the Junior Class play Village Green, and football and basketball games. Sally Sents liked the junior and senior banquets and basketball. Andrea B. valued decorating and presenting the vocal musical twice yearly. Ev rin R. enjoyed meeting friends. Bob T. looked forward to fourth period. Dewy D. H. recalled riding to out of town games with ink and Hose while discussing Cottage Cheese.
Students recall events and activities from school life including cheering at games, the Junior-Senior Banquet, and social science discussions. Participants mention team victories, plays, bowling, and hall conversations shaping their college experience.
On April 20 the Juniors and Seniors held a Dreamland banquet with pastel trees a pink fairy castle a shimmering pool and stars overhead. Performers included Verlan V. R. Alice T. D. Nancy D. C. Evelyn D. Kedrick H. Tom B. John V. W. Donald B. and the Nightmares led by Mr. Stults Mr. Omick Mr. Ruthven and Mr. Wilkins.
Twenty seven senior Speed Queen girls and Miss Sayler toured Des Moines on a Greyhound trip April 25. They visited Iowa Des Moines National Bank to view trust real estate loan and vault areas and learned about alarms and vault security. The group then dined at Cloud Room Airport, toured the Register and Tribune buildings, and visited Central Life Assurance. A Friden calculator demonstration illustrated automated math functions.
The group toured an IBM demonstration showing automatic card sorting and printing from key punched cards. After the tour the girls enjoyed beverages, shopped, and concluded at Reed's before returning to Pella. The trip was funded by the Speed Queens Club through Christmas card sales and they found the day beneficial despite tired feet.
In an April 23 devotion led by Mr. Ruthven Ervin Roorda spoke on racial prejudice. He argued prejudice stems from ignorance and must be erased by recognizing all humans share unity despite race. He stressed equality under God and called segregation un-Christian urging empathy and neighborliness.
Juniors hurry about with wary looks as the Jr Sr Banquet nears. Seniors, keeping their aloof air, act sure the event won’t top last year. The scene captures mid planning chatter and theme speculation.
Evening was enjoyed by all with beautiful decorations and tasty food. The junior class organized a memorable night and the seniors commend their hard work and entertainment.
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