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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
5
The Pella Chronicle announces free ad space for junior and senior high students seeking summer jobs. Pelladium thanks the paper for the service, noting its long-standing help in securing employment for students and anticipating substantial aid this season.
The seniors of PHS plan an Honors Night on May 27 at 7 30 p m to distribute honors read the class will and prophecy and feature several music groups. It replaces former Class Day and keeps parents able to attend with a shorter commencement.
Reporters in Rigen and staff editors listed with names including Twylah Monster Ruth Brouwer Bill Wing Sharon Breen Jo an Muy skens Twylah Van Steenis Jan Kregel Loretta Westerkamp Phoe be Van Ham Adviser seecess John Rowley Photographer Headlines show a staff roster and credits for a newspaper page.
The text notes that larger music groups will not be singing and thus will not require seats, signaling forthcoming gate and seating adjustments. It implies more changes may follow as organizers reassess capacity and audience flow.
Mr. Kolsrud delivered a devotions speech at PHS that sparked strong responses among students. He clarified he targets those not doing well, not all students, stressing high school is brief but crucial and urging students to push for maximum effort. The talk challenged both students and teachers to reflect and improve.
PHS vocal music department led by Miss Ann Tyeseling entered Class B large group contest on April 30 at Ottumwa. Mixed Chorus and Boys Glee Club earned Division II excellent ratings while Girl's Glee Club achieved Division I superior rating.
Nettie De Gooyer Ason born to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Van Genderen on Wednesday April 27. Rich Warren named. Mrs. Martin Van Essen of Pella visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schut. Miss Cornelia Kleinendorst released from Wilden Hospital Des Moines. Hilda Van Dusseldorp of Pella stayed with the Lourens and Van Dusseldorp families. Prairie City residents attended the wedding of Lu Van Engelenburg to Lloyd Allen in Hollandale Minnesota on Friday April 29. Esther Van Houweling visited her brother Carl Van Houweling in Pella. Nettie De Gooyer met Ina Corray of Los Angeles in Des Moines to plan two weeks in Pella. Lester Evans and family from San Diego stayed with Ben Tate. Russell Hayes attended Kathrine Specht funeral in Algona. Specht is mother of Mrs. Fred Kutzli.
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Prairie City on May 5 drew 61 members. County president Mrs Dorothy Potter presided, with district leaders discussing Poppy Day and electing officers while a varied program included trombone and cornet performances.
Mrs. H. W. Vriezelaar hosted a Sunday visit by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grandia and daughters of Pella with Mr. and Mrs. Rene Van Engelhoven. She then entertained guests at a Wednesday coffee honoring Mrs. W. P. Gregor and Mrs. Vera Gass of Monroe. Others included Mrs. C. D. Vander Ploeg, Mrs. Peter Breed, and Mrs. Arthur Vrieze.
Sunday visitors and family gatherings surround Joe Van Var and Van Hemert households in Pella Monroe and Kellogg areas. Des Moines hospitalization for Fred Sheeler followed by support from Ralph Sheeler. several birthday observances and Farm Bureau meeting noted among local families including Bu Walda, Van Ee, Van Hulzen, Menninga, and Vriezelaar.
Marion County Farm Bureau women organize a Get Out The Vote effort for the June 6 primary. Mrs. Vriezelaar assists on the committee as they use various methods to encourage voters to exercise their voting privilege.
Plans announced for Rural Women's Day in Knoxville with guest speaker Mrs. H L Wittmer of Tipton and hat making demonstration by Mrs Josephine Belknap. A noon potluck will follow. Monday meeting featured a citizenship talk by Mrs H W Vriezelaar and a politics quiz, inviting both rural and urban women.
The group outlines a nonpartisan effort to encourage voters to participate in the primary and general elections. It stresses choosing candidates in line with each voter's beliefs and aims to boost turnout.
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