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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
12
The Senior Class selects Robinson Crusoe by William Lenda a Defoe dramatization directed by Mr. Veltema. Performances are October 24 and 25 at the Pella Christian High Gym with cast members including Ellen Robinson Connie Hoksbergen Mavis Vande Kief and Ronald Van Zemeren.
The Christian High News announces permanent organization of its staff from the journalism class. Editor Nancy Terpstra. Co Editor Larry Rus. Student Activity Lilla Beyer. News Lester Klyn. Chapel News Ronald Swank. Sports Phys Van Dusseldorp Larry Rus. Roving Reporter Barbara Dahm. Adviser Mrs Minnie J Dahm.
The annual staff for the 1967 68 production year is organized with Editorial led by Twylla Vander Mol en and Joan De Vries plus Ronald Van Zomeren. Business includes Kenneth Bokhoven as manager with Jonathan Nibbelink, Shirley Roose and Phyllis Jansen. Picture team features Delorese Steenbock Editor, Janice Vander Wal and Richard Hiemstra. Appreciation is extended to local businessmen and churches in Pella and surrounding areas.
The agency extends thanks to Alicia Bandstra for her diligent work as a typist, recognizing her accurate and timely documentation. Her contribution supported office operations and ensured smooth workflow during the period of evaluation.
Pella Christian began sectional tournament action at Attica after a rain delay, defeating Hartford 8-2 with Leroy Ryken earning his first win and Larry Rus collecting three singles. The team then beat Attica 2-0 behind strong pitching by Ken Bokhoven and Ryken before dropping 5-3 to Milo. Jerry Ver Meer and Ken Rouw led Pella with three and two singles respectively.
Monday features Miss Folkerts leading readings from Matthew 28 16 20 and a challenging sermon Saved to Serve after the song service. Tuesday and Wednesday add Rev Doornbos and Mr Ruiter guiding prayers and Scripture readings from Psalm 103 and I Peter 2 11 17 respectively. Thursday group leaders conduct devotions with Donna Andringa Gloria Bandstra Alicia Bandstra readings. Friday closes with Mr Weldhouse reflecting on Job and a prayer.
The girls softball team opened the season with a 30 to 5 victory over New Sharon. Van Dusseldorp pitched and Her losing pitcher was Sheely. Hiemstra hit a triple while several players added singles and doubles. Team members include Plate Bandstra Van Dusseldorp Groenendyk Van Rees Dieleman Vos Memmelaar Hiemstra Blom Br Nancy Terpstra scorekeeper Evelyn Hol manager.
The choir directed by Miss Jean Folkerts named officers including President Melvin Vos and Vice President Bill Van Ee. Secretary Delores Steenbock Treasurer Janice Vander Wal Librarians Doris Ustermarkt Ruth Bakker Business manager Elvin Laurens Co-business manager Ron Van Zomeren Robe committee Joyce Jansen John Nibbelink. The choir has 48 members with plans to publish vocal arrangements later.
Mr. Ruiter questions Nancy D about lateness. Nancy explains it was late to start from home and starting early was not possible. The dialogue centers on punctuality and time constraints during a morning routine.
All four class sections elect officers with a faculty sponsor each. Freshmen nominate and elect Ennis Dale as president Linda Zystra as vice president Carole Terpstra as secretary Melvin Bokhoven as treasurer Sophomores select Arlyn Bossenbrock as president Norma Hiemstra as vice president Lois De Kock as secretary Allen Andreas as treasurer Juniors name Howard Hagen as president Wilma De Young as vice president Doris Usterman as secretary Jim De Jong as treasurer Seniors choose Norma Dahm as president Jim Steenhoek as vice president Retha Stursma as secretary Kenneth Bokhoven as treasurer
A list of student nicknames paired with sponsors and teachers arranged as an alphabetical roster. Entries include Agreeable Les Klyn and Class sponsor Mr Veltema along with personalities like Energetic Wimp De Young and Musical Phyllis Van Dussel.
In a light classroom moment Mr Dieleman quizzes Ernie about Spain in the seventeenth century and the Declaration of Independence. Ernie responsibly lists seven wars while Delores guesses the signing location, prompting a playful exchange among the junior class.
State CROP Director John Nolin announced Des Moines that Iowa aims to collect 125000 bushels of corn for the CROP drive from November 10 through 17. Corn will be pressed into cooking oil for Church World Service feeding centers aiding refugees in Austria West Germany and Hong Kong. fund-raising efforts over nine years exceed 2 million dollars in gifts to the needy overseas.
The session approves minutes and reports from the Record and Justice of the Peace. A quarterly report and a funds report are presented and approved. A resolution cancels mineral rights and tax sale certificates for certain parcels in Marion County. List of welfare and hospital expenses follows.
A county welfare ledger itemizes payments to doctors dentists and clinics, groceries and services, plus numerous entries for the Marion County area. Names such as Dr O B Bell Dr T W Bier and Marion County entities appear among welfare expenditures, tax office items and public-works related costs. The document closes with board signatures and adjournment of a supervisors meeting.
The twenty fourth day of August 12 1957 meeting presided by John R Fisher Chairman. Members Maddy Dieleman and others approved the minutes. Budget hearing held and budget adopted as published with ayes all. Expenses listed include Portage 42.00 and Mandatta 260.00. No further business.
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