Advent wreath blessing and First Holy Communions at Gehlen
Students witnessed an Advent wreath blessing led by Fr. David Hogan on December 4. The report details upcoming First Holy Communions at St. Joseph’s and St. James parishes, then recounts a Friendship House visit by Thomas Cook of Chicago highlighting racial prejudice and calls for Christian attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Parish
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Neptune
the Assumption Catholic Church
Merrill
Struble
Thomas Cook
Friendship House
Chicago
Cook
The
Mr. Cook
Tom Cook
Friendship House of Chicago
David Hogan
C E B Contest Results and Honorees at School
In October Sister M Pirmin's Bookkeeping class entered a national C E B contest. Students prepared full double entry balance sheets and ledgers then mailed them to New York for judging on penmanship and accuracy. Pat Henrich earned the Order of Business Education pin. fourteen students received certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirmin
New York
Order of Business Education
Pat Henrich
Mariann Gotto
Dennis Wolf
Rose Marie Peters
Lloyd Kolker
Gary Kneip
Bonnie Ruden
Kathleen Sitzmann
Joretta Rommes
Rosemary Sitamann
Pat Overman
Sidney von Tersch
Mary Ann Ruether
Karen Freking
Neil Groctken
Gehlen Chorus Promotes Christmas Oratorio Performance
The Gehlen High School Chorus of 120 members under Sister Miriam Elizabeth with Miss Bonnie Kipple rehearses for a Christmas oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens to be presented December 18 in the Gehlen High School Auditorium. Laurel Van Rockel will accompany. The event will be taped December 15 for later broadcast on KLIEM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehlen Chorus
Gehlen High School
Miriam Elizabeth
Bonnie Kipple
Westmar
Camille Saint-Saems
Laurel van Rockel
KLIEM
Ann Bohlke Youngest Daughter Joins Gehlen School
Ann Bohlke new student at Gehlen is the youngest of three daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. George Bohlke. A transfer from St. Catherine's of Ovens, she enjoys algebra chorus piano and ice skating. Her favorite foods include broasted chicken Beech Nut Spearmint Gum and Cherry Coke. She admires Dr. Kildaire and hopes to attend Gehlen with a lively voice and social spark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Bohlke
George Bohlke
St. Catherine's of
Ovens
Ann
M. Mugh
Andy
Miriam Elizabeth
Nikita
Madison
Dr. Kildaire
Gehlen
Rings arrive for Gehlen High Juniors in 1964
Students at Gehlen High celebrate new class rings in green and gold with black-outlined gold setting. Rings bear Gehlen High School and 1964 outside, with each ring inscribed with the owner’s initials inside. Enthusiastic wearers spark comments about size and style as peers admire the new possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehlen High School
Birthdays listed for David Mayrose and others
A notice lists birthdays for David Mayrose Dee Margaret Wolf Dec 1 Carel Paetz Dec 2 Allen Schenkelberg Dec 4 John McCarthy Dee 5 Larry Ruden Dee 10 Jane Kolbeck Dec 12 Catherine Huckle Dec 13 Janice Carel Dec 15 Jolene Kaschmitter Dec 15 Mary Waldschmit Dec 16 Charles Neubrand Dee 21 Dave Wells Deg 27 A new note is heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mayrose
Margaret Wolf
Carel Paetz
Allen Schenkelberg
John McCarthy
Larry Ruden
Jane Kolbeck
Catherine Huckle
Janice Carel
Jolene Kaschmitter
Mary Waldschmit
Charles Neubrand
Dave Wells
Deg
Gehlen Music Dept Organizes New Dance Band
The Gehlen High School music department formed a dance band led by band director Mr. Brazil. The trumpet Jim Vander Meer Richard Flynn Mike West Keith Wiebersch and Jerry Kurth. trombones Joe Overman Roger Thoma Mike Cradit Tom Mitchell. drums Pat Shearon. saxophones Tom Foxen Bill Dreckman Tom Shearon and occasionally Mr. Brazil. One rehearsal so far but potential for a lively group. likely first performance next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehlen
Brazil
Gehsen
Jim Vander Meer
Richard Flynn
Mike West
Keith Wiebersch
Jerry Kurth
Joe Overman
Roger Thoma
Mike Cradit
Tom Mitchell
Pat Shearon
Tom Foxen
Bill Dreckman
Tom Shearon
Mr. Brazil
Weathering the winter cement work at the school
School board discussion centers on footing construction delaying work to spring to avoid weak footings from freezing. Wiltgen notes warmer weather spared winter delays, while board members warn cement in cold could cause wall cracks and floor settling later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wiltgen
Marion Ladewig Bowling Pressures and Focus Tips
Marion Ladewig warns bowlers of pressure situations where a strike or spare is crucial. Do not study pins too long or freeze in tension. Take your stance, glance at the pins to ensure your position, then begin your approach and execute.
Le Mars Couple Announce Engagement of La Vonne Paskert
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Paskert of Le Mars announce the engagement of their daughter La Vonne to Thomas Gaul son of Fred Gaul of South Sioux City. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Gabel
Akron
St. John Lutheran Church
Craig
Preston Township
Gabel
Loris Gronemeyer
Gene Jr
Osan Airbake
Korea
Wendell Oltmanns
Struble
Debbie
Matt Paskert
le Mars
la Vonne
Thomas Gaul
Fred Gaul
Sioux City
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Christ
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Mid-west
C.E.B
Gehlen-Aire Staff
Sandra Sitzmann
Elizabeth Groetken
Alphonsine Art
Rose Ann Kurtzhals
Cathy Hoss
Janet Hoss
Vicki Dreckman
Nancy Puetz
Joan Mertes
Oleo
Ihs
Mebel
Oreshags
Life Insurance
Leonard Kramer
Marion Ladewig
By Marion Ladewig
LA Vonne Paskert
Fry Jewelers Water Watch
FRY Jewelers
Frys
This
Fresh Film
Rexall Drug CO
le Mars Community High School
Bulldogs
Carey
Eagles
Westmar Gym
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