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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
8
Dutch Village rapidly forms in the high school gym this week as the industrial arts class builds a canal windmill and Dutch houses. The scene features blighted business blocks and public venues, with a canal and windmills as a backdrop, promising a lively exhibit.
A delegation of history class students from Penn College attended a talk by Henry Wallace last Thursday morning. Representatives Melvin Hu gen Gene Petersma Janice Van Zemeren Pogsey Leu Milly Mugen served as chaperon. Each reported on Wallace and his political ideas to their classes on Friday. The group agreed Wallace has a right to be heard and that his arguments on international problems are worth reflection.
Editorial notes that state law requires 180 school days but many districts run fewer. It explains funding ties to days, cost per day, and the impact of Tulip Time dismissals. The piece predicts a calendar change next year to restore 180 days starting August 30, with breaks and conventions accounted for.
Central College hosts an evening for public school teachers with a 6 o'clock Jordan Hall dinner. The program includes opening exercises by Prof Brown, readings by Vera Cannaday, and roles for Supt. Jeffthis, Hugh Kent, Arlene Elbring, and De Kock.
A fragment from a school column notes classroom topics and visitors. Freshman science studies heredity and mirror effects in funhouses while history and poetry discussions run alongside performances and student projects. Teachers Mr. Vanden Berg and Mr. Hues guide lessons as students engage in science, poetry, and geometry activities.
Fourth graders in the Junior Audubon Bird Club wear pins signaling membership as committees plan weekly meetings and a future after school field trip to identify birds. Second graders produce fine cursive writing as a courtesy chart flags good behavior with rules for manners.
The page provides questions about the baccalaureate speaker and the commencement date. It also asks where the lost and found department of P.H. is located and where the Honor Society plaque hangs. Answers appear elsewhere on the page.
An inquiring reporter records IMS graduates plans after school. Sally Vriezelaar aims for Des Moines, TaVern Penning for Central, Boot for UT, Robert Pippel to farm, Eysink to a small town schoolhouse, Lois with fourteen children, Marcella to a lawyer’s office via shorthand, Abe Grandia to Cent next fall, Ivan Kaldenberg undecided amid Iowa college chatter.
The Senior class is invited by Penn College to visit the campus Tuesday May 11 at 10 00 a m The program aims to give graduation students a first hand view of college life The invitation comes from Wilmer Trossem Secretary Public Relations Local officials note the town’s college ties and a student interview for rural teaching positions occurred during the visit plans
The Journalism Department at the University of Iowa offers a $100 scholarship to high school seniors with journalism talent. Selection emphasizes high achievement in school publications like Pelladium and participation in extracurriculars. Sponsor Miss Slobe is expected to nominate a worthy candidate.
A cheerful Pella High student plans to enroll in an advanced business course after graduation. She has roamed the halls for four years, stands about five feet three inches with blond hair and blue eyes, and is president of the Commercial club and head librarian. Her hobbies include reading and eating chocolate cake and ice cream.
Pella's Little Dutch beat Attica 2 to 1 at the Vetera Hospital in Knoxville last Wednesday. Dav Prins and Ray Pope held Attica to four hits as Pella scored in the fourth on Harry Weyer's run producing single and wild pitches. The second run came in the sixth as Vos and Vos scored with a captured catcher. Attica's lone run came in the fifth on a sequence starting with a hit and error, with Prins loading the bases before a walk forced in a run. Prins pitched six innings for the win. Pope worked two. Continuous scoring details and box scoring included.
WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa urges immediate insurance for farm and city property, crop bail, and auto coverage in low rate, reliable firms. He also promotes savings accounts with life insurance to provide income in old age and requests contact via phone 60 or P O Box 146.
The last music assembly featured the Girls Trio performing When a Little Child and Hallelujah, the Girls Glo club joined with a sextet for a French number La Rasttringue sung in French then translated to English, and the group presented other sacred and new pieces.
Peggy Lew of the junior class will appear as a special guest on Station WMT Cedar Bridge May 29 at 3 30 p m. Her work as a Journalism student at Vella Misch School has been aired this year and she will have all expenses paid as a reward for outstanding effort. Congratulations Peggy
Rev Tunis Prins is noted in a wall location on the south side of the auditorium. The entry 3 Across indicates coats. Item 5 places the clue in study hall on the west wall in the northwest corner of room 206 above.
In Devotion on Monday April 26 Mr Groendyke spoke from 1 Thessalonians urging members to rebuke wrongdoers as a brother, not just condemn them. He challenged action with the question What are you going to do about it, and closed with prayer. A professor announced an honor system test with seating three apart in alternate rows.
A teaser promotes a forthcoming yearbook titled Duchess covering the 1047 1048 school year. It hints at diary style entries and contains names and personal traits of students, urged readers to study the illustrated articles for unique insights and characters.
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