Pella High Homecoming Through the Decades 1944 1950
A retrospective review of Pella High Homecoming from 1944 to 1950 notes bonfires pep meetings and parades. Queens include Verla Vander Streek Ruth Vogelaar Beulah De Heer Marcie Walster Roberta Zeigler and others with attendants. The Little Dutch defeat Osceola 13 6 in 1944 and Chariton 20 6 in 1945 while a 1946 game vs West Tech ends 40 0.
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Pella High
Arne Schilder
Verla Vander Streek
Ruth Nogelaar
Uella Dingeman
Osceola
Chariton Chargers
Berniece Heerema
Lora Toom
Ruth Voglaar
Lila van Vliet
Myrtle Evers
Ruth Vogelaar
Pella
Pella Dingeman
Betty Rempe
Beverlee Nihart
West Tech
Des Moines
D.M.T
P.H.S
Legion Hall
Marcie Walster
Gladys Klein
Marlene Sels
Marilyn Ver Ploeg
Donna Veenstra
Roberta Zeigler
Delores In't Weld
Dorothy Toom
Chariton
Bonwell's Blue Demons vs Little Dutch Homecoming Clash
Bonwell's Blue Demons prepare for a Homecoming showdown with Albia's Little Dutch. Historic series scores show Albia dominance in earlier years 14 to 6 in 1947 and 42 to 6 in 1950, but Pel la vows a tougher stand this season. Coaches Borgman and Ruth Pella insist their squad will challenge Albia and seek a decisive win.
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Pella
Albia
Lincoln
Sigourney
Pel
Bud Bonwell
Blue Demons
Borgman
Ruthven
Coming Student Assemblies Announced
Students are offered a sneak preview of upcoming assemblies with a calendar of programs. Admission is by activity ticket. Programs include an India lecture, wildlife snakes talk, glass blowing, science magic, harp recital and a harpist named Christine Cair.
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Bennett Parkinson
Homecoming Queen Candidates Named at Pella High
Five girls surmount home room ballots as Mary Van Vliet Rosalee Schakel Greta Palmquist Joyce Petersma and Ruthie Kaldenburg win nominations. Floats decor gym square dance parade game and band drill slated for Homecoming events.
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Mary van Vliet
Rosalee Schakel
Greta Palmquist
Joyce Petersma
Ruthie Kaldenburg
Pella High
Albia
Pella High Little Dutch Set to Battle Albia Tomorrow
The Huddle notes P.H.S. v Albia with intrigue over a 1944 Homecoming win and a 26 6 score forecast. Ken Menninga props vitamins for Lloyd B. and praises Pep Club and cheerleaders. Alumni and friends rally as the Little Dutch prepare for a clean, victorious battle.
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P.H.S
What is Homecoming to you by Nancy Greendyke
Editorial asks what Homecoming means beyond cheers and pop. It questions loyalty to queen band floats and team, school pride and sportsmanship, and whether the event teaches us to work together and handle both disappointment and success. It urges mature thinking and shared pride in the school community.
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Nancy Greendyke
Student Suffered Serious Injuries In Car Crash
News From Room 205 reports Beverly Taylor, freshman, injured in a car accident and hospitalized at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. She will miss the rest of the school year while doctors hope for her recovery. Dorothy Vos sprained her ankle but returned to classes on crutches after PE. Teachers held an old-fashioned weiner roast in the south pod Tuesday evening. Don Van Hemert received a letter from Dean Crawford, former Pella High teacher who sponsored the KTT’s last year.
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Beverly Taylor
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Dorothy Vos
P.E
Don van Hemert
Dean Crawford
Pella High
Crawford
KTT
Beulah Roorda
Delores van Waardhuizen
Delores Vander Wilt
Pauline Lautenbach
Whalley
Mss. Thomassen
Ruth — Kaldenberg
Mary Alice Buwalda
Eleanor Vander Beck
Shirley Hoeksema
Alvin de Wild
Lee
Paul Klyn
Don Blom
Vernon D. Boot
Cleo Ver Hoef
Pat Rietveld
Shirley Rook
Donna Zwank
Joanne Ter Louw
Greta Palmquist
Shirlie
Elsie
Pauline
Sara
King Solomon’s Mines
Shirley
Gary
Mr. Lee
Doris D
Homecoming Week Activities and Schedule
The notice outlines events for Homecoming week including Knoxville Jr High versus Pella Jr High on September 27, a bonfire, two snake dances, and crowning of the Homecoming queen, a Homecoming parade on September 28 between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m., and the main football game Pella versus Albia that evening.
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Knoxville Jr. High
Pella Jr. High
Knoxville
Pella Vs. Albia
Seniors Remember Duchess Plans Outline Signups
Seniors are reminded of the Duchess plan outline submissions and urged to register for annual staff positions. A Miss Thomassen announcement signals the signups and emphasizes teamwork with the motto Many hands make light work.
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Thomassen
Moppin Around With Heinie at P.H.S
Roving reporter profiles maintenance staff at Pelladium High School. Kuyper handles cleaning, temperature control, dusting, repairs, plumbing, waste removal, and bus routes for kindergartners. He keeps grounds in shape, replaces panes, and notes high usage of paper towels and light bulbs. Jim Steenhoek is introduced as new part time janitor.
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Pelladium
Heinie
Kuyper
Lincoln
Jim Steenhoek
P.H.S
Add Another Candle Staff Card On Birthdays
Staff members send "Many happy returns of the day" to Marilyn Ande weg on September 30 and Philip Cums on September 30, to Dick Van Zomérén on October 2, to Joan Walraven on October 4, and to Anna Mae Van Zante on October 5.
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Marilyn Andeweg
Philip Cums
Dick van Zomérén
Joan Walraven
Anna Mae van Zante
Welcome Home Alumni Homecoming Greeting at PHS
Restored 1951 message invites graduates faculty and friends to a cherished weekend. The notice aims to rekindle memories of high school days and celebrate a long remembered Homecoming at PHS.
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P.H.S
P H S Marching Band Makes Three Community Trips
The P H S marching band returned from a three location tour visiting Grinnell for Pioneer Days on September 15, Oska Joosa for Freedom Days on September 17, and Towa State College Band Day on September 22. The events featured performances with the group playing tunes like On Oh Pella during a half day in Grinnell and a smaller 40 member unit participating in the Oska Joosa parade.
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P.H.S
Pella
Grinnell
Oska Joosa
Towa State College
A Bird's Ear View Of KTT Picnic
A reminiscent bird narrator recalls the KTT picnic along the Des Moines River with 25 children. The narrative captures playful chatter, food, a mossy creek setting, a looming mosquito tribe, a looming moonrise, and light social scenes as the group enjoys a rustic gathering with candid banter.
Return to home after fan gathering for KTT members
The text notes a return to home after a gathering with Mr. Lee and mentions hopes for more fans and picnics for KTT members, signaling a casual wrap to a social event. The dialogue hints at a teacherly or community group setting and a kinship tone.
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Mr. Lee
KTT
Out of the Mailbox Letter From Pella Alum Lyens
A letter from Electra Bender Lyens, former Pella High English teacher in 1942-43, greeting faculty and past students. Now teaching fifth grade in Hawthorne California, she fondly recalls Pella’s citizenry, Tulip Time, and the town’s cleanliness.
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Pella High
Electra Bender Lyens
Who's Who of a Fifteen Year Old Junior Girl
A 15 year old junior girl with blue eyes framed by glasses and brown hair. Her favorite color is blue and foods are fried chicken and apple pie. She enjoys writing pen pals and reading. sports include softball and baseball. She has a younger brother and sister, attended New Sharon High School last year, and now lives in a trailer on Oskaloosa Street. Answer next week.
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Jaysie
New Sharon High School
Oskaloosa Street
Student Teachers Assigned Positions
The Pella Public Schools assigned cadet teachers for the semester. Names and assignments include Robert Arents General Defense, Vernard Boekelman Book keeping, Claire Butin Physics, Pat De Graff Art, Betty Den Hartog 8th Civics, Betty De Vos Typing, Bernice Huenink Social Science, Gene Klimstra English, Shirley Rooistra Speech, Beth Parker Typing, Helen Roos Grade 4, Eunice Schmidt Home Ec, Philip Van Veldhuizen Algebra, Joan Vander Waal English, among others with various classroom placements and supervising teachers.
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Pella
Central College
Robert Arents
Wilkins Vernard Boekelman
Groendyke
Claire Butin
Jeanne Campbell
Tin
Pat de Graff
Art — Webster
Betty den Hartog
Civi
Robinson
Les Betty de Vos
Miss Sayler
Pat Bernice Huenink
Lee Gene Klimstra
Thomassen
Shirley Rooistra
Grooters
Beth Parker
Miss Saylor
Helen Roos
Lincoln
Miss Versteeg
Eunice Schmidt
Mise Niebure
Philip van Veldhuizen
Miss Ver Huel
Joan Vander Waal
Miss Renaud
Miss Thomassen
LuVerne Iowa Renamed to Avoid Confusion
LuVerne Iowa changes its name from Luverne to LuVerne by post office order after residents requested the adjustment to prevent mix ups with another town. The modification aims to standardize spelling for mail delivery and official use.
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LuVerne, Iowa
Post Office Department
Luverne
Jokers' Cue Sparks Laughter in History Class
In a first period world history class Mr. Lee jokes as students pass out test papers. He misstates the action and tells them to place papers on the table as they pass out the door. The playful moment lightens the mood during the exam transition.
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Mr. Lee
The Girl In White Armor and Explaining the Atom Book Picks
Pella High School library highlights two new titles. The Girl In White Armor by Albert Bigelow Paine recounts Joan of Arc with lively excitement. Explaining the Atom by Selig Hecht promises clear, child friendly explanations any student can enjoy.
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Pella High School
Albert Bigelow Paine
Joan of Arc
Selig Hecht
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