Select Six Students For Membership in Quill and Scroll
The article names six students elected to Quill and Scroll including Gladys De Gordon N and Hetty Marcin Valster Fe juniors and Keenus Pelladium TM staff, with other seniors Colleen Renaud and Virginia Groendyke previously elected. It outlines eligibility: junior rank, upper third in class, superior work in journalism or related fields, adviser recommendation, and executive secretary approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jounaliem
Gladys de Gordon
Hetty Marcin’ Valster Fe
Keenus Pelladium
Quill and Scrott
Quill and Sewell
Soci
Colleen Renaud
Virginia Groendyke
Melvin Hugen Excels in Town State College Science Day
Melvin Hugen, a Town schools sophomore, earned honorable mention in the science day tests broadcast from Ames. He ranked in the top twelve statewide in geometry while his algebra peers also weighed in. Miss Ver Heul teaches him at Pella High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hugen
Town State College
Ames
Pella High School
Melvin
Ver Heul
Webster s Unabridged visits Marilla Vander Meulen
Marilla Vander Meulen visits study hall and departs with Webster s Unabridged edition. The article notes the dictionary s depth and potential as the largest book in the library. It mentions a repaired two way link between the superintendent s office and Webster building and an intercom system in the high school to monitor assembly programs. A new backstop is built on the Webster playground to curb hall chasing on Main street, built by Mr. Nikkel and seventh graders. The piece also praises bus driver Ray Van Dyk and a new typewriting desk in Dorothy s office formerly army surplus. Industrial arts students, led by Mr. Andrew, revamp a windmill for the Dutch village. Future Teachers association hosts a Central college faculty dinner. Miss Gosselink passes along news from Manila where Nook Van Houweling notes Philippine schooling covers American and Philippine history and governance. dating customs involve parental approval and chaperons.
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Marilla Vander Meulen
Towa
Webster
Reutme
Webster Playground
Main Street
Nikkel
Miss Gosselink
Pine Girls
Commercial Club Welcomes Three New Members Picnic Planned
Three new members Shirley Vanier Wert Alice Van Hemert and Thelma Grandin joined the Commercial Club after earning their shorthand words. A roadside park picnic near Oskaloosa is set for Wednesday May 9 at 2. Committees include transportation Betty Vander Teck Nancy Tognard and Renaud food service Mayer Louw Shirley Vander Wert Ertha Rozendaal Artie Ruth Van Wyk Thel Van Hemert and Wilman read a letter from the Youngers who enjoyed it and sent thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Shirley Vanier Wert
Alice van Hemert
Thelma Grandin
Oskaloosa
Nesday
Car
Betty Vander Teck
Nancy Tognard
Ani Renaud
Mayer Louw
Shirley Vander Wert
Ertha Rozendaal
Artie Ruth van Wyk
Thelm van Hemert
Wilman T
Younkers
Quiz Session On Dutch History In Pella
A playful classroom drill held Monday April 28 in Pella featured a pretend quiz on Dutch history. Verle Rinehart, 1007 East Street, led the session with questions about early Dutch settlers, land prices, and translations, followed by a devotional reading from Numbers and a recitation of the 23rd Psalm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Verle Rinehart
East St Street
Buerkens
Leo Sels
Marvin de Heus
Holland
Ruerkens
Senior Memories in Myrtle Evers School Verse
A nostalgic poem reflecting on school years from freshman to senior year. The speaker recalls growth, friendship, and the mix of effort and fun, looking ahead to graduation and the future.
Homework Blues by Gene Petersma
A student laments endless assignments and late-night cram sessions. After six weeks of study the effort yields a single CO, underscoring the struggle to find help and the burden of homework.
Pelin High tour pranks and shop class wonders teased
An eighth grade test visitor toured Pelin High with Ralph Van Dusseldorp and Marvin Rumbaugh as students chattered about the principal's office and a mysterious door closure by a masculine figure. Howard De Prenger showcased a wooden lamp base while Miss Slobe sought clues about a masked sleeve at her door. Dean Sadler’s cartoon work features Mary Ver Meer and Gordy Nesbit as students improvise a Chevy sale. A local music contest yielded a single judged note and a subsequent one.
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Pelin High
Ralph van Dusseldorp
Marvin Rumbaugh
Igh School
Howard “de Prenger
Vander Waal
Sidney
Pahs
Dean Sadler
Pella _high
Mary Ver Meer
Gordy Nesbit
Gordy
Mary
Committees Plan Senior Class Day Talent Show
Committees plan Senior Class Day for May 19 with chairmen and assistants named. Nancy Bogaard leads Senior Will. Janey Van Sittert, Ilee Nihart, Shirley Ture, Logan Vander Leest, and Dean Sadier assist. The piece alludes to modern humor and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bogaard
Prophecsistant
Janey van Sittert
Ilee Nihart
Shirley Ture
Logan Vander Leest
Dean Sadier
Sophomores Take Personality Tests at School
Sophomores recently underwent personality tests as part of the guidance program. Students rated themselves on self and social adjustments, with scores to be discussed later. Test records will be archived in permanent files for future counseling use alongside IQ, Kuder interest, and personality ratings from other grades.
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Kuder
Teachers Discuss Career Award Plan at Kiwanis Meeting
Teachers met after school on April 29 to consider a plan for a Kiwanis career award. The club asks faculty to select the senior boy and girl who have done the best job of planning their future. Several nominations were made and standards set, including educational planning, location planning, use of tests, and need. Final selection will be made soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Wile Rovalsserview Club
Gremlin Stows Away at Contest on Pella Bus
A small creature named Freddie the Gremlin hides in a purse during a trip to Washington Iowa for a state music contest. He observes the Pella group in the science room and endures a busy day of practice with students, teachers, and fellow performers. Freddie tries to ride along with Miss T and notes a Recreation Center filled with Pella students and a clumsy ping pong mishap.
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Freddie
Washington
Iowa
Pella
Science Room
Deseles
Stu
At the church crowds cheer and rush fill the scene
A lively, fragmentary account describes a busy scene with cars, candy bars, hot dogs, and shoppers. The speaker enjoys the moment at a church where small groups sing while recalling a missed bus and plans to eat, noting the day’s chaotic charm.
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Pelladium
Lautenbach
South Side Park
Nola Boot
June de Gook
Leland van He Evers
Roberta Fisher
Gladys de Geus
Lorraine de Trann
Betty den Hartog
Melvin Mugen
Pegg Leu
Gertrude’ Steenhoek
Marcie Ister
Hetty’ van’ Veen
Donna Jean Veenstra Sbit
Helen van Zante
Edna Ter Louw
Brom’s Quality Chicks
Brom’s Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Felleg Uoy
Jep Mae Jenkins
Harry Braashart
Wallace Beery
George Raft
Jackie Cooper
the Bowery
Thars
Sister
Kenny Alexander Knox
Dean Jagge
Iors
Ray van Dyk
Dorothy
Andrew
Industrial Arts
Andy
Teachers’ Association
Central College
Myrtle Evers
March On
Gene Petersma
Ere
Ardent
ArDeat Les
Raa
Elise
ALL Daya
STOR
EL Ame Ane
Little Red Riding Hood
Westinghouse Ske
Westinghouse
van den Berg Electric and Paint Co
Gremlin
Cpe
Hudson
Pontiac
Olds
Joe Stientjes & Son
Gerber’s
Heinz
Portland
Mason
Farmers Union
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