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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1964

Page

2

McNeeley Keynotes Pledge Conference on Fitness

Simon A McNeeley representative of the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness delivered the keynote at Pelladium high schools in the United States. He quoted President Lyndon Johnson stressing strength for the nation and called physical fitness programs a tool for good health and movement. The conference covered fitness programs for different ages and included judo discussions.

United States Simon A. McNeeley President's Council On Physical Fitness Lyndon Johnson Mr. McNeeley

Pelladium staff and editors listed for the yearbook

The Pelladium staff page names Editor Sandra Cowell and Class Editor Sonja Shet erly with organization roles for Kay Butler and Faculty Editor Bob Van devoort. Exchange Editor Mary Van Heukelom leads a team including reporters Anne Davies Arlene De Geus Carol Gos Selink Nancy Paris Ruth Van Roekel Myra Heusink veld Judy Muller Dennis De Penning Tom Whalley Clarence Van Essen supported by sponsor Mrs George Heusinkveld.

Pelladium Sandra Cowell Sonja

Latin Club Initiates Thirty five Members at School Party

The Latin Club initiated about thirty five new members October 22 at the school. Co chairs Kar in and Arvin Van Zante organized the event. Sophomores provided entertainment and led initiates through the Underworld. Slaves performed, then formed a ring to play ring around the rosie before being freed at nine o clock.

Karin Arvin van Zante Cochairmen Underworld

PHS at Governor’s Conference on Physical Fitness

Pella High School officials Jean Wilkins and David Bender attended the third annual Governor’s Conference on Physical Fitness in Des Moines with about 300 administrators and instructors. Conference cited that only 37 percent of U S high schools offer daily physical activity. Pella High boys meet this standard while girls’ classes run three days a week, as do 66 percent of schools.

Jean ‘Wilkins David Bender Pella High School Wes Moines United States Pella High Schol

Calendar Highlights for November Quarter Events

November schedule lists end of first quarter on the 3rd, Prospective Teacher Day on the 4th, and Junior Class Play the 5th and 6th. A high school assembly features Joyce Rice, baton champion, on the 9th, with report cards issued the same day. American Education Week runs November 9–14. The Penny Carnival by Letter Club is on the 14th. Student Faculty basketball games are the 17th, with home games on the 20th against Valley and the 24th against Osceola. Thanksgiving vacation spans the 26th and 27th, and the State Chorus meets in Des Moines on the 27th and 28th.

Joyce Rice North Mahaska Valley Osceola Des Moines Judy de Cook Kirschman Rex Rich Vander Hart PHS

School Menu Monday to Thursday in November

A school menu lists meals for Monday November featuring meatloaf with mashed potatoes carrots and milk. Tuesday November 10 offers vegetable soup luncheon meat sandwich raisin cake with strawberry topping, mashed potatoes coleslaw deviled eggs apple salad and a sandwich with dried beef gravy. Thursday November 12 shows noodle casserole applesauce peanut butter crisp schoolmade pineapple rolls carrot strips macaroni and cheese fish sticks perfection salad and peaches.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Held At High School

Friday October 23 saw 750 conferences at the high school from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. averaging 31.2 per teacher, up from 545 in the previous year. Parents discussed student behavior grades progress and classroom methods with teachers.

Election Interests at Pella High Students Election

Pella High School students engage in a mock national, state, and local election with voting slips, intercom results, and classroom debates. Teachers hosted talks, bulletin boards filled with election literature, and straw polls across freshman and sophomore classes.

Pella High School Miller Elmer Ver Meer Des Moines Shiley LBJ Goldwater Don’t Know Don't Know Bender Pelladium

Report Card Day Hints Weary Teachers Prep

Teachers busy with report cards note an upcoming visit on November 9. A library mouse sighting near Mr Rathroeit's room sparks a brief concern as students report a shadow in the lights. Sixth and seventh grade girls are reminded to practice posture and walking as announcements echo through the intercom.

Vacation Memoirs from Ozarks and Visits to Dallas

Mr and Mrs Conrad De Vries and Mr and Mrs Abe Bogaards enjoyed a five day scenic Ozarks trip including Eureka Springs fall festival and unique parade. They returned Saturday. Mrs George Van Gorkom and Doug visited nephew Elmer Van Gorkom and family in Dallas on Sunday. Mrs Helen Menninga hosted a Wednesday afternoon social for ten ladies with refreshments.

Conrad de Vries Abe P. Bogaards Ozarks Eureka Springs Arkansas George van Gorkom Doug Mrs Elmer van Gorkom Dennis Margaret Ann Dallas Helen Menninga William van Dort Gertie de Boer Maggie Schut Peter Meyer Anna Ver Meer Lena Wittenburg H. de Zwarte Bertha Jansen Mattie Jansen Hattie van Gorp

Admission Notes At Pella Community Hospital

Richard Crine was admitted on Wednesday and dismissed on Thursday. Mrs. Gertrude Den Hartog admitted on Wednesday. Richard Durgin admitted on Wednesday. The text records brief inpatient admissions at Pella Community Hospital with incomplete details.

Richard Crine Pella Community Hospital Gertrude den Hartog Pella Commuunity Hospital Wednesay Richard Durgin

Junior Play Magnificent Obsession to Open Nov 5-6

The High School Junior class stages Magnificent Obsession a three act drama based on Lloyd C. Douglas novel and later film. The cast includes Tom Vermeer Carol Nolten Greg Van Vark Gayle Wesselink Art Knowles and many others with performances Thursday and Friday at 8 p m Tickets available at the High School Ideal Pharmacy and from Junior Class members.

Lloyd C. Douglas Frank Vreeland Nior Bobby Merrick Tom Vermeer Helen Hudson Carol Nolten Wayne Hudson Greg van Vark Joyce Hudson Gayle Wesselink Monty Brent Art Knowles Martha Arlene de Gaus Nancy Phyllis Moffet Dr. Pyle Martin J .Bie¢ha Percy Ken Steenhoek Mrs. Wickes Sue Steenberg Mrs. Dawson Ed van Hemert Carol Gosselink

Dismissals and admissions at Pella Community Hospital listing several names

A sequence of patients and relatives are noted for admissions and dismissals at Pella Community Hospital on Wednesday through Sunday. Names include Mrs. McCone ghey, Print Barr of Reasnor, Mrs. Steenhoek of Monroe, Ricky Lee Bandstra, Thomas Van Ekeren, Mrs. Bess Schakel, Mrs. Mary Van Nimwegen, Clifford Mulder, Edward Ver Meer, Arthur Hoekman, Richard Tysseling, James Hummel, Dick Ver Dught, John H. Gosselink, Gerrit Van Norden of Sully, Charles Hoeksema, Mrs. Hoy Modlin of Otley, Mrs. Max Hoeksema, Mrs. Glen Hiefner of Monroe, and others.

John McConeghey Pella Community Hospital Print Barr Reasnor Henry Steenhoek Monroe Ricky Lee Larry Bandstra Harvey Thomas van Ekeren Town City Bess Schakel Mary van Nimwegen Clifford Mulder Edward Ver Meer Arthur Hoekman Richard Tysseling James Hummel Dick Ver Dught John H. Gosselink Gerrit van Norden of Sully

Kam Ericks Welcome Baby Boy Jack Dean in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Floyd Kamerick of Des Moines are the parents of a seven pound baby boy named Jack Dean born Monday October 26 at Mercy Hospital Des Moines. Grandparents listed Gerrit Kamerick of Pella and Fred and others.

Floyd Kamerick Des Moines Jack Dean Mercy Hospital Gerrit Kamerick Pella Fred

Vander Veer OB From Waukegan and Pella Family Births

Two births announced in this item. James Robert Vander Veer, 8 lb 12 oz, born October 23 in Des Moines area to Robe rt Vander Veer and wife. Kristine Lynn Vander Veer, 8 lb 14 oz, born November 1 at Pella Community Hospital to Roger Ernisse and wife. Grandparents listed as Vander Veer, Trotter, Pursley, Bernisse, and others.

James Robert Robert Vander Veer Waukegan Illinois Clarence Vander Veer Pella George Trotter Newton Roger Ernisse Kristine Lynn Pella Community Hospital Cleo Pursley Denver Colorado Edwin Bernisse Boyden Iowa

Norco minister proposes civic alliance and clubs

The Norco pastor seeks cooperation to address civic issues and plans for a Norco Ministerial Association. He attends Chamber of Commerce meetings, serves on Bethesda Hospital and Christian Association for Psychological Studies boards, and enjoys antiques, painting, ceramics, and gardening. He is a devoted fixer of toys for his two adopted children Tammy and Mark and shares yardwork with them.

Norco Chamber of Commerce Bethesda Hospital Christian Association For Psychological Studies Tammy Mark

Sewers clogged seal er promises quicker cure

A note notes SEW REAMER products and chemicals for clearing clogged sewers. Packs are sold in 5 and 10 lb cans. Paardekooper's Ideal Pharmacy advertises the item, with references to a big bill and the brand LILENMAK'S SEW REAMER.

Lilenmak Paardekooper E Ideal Pharmacy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Latin Club DM Physical Fitness Pella Area L.P Henry Bert Hagen Oskaloosa Oskaloosa, Lowe S&h Van Pella High Banter Roustie J. B. van Hemert Leland Lankelma W. W. Sadler Henry Marinus Prairie City Delos Witzenburg Hereford Hillcrest Sale Pavilion Knoxville, Iowa Iowa Beef Improvement Association Lacona T.B John Dittmer & Sons Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Keith Goode Ler Hay Jacmenencias Pd van Zee Charles Hoeksema Hoy Modlin of Otley Max Hoeksema Glen Hiefner van Heukelem Feer Helen Henry Faber Regu Gerrit DeLeeuw Eldon Heaton Bhi van der Pol Case van der Eyk John King Ed Roukema Harold Strinkmans Pete Corona Ministerial Association Kamerick Hesseltine Vander Veer Bernisse THE First Baptist Church Broadway Independence Everett G. Ward Sybenga Studio
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