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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1947

Page

6

Letters Awarded For Participation In School Sports

Rysdam awarded sports Jet at the Senior Class Day sembly May 1. Basketball letters went to Sheldon Vos Robert Lautenbach Gordon Ni Dav id Prins Robert Pippel Raymond Pope Harry Weyers Dale Van Wyk Sheldon Vox Gordon Nesbit named co captains and stars. Cheerleading stars were Myrtle Evers Uella Dingeman Norma Ver Dught Ruth Vogelan. Baseball letters were Sheldon Vos Billy Hart Dale Vos Lloyd Vander Streck Harry Koop mans Robert Lautenbach Andrew Van Berkum Fred Hoeksema David Prins Don Van Wyk.

Rysdam Sheldon Vos Robert Lautenbach Gordon Ni David Prins Robert Pippel Raymond Pope Harry Weyers Dale van Wyk Sheldon Vox Gordon Nesbit Myrtle Evers Uella Dingeman Norma Ver Dught Ruth Vogelan Billy Hart Dale Vos Lloyd Vander Streck Harry Koopmans Andrew van ‘Berkum

Editorial Seniors Treasure Past Helpers at End of School Year

The piece honors graduating seniors for their support of the school in plays sports music and activities. It notes they move on to college or work and expresses how future freshmen will miss them and remember their contributions to the year.

P I. S

Pelladium Staff Thank Chronicle For Space

The Pelladium staff expresses gratitude to the Chronicle and its editor and staff for providing valuable space during the past school year. They extend thanks for ongoing support and acknowledge the publication's contribution to their efforts.

Pelladium The Chronicle Staf

Seniors Bid Final Farewell Program Monday May 19

Seniors gave their last farewell to underclassmen on May 19 with a class day program. The program featured Welcome by Virginia Green dyke, Salutatorian Music with selections such as Over the Rainbow and When You Wore a Tulip, Senior Band numbers, a Prophecy skit, a Cornet Solo and Gershwin arrangement, a Class Will, Key of Knowledge by Gordon Nesbit, and a humorous Von Rabbit skit by Stanley Boertje.

Virginia Greendyke Whalley Lass Janie van Sittert Beverlee Nihart Bob

School Cooperates In Radio Survey

Dr. F. L. Whan of the University of Wichita initiated a radio survey in the area. Teachers and college students were interviewed about favorite programs and stations, listening hours, attitudes toward commercials, and improvement suggestions. Dale Wallinga assisted the survey through the school office.

F. L. Whan University of Wichita Dale Wallinga

News Nuggets From the Prairie Schools

Readers recall Marvin Vanden Berg battling Malta fever while finishing semester tests. Bonnie Vande Voort notes her school lasts a month longer than ours. she longs for Polla high. Tulip Time visitors include Robert Nutting Cedar Falls Harold Nehre Oskaloosa Robert Ruby Cedar Falls and Bob Brittell Sac City, former educators and band directors.

Marvin Vanden Berg Bonnie Vande Voort Polla High Pella Robert Nutting Cedar Falls Harold Nehre Oskaloosa Robert Ruby

Teachers plans for summer reflected in scattered choices

Students question summer plans while teachers reveal varied futures. Everett Vande Voort will pursue a master's at Drake, Mrs Vriezelaar will run the Variety Store ledgers, Groendyke will teach science at Central. Ambition drives Whalley to teach and study, Gosselink travels to New England states for the season.

Drake Everett Vriezelaar P. T Groendyke Central Whalley Minneapolis Miss Gosselink New England Massachusetts Maine

Duchess Pella High School Annual Notice

Notice will be published in the Chronicle when ready telling where to obtain the Duchess Pella High School annual. The amount due will be listed and those with a $1.50 down payment will receive theirs first. The annual is expected to be very nice and unique.

Pella

Letter from Seaman First Class Huber Robertus at Ward Island

Clippings note Huber Robertus a Seaman First Class stationed at Ward Island Corpus Christi Texas. His training nears completion with 24 of advanced instruction to follow. Mentions Nook Van Houweling and a anecdote from Monterrey New Mexico about local custom in the public square where young couples meet and a playful farewell line.

Buerkens Huber Robertus Ward Island Corpus Christi Texas van Houweling Philippines Monterrey New Mexico

Mr W E Hughes To Stay in Pella

Mr W E Hughes of Junior high will return to Pella schools next year teaching wherever needed. He has found an apartment and will move his family to Pella to attend Central this summer. Marion Aalbers from Huxley will teach vocational agriculture starting August 1 and also found housing.

W. E. Hughes Pella Hughes Webster Demry Central Marion Aalbers Huxley

Forward glance at next year's math and science courses

Next year advanced algebra and solid geometry will be offered in the math field while Latin II will be discontinued. A health course started this year will be offered again. Marion Aalbers, Town State graduate, will teach animal husbandry soil and crops and farm shop, subjects dropped when no instructor was available.

Marion Aalbers Town State

Insurance and savings offer from WM Dieleman

SEE ME for insurance on farm and city property including bail on crops and automobile insurance in its branches. Start a savings account with 1 insurance company for income in old age. Insure with good companies at low rates. Call 60 at Bully or write P O Box 146. WM Dieleman, Sully, Iowa.

P. O WM. Dieleman Sully Lowa

Visitors flock to Dutch Village for Tulip Time crowds

About 4800 visitors from across the United States and beyond attended the Dutch Village during Tulip Time. A reshaped guiding system, a PA setup, and new exits helped manage crowds. Emma Veenschoten Fox received special thanks for her long service and aid in guiding and training. Volunteers and students assisted with tickets and hosting, with a long list of local helpers recognized.

Costa Rica Belfast United States Schulz Emma Veenschoten Fox Birdsall Miss Sayler Miss Ver Heul Miss Slobe Miss Nieburg Nare Pella Ralph van Dusseldorp Tee Vander Linden Lloyd Vander Streek Clarence van Zee Carol Ver Steeg Alice van Hemert Herb Rumbaugh Joyce Buwalda Beulah de Heer Thelma Grandia Artie Ruth van Wyk Mary Jane Menninga Donna Schakel Betty Joyce den Hartog Betty Rempe Clara Hasselman Thelma van Roekel Marcia van Maanen Dan Crosby Dolores Swank Louise Rysdam Henry Vander Kieft Gene van Zee

Doctor and Patient Exchange Amidst Silence

A patient tells the doctor he will return when the doctor is sober, highlighting a tense moment of mistrust and concern about medical judgment. The exchange captures unresolved tension and potential consequences for patient care.

Graders urged to lead Memorial Day march plan

The American Legion asks school children to march on Memorial Day with Mr. Whalley and his band leading the procession. The message invites the graders to respond with approval or suggestions.

American Legion

March request for parade support referenced in remarks

A caller asks if the march is ready for another March and urges contributing for the Memorial Day parade. The text notes attempts to produce floor and wall tile in the US began before the Revolutionary War but did not achieve success until the 1870s.

United States

Cafe chat sparks talk of last cent and last dollar

In a Northwood Anchor snippet Al Fresco and Aniline Dye observe a loving couple in a cafe. Aniline notes some women will spend their last cent on a dress while Al counters that some men will spend their last dollar on a skirt, reflecting strong attachments.

al Fresco Aniline Dye Aniline Northwood

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