Pella High School Hosts Third Annual Homecoming Coronation
Homecoming activities begin with the queen coronation tonight and continue Friday and Saturday. A 2:30 parade, 7:30 football game versus Des Moines Tech, and alumni events cap three day celebration led by Pep Club chairmen Colleen Renaud Beverlee Nihart Gordon Nesbit Ruth Vogelaar Marvin Rumbaugh Marvin Tyseling.
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Pella High School
Pella
Des Moines Tech
Uella Dingeman
Colleen Renaud
Beverlee Nihart
Parade
Gordon Nesbit
Queen
Ruth Vogelaar
Bonfire
Marvin’ Rumbaugh
Marvin Tysseling
New Cheerleader Named To Lead Yells At School
Norma Ver Dught was elected new cheerleader after a vote by the Pep club from four nominees Carol Ver Steeg Donna Schakel Elaine Vander Ploeg. A second vote was required when Donna and Norma tied. other current cheerleaders include Ruth Vogelaar Uella Dingeman and Myrtle Evers.
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Norma Ver Dught
Carol Ver Steeg
Donna Schakel
Elaine Vander Ploeg
Donna
Norma
Ruth Vogelaar
Uella Dingeman
Myrtle Evers
Class Notes and War Hints From the School Desk
KOFFIE KLETZ Bob D R has joined the Army leaving Bonnie Van D safe for winter. Kilroy WAS here. In Mr Buerkens office a mournful tune “What’s Good Is in the Army” plays. Junior Class actors vie for parts in the class play. The Girls Glee Club shifts practice to calisthenics during period.
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Bob D. R
Bonnie van D
Bob
Glee Club
P H S Classes Elect Officers For Current Year
The P H S classes elected officers last Thursday. Senior president Gordon Nesbit and Beverlee Nihart as vice president led the slate with Colleen Renaud as secretary and Marvin Rumbaugh as treasurer. Junior president Jimmy Van Viiet and Betty Joan Rempe as vice president head the group with Artie Ruth Van Wyk as secretary treasurer. Sophomore president Leo Sels and Elaine Vander Ploex as vice president join Louise Rysdam as secretary, while freshman president Glenn Borg and Bob Hackert serve as vice president with Carol Ver Steeg as secretary treasurer.
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P.H.S
Gordon Nesbit
Beverlee Nihart
Vic Colleen Renaud
Marvin Rumbaugh
Jimmy van Viiet
Betty Joan Rempe
Artie Ruth van Wyk
Leo Sels
Elaine Vander Ploex
Iiceident
Louise Rysdam
Secrereshman
Glenn Borg
Bob Hackert
Carol Ver Steeg
Seery
Trio And Sextet Members Named For Year
The trio lists Myrtle Evers Nancy Bogard and Virginia Greendyke as seniors in the groups. The sextet includes Betty Van Heukelem Ella Jane Van Sittert Lorraine De Haan Peggy Leu Mary Jane Menninga and Marcia Van Maanen, with two seniors one junior and three sophomores.
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Myrtle Evers
Nancy Bogaard
Virginia Greendyke
Betty van Heukelem
Ella Jane van Sittert
Lorraine de Haan
Peggy Leu
Mary Jane Menninga
Marcia van Maanen
Penny milk lunches for high school students begin
Penny milk lunches will be offered to high school students at a nominal cost. They will be available at noon during the winter months, with pasteurized milk served in half pints at a cost of a cent and a half or three bottles for a nickel. Service likely begins in November with the Tri-T Club arranging details.
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Tri-T Club
Footbal practice agony hits several players in scrimmage
In a scrimmage at the second practice Loren Vander Wert bit at a shoe and lost two front teeth. Harry Koopmans sprained an ankle by stepping into a field hole. Johnny Sheppard suffered knee injury ending his season as he leaves for the Army. Dean Sadler endured back troubles and hobbling around school. Dave Prins sprained his ankle and bruised his leg against Montezuma. Dale Van Wyk broke a blood vessel in his foot when stepped on by a larger player.
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Loren Vander Wert
Harry Koopmans
Althe
Sigourney
Johnny (Shep) Sheppard
Pella
Army
Dean Sadler
Dave Prins
Dale van Wyk
SNOOPIN AROUND HERE AND THERE
A high school notes spread of extra credits for special music lessons in voice piano and violin. Seniors John Shephards Gerald Koopmans and June Palmquist enlisted in Des Moines to qualify under the GI Bill. Captain Griffith clarified GI benefits extend beyond October 5 until national emergency ends.
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John Shepards
Gerald Koopmans
June Palmquist
Des Moin
Griffith
Mr Tunis Prins Talks to Groups About Relationships
Mr Tunis Prins addressed groups praising thoughtful conduct over momentary pleasure. He urged evaluating actions by lifelong impact and parental perspective, following a scripture reading and Lord's Prayer. He previously spoke to the boys on the same topic last Monday.
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Tunis Prins
Ver Heul
Prins
Missionary Dr Don McClure Speaks to Students
Dr Don McClure a missionary to Africa spoke at a special assembly in the high school auditorium on September 25. He discussed life in Sudan and shared incidents from ten years there with his wife. The address led to appreciation and a note of thanks as they plan to return to Africa in June.
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Don McClure
Africa
Sudan
Ethiopia
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McClure
Lost band uniforms seek return from school community
In 1940 fifty five green jacket and silver trouser band uniforms were purchased, but only forty eight remain in the band room. Mr Whalley asks students to locate the seven missing suits, which belong to the school. A liberal reward is offered for each returned uniform.
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Whalley
Add New Fiction Books to School Library
The school adds several new fiction titles to the library supplementing last week’s reviews. Notable works include A Guy for Lincoln by John R. Tunis set around Don Henderson a Springfield coach who rises to mayoral drama amid a state basketball win. Hull-Down for Action by Armstrong Sperry follows Judd Anders on Guadalcanal with thrilling jungle encounters. Youth Replies I Can presents true acts of heroism by children in Axis-affected nations. A Sea Between by Lavinia R. Davis features Prilly and Cordy in a hopeful, grounded romance amid real life challenges.
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Lincoln
John R. Tunis
Don Henderson
Springfield Wildcats
America
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Springfield
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Guadalcanal
Judd Anders
Lavinia R. Davis
Prilly
Cordy
Wonder how the new soldiers fare this season
In this week’s column by Gordy Nesbit the piece previews freshman prospects like Dale Vos on the first team back field and profiles players such as Dave Prins and Harry Koopmans. It notes training routines, humor, and team culture, hinting at pregame rituals and a playful team atmosphere.
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Gordy Nesbit
Juline
Johnny
Dale Vos
Reading Test Survey Shows Comics Lead Outside Reading
A survey of outside reading by P.ILS. students examined how much school students read magazines and their preferred types. Peggy Lew and Elaine Ploeg coordinated the study, aiming to gauge reading habits and identify popular genres with comic magazines appearing top in latest reports.
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P.ils
Peggy Lew
Elaine Ploeg
Pellascope Notes From Osky On Saturday Night
Melvin Hagen loses to sister Milly by about seven points in a friendly bowling event. Officers of all classes have been chosen and are urged to represent their groups well. The skating rink is popular with many stories about its patrons. With only three home games left the coach urges strong effort. A flurry of spring events includes junior play and many blushing brides among the season’s notes.
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Osky
Melvin Hagen
Melvin
Milly
Play Is Not Just Play A Lesson In Learning And Peace
A Preschool play scene reveals learning in action as children develop patience, rights awareness, and cooperation. Supervising adults guide defense of personal rights and fair turns, while older kids mentor younger ones. The piece links play to self defense, compromise, and foundations for world peace. Iowa Child Welfare Research Station Tow University.
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Jim
Lere
Iowa Child Welfare Rearch Station
University of Tow
Insurance intrigue in Northwood Anchor inquiry
A Northwood Anchor reader reports confusion about insurance firms after a woman asked about Fidelity Insurance policies. The note mentions an unsolicited call to discuss insuring the fidelity of her husband LAP.
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Fidelity Insurance Comany
Lap
Northwood
Pasture Renovation Urged For Fall By Iowa Expert
Iowa State College agronomist M. L. Peterson urges fall pasture renovation for bluegrass pastures worn by continuous grazing. Renovation blends clover into grass, uses lime and phosphate, and may include corn harvest beforehand. Proper sod tearing, fall liming, spring fertilizer, and early seeding are key steps. Mixes commonly used are sweetclover, red clover, and alsike per acre. Professor remarks on life solving by avoiding life’s problems.
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M. L. Peterson
Iowa State College Agronomist
Iowa
Peterson
Towa
3 000 More 4-H Club Members in Iowa Enrollment Drive
Iowa 4-H clubs aim to boost total membership by 10 percent in 1947, building on 90 000 members in 1946. With over 2 000 local clubs and 4 000 leaders, the drive targets boys aged 10 to 21 and girls aged 12 to 21, promoting projects from farming to home economics and community service under the national 4-H program.
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Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
State Agricultural College
United States
School Aid For Marion County Total 27515
Marion county schools were allotted 27515 from state funds aimed at aiding districts with limited local resources. Knoxville Supt Floyd Davis said Knoxville schools received about 5009, far from their 9000 request. Other counties received larger allocations: Pottawattamie 61747 Polk 44881 Appanoose 40365 Wapello 42276 Jasper 23137 Monroe 22141.
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Floyd Davis
Knoxville
Pottawattamie
Polk
Appanoose
Wapello
Jasper County
Monroe
Knoxville Journal
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