Staff and Junior Reporters List Names
The piece presents a roster of staff positions including Editor and Assistant Editor with named sports writers and reporters such as Norma Bricker Patricia Rietveld Marilyn De Cook and many others. It also lists junior reporters in a community newspaper context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Bricker
Patricia Rietveld
Marilyn de Cook
Patricia van Englehoven
Richard Anson
Delores van Waardhuizen
Jo Ann Schagen
Joyce Leu
Gwendolyn Vanden Berg
Dorothy Vos
Sara Mae van Maaren
Shirley Rook
Doni Zwank
Joanne Ter Louw
Sidney de Haan
Corinne Ver Ploeg
Doris Dockendorff
Nancy Groendyke
Anna Hagen
Maxine Heimstra
Marilyn Lover
G A A Party At Osky
A vivid bus trip event report describes a girls only G A A skate party to Osky aboard a bus with a playful tone. The piece highlights social antics, shoe choices and skates, a moonlight romantic skate, free tickets won by Rosie G. and Shirleen, bus chaperones Miss Thomassen Miss Sayler and Mrs Van Vark, and the group’s afterglow as they sing on the ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Osky
Elsie
Roberta W
Congo
Pauline
Rosie G
Shirleen
Miss Thomassen
Miss Sayler
Mrs. van Vark
Monday Morning Devotions Led by Mr Haynes
Monday morning devotions were led by Mr Haynes with several junior girls taking part. Darlene Van Zomeren opened with Eye Hath Not Seen, Mary Alice Buwalda read II Timothy 1 1 14 stressing that as our parents are so are we. Roberta Zeigler read a poem Peggy Kuyper led in prayer. G A A awards were given with numerals chevrons and state pins awarded to men sophomores and juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Haynes
Darlene van Zomeren
Mary Alice Buwalda
Roberta Zeigler
Peggy Kuyper
PHS Pre-registration signals limited classes next year
Registration tallies show Drivers Education with 14 students likely cancelation while other subjects like chemistry 10 algebra 5 mechanical drawing 16 physics 17 shop 18 and biology 42 attract larger enrollments. Teachers are available for these courses. freshmen data not yet included in counts. The note recalls Tunis Klein's past description of Pella's government.
Editorial on schoolyard characters and self reform
Beulah Roorda ponders common schoolroom types The Big Blow The Sissy The Practical Joker and The Humorless One. She suggests reasons they form from childhood experiences and proposes options to cope ignore reform or renew oneself to accept others idiosyncrasies and possibly be seen as one of the pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie
Band Plans For the Summer in Pella
Free band lessons will be offered to residents of Pella and nearby areas. The program is courtesy of the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Lessons will be taught by Mr. Whalley, instrumental music director of the Pella Public Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Whalley
Poetry Prize Winner Reveals High School Favorite Poem
The Pelladium runs Judi Allen's poem which earned Special Mention in the National Poetry Association high school division. The poem appears in their annual anthology and opens with the line The hour was dead when the clock struck. It explores time, identity, and a sense of self amid colorless minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelladium
Judi Allen
National Poetry Association
Who's Who in town senior hints at identity
A senior boy, five feet six, 130 pounds with brown blue eyes and middle name La Verne, is teased about being the town's mystery figure. He likes P T, baseball, skating, parties, and fifth period study hall for sleep. He drives a Ford, dislikes work and muddy roads, and frequents Andy’s to “Drive tracks.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osky
la Verne
Andy L
Andy
Martha van Ekeren
Graduates of 1912 Class Noted For Success
The class of 1912 profile lists Bess Berg who married Pete Thom and is deceased. Horace Buckingham’s whereabouts unknown. Will Brunia runs Brunia Electric Shop in Des Moines. Gerard Gosselink and Anna Hynes are deceased. Henry Kuyper is a custodian at Pella High School. George Lankema is a dentist in Pella. Gerri Vogel lives in Pella. Mabel Warren or M Vogelaar runs Motor and Machinery Kincaid in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Berg
Pete Thomas
Horace Buckingham
Will Brunia
Brunia Electric
Des Moines
Gerard Gosselink
Anna Hynes
Henry Kuyper
Pella
George Lankema
Gerri Vogel
Mabel Warren
New Prefs Fill Webster Lincoln Building Teachers
New Prefs Mr. Buerkens selected Stan Borgman as the new literature and speech teacher Mrs Lawrence Grooters from the college will join the staff The new social science teacher remains to be chosen Darlene Braam and Audrey Kenser will teach primary at Webster and Lincoln Miss Florence Van Mannen likely leads second grade Amy Vander Schaff and Julia Koehler will handle the intermediate.
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Buerkens
Stan Borgman
Lawrence Grooters
Webster and Lincoln
Darlene Braam
Audrey Kenser
Florence van Mannen
Amy Vander Schaff
Julia Koehler
Faculty Closeup James Ruthven Profile
James Ruthven, born in Sioux City Iowa, attended Ruthven Public School and Iowa State Teachers College. He earned a B S in physical education, a 1949 master's from the University of Iowa, served 2.5 years in the Army Air Corps, taught at Douds-Friande, Morning Sun, and Eddyville before Pella. He is assistant coach and freshman boys’ homeroom sponsor, married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ruthven
Sioux City
Iowa
Ruthven Public School
Ruthven
Towa
Iowa State Teachers’ College
University of Iowa
Phi Epsilon Kappa
Army Air Corps
England
France
Trinidad
Puerto Rico
Douds-Friande Consolidated School
Morning Sun
Eddyville
Pella
Grade School Dentistry Honors Earned By Two Pupils
Grade four pupil Ver Steeg at Lincoln and first grade pupil Reavers at Webster achieved 100 percent dental honors in the year. Town Dental Plan overall reached 70 percent participation with Lincoln 81 and Webster 60. Building tallies show mixed averages with kindergarten through grade eight results and year-to-year comparisons.
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Lincoln
Ver Steeg
Webster
Dockendorf
van Wyngarden
Evers
Zeigler
K T T Hold Final Meetings of Year
The K T T s met at Beulah Roorda's home on May 11 for a brief session. Officers elected include Logan Van Sittert as President, Doris Dockendorff as Secretary and Treasurer, Roekel as Student Council Representative, and Elliot Tanis as Secretary. The group planned a May 31 picnic and seniors would be the last meeting. The discussion covered General MacArthur amid recent news, with varied opinions shared.
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K.T. Ts
Beulah Roorda
Logan van Sittert
Doris Dockendorff
Roekel
Elliot Tanis
Crawford
Ingst
McArthur
High School News Sparks Activity and Farewell Plans
Dope From Headquarters notes in brief form reflect seniors posing for cap and gown photos and the end of school. Teachers plan moves abroad or advanced study. Bus drivers and library changes are announced as students await report cards at 2:30.
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Department of Public Taction
Reuben Ter Louw
Arnold Dykhuis
Carroll Boot
Local fund rules bar snacks at school event
A note stresses repaying Dad for borrowed items like hooks and locks from the event budget. It forbids spending the money on sodas candy or peanuts and reminds all funds come from Dad’s pocket. The message requests prompt repayment and prudent use of remaining funds.
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Dad
Question Box: Students reveal varied plans for future
A roving reporter surveyed about half the class asking for future plans. Among responses are college, Central College, Omaha, navy, work for a father, Minnesota school, and Bible school. Several joked or offered uncertain, humorous remarks.
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Hob van Hal
Phyllis van Wyk
Omaha
Dick Cook
Navy
Audi Alen
Pershaps Central
Spencer Grand
Central College
Marlene Sels
Colleg
al ‘ Immaggine
T . Lows
State
Phyllis Hasselman
Tf 1
Logan Andeweg
Zelda de Jong
Ronald
Gran
Perky Dingeman
Marvin Anderson
Minnesota
Mar- Delores Intveld
Central
Town State College
Arvin Boot
Wilma Kuening
Vincent Duffy
Sara Anne Gosselink
Wendell Ver Ploeg
Vivian Walster
Ronnie de Brain
Dorothy Toom
Des Moines
Ray Meulpolde
Mickey van Veen
Andy Lubbers
Dorothy Ver Meer
Kenneth Vanden Berg
Charlotta Schakel
Tam
Ad Bible School
Recipe for Remembrance Study Hall Reflections
The piece ponders the meaning of study hall and its varied uses from gossip and vanity to serious work. It notes how students carve initials into tables as a lasting mark, contrasting vanity with the aim of leaving a positive legacy through deeds and plaques rather than table graffiti.
Letter From Navy Graduate Describes Moffett Field
A former Pella High School graduate Dan Crosh writes from Navy service at Moffett Field California. In his letter he mentions his experiences and sentiments about life in the Navy and mentions hometown connections.
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Gosselink
Dan Crosh
Pella High School
Navy
Moffett Field
California
Pas sers Seek Replies for Navy Course Plans at Moffett Field
In a brief note, Dan says after high school he plans to join the Navy and take the U S A A F course. He mentions receiving two years of college credit from the service and invites responses from PASsers. Address: Crosby RA 3240099, Division, Moffett Field, California.
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Dan
U.S
May Week Birthday Calendar Celebrates Summer Birthdays
The birthday calendar lists names for May birthdays Nancy Gre Rnhorta Henry Rempe Arnold Dykhutis Sally Ver Dught. It notes this is the last birthday reminder before summer break and wishes everyone a happy birthday.
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Nancy Gre
Rnhorta
Henry Rempe
Arnold Dykhutis
Sally Ver Dught
Local man defeats attacking fox with hammer and pipe wrench
Iti laurie seomts may soon be on the trail of Sylvester man of Earling. After a bellicose fox attacked, Hassman struck with a ham then used a pipe wrench to deliver a final blow, killing the animal.
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Iti Laurie Seomts
Sylvester # man
Earling
Discine
Hex
Hassman
Fire harms McCarthy barn near Sheldon
Lightning struck the James McCarthy property near Sheldon causing a blaze that damaged a barn and hoghouse. About 200 head of pigs were saved, with crews working to control the fire and assess losses.
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James McCarthy
Sheldon
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Don van Hemert
Logan van Sitter, Ronnie van Niewaal
Ruth de Zwarte
Sally In
Pvernment
Tunis Klein
Editorial
Poetry
Coun
Vander Ploeg Bakery
K.t.t.’S
Haynes
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Town City
Smeltzer
Essex
Page County
Jerry Peterson
Jr. Tigh
Jordan High
Story County
Shirley
Ommorrow
Marion den Adel
John Heemstra
Louis Schuring
Sayler
Thomassen
Salvation Army
State Dept. of Special Education
Joe Brummel
Ames
van den Berg Electric & Paint Co
Pella Christian High
Pella National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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