Journalistic Jerks When They Were Squirts
A humorous senior portraits feature from Ames High School highlighting two students Helen Boertje and Eva Mae Vander Wilt. It notes their activities Pep Club G A A cheerleading and sports involvement along with hobbies such as stamp collecting sewing and interior decorating ambitions. The column mocks quirks while praising humor and resilience amid graduation and future plans. A farming note from the Iowa Station Ames mentions a weed‑killing tractor study at 2.5 mph to 4 mph versus 5–6 mph.
Normal Trainers Picnic at Red Rock Mon
Normal Trainers enjoy a May picnic at Red Rock Mon with a sold out crowd. The club honors members for leadership and outstanding work. Nadine Reed receives the leadership ribbon while Marjorie Hout, Alice Buwaldy and Dorothy Witventung receive awards for aptitude and outstanding service. The club names a rose and adopts the motto Teachers Reach Up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Reed
Hones Vibbon
Marjorie Hout
Alice Buwaldy
Dorothy Witventung
Ats
Final P H S Music Assembly Honors Seniors
The last school year closing music assembly at P H S featured patriotic songs including The White Cliffs of Dover and The Marine Hymn. Cloyd Mentins dedicated a rendition of She'll He Come Around the Mountain to the seniors as the program concluded.
Would Not Last Range If Ere Only On One Side
A fragment notes a restricted range condition implying imbalance when only one side remains active. The text references unclear subjects including Maha Rochefouraulil and potential boundary constraints, with no clear outcome or dates. Further readable context would clarify the event or individuals involved.
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Maha Rochefouraulil
Time Has Come for Farewells at Pella High Spirit
In his final Pella High Spirit editorial, a senior reflects on four memorable years, the paper’s growth from a small class project to a respected student publication, and urges peers to uphold traditions. He recalls joining the National Honorary Society for High School Journalists and praises those who built and maintained the paper.
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Pelly High Spirit
Pella High Spirit
Veryone
Wats
National Honorary Society For
Vss
Chisarvomis
Pell High
Tasshins
Homemaking Freshmen Display Versatility In Luncheon Week
Freshman homemaking girls showcased skill and teamwork during luncheon week. Students including Lorraine Meulpolder Dane Klyn Glarys Sehuring Ty Shaw and Whelma Schippers prepared a Victory luncheon with VW shaped confections croquettes and a jello salad centerpiece.
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Lorraine Meulpolder
Dane Klyn
Glarys Sehuring
Ty Shaw
Whelma Schippers
A &V
Julianne Vier Houw
Cort Roedel
Lucille Bowalda
Phyllis Ver Sterggs
Ruth Klyte
Ruth Anderson
Miss Anderson
Pella
Quiet departure boosts neighborhood popularity says etiquette note
The message urges girls to consider public impression and family and neighbors when leaving. It advises not to call out a last good night from the curb or race the car engine, promoting a quiet orderly exit to enhance social standing.
Night Must Fall thrills Petia High seniors in final play
Seniors at Petia High presented Night Must Fall on May 1, a dramatic mystery directed by M. Mitchell. Led by Lemon Sandren as Dan and Jeanne Van Gorkern as Olivia Kayne, the cast included Mary Meulpether, Clade Evers, James Kempkes, Jessie Ru guard, Florence Van Helden, and Donna Mac Rietveld in key roles, delivering a tense eerie performance in Mrs Branson's living room setting.
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Petia High
Andi
Mrs Branson
Jeanne van Gorkern
Olivia Kayne
Mrs. Bramson
James Kempkes
Jessie Ruguard
Guidance Class Writes Booklets On Choice Jobs
Guidance class members draft Carver Booklets on a first choice occupation. Each booklet covers the occupation with history, requirements, opportunities, pros and cons, and future trends, plus application guidance and practice interviews.
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Cliss
Remder
Kuerkens
Pella High Teachers Prepare for State Exams
Normal Trainers Busily Preparing For Examinations as Pella High juniors take geography psychology and school management tests under county supervisor Mr Tracy. Seniors face government and geography while American history is set for juniors Friday.
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Pella High
Tracy
Pella High Sports Tobacco: Keables Reflects on 1941 Football Season
Keables offers a farewell look at Pella High athletics for the year. He notes a 5 win 3 loss 1 tie football record, second place in the conference after a tie with Winterset, and recalls midseason battles with Iowa City Hawks while praising seniors and urging continued support for school sports and activities.
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Keables
Pella High
Pella
Winterset
Pearl Harbor
Iowa City “Hawks
Shorthand and Typing Classes Close Busy Year
The Pella High commercial department marks the end of the school year on May 22. Students in typing and shorthand under Richard Shrout show progress with many top placings in statewide and district contests. The first year typing class of 35 students placed fifth in the statewide novice division, while a team of Orleath Verear Dorothy Jo Bean and Margery Blom won county and district titles. Other honorees include Joy Hackert and Arvena Huyser for outstanding work, and several students achieving one hundred words in dictation. The advanced shorthand team of Jeanne Van Gorkom Blanche Van Donselaat and Mary Meulpolder also excelled, with high district and state rankings. The department is praised for preparing quality talent for prospective employers.
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Pella High
Richard Shrout
Orleath Verear
Dorothy Jo Bean
Margery Blom
Pella
Orleath
Joy Hackert
Arvena Huyser
Newton
Blanche
Joy
Simil
Vera Baughman
Esteline Visser
Orleath Vogelaar
Jovert
Mary Jane Toom
Jane Dw Zwarte
Margaret de Wild
Jeanne van Gorkom
Blanche van Donselaat
Mary Meulpolder
Pella High Commercial Department
Pella Ag Students End Year With Strong Livestock Focus
Pellas agricultural department wraps a productive year with livestock classes covering cattle pigs beef cattle poultry sheep and horses. Students toured fields judged livestock and learned farm management from soil to buildings and machinery. Practice teacher Mr Pannhuk from Dent College guided coop development contour farming and the ALA. Ames state cross results showcased by all divisions.
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Pella
Pannhuk
Dent College
Ames
Work Completed For This Spring At Junior High
This spring at junior high marks the last work week for eighth grade arithmetic and eighth grade history as students prepare for final tests. Miss Evelyn Prange leads literature with nature stories and pet tales including dogs. Seventh grade civics covers government branches and how a bill becomes law, while seventh grade history reviews battles for control in North America and English settlement.
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Evelyn Prange
William Chesley
North America
South Ameri
Ion
Prominent Pella eighth graders receive promotions
On Wednesday afternoon May 20 the eighth grade held its promotion exercises awarding certificates to forty three students for completing the course and serving as student patrols. Coach Richard Tysselinge of the college gave the keynote address as Albert Van howeling welcomed visitors. Joyce Sadler and Willis Tate read the prophecy and will, a clarinet trio and girls chorus performed, and three fourths of the graduates have all lived in Pella.
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Richard Tysselinge
Albert van Houweling
Joyce Sadler
Willis Tate
Pella
Why Children Need Reasons For Rules In Parenting
A discussion on democratic citizenship starts at home with parents explaining the reasons behind rules. Children who learn logical reasons for penalties develop judgment, while constant "I do as I please" discipline fosters obedience without understanding. Quotes from Iowa Child Welfare archival views and Montaigne about wisdom and cheerfulness in life.
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Cieatorship
Tin
Iowa
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2B Cl
Dork
Bailey
Naval Training Station
Chicago
Polly
Helen Boertje
Eva Mae Vander Wilt
Iowa Station
Red Rock Mon
P.H.S
Helen Hopley
Pella High School
Eilitorin
Anne van Gorkom
Avastant
Cornie van Gorp
Clyde Evers
Denna Kitveld
Eva Vander Wilt
Elinor Vos
Var
Editorial
George Francis Sadler
Westinghouse
Commodore
VITA
Westinghouse Clie
P. H. S. Sports
Iden City
Chaprhonste
McM
Deckendorft
DP. TH. S
Ken
Nneeth Decker
Kooyman
Montaigne
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Stages
Central Park Cafe
Bert Vande Kieft
New England
Granite Works
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