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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
9
A wartime talk advises a young man to return to school rather than stay in low positions. It notes educated veterans will have edge in competition, ahead of peers, and that continuing education leads to better, lasting careers with greater security in the future.
The United States Civil Services Commission announces surplus wartime property for sale and seeks experienced salesmen for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to handle machine tools machinery electrical equipment steel and metals. Salaries range from 3200 to 7500 a year with employment in the Surplus Property Division in Chicago. Applications close November 1 1945.
Pella High prepares for homecoming with float contests, a 4 30 parade on Friday, and a 7 45 college game at the air field. Queen candidates include Bernice Vogelaar Like Viet Uella Dingeman Lorna and Myrtle Evho. Coronation will follow a lunch and social events at the Legion Hall.
Freshman Ed officers preside groups with Andersons home room and Beulah De Heer chosen for press. Mildred Mugen as secretary, Thelma Van Rockel and Dixie Balstad named as council reps. Rysdam’s group selects Leo Sols as president Marion Ray as VP, Cook as secretary, Harry Weyers as treasurer. Sophomore rep Raymond, Miss Slobe’s group led by Jimmy Van Vliet with Mary Jane Ning a as VP and Betty Joyce Olcott as secretary. Senior groups assign Leland Van, Marvin Nun, LaVelma De Penning, Mary Ann Lepeltak, and Nesbit as president with Horn’s sponsorship. Dean Sadler backs Ralph Van Dusseldorp as VP. Max Hoeksema to represent group at student council meetings. Junior and senior groups choose leaders like Marvin Sbaugh, Marianie Van Sittert as secretary and treasurer, Johnny Yoard as student council rep. Ver Heul’s group elects Ray Van Roe president, Betty Seman VP, Toom as secretary, Leo in charge of units. Lila Van tds leads recreation council. Groendyke oversees seniors. Marc Van loez leads another group with Christina Muilenberg as secretary and treasurer, Dick Vers as student council rep. De Jong listed for Seller’s sophomore group.
A notice promotes the use of cold relief products including tablets and salve labeled iid with directions to use only as directed. It emphasizes proper labeling and cautions against improper use or exceeding recommended dosages.
An editorial urges Bella Mish students to outdo last year’s homecoming by uniting juniors to seniors in a vibrant, youth driven program. It praises returning veterans and calls for community appreciation, promising a lively, engaging civic gathering.
Miss Pranks' Tumble art class of eight members carves animals from wood each morning between ten and eleven. The group, while busy completing figures, also produces two chalk drawings with another in progress.
Office clippings note graduates now in the armed services Bill Vanden Berg and Glen Van Vark in the navy and Ralph Vliet in the army Miss Horn twists her ankle while visiting. Janet Ellen born September 28 to Andrews The new teachers Sayler and others visit Drake and Newton Miss Horn serves as Marion County Council representative. teachers meet October 2 to hear county council report
Miss Franks leads an ambitious year for the band with marching drills, monthly concert performances, and a school-wide merit system to recognize hard work. The group also participates in solo and ensemble contests to showcase progress.
At a Wednesday meeting on October 8, News Gala elected officers including Theresa Naaktee Koren as president Ruth Vogelan as president Betty Vanderretary as treasurer Anne Vandevor as treasurer and Betty Diamon as student representative Miss Fairley and Miss Sellers named as sponsors The Pep Club also elected officers on September 6 with Ruth Vege ar as president Lila Van Vlietse as vice president Colleen ti tren as secretary and Rosemary De nd as student council representative A noon meeting on October 3 elected Lila Van Vliet president Joyce Sadler vice president Cols deen Renaud secretary Jaarsmat Van Zee as student council representative and more plans for the year discussed The H2B s nationally known with sponsor Miss Anderson
Freshmen share mixed views on initiation hazing with comments from Thelma Van Roekel Miss Tysseling and Rosemary De B while Delores McConoghey calls it a mess Some seniors hope the tradition evolves but warn it could worsen in years to come as classmates debate the appropriateness of the rite.
Neighbors recall Robert's troubled start as a new pupil. His teacher calmly explained his needs to the class and principal. Through steady, caring guidance he found habits, responsibility, and pride in small achievements. His mother was counseled to become a helper, not an enforcer. Neighbors note he improved.
Home economics classes under Miss Anderson advance quickly across year groups. First years focus on Making the Most of Ourselves with rooming etiquette and family relations. Second years study a nutrition unit reporting on ad min er and related deficiencies. Third years design for varied figures and create illustrated notebooks. Future Homemakers chapter forming. dues stated.
The Huddle recounts Bloomfield field conditions as muddy and foul smelling, blaming its quality for rough play. Tra De Ronde earns praise for a blocked kick and recovery for a touchdown. Ottumwa trip described as a scene of abundant female spectators and talent scouting. Shotgun Vos shines with a touchdown pass and extra point in his first high school game since joining the squad.
Mrs Anna Schaefer a longtime Bauer neighborhood resident over 60 is in custody on arson charges after a sheriff led investigation and a late filed case to the grand jury. A prior complaint by her daughter in law alleges assault with intent to do great bodily harm. The confession describes setting fire to the barn and chicken house on the old homestead near Bauer after a sale dispute. Deputy state fire marshal Z T Cook assisted in the probe.
A quiet remark from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station at the University of Iowa notes that Robert has learned a great deal, reflecting ongoing progress in child welfare studies.
State health department notes wartime gains in school lunches across Tawa and urges sustaining and expanding them in the new year. They favor filling out the traditional lunch with hot dishes, milk, vegetables, and a better sandwich while preserving the lunch’s basic foundation.
A historical lunch guidance notes a duet of convenience over seowel nutrition. It recommends whole wheat or enriched bread as the base and a substantial filling like cheese nut butter or meat. Lettuce could further improve the sandwich.
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