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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
9
The American family faces a humorous dilemma about honesty in The Whole Truth. Audience members are invited to mark November 20 or 21 to see the junior class production, which promises lighthearted entertainment for all ages.
The article outlines ongoing school programs across grades in home economics and science. Freshmen study food planning and meal prep with baked goods. sophomores work with sewing machine attachments. juniors and seniors design house plans from low cost to ideal homes. new electric sewing machines arrive for the department. Adult homemaking meets weekly through January. Freshman general science covers heating and air conditioning with related film and refrigeration. Chemistry analyzes compound content, noting misbehaving compounds or student errors. Physics explores equilibrium while balance and credits challenge bookkeeping students. Biology studies plant life and functions.
Rosemary Stump, born August 5, 1934 in Albia Iowa, stands 5 feet 4 inches with blue eyes and brown bobbed hair. She studies social science English literature home economics and bookkeeping and works at Rosscreen Company from 7 to 11 30 PM. Her interests include basketball and Pell High School, with a goal to travel extensively.
The document lists staff positions including Editor-in-Chief Nancy Groendyke Associate Editors Shirley Rook Joan ene Donna Zwank Sports Editor nder Pol Copy Readers Avia Ver fost Stoyee Van Roekel and a long line of Reporters with multiple names such as N F Den Adel D Vanden Oever J Huyser and many others presented in a dense, era-tinged byline block.
C E Jones returns to discuss gyroscopes describing a wheel with a heavy rim that spins in three planes. He notes their direction persistence, resistance to changing motion, and use in aircraft ships to keep level, predicting aviation replacing autos and urging more technicians, including women, for industry and the army.
Guidelines warn against overreacting with fire in rural zones and urge fuel removal, cutting weeds, and plowing a 12-foot defensive swath around farms. They stress not burning trash during dry spells and giving immediate aid in fighting fires, noting the first minutes are crucial.
Notice urges strict fire safety during the longest drought in Towa with Do and Dont rules. It instructs keeping fire fighting gear ready, stamping out small fires, smothering flames with blankets, wetting leaves, extinguishing cigarettes, enlisting help, and staying calm to minimize damage and save lives.
Lincoln Log Kindergarten children celebrate November birthdays at Lincoln School with Mrs Dockendorf bringing six baby kittens to Webster School. Four white and two spotted kittens, all but two adopted, plus art and songs for Thanksgiving. First graders enjoyed a Halloween party and are making Thanksgiving turkeys and stories while reading third primers. Larry Springer moved to Ottumwa. October birthdays noted for several students. Second graders created toothpick pictures and Halloween drawings and toured the neighborhood, practicing order in language and basic arithmetic.
Superintendent's communique notes Kirk Fuller re enrolled as a junior after transferring from Hardin county and Pella High. Mentions tribute to his improved record and potential football next year. Upcoming events include Miss Jessie Parker's visit for Webster grade building dedication, special music, and state auditors reviewing finances and activity funds. Plans for football field and baseball diamond, dirt from Webster playground, fire prevention interest by Mr Vines, and two faculty meetings by the Central College FTA with NEA leader Miss Latta, plus an all community faculty party.
The Chatterbox mentions Room 201 reconfigurations and seniors dyeing hair. Helen V. is nicknamed Blackie and Waardy Red. Mr. Lee predicts Eisenhower win by 30 electoral votes. The junior play The Whole Truth promises success. Kirk Fuller joins Pella High. many students may enter U. S. Navy after graduation. Armistice Day Thanksgiving and teachers convention day fill November. Shirley L. is seen squeezing a fly in Lit class. Alvin H. asks Ken M. who he will vote for with Mary Jane Branshart answering Roosevelt.
The roving reporter asks readers for their favorite pastime. Dick V. Z. answers "Sleeping" with a humorous aside about finding time. Nancy G. replies "Writing letters" in a concise back-and-forth style.
A sequence of student snippets shows chatter about writing letters, playing with a dog, reading, basketball dreams, pestering others, and listening to popular records. Students named include Nancy Marlene Kenny Corinne Sandra John Bernice Judy, with brief reactions and questions sprinkled through.
The projector showcases a season opener featuring the film Finding Your Life's Work along with a lineup of forthcoming titles. The piece hints at varied entertainment and notes the projector’s enthusiasm for introducing viewers to new motion pictures.
Marion County 4-H plans its annual banquet for Saturday December 6 after a joint meeting of the county 4-H boys and girls committee in the extension office. The event will be self supporting now and in the future due to rising member numbers and to ease burden on local businessmen.
A dated list outlines upcoming vocation exams and ceremonies for Church on November 13 for nursing November 20 for engineering December 18 for craftsman January 29 for machinist and toolmaker and February for stone mason with dates truncated and locations unspecified. The items reflect a community schedule promoting skilled trades training and recognition.
Plan for a talent show banquet invites 4 H members and parents with tickets from the county extension office by Saturday November 29. Tentative show dates are March 11 and 18, 1963 with half the clubs performing each night as the event grows.
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