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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
14
Homecoming week features a bonfire and pep rally tonight with students preparing floats and decorations. Friday parade along Main Street leads to a 7:45 pm game against Chariton where the homecoming queen and attendants will be crowned and band drills highlight halftime.
Mr. Haynes led devotions on Monday morning October 2 1950 quoting a scripture about thoughts of harm. He told of a burglar who broke a window but was caught before stealing and was found guilty in court. He urged controlling secret desires and directing them toward high goals.
Did you attend last Friday night’s game and drills by the P H S band Many fans note the Indian Fusion and a fancy counter march while the twirlers vanished in the back Others tried leading the band and speculation grows about Mr Halley’s Homecoming plan as tomorrow’s game approaches
Freshmen enjoyed a hayride event on Monday night October 2 with three hayracks, two tractors, and chaperones Mr Ruthven and Miss Thomassen. They sang songs including Good Night Irene and Down by the Old Mill Stream then paused for popcorn apples and candy. The group saw northern lights and returned cold but happy.
The article honors the football squad’s supporting players who scrimmage nightly alongside the first string. Coaches Smeltzer and Ruthven thank the students and staff for contributing to a successful 1960 Homecoming. It also mentions Hank V. V. and his new fingernail polish watch and highlights Dick M. as a pivotal center amid the team’s rugged pile of bodies.
The staff names include Norma Bricker Pat Rietveld Logan Van Sittert Marilyn De Cook Patricia Van Engelhoven Richard Anson Dolores Van Waardhuizen Mary Alice Buwalda Jo Ann Schagen Joyce Leu Don Van Hemer Gwen Vanden Berg Dorothy Vos Sara Van Maaren Shirley Rook Delores Zwank Joanne Ter Louw Sidney De Haan Phyllis Vande Haar Mary Ann Sels Joe Brummel Shirley Leydens Corinne Vera Ploeg Doris Dockendorff Nancy Groendyke Anna Mae Hagen.
An editorial asks what students will do during noon hours this winter. It notes lunch bringers, band possibilities, gym schedules for girls and boys, and the idea of weekly movies on topics like sports and wildlife to engage students.
The Commercial Club, now all senior girls, met September 28 to discuss fundraisers for a Des Moines trip to tour Meredith Publishing and other businesses, planned for October 19. Also noted are homecoming queen history, polio case, junior play ushers, Latin study benefits, a field trip to Eldora for delinquency lectures, Truman critique, a homecoming button sale, band square dance October 16, and a call for students in lively attire.
The Girl's Athletic Association met in the gym Tuesday with about 100 members present. Frances Van Maanen presided while Mrs Van Vark explained earning letters and chevrons for freshmen. Elected officers were Vice President Phyllis Van Wyk Secretary Mary Van Treasurer Norma Jean and Student Council Representative Delores In't Weld.
Students will practice escape procedures during Fire Prevention Week at Pella Public Schools with Student Council on the drill crew ensuring smooth execution. The drills aim to prevent injuries and ensure no one is burnt in the flames.
A small freshman girl living on East Liberty Street is described as green-eyed and brunette. Her favorite subject is science with credit to Mr. Wilkins. She prefers the color red, enjoys a hamburger with everything, and loves Chevrolets, basketball, and caring for her nieces and nephews.
All county schoolmasters are invited to the October meeting on Thursday October 12 at 6 30 PM at the Pel la Coffee Shop. Topics include basketball site selections and pairings while Coach Tysseling of Central College will speak.
Mr Emmert remains away from duties as polio isolate in University Hospital Town City. Kept active by letters and gifts from Junior High pupils. R A Robinson of Des Moines to serve as interim principal starting October 9 marking second six weeks.
Invitation to junior and senior students to enter an essay or poetry contest. Rules limit competition to older students with prizes for winners. See Miss Thomassen for details. deadline dates are December 5 and November 25.
Otto Schacht presented a student assembly program on October 4 1950 focusing on voice control and public speaking. He lectured on being a good speaker and performing with relaxed speech, then sang songs including Without a Song Tommy Lad Some Enchanted Evening The Road to Mandalay and Your Land and Mine ending with The Lord's Prayer. The audience departed quiet in appreciation.
Pella High operates six bus routes with five buses and one wagon station. Arnold Duhuis drives the carry all with nine passengers, Reuben Ter Louw's bus carries twenty three, Leighton route has thirty nine riders, Otley route thirty six, and the south route fourteen. Total riders reach 121.
Weekly dispatch from Prairie City highlights farm updates and local trades. Reuben Schakel attends Co-op League in Chicago and buys a Dodge. Elmer Tukker gains a new side rake with power take off. Meat processing at the locker rises with cooler weather as homes progress and building materials run short amid a summer without major weather issues.
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