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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
7
A new ribbon recorder named sound mice arrives in Mr Whalley's room to record speech music and drama and play back instantly. Beginners in private lessons hope it improves practice as impressions can be erased and re recorded for speaking plays and chorus use. Mrs Canniday plans to use the instrument for declamation and school events and dramatic tryouts.
Robert assembled a mounting crowd to view a three story high telescope on Mount Palins. Edgar, born in Scotland and educated in Australia, discussed the two hundred inch mirror the largest in the world and the careful grinding process. He noted a six million dollar cost and demonstrated lunar conditions from a room built inside the telescope, then answered student questions at P. Hi. S.
The schedule committee assigns the year’s grade teachers meeting topics and leaders. October 14 Transportation led by Miss Ver Steeg and Red Cross by Miss Reuvers and Miss Vriezelaar. November 12 Guest Speaker led by Miss Carlson. December 9 Discipline led by Miss Van Wyngaarden, Miss Schnoor, Miss Heffelmeier. January 13 Guest Speaker led by Mr Birdsall, February TBD.
An editorial style item comments on a nascent group calling itself Tomorrow Club with themes about world government and political labels. It notes informal meetings at members homes with refreshments and social interaction, inviting anyone interested in government or world affairs to attend regardless of agreement.
Jenny Pell joins the girls physical training department working with Mrs. Van Vark on Tuesdays and Thursdays while Ellen Hubregtse leads after school basketball practice for at least 20 girls. A new Fireman stoker boiler replaced a cracked unit, with smoother operation noted after initial gas and odor issues. The 1947-48 basketball schedule is being finalized, facing two college versus high school conflicts on February 10 and February 6, as plans resolve dates for Dowling Wartburg and Simpson Indianola.
The list notes events including arithmetic by Mr Demry and Miss O Mara on March 9, a guest speaker Mrs Darnell on April 13, handwriting by Mr Hughes and Mrs Stanley on May 11, and activities like games and rhythms with Mrs TerLouw, Mrs Vander Ploeg, and Mrs Dockendorf.
Miss Tysseling recently selected members of Mixed chorus. Only students with ability to sing quite well are chosen. They meet each Thursday, sixth period. Sopranos: Carel Ver Stee, La Velma De Penning, Gertrude Steenhoek, Donna Jean Veenstra, Erma Van Roekel, Lorraine De Haan, Marelle Van Zee den Altos, Bertha Roze nm, Hetty Reny Too, Marcin Van Mi oy, Marilyn Panis, Marcella V Wilt pers, Arvin Menninsa, Arvin De Conk, Dave Prins of Heiden, Larry Wendell, Leo Sels, Jim Van Houweling, Jases, Andy Bruce TBuerkens, Jim Van Vliet, Virsei Marvin Bosveld, Duane Pothoven, Dick Lavutenbaeh. The accompanist is Petty Den Martoss ane un Herkumy.
The group aimed to attend Veisha Day at Ames in May. Officers elected: La Velma De Penning president Violet Kuyper vice president Artie Ruth Van Wyk secretary Shirley Vander Wert treasurer. They plan a stunt night as their project and will meet monthly at noon.
A lighthearted profile from Ames highlights a Pella High student from home room 202. He excels in math and other studies, leads as a Student Council rep, and boasts a large vocabulary. He jokes about preferring a smart, friendly, and fun girl and dreams of a Plymouth Special Deluxe convertible.
Lincoln School notes a lively run of classes across grades with reading name recognition crafts and project work. Kindergarten practiced writing names and explored tunes while first and second graders launched new language work and an aquarium project. Sixth graders enjoy football and kittenball and celebrate sentence writing and discussion winners.
A calendar committee of the teachers club met to plan vacations for the rest of the year. Three plans were submitted. results will determine Christmas and spring breaks. A joint committee from high school and grade groups arranged teachers' meetings for the year with topics chosen and coffee times labeled.
Crowds at Webster last Thursday night filled the bonfire event with cheers and a pep talk by Vorle Ver Dugh. A procession through town led to the Legion Hall for coronation of the queen and attendants, followed by dancing, skating, and hors d oeuvres with ice cream served downstairs.
In the early morning before high school, students bundled against the cold while practicing a new band march. Mr Whalley leads as Carl V.S. keeps rhythm on drums and others juggle square dance shivers and warmups. Caroline and Marie Vo Te join, clari net and footwork racing to finish by nine, with a farewell until next practice.
The kindergarten and first grade hold a dental card contest with cards returned to Miss Reavers. First grade finishes their primer and starts Work and Play. Miss O’Mara’s second grade has 11 cards returned of 29. Junior High band elected Elgie Mune Van Wyk president Gary Thomassen vice president Mary Alice Bu walda secretary treasure Peggy Kuyper librarian. Seventh graders choose four class cheerleaders Anna Magen Beverly Ray Shirley Leydens Mae Goema at.
Monday morning devotion on September 29 focused on cooperation. Groendyke urged individuals to contribute their own strengths rather than seek the center, and to ask how they can improve rather than criticize others. The service closed with prayer after reading 1 Corinthians 12 4 28.
Officers were elected at the last G. A. A. meeting. New members received details on the point system. Named officers include Nola Root as president and Donna Schakel among others.
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