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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
12
Miss Ver Heul led a Tuesday devotional citing Philippians 3 7 14 focusing on forgetting past wrongs and personal mistakes. She emphasized pressing toward the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus and urged students to willfully avoid repeating their errors, closing with a brief student body prayer.
A humorous handwritten guide from upperclassmen to avoid trouble in the first weeks of school. It warns freshmen to watch stairs and halls, carry seniors' books, beware aggressive ticket offers, respect janitors, avoid romance with seniors, and remember to wash ears before coming to school.
A high school band recounts a trip to the Iowa State Fair arriving at 9 30 am on Thursday August 30. They performed two concerts at the fair with twirlers during one number and later enjoyed free time, meals, and the grandstand show before morning and evening performances. They returned to Pella after midnight hot tired and happy with memories of the trip.
Beulah Roorda reflects on sponges in nature and people as a humorous mix of Webster definitions and schoolroom observations. She contrasts sea sponges with classroom sponges who crave help, gossip, or excess absorbing habits, ending with a playful wish for them to return to their origin.
The library adds two reviewed titles Lucky to be a Yankee by Joe DiMaggio and Jane by Jean Gould. DiMaggio shares his life in baseball from sandlots to majors with insights and tips while Jane Austen's life and writing era are explored for girls and readers who admire her work and era.
Beulah Roorda will serve as editor in chief for the Pelladium with a signed group of writers ready for the first issue. The staff includes Pat Rietveld Joyce Leu Gwen Vanden Berg Wayne Vander Pol Carl Russell Ruth De Zwarte Joanne Schagen Ralph Ver Ploeg Marilyn Andeweg Sara Van Maaren Nancy Groendyke Shirley Rook Don Van Hemert and Beulah Roorda. The Pelladium thanks the Pella Chronicle for allowing space and expresses gratitude for the encouragement from veteran journalists.
Miss Tysseling has chosen about 75 prospective glee club members from two weeks of tryouts. The official list of members will be announced soon. Tryouts continue for the boys' group.
The school library now uses Dewey Decimal call numbers start at the east end and a new card catalog with subject author and title cards. A vertical file holds up to date pamphlets, and reserve shelves restrict use to study hall while fiction remains plentiful.
The Huddle Workouts have lined up for P. H. 8. sports men since a week before school opened. Specs include Sigourney defeat plans and practice notes about Gil Boat Ernie V D Borgie and Don Blom.
The student body elected seven candidates during a noon Thursday vote in the gym. Roberta Zeigler Shirley Leydens and Patsy Schreiner won as the top three, Barbara Boyert chosen as substitute. Greta Palmquist retains a spot as the fourth member to lead school yells.
A compact schedule lists Coming Up pare 14, Pep Meetings and a football game at 8:00 p.m. on September 17. Morning Devotions at 8:40 a.m. Tysseling Band Practice at 12:30 on September 19, Band Practice at 12:30 p.m. on September 20. Pelladium assignments due at 8:40 a.m. on September 20.
Pella High football prospects show strong depth with 39 players training under coaches Stan Borgman and Jim Ruthven. Returnees include 16 lettermen and a veteran line, with key backs Klyn Van Vark and Borgman Heimstra, and tackles Ikuta Russell Van Baard. First game on September 14 fuels hard work and team development.
Merrel Lee, recently arrived in Pella, Iowa, teaches world history and social science at Pella High School. He will sponsor the K.T.T. and head a junior homeroom, and is described as a well-liked, interesting personality who enjoys reading and wrestling.
Dutch grid scout predicts strong season for P.H.S. football with 42 candidates and 15 letter men reporting under coach Stanley Borgman. Schedule opens Sept. 14 at Sigourney, then Indianola, Albia, Winterset, Chariton, Knoxville, Monroe, and Lincoln of Des Moines. Local fans urged to attend Kuyper Field for opening night.
Friday night crowds demand strong turnout as Pella High builds football support despite LH S A A restrictions. New junior Cleo Bennet, from Harvey Iowa with Knoxville roots, may be a hidden asset, though ineligible for varsity this year. No schedule yet for second team games. list of players reflects mixed ages and uncertain roles.
The Commercial Club held its first meeting of the school year on September 3 electing officers for the year. Elsie Van Wyk was named president Mary Van Wikt as vice president Pat Rietveld secretary treasurer and Peggy Kuyper Student Council representative. Lois Saylor sponsor. Membership requires meeting standards and monthly meetings continue throughout the year.
The staff wishes a Happy Birthday to listed staff members from August 29 to September 20. Names include Gary Thomassen Marilyn Ver Dught Donna Walraven Sara Van Maaren Virgil Dykstra Bonnie Kuyper Bill Lautenbach Ralph Ver Ploeg Carroll Boot Jack Klein Paul Klyn Keith Vrieze laar Robert Vander Schel Ann Balstad Connie Den Har Martha Van Kker en Roland Mc Combs.
A clipping from the August 28 Essex Iowa paper notes football equipment to be used that morning and regular practice starting the next day. Coach Smeltzer has been in town all week preparing for workouts as Mr. Buerkens plans to attend the LEA officers conference in Des Moines on Monday September 17 at Hotel Kirkwood.
Dope From Headquarters reports two new pupils in the junior class Betty Filing from New Sharon and Cleo Bennett from Knoxville High School. The article lists students who could not attend, noting moves and relocations. Total high school enrollment reaches 270 with detailed grade by grade counts of boys and girls.
FFA members of the Garden City chapter held a watermelon feed and wiener fry at the swimming pool park on August 22 to welcome new freshman boys. Nineteen freshmen joined the club and participated in the event.
Charles Bientema enjoyed a successful State Fair with Iris sheep placing third in the ram class and second in the two class. The FFA plans to send four boys and instructor Mr Zeigler to the Spencer Iowa Fair for a judging contest, leaving Friday after school and traveling part of the way that evening.
Student Council last year compiled a small book with complete information about PALS. The handbooks will be given out soon to freshmen as a helpful guide for campus life.
The note emphasizes that the handbooks serve as a reminder for upperclassmen to follow laws they may forget. It commends the effort put into publishing these guides and urges recipients to read thoroughly and apply the information in practice.
The Pella Junior High at Webster School reports rising enrollment with 50 eighth graders and 46 seventh graders, totaling 122 students. Attendance has been good so far, and plans call for moving to the new building before Christmas with four teachers including new staff Miss Renaud and Mr Sabus.
A quip notes women outlive men by about four years suggesting the wife will have the final say in any dispute. The remark frames longevity figures as a humorous predictor of domestic outcomes.
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