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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

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Little Dutch Bow To New Sharon In District

In the district tournament the Little Dutch of Pella won big against North English but lost 3-2 to New Sharon in a pitchers duel. Bob Boyert pitched well with 4 hits allowed and 14 strikeouts aided by solid defense. Ron Bogaards led the offense with a double and a single in the opener, while New Sharon capitalized on two unearned runs in the eighth to seize the lead.

Pella Ron Bogaards Butch Sheppard Bob Boyert Bob Boyett New Sharon Jim Duffus Ron Youngberg Little Dutch Readshaw Tom Boat

Candid Camera's Roving Lens

By F Fly I pass through the Social Science room toward home ec where bread is baked. A roar of groans fills the room as pupils sit up to face the fact. Two long-faced students mutter. Scoop-Flash-Headline erupts.

Home Ec

Staff Editor-in-Chief Kathy Redeker and City Desk Team

The newsroom lists staff roles with names for editor in chief associate editors assignment editors and other positions. Kathy Redeker is noted as Editor-in-Chief while Tom Boat serves as Sports Editor. A long roster covers reporters cub reporters and assistants including Norma De Bruin Ellen Rempe Judy Groendyke Dorothy Vanden Oever Avis Verhoef and many others.

Kathy Redeker Norma de Bruin Ellen Rempe Judy Groendyke Dorothy Vanden Oever Avis Verhoef Joyce van Roeker Tom Boat Jerry Ulrich Jim Redeker

Teacher Has Class Make Hour Long Reports

A Social Science class split into groups to present on Housing Social Security Leisure Youth and Divorce. Students propose a panel discussion or short reports to cover 150 questions, expressing overwhelmed frustration before Candid Camera reference.

O. K

Thanks to Third Reformed Church for Parking Relief

During the past two weeks, unusual activity east of Pella High School signals the church expansion. The Third Reformed Church consistory and congregation are thanked for allowing use of their large parking lot, which has filled daily and reduced street congestion.

Pella High School Third Reformed Church

Pella's Iron Men Eye Strong Football Season

Pella's Iron Men anticipate a good season with fourteen returning lettermen including B. Sheppard M. Vander Pol C. Pope L. Den Besten L. Van Haalen J. Duffus in the backfield and D. De Vries J. Van Waardhuizen H. Van Roekel E. Van Gorp K. Blom D. Van Gorp R. Bogaard T. Gaard plus juniors K. Kuiper L. Nossaman D. Van Hal R. Van Englehoven. Freshmen and sophomores who earned numerals add depth. Coach Borgman plans a T formation and expects a competitive conference and a potential championship.

B. Sheppard M. Vander Pol C. Pope L. den Besten L. van Haalen J. Duffus D. de Vries J. van Waardhuizen D. Gosselink P. Steenhoek N. Vander Pol B. Heerema E. Vander Wert R. van Ekeren J. Redeker D. Kane R. Slykuis R. Vander ‘Lest M. de Cook

Property Use Acknowledgment By Third Reformed Church

Faithful letter thanks the Third Reformed Church for quiet use of the remaining lot as the speaker notes no inconveniences and expresses gratitude for ongoing access to the space.

Third Reformed Church

The Play You Save Is Your Own Night at the High School

A student recalls six weeks of rehearsal for a school play directed by Mr. Omick. Nervous before curtain, cast members scramble as lights cue and the audience awaits while the stage is set and the first act begins with a frantic rush to remember lines.

Mars Gary Erv R Village Green Mr. Omick

Curtain Call Woes and Stage Fright in a Tumbling Tale

A backstage diary recounts a nervous actor recounting Act I’s loud antics, a daunting mob and love scenes in Act II, and a tense curtain call. He forgets to smile at curtain call, rushes off to the bathroom door, and ends with the realization of another show tomorrow.

Music Contest Nerves and Departure

A high school group prepares for a trip to Knoxville for an annual large group music contest. Students appear neat in suits, ties, white shirts, skirts, and starched petticoats. The group begins its journey amid chatter about the prior night’s events with Ken D. H. driving.

Knoxville Ken D. H

Stop That Itch in 15 Minutes Painless Relief Claim

An advertisement from Paardekooper's Ideal Pharmacy promotes itch relief with Itch-Me-Not for eczema and foot itch. It guarantees a 40 cent money back offer if not pleased and emphasizes easy day or night use.

Paardekooper

Knoxville High School Glee Groups Win Top Ratings

The group tour through Knoxville featured visits to Veterans Hospital and the high school. After practice and nervous performances by the girls glee club and mixed chorus, the three groups earned the only I ratings, heartening the travelers before their ride home.

Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital Dale F Carl B

Devotions by Graham on Pleasing God at Central College

Professor James Graham led devotions on Monday May 7 posing what it means to please God. He compared pleasing God to obeying and respecting parents, showing love and trust to friends, and to devoted companionship with God as a lover.

James Graham Central College

Companions and Devotion in Frequent Praises to God

The text argues that God is common to all and extends beyond, urging the use of these and many more ways to please God through daily companionship and devotion. It emphasizes broad spiritual approaches and continuous effort to honor the divine.

Hudson

Lose Ugly Fat in Ten Days or Money Back

Aggressive weight loss ad touts DIATRON a simple pill that suppresses hunger without drugs or exercise. It promises immediate weight loss with a money back guarantee, detailing purchase via Carpenter Drug Store Pella and mail orders, price three dollars.

Diatron Carpenter Drug Store Pella

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