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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
8
Friday meeting on November 9 handled gum chewing as a topic to vote by homerooms. A theft problem in book and gym lockers and coat pockets was raised. hall monitors to be stricter and students urged to report missing items immediately. The issue described as vital and culprits to be tried.
A radio play about Horace Mann's work for better and bigger schools opens National Education Week activities with Miss Thomas sen and Martha Karr directing. Characters include Mrs Chandler, Horace Mann, and supporting roles. After the play, homeroom 104 honors Pella High graduates with candles and names. Professor Mentink then speaks on peace and closes with prayer.
The pep band lists its member sections and players including Doris Dockendorff Gary Thomassen Johnny Vroom Ber nice De Geus Donald Ver ros and many others. The message invites all students to attend the games and boost the team with music and rhythm.
A dense byline from a historical newspaper shows editors and a large roster of reporters and contributors including Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editor, Sports Editor, Cartoonist, and reporters such as M. Andeweg, H. Bean, B. Brom, M. De Cook, B. De Geus, R. De Zwarte, among others, indicating a broad editorial team enclosure.
An editorial laments careless student habits at Pella High, noting belongings left in halls and lockers. It urges responsibilities, suggests extra monitors near the north water fountain, and calls for students and teachers to guard belongings and reduce losses by keeping money with them and securing lockers.
The Garden City FFA plans a Basket Queen event with ballots passed at pep meetings and counted at home games. The six top candidates will be voted on at a pep meeting before the last game, with the Queen announced at halftime. Free programs detailing team lineups will be distributed at home games with Commercial Club support.
Kenneth L. Van Der Veer A A 824-1221 AM Mettahe Tennessee attends school for sheet metal work related to repairing airplane bodies and is an Airman Apprentice after graduating Airman School in Jacksonville Florida in October 1951. Edwin Ver Ploeg Class of 50 joined Navy in August 1950 and was promoted from Seaman 2nd class to Seaman about a month ago at U S Naval Station San Diego California. Marvin Tysseling U S 55162872 Co B Aberdeen Proving Aberdeen Maryland. Harlan Kloostra visited Miss Gosselink and Mr Buerkens while home on leave.
Whalley lists first to fourth band players by instrument for the school concert. Names span clarinets, cornets, trombones, flutes, oboe horn sections, bass, bassoon, baritone, saxophones and percussion with soloists indicated for some. Additional players noted as future enrollments.
A brief furlough brought him back near the high school where he enjoyed a short time away. The article notes the relief and familiar surroundings during the interim.
The Pella Little Dutch expect a strong basketball season with returning lettermen and a large junior group. Key losses include Sid De Haan Joe Brummel and Wendell Ver Ploeg. Returning standouts are Bill Lautenbach Don Van Hemert George Ikuta and Hank Vande Voort.
The item lists next week’s schedule with games against Best High, Dubuque High, and Morningside College, plus an FBI visit by Omaha agent to investigate a PH S graduate. It also reports Marion County boards hiring Eleanor Green as Special Education supervisor, with Monroe as headquarters, and reflects on student life and parental remarks about school experiences and future reflections.
Roving reporter asks high school parents what they remember most about school and which activities mattered most. Mrs Bogaard cites public speaking and plays with Glee Club. Mrs Zwank values assemblies and team wins with YWCA involvement. Mrs Intveld recalls freshmen initiations, music, and Glee Club. Mrs Roorda notes fond memories of teachers and school life.
A reporter surveys last year’s graduates and finds seven marriages or engagements. Dorothy Toom and Ronald Grandin married recently. Zelda De Jong wed Bill Darlin, a Penn College student. Dorothy Schakel married Larry Kephart of Rolscreen. Arvin Boat and Violet Kuiper engaged. Micky Van Veen planning marriage soon.
A missing billfold contains an identification card showing a male sophomore aged 15 with a birth date of April 25 1936 and address 618 Maple Pella. The card lists class Sophomore No 4 in the family and telephone Green 85. No name is present. Please claim if this matches.
A compact reading lists individual dislikes and favorites. Carol Veenstra answers last week with pet peeve being people who think they know everything. Favorite food beefsteak, colors red and green, sport football, activities letter club and all athletics.
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