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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
1
Carl Ver Steeg creates a unique history workbook cover admired by fans. artistically dubbed "Cobby" for his distinctive style. The note highlights the work's charm and the creator's recognizable flair.
The St Regis Trio presented an evening of light opera and popular songs at Son ALM on Tuesday November 15. Arlo Tatum Leona Koehler and Muriel Rayson performed including Carousel I Loved You and Can't Help Lovin That Man with Muriel Rayson at the piano. The group, with ties to Chicago, has made three Iowa appearances with future dates in Monroe after Pella.
Miss Vera Cannaday led devotions on Monday November 17 and read Luke 2 34. After devotions the junior cast gave a preview of several scenes and introduced the actors briefly.
Marion County council, all ISEA teachers, met Pella educators at Jordan Nall for a G20 dinner. Moyle, ex superintendent at Quoketa, joined the legislative committee to discuss new school laws, state aid, and teachers pensions. Eva Mae Van Wyngaarden, a primary teacher, presided. about 80 attended with President Vander Lugt and Walter De Kock present.
Eight members of the K T T club attended Friday devotions at Central College to hear Vernon Nash speak on World Peace. Nash, vice president of the United World Federalists, stressed world government as a focus for the club’s interests.
The Vocal Music department prepares a Christmas musical to be presented December 19 in the high school auditorium. The public is invited. No events next week due to holiday break.
Thumbnail sketch of a senior girl known for a friendly smile and musical talent. She participates in Mixed Chorus Sextet and home economics projects, leads FPNA activities, serves as Honor Society member, and is senior class secretary. She loves sewing and is identified by the clue la la in singing.
An editorial laments the difficulty of counting blessings in a grateful Thanksgiving tone. It urges prayer for leaders to guide schools, books, and teachers, celebrates the privilege of learning, and calls for serious reflection on the advantages of education and opportunity.
The junior class thanks numerous individuals from the high school and Central College for costumes makeup and other needs used in its play. Names include Donna Schakel Janice Van Zemeren Helen Van Zee Ardith Van Houweling Norma Ver Dught Marcia Van Maanen Betty Joan Rempe La elma De P 1 Nola Root Hetty Den Har tox Bonnie V Tanis Percy Leu Marella V der Wilt Marvin Bosveld Mr. Groendyke M Buerkens Bob Mo sier Bob Minnick Don Luther Phyllis Godown Priscilla Nycum Joy McCain and Mr. Thostenson. The class also thanks college students Phyllis Godown Don Jacobs Berle Jean Reasoner Paul Dodge and Joy McCain for fine makeup work. Thanks a lot to everyone.
The article lists students and scores in shorthand and typing tests across periods, naming Ruth Van Wyk Beulah Vander Marcella Vander Norma Van Dyke and others for perfect writings and high five minute writing word counts, with notable leaders in sixth period and sixteenth period classes. It notes a shift to study in a sophomore world history class on Medieval topics.
News Nuggets notes fourth grade at Lincoln achieving 100 percent dental inspections for the year with 24 pupils enrolled. A Davis circus representative sought to stage a December 8 extravaganza in the high school gym featuring lions ponies knife throwing and clowns. Mr Buerkens declined the proposal but the show may be seen at Oskaloosa High on December 7.
In a discussion of faux pas during fourth period, Irene Bloodsworth quips that a fellow walking on the wrong side is not a social error but “cabbage,” prompting Miss Cunaday to note pronunciation lessons in PTL and Motor Abili tests.
Our roving reporter reports a unanimous answer to this week’s question. Ronald De Bru and Arvin De Cook express early opinions while others like Lawrence Rook and Melvin Hagen offer cautious views about future support and practicality.
Fragmented text presents a wartime poem urging thanks to God for home and loved ones while acknowledging orphans facing hunger and fear. It references soldiers, hardship, and giving thanks amid conflict, with lines about weather, care, and faith guiding endurance.
Fin ish Lumber offers door and window trim insulation in blanket rolls for cold weather. Local carpenters can find in stock materials including finish lumber and insulation to suit winter projects.
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