Pella Chapter FFA Plans Activities and Overhauls Tractors
The Pella FFA chapter with 43 members lists officers Rodger Steenhoek president Carl De Jong vice president Larry Brux voort secretary Ed Vander Berg treasurer Loren Kuiper reporter and Delmer Van Wyk sentinel advisor Keith Hopp. Meetings are the second Tuesday monthly. Members farm 15 acres on the high school property and use a tractor owned by the vocational agriculture department. Last year Ag III and IV members overhauled the tractor four other tractors and a farm truck. Chapter plans basketball teams pest hunt donkey ballgame roller skating parties FFA contests state conventions parent banquet Tulip Time and regular meetings. Income comes from magazine sales corn plot Tulip Time stand donkey ballgame and dues. Pella Chapter earned a superior rating in the state chapter awards contest.
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Larry Bruxvoort
Ed Vander Berg
Loren Kuiper
Delmer van Wyk
Sentinel
Keith Hopp
FFA
Vocational Agriculture Department
Ag. III
Pella
Pelladium Staff Roster and Advisors Listed
The Pelladium staff editor is Don Shetterly with reporters Ann Veldhuis Jean Morgan Lois De Haan Kay Butler Rose Ann Van Essen Clarence Van Essen Judy Steen hoek and Sandra Cowell. Cartoonist is Mary Van Nim wegen, advisor Miss Mary Rutter.
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Ann Veldhuis
Jean Morgan
Lois de Haan
Kay Butler
Rose Ann van Essen
Clarence van Essen
Judy Steenhoek
Sandra Cowell
FHA Goes to Ames for District Meeting
Fifty-three girls from the Pella Chapter of Future Homemakers of America attended the District VII meeting in Ames, hosted by the Ames F.H.A. Chapter. Mrs. Ken Harter accompanied the delegation. The state project You and Your Values was presented for use in local chapters this year. Lynda Gezel chaired the district project and Diane Trueblood was installed as the new district public relations chairman. The gathering featured small-group participation, music, recreation, inspirational speeches, and a skit titled the Jennie Carson Show with a guest Beatles appearance.
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Pella
Future Homemakers of America
District VII
Iowa
Ames
Lynda Gezel
Diane Trueblood
Jennie Carson
Miss Carson
Nancy Deal
Madame Pow
Sue Snyder
Miss Fha
Diane Olson
Edna
Beatles
Linda de Zwarte
Diane Holiebrands
Sherry Sneller
Rhonda Ruff
Biology Classes Enjoy Lab Work
Biology students conducted plant focused lab activities including dissecting flowers and labeling parts. They examined plant cells with potato, cork, and onion under microscopes, drew cells at different magnifications, and studied beans, corn, and root structures comparing monocot and dicot roots.
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Key
Pella High Lab Work Described as Fun and Educational
Students at Pella High School express satisfaction with the biology laboratory facilities noting the work in the lab is both enjoyable and educational. The accessible facilities enhance engagement and learning outcomes for biology students.
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Pella High School
Teachers' workroom: place for work and rest at school
Students wonder what happens in the teachers room. It serves for relaxing and doing tasks like correcting papers making worksheets and preparing tests. Teachers converse plan meetings and hold discussions with student teachers and administrators.
School Lunch Menu Week of October 19 1940s
The menu lists daily meals from Monday October 19 to Thursday October 22 with hot pork sandwich and sides on Monday, coneys on Tuesday, chipped beef gravy on Wednesday, and fried chicken on Thursday. Each day includes dessert or fruit, milk, and juice options.
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Thurs
PHS Students Skip Classes to See Johnson in Des Moines
PHS students reported missing from their usual places in class went to Des Moines to meet President Lyndon B. Johnson. They missed an excellent assembly and the chance to vote for homecoming events.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Des Moines
Sheryl van Steenis
PHS
Johnson
Shiley
Rog van Vark
Mr. Ostrander
Des Moines visit recalls Kennedy era security measures
A student recounts Des Moines crowds and heavy security for President Johnson’s arrival. Armed police on rooftops and circling helicopters dominated the scene while a large mixed student crowd gathered. Many saw the President but few heard his speech due to poor public address audio.
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Des Moines
Kennedy
America
Two Bands And Drill Team At Homecoming
Pella High School and Junior High School bands and the Pella High School Drill Team join for a Homecoming performance. The high school band opens with Junior Joins the Band, followed by the junior high band with Broadway March. The drill team performs a routine to Hey Look Me Over.
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Pella
Will
Campaign activity at Pella High School bulletin boards
The political campaign at Pella High School features democratic and republican interests. Bulletin boards in Mr. Shiley's and Mr. Miller's rooms display posters and stickers for presidential and state candidates. Students wear loyalty pins as part of the activity.
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Pella High School
Guest speaker Miss Mina Baker at Central College event
Miss Mina Baker associate professor of Home Economics at Central College delivered a speech as a guest speaker. The reading noted her role and affiliation, highlighting her status within the college community.
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Mina Baker
Central College
Tex tile Industry Moves South speaker at Mahaska County event
Miss Baker appeared at the Oskaloosa Senior High School Homemaking Club initiation and installation meeting on October 6 delivering a report on her textile tour sponsored by the University of Tennessee. She also spoke at the September Home Economics in Homemaking meeting of Mahaska County on the textile industry movement southward.
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Oskaloosa
Baker
Mahaska County
University of Tennessee
Republican campaign HQ in Pella at former gas station
A Republican campaign headquarters has opened in Pella at the former Pella Washer Service store beside the gas company. Hours are 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. daily except Friday, with Friday hours 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Staff will be present to answer questions and distribute campaign literature to interested parties.
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Repubican Campaign
Pella
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