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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1956

Page

3

Pella High Students Attend Mock Presidential Election

Ten Pella High students were excused on October 17 to join a mock Presidential election at Central College. The event featured prominent party speakers and a rally led by Henry Teune. Democrats Diane V D, Bonnie D J, Nancy D C, Norma D B, Evelyn D and Republicans Carole G, Tom B, David H joined in the gym speech sessions led by party figures.

Pella High Central College Sea Trade Miss Politics Joan Harmeling Diane V. D Bonnie D. J Nancy D. C All Democrats Carole G Tom B Davivin H Norma D. B Evelyn D All Republicans Henry ‘Teune Central Kermit Bailey Paul Parker Leo Hoegh Spike” Evans George O'Malley

Future Vater Pella High Students Face First Voting

An editor argues about youth apathy after reading Look magazine's study by Eugene Gilbert. He cites surveys of college voters showing half may not vote, a large share undecided, and 34 percent uninterested in vice president candidates. He urges reflection as seniors soon vote for the first time.

Look Magazine Eugene Gilbert Gilbert Youth Survey Gilbert U. S Pella High

P H S Votes at Political Assembly

PHS students with the pep band held a morning political assembly. Tom Boat spoke for Republicans and Max Vander Pal for Democrats. Jim Duffus outlined Iowa voting rules as students voted for national and state officers, with seniors clerking.

PHS Tom Boat Max Vander Pal Jim Duffus Iowa Evelyn Dykstra Edith Frundt Ronald Bogaard Jim Dulfus Lavelle Brockway Norma Vander Streek Norman Ploeg Marvin Vander Voort Hooths Verlan van Rheenen Dale Fleck Janice Kane Robert van Dyke

Caucus sessions held by Republicans and Democrats Tuesday

Caucuses convened Tuesday afternoon at 1 05 pm with Republicans meeting in the auditorium and Democrats in the gymnasium. Republicans elected Tom B as speaker for an assembly on November 1 and named Carole G as chairman of the central committee with Edith F Donna G David V and Marvin H as members. Democrats chose Max V P as speaker and Karen V W as central committee chair with Nancy D C Dennis V Z Diane V D Thelma M and Stewart D C as central committee members.

Tom B Central Committee Carole G Edith F Donna G David V Marvin H Max V. P Karen V. W Nancy D. C Dennis V. Z Diane V. D Thelma M Stewart D. C

Teen Pan Alley and Political Quips at School

In a lively campus chat, residents clash over a Republican sticker on a back fender and urge student Stults to decide his vote. The column questions Marge G about her October 24 morning routine before class, and Beverly B is urged not to jump to conclusions about missing locker photos.

Shopping quips and party gags echo town chatter

The fragment reflects light social talk with playful jibes about shopping hayrides watermelons and formica. A mocked announcer line about gowns and a tongue in cheek motto about love are noted alongside a quip about gossip and a humorous signature.

J. Walter Puppybreath

Puppybite Noisy Review Of Arts And Odd News

A ragged satirical collage mocks a clay sculpture demo, school board pride, and cultural offerings. It recalls Liberace in Paris, a new long playing record, and epigrammatic quips about gardening and dances. The piece blends humorous vignettes with whimsical, fragmentary quotes.

Liberace London Paris Humphrey Atlantic Henry W. Teasdake Teasdale

Election Time Near Increases in PHS Campaign Fuss

Students at PHS intensify political campaigning as both major parties push posters signs and pins. Walls lockers and outfits display Ike and Dick Adlai Estes slogans with many students wearing multiple pins and even eyelids ears with stickers. Mr Omick a Democrat shows signs on his clothing amid spirited activity.

Stevenson Ike PHS Adlai Estes Nane Edith Mary Bonnie Diane Mary S Zsa S “Kefauver Shirley W Mr. Omick

Political campaign energy ahead of PHS election

Enthusiasm runs high as the political campaign at PHS continues toward the upcoming election. The speaker notes strong campaigning from both parties and reflects on a good time had by all, while acknowledging uncertainty about which party will win.

Sai An PHS

Typists Play Ball in Laughing Hunt and Peck Skit

A humorous piece imitates typists struggling with a baseball game. The narrator describes clumsy timing, missed hits, errors, and a zero to zero score, ending with a shrug at a belabored display of effort and a playful jab at their own precision.

John Fuudticjerkck

Pella Board Members Attend Knoxville School Meeting

Pella Board of Education representatives Gil Boat Emery Gaard and Edd Wesselink attended a Knoxville called meeting of area School Board members held last Monday evening. The session led by Dr. Dwight Mater focused on pending legislation impacting Iowa schools.

Pella

Lightning strike kills cattle near Hubbard

A lightning bolt struck a tree near Hubbard, killing eight cows and two calves. The cattle were valued at about 1500 dollars.

Hubbard

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