Mechanical drafting course debuts second semester
The school offers mechanical drawing and drafting as a new second semester course under industrial arts instructor Keith Kime. It covers orthographic projection, pictorial drawings, layout work, and possibly architectural work for its 12 students. A BCHS government class viewed a Brusel world fair film featuring Life of the People and other exhibits, plus a World Trade documentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Kime
Kimmel
Roger Cook
BOHS
States
U.S
Russia
France
Belgium
Report Cards Distributed At BCHS January 26
BCHS issued report cards to all students on Tuesday January 26 during regular periods. They included two nine weeks grades semester test grade and the semester test average. Parents should review attendance and citizenship and work habits. Cards must be signed and returned by Friday January 29.
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BCHS
BOHS
J. Frank Nugent
Semi-Annual Treasurer’s Report of Taylor County Iowa
Wm E Johnston, Taylor County treasurer, presents the period June to December 1959 accounts. The statement lists on hand, receipts from current and delinquent taxes, penalties, city specials, licenses, refunds, state and county transfers, and disbursements including road funds, road certificates, and loans. The report concludes with a closing balance and a certification of accuracy dated January 19 1960.
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WM. E. Johnston
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M&cr
Bedford
Co. Insane
Co. Treas
Co. Aud
Co. Recorder
Co. Gen
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Wm. E.johnston
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County School Library
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Bedford Oil Waren Then
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Bedford Concrete
New Market Water
Lenox
Blockton
Clearfield
Nian Stances
Liberty
The Responsibility of Choice Chapel Talk at BCHS
Rev. Walter Ortmann of the United Missionary Church spoke at BCHS chapel on January 21 with the theme The Responsibility of Choice. He urged making spiritual decisions that lead to a fuller life and highlighted choices in social, academic, and spiritual realms. The service, sponsored by HI chapter, featured singing by Butch Lucas and scripture read by Harry Combs.
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Walter Ortmann
United Missionary Church
Ortmann
Butch Lucas
Harry Combs
Greg Guenther
Sixth Graders Stage Imagined Beatnik Party
In a sixth grade English class a pretend Beatnik Party was announced by student Jimmy Slusher as part of a lesson on oral expression. Thirteen classmates joined the ruse at Mrs. Marilyn Rucker’s home, with names including Dale Akers Chris Beemer Christine Burks Jim Cummings Shirley Harrison Floyd Henderson Elizabeth Henson Beverly Jeter Denise Keith Wayne Matheny Jeanne Robinson and Jimmy Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Slasher
Marilyn Rucker
Slusher
Rucker
Jimmy
Dale Akers
Chris Beemer
Christine Burks
Jim Cummings
Shirley Harrison
Floyd Henderson
Elizabeth Henson
Beverly Jeter
Denise Keith
Wayne Matheny
Jeanne Robinson
Jimmy Slusher
Jimmy Turner
Will Send Senior Transcripts and ACT Test Details
The first seven semester transcripts of college bound seniors will be distributed to colleges to aid vocational guidance and financial aid decisions. BCHS seniors missing the November ACT program may take the February 27 test by signing up before February 5 with a $3 application fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Nugent
BCHS
Nugent
Charles S. Lavin
Mr. Lavin
Wayne Research Shows Poultry Gains From Controlled Energy Program
Wayne Research tests indicate pullets developed under Wayne Controlled Energy programs averaged 5.8 percent more eggs and used 3.8 percent less feed per dozen than those raised on conventional rations.
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Wayne
Minor Miracle Leads BCHS One-Act Contest at Home
The BCHS auditorium hosted four one act plays on January 20 with Minor Miracle judged as first by J S Taylor. Casts included John Hunter Butch Lucas Bill Sharp Harold Shepherd and 20 students performed in total.
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BCHS
Theother
J. S Taylor
John Hunter
Butch Lucas
Bill Sharp
Harold Shepherd
Willisce
Cinda Fuller
Greg Guenther
Jane Hornung
Sharon King
Linda King
Kay Neil
Maurine O'Connor
Mary Poore
Gary Poore
Ione “Runyon
Toth Sawyer
Ron Spencer
David Steele
June Stephens
Roland Troncin
Sharon Underwood
Student Waits for Bus During Mud Vacation
BOHS freshman Jim Farrens waited in driving rain January 14 for nearly two hours to catch the bus unaware of the no school notice. County engineer prompted officials to close schools as buses were tearing up roads. Announcement read over KMA Shenandoah station but Farrens did not hear it.
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Jim Farrens
BOHS
KMA
Shenandoah
Farrens
Repair Parts Arrive for BCHS Industrial Arts Shop
Parts for two electric sanders and a circular saw guard arrived January 7 per Keith Kimmel BCHS industrial arts instructor. Ordered from Midwest Shop Supply of Sioux City Iowa the parts are now in use by industrial arts students.
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Keith Kimmel
BCHS
Midwest
Sioux City
Towa
College Guidance Talk at Hi Y Meeting
Morning side College representative from Sioux City Iowa spoke on choosing a college to the 44 BCHS Hi Y boys on January 20 Pamphlets with college guidance were distributed to junior and senior Hi Y members The meeting included nominating a queen candidate for the Y Teen sweetheart dance and a report on future club activities
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Morningside College
Sioux City
Iowa
Colege
BCHS Enters Eight Speech Contest Divisions
BCHS will enter eight contest divisions at the Clorinda preliminary speech meet January 25 to 30. Teams from Bedford College Springs Corning Lenox New Market Red Oak Stanton and Vilasca compete in group B. Max Carpenter predicts New Market and Red Oak as BCHS main rivals. Humorous declamrawn appears most popular with six BCHS entrants.
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Clorinda
Max Carpenter
BCHS
Bedford
College Springs
iCorning
Lenox
New Market
Red Oak
Stanton
Vilasca
Carpenter
Military Ball for School Band Brightly Colored Affair
Bedford Band Mothers hosted BCHS annual military ball honoring the high school band. The gym featured an Hawaiian theme with palm trees, a beach mural, and tropical tea-table decor. Centerpieces included orchids and hula maiden accents, while programs showed palm trees and canoes.
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Bedford
BCHS
Rhythm Kings of Maryville
Fancy Sandwiches and Cookies Served at 31 Couples Event
Fancy sandwiches cookies and punch were served to the 31 couples and the chaperones. Band members and their guests included Cledre Straight Mike Thompson Barbara Jones Dick Dalton Margaret Thummel Kenneth Thompson Sharon Turner Ronnie Spencer Cave Cross Kenneth Keith Marcelene Loghry Harold Norris Rita Lemke Ronnie Triboleto Cheryl Barnes Jim Farrens Janet Beemer Allan Campbell Pat Nappler Jay Nugent Paulette Campbell Kenneth Lucas Pat Combs Dave Akers Jane Abernathy Ed Hobbs Kaye Hanshaw Ronnie John Nancy Timberlake Gary Hensley Warida Cox Richard Poore Judy Hanshaw Laverne Wright Joyce Keith Dennis Spencer Sharon Lyons Steve Thummel Judy Hoyle Kenneth Oxley Mary Sands Ed Purcell Linda Holker Doyle Daniels Barbara McNees David Steele Jean Dunkin John Walston Jan Glade Allan Gold Loretta Abernathy Tom Murphy Pat Sickels Bob Hill Betsy Thompson Kenny Hatfield Ellen Dunn Jerry Dougherty Judy Nicks Don Everhart Annette May Robin Young
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Cledre Straight
Mike Thompson
Barbara Jones
Dick Dalton
Margaret Thummel
Kenneth Thompson
Sharon Turner
Ronnie Spencer
Cave Cross
Kenneth Keith
Marcelene Loghry
Harold Norris
Rita Lemke
Ronnie Tribolet
Cheryl Barnes
Jim Farrens
Janet Beemer
Allan Campbell
Pat Nappler
Jay Nugent
Paulette Campbell
Keneth Lucas
Jan Glade
Allan Gold
Loretta Abernathy
Tom Murphy
Pat Sickels
Bob Hill
Betsy Thompson
Kenny Hatfield
Ellen Dunn
Jerry Dougherty
Judy Nicks
Don Everhart
Annette May
Robin Young
Royalty Candidates Named For Feb 10 Sweetheart Dance
Eight BCHS students are listed as king and queen candidates for the Valentine sweet heart dance on February 10. Queen hopefuls are Barbara Boyer Lois Davidson Glenda Kernen and Leta Belle Steele. King hopefuls are Butch Lucas Gary Poore Ron Spencer and David Wyckoff. Y-Teens sponsor the dance choosing kings, Hi-Y boys pick queens. Votes are cast Wednesday evening with each member allowed one guest.
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BCHS
Barbara Boyer
Lois Davidson
Glenda Kernen
Leta Belle Steele
King
Butch Lucas
Gary Poore
Ron Spencer
David Wyckoff
New Pupils Join Blockton Elementary After Christmas
Blockton Elementary reports two new students Deborah Bunker from Diagonal Iowa and Stephen Daniels from Temple Texas. Toy Day featured each child presenting a favorite toy and explaining why. first grade pupils and Mrs Henson visited to view the toys. The school displays cotton snowmen from a Fast art project and four students keep perfect attendance despite illnesses.
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Deborah Bunker
Diagonal
Iowa
Stephen Daniels
Temple
Texas
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Art Dinwiddie
Arthur Dinwiddie Insurance Agency
Evelyn Sickels
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Roger Simmons
Sheila Stewart
Helen Dowell
Clara Waldrip
Jewel Hall
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Kay Cox
Gary Crecellus
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David Henry
Richard Jackson
Martha Larson
Ray Miller
Jane Moon
Sharon Sickels
Anne Nette Wilson
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John Deere
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