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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
16
A city school bulletin assigns wind velocity and temperature labels by class year. Freshmen are breezy, sophomores rising, juniors changeable, seniors gusty. Humidity shifts from foggy freshmen to clear seniors, with a final note of bright conditions.
The Christin High News announces permanent organization by Journalism class members. Editor and co editor named, with staff including Ronald Swank, Phyllis Van Dusseldorp, Larry Bus, Barbara Dahm, and advisors Minnie J Dahm and Nancy Terpstra. Student activity page lists roving reporters and team names as the paper shifts to a student run format.
A roving reporter surveyed freshmen about what they like best about school. Ennis Dale praises science while Wayne Vos favors physical education and noon hour. Bob Van Soolen and La Verne Van Kooten also mention sports and general science. Pat Stursma singles out algebra. Marvin De Boer expresses general dislike.
The Pep Club announces new officers Betty Van Rees president Betty Beekhuizen vice president Delores Nieuwsma and Connie Meinders were re elected A new cheerleader was added and Delores Steenbock Barb Dahm and Ruth Bakker were elected. Funds for outfits to be raised by voluntary contributions in the school office. Enthusiasm was high during eighth period as students learned new cheers for a hopeful basketball season.
A school column recalls the six week tests taken October ninth to eleventh and the upcoming report cards. Students fear for forgery as cards go home to parents, while the teacher notes some cheating and many students feel their grades are fairly good.
During the second period Monday morning a fire drill triggered three short bell signals. Students evacuated quickly with doors and windows closed after the last student left. Mr. Ruiter noted the building cleared in one minute, while some students calmly walked through the area despite the alarm.
A red painted doorway obstruction simulates fire in a drill to test evacuation. Regular drills follow state fire ordinances for public institutions.
Miss Jean Folkerts directs a thirteen member band with officers and a cornet, clarinet, flute, and drum lineup. The choir comprises forty eight voices preparing for a rally on October 18 at 7 30 p.m. at the High School Gym. Music appreciation sessions list significant dates from September to December including Verdi, Sousa, Beethoven, and other composers.
Cash Today Security Tomorrow. KNAPP Shoe Counselor opportunity offers weekly cash income if disabled hospitalization surgeons fees accident insurance and up to 10000 life policy. Sell patented Aerotred Shoes for men women boys and earn daily commissions and monthly bonuses. Write W C Sprong Brockton Mass for details.
A fragmented note recalls Albert Schweitzer born January 14 1875 an acclaimed German philosopher missionary scientist and Bach authority. It mentions a January 21 radio broadcast and a 1927 coast to coast opera transmission from a stage.
Mr Paul De Jong led Monday chapel at P. C. HLS with teachings on life and education. Reverend Huibregste cited Learn of Me as the path to life and Christian education. Dr P Y De dons closed the week urging daily repentance and God's grace. Janice Vander Waal played piano for the services.
Intramural play highlights noon happenings with football and horseshoe events. Four teams compete under organizer referee Mr Dicleman, featuring players from De Kock Van Zomeren De Vries and Steenhoek lineups among others.
Domestic workers wage reports are required under security law. Housewives paying cash wages to a domestic employee totaling $50 in a calendar quarter must report the worker’s name, social security number, and wage amount to the IRS. Reports are due within 30 days after the quarter ends, next due October 30. participation is mandatory and cannot be declined.
The County Board met in regular session with all members present. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved. Various road funds and tolls are listed for individuals and projects, including names such as Maddy Dieleman La Abrahamson and others. Multiple payments to county services, homes, and vendors are recorded with amounts and recipients, reflecting budget items and reimbursements.
Smith urged housewives employing domestic workers to obtain social security booklet No. 21 to learn responsibilities. The booklet includes a blank to request proper reporting forms and is available from the Social Security Administration at 910 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa.
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