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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1952

Page

8

F F A Holds First Meeting In Garden City

The Garden City FFA chapter met on Wednesday night September 10 at 7 30. Freshman members enjoyed the session as officers for the 1962 58 year were elected: Freshman Lee Van Gorp president Lee Nossaman vice president and reporter Ervin Roorda secretary treasurer. Sophomore Alvin Hiemstra president Ed Klyn vice president and reporter Herb Blom secretary treasurer. Junior senior Marvin De Zwarte ph Ver Ploeg vice id reporter Chuckjeintema secretary treasurer.

Garden City The Future Farmers of America Lee van Gorp Lee Nossaman Ervin Roorda Alvin Hiemstra Ed Klyn Herb Blom Marvin de Zwarte

Study of Colonial Sources Mentioned by Historians

They are studying the colonial period focusing on the colonists and original sources such as Bradford's History of the Plymouth Plantation John Smith's writings and George Washington's diary and related materials in class.

Bradford Plymouth Plantation John Smith George Washington

Stop to Look Around Sometime in Interesting Way

A fragment notes a casual smile toward J. J. V. or W. K. while pausing to observe surroundings and ponder a spare minute in an unspecified setting.

W. K

Seven Assembly Programs Planned By Student Council

The Student Council outlines seven assembly programs for the coming year. October 9 Hedly Howorth presents dramatic impressions of Dickens immortal characters. October 29 Dr. Roland M Moyers speaks on Romance of Words. November 3 C E Jones on electricity. December 5 Penelope and Petar a comedy. February 18 Palmer Marionettes repeat Ichabod Crane. February 9 Rascher saxophonist. March 11 Paul Burke cartoonist with unusual drawings.

Hedly Howorth Dickens Roland M. Moyers C. E. Jones Penelope and Petar Uthy Benireau Palmer Ichabod Crane Rascher Paul Burke

Pella Teachers and Alumni Move Across Iowa

News lists former Pella teachers and staff with current postings and marriages. Clarence Zeigler heads vocational agriculture in Ruthven Iowa, Mrs Zeigler not teaching this year. Principal changes include Robinson becoming Sibley high school principal. Julia Koehler married and teaching near Brighton. Florence Van Maanen becomes Mrs Allen Rempe in Leighton. Myrtle Tysseling and Joan Vanderwal move with spouses in service or new jobs.

Clarence Zeigler Ruthven Zeigler Grooters Pella Robinson Sibley Iowa Henry Reysack Lincoln Bain di Fe Joan Varnderwal Sac City Julia Koehler Webster Brighton Florence van Maanen Allen Rempe Leighton

Homecoming Queen Candidates Named for 1952

Seven girls were nominated by homerooms Friday as candidates for the 1952 Homecoming Queen. Named were Sandra Cummings Ruth Pippel Donna Zwank Eleanor Vander Beek Martha Van Ekeren Ruth Kaldenberg and Joyce Petersma, with juniors and seniors among the nominees. A queen and two attendants will be chosen later by the student body. Homecoming is set for October 8.

Sandra Cummings Ruth Pippel Donna Zwank Eleanor Vander Beek Martha van Ekeren Ruth Kaldenberg Joyce Petersma

Introducing Our New Students Pella High Welcomes Marlene Green

The Pella High junior class adds Marlene Green from West Junior High Parsons Kansas. She played basketball softball and volleyball at West Junior High and will study history American literature typing and shorthand at Pella High. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Green pastors of Open Bible Church and has three brothers.

Marlene Green P. S Marlene Pella High West Junior High Parsons Kansas Marlene Is the Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Green, Pastors of the Open Bible Church

Pickles Hagen and Fencepost Brouwer Liven Halls Note

The column lampoons freshmen pranks and school life with nicknames Pickles Hagen and Fencepost Brouwer. It mentions a popular tune Poor Little Robin and a bright orange car driven by Roland McCombs. The letter club pennants go on sale 2 for 80 cents, and a Chicago band trip is praised.

Hagen Brouwer Robin Frits Waardy Roland McCombs Marion van Hal Loyd Ballenger Marvin de Eeah Boc Romeo H. B Chicago

Mixed Chorus Members Chosen By Miss Tysseling

Miss Tysseling announces the 42 mixed chorus singers selected from the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs. Sopranos include Martha Karr Ruth Kaldenberg and others. basses Darrell De Reus Murray Goemaat and more. tenors Verlan Ustermarkt Harold Hiems tra Carl Van Roekel and others. Beth Brom named accompanist.

Mian ‘Tysseling Martha Karr Ruth Kaldenberg Marlene In't Veld Anna Hagan Sally In't Veld Lila Kellores van Wasrdhuisen Geus Dolores Vander Wilt Helen van Zee Nancy Groendyke Shir Groendyke Eleanor Vanderaltes Joyce Leu Shirley Steenhoek Shirley Hoeksema Corrine Ver Ploog Murray Goemaat Lee van Hemert Glen Boat Jun Ikuta Darrell de Reus Roger Atkins Roy van Dyke Cleo Ver Hoef Verlan Ustermarkt Harold Hiemstra Carl van Roekel Marvin de Zwarte David Groen Kenneth

Reverend Redeker Leads in Devotions

Rev Redeker of Third Reformed Church delivered the devotion on Monday morning September 16 at Miss Jane Gosselink’s event. He cited Psalm 1 and urged turning to Christianity for a right life built on character. He warned against trial and error paths and urged young people to seek fun in right deeds, ending with I am the way the truth and the life.

Jane Gosselink R. J. Redeker Third Reformed Church Redeker Jesus

Hay Family Around School Encourages Student Help

Local note notes the Hay family near the school inviting participation in a moment to help while Ana is urged that teachers will appreciate efforts.

Hay Ana

Freshman Classes Start Year with Orientation and Library Skills

Freshman English classes study the P H S handbook to navigate the school and meet people. They use the Library and learn Dewey Decimal and the card catalog as part of orientation. Sophomore English reviews short stories and builds grammar. In home economics, freshmen sew a cotton blouse as three new sewing machines arrive and a blind hammer is installed. Sophomore girls preserve food while juniors paint textiles with their own designs. Miss Gosselink's homeroom is the only one with all students buying an activity ticket.

Alumni in Service At P H S salutes in service

This week we honor former P H S students serving in the military. Phil Mentink is in basic training after induction four weeks ago at Fort Blair Texas. Norman Niouwsma and George Ikuta are in the Navy on furlough with plans for Panama and restationing, addresses unavailable. Richard Balstad left for the Navy last Monday, address unknown. Ronald Van Niewaal serves in Navy at Great Lakes in basic training and Naval Air School. Bob Sowles in Air Force taking eight months Radio Operator course at Keesler Biloxi Mississippi.

Phil Mentink Philip Mentink U. S Fort Blair Texas Norman Niouwsma George Ikuta Norman Panama George Ronald van Niewaal U. S. Navy Naval Air School Ronnie Ronald D. van Niewaal S. R T. CG Great Lakes Bob Sowles Air Force Bob Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Mississippi

Player of the Week Plaques Added at Pella High

New plaques appear in the east hall marking Pella High football players of the week for the Sigourney game. Offensive honoree is Bob Bergman, while Hoyd Ballenger and Marion Van are named for defensive contributions. Recognition urged for Mr. Ruthven who assisted in making the awards.

Pella High Bob Bergman Sigourney Hoyd Ballenger Marion van We Ruthven

Hallways Alive With School Scene And Schedules

Students fill the hallways in a bustling snapshot of school life. Juniors practice dances while bands hurry to rehearsal and reporters gather at displays for assignments. Cheerleaders parade in green outfits as classmates check the weekly game schedule on the bulletin board.

Charleston Jun Clgo Joyce P Waardy Cleo B John B Ralph J H. H

Birthday list celebrates P. H. 8. members born Sept 21–30

A church bulletin lists birthdays for P. H. 8 members with birth dates from September 21 to September 30. Names include Ervin Roorda Ramona Hudson Luella Van Ekeren Andrea Boat Ralph Jaarsma Wayne Klein Don Buyert Norma Angove Murray Goemaat Darrell De Reus Mr. Wilkins Ml Cummings.

P. H Ervin Roorda Ramona Hudson Luella van Ekeren Andrea Boat Ralph Jaarsma Wayne Klein Don Buyert Norma Angove Murray Goemaat Darrell de Reus Mr. Wilkins Ml Cummings

Carlisle twins earn Eagle Scout honors in court of honor

Twin brothers Richard and Robert Sweeney of Carlisle were awarded Eagle Scout badges, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, in a recent court of honor ceremony.

Richard Robert Sweeney Carlisle

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