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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1960

Page

14

Science at P C H S shows varied lab courses and experiments

Students at Christian high school study general science biology physics and chemistry in modern laboratories. Freshmen take general science taught by Boertje and Vander Laan, sophomores study biology in three sections, juniors choose physics, seniors chemistry. Insects are studied, grasshoppers are used in labs, and experiments with sulfur produce strong odors.

P.c.hls Christian Stanley Boertje Dick, Vander Laan Boertje George Heitz Central College Paul de Jong de Jong Dick Doeden Central P.C.H.S

Colfax Livestock Sale Highlights A Saturday Run

Colfax reports a large Saturday sale with 7 head of cattle selling from 17.00 to 30.00 per cwt and better calves to 48.00. Hogs include 102 head of 114 lb shoats at 20.10 per cwt and light droves at 18.00 to 19.80 with sows priced up to 71.00 per head. Market notes mention good turnout and weather conditions favoring buyers and consignors are urged to contact their truckers if unable to attend.

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Larry. Enghers Jeckhuizen

Hilarious railroad job skit by varsity club

The varsity club staged a Wednesday noon comedy about Hired and Fired with characters Mr Black and Mr Oarr A line up of actors including Bob Van Soelen delivered a humorous portrayal as an engineer applicant for the railroad The skit caused laughter and the club earned funds to expand athletic zest and support.

Bill Jack Oarr Larry Vander Molen Mr.Black Bob van Soelen Carr Akit

Reflections On Chapel Exercises At Elim School

On Monday April 4 chapel was led by Mr. Kruis who read from John 19 about Christ's suffering. Mr. Kamp urged students to consider entering special education, describing Elim as an oasis for the handicapped and invoking Exodus 15:28. Students led the service as usual with Geneva De Vries singing, Lorés Dieleman reading scripture, Larry Engber providing closing prayer, and a brass quartet offering special music. Rev Li K Panis, pastor of the...

Kruis Christ’s Hls Elim Worth Illinois Kamp Geneva de Vries Delores Dieleman Larry. Engbérs Li K. Panis

Revival of Christian School Emphasis on Humanitarian Education

The article quotes Rev Tanis lamenting that modern American education is increasingly objective and focused on specialization. He argues the Christian School system should emphasize broader humanities to nurture well rounded individuals.

Tanis

Senior Joyce Rozen boom, a busy Oska loosa senior

Joyce Rozen boom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garret M Rozen boom, is a 17 year old senior from a west of Oskaloosa farm. At P C H S she takes commercial courses and is active in choir mixed quartet and president of the Future Nurses Club. She dislikes people who embarrass others and recommends freshmen to enjoy school and keep up with their work. She attends Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Oskaloosa as organist and president of the Young Peoples Society.

Garret M. Rozenboom Joyce Kaloosa Future Nurses Club Oskaloosa P.C.H.S Bethel Chritian ‘Reformed Oskloosa Young Peoples Society

Dreams of Cynthia Vander Schaaf from Oske Loosa

A student confesses spring fever and dreams of Cynthia Vander Schaaf, a brown eyed senior from Oska loosa attending commercial courses in history and bookkeeping. She sings soprano, serves as secretary of Future Nurses Club, plays organ, and aims for an office job next year.

Seni Oskaloosa Cindy Future ‘Nurses Christian Ann Gynthia Cynthia Vander Schaaf Flora

Superstitions and Beliefs Amid Afrocentrist Rhetoric

The text argues superstition paints Africans as prone to unbelievable acts and inhumane practices. It frames superstition as a religion for some, citing drowning twins and hatred among people, while acknowledging the diverse views on belief across communities.

The Superstition Of Bad Luck And Christian Caution

A compact discussion explores superstition as fear of bad luck and common myths like breaking a mirror, black cats, and Friday tasks. It contrasts secular belief with Christian caution, noting superstition’s claimed subconscious influence and urging mindful awareness to avoid occult power.

Newton News Delayed Report on Local Meetings and Hospital Visit

County Home services featured speaker Geort Van Hall and a girls trio with Karen Lafoon Wilma Schulenklo pper Connie Slings and Carol Struik. Harmony Helpers met at Christian school with hostess Mrs Jérald Verneridaal. Reading I Corinthians 13 and prayer opened by president Mrs Harris Van Zante. Lesson on laying sound foundations by Mrs Dean Ward. Members listed include multiple area ladies. Gary Van Gorp, son of Laverne Van Gorp, was hospitalized for observation then released. Fosteene Van Zante, daughter of Harris Van Zante, mentioned.

Geort ‘van Hall Karen Lafoon Wilma Schulenklopper Connie Slings Carol Struik Jérald Verneridaal Harris. van Zante Dean Ward Paull Vander Hart Ward van‘ Zante Veenendaal Gary van Gorp Laverne van’ Gorp Skiff Hospital Fosteene’ van Zante Harris van Zan

Lynnville Lions Honor Students At Academic Banquet

The Lynnville-Sully Lions Club will host an academic banquet on May 5 honoring about 80 juniors and seniors. Valedictorian and salutatorian receive trophies, with scholastic awards for four-year B average students. Dr. Wm J Petersen of Iowa City will speak on Dramatic Episode in Iowa History.

Lions Club Lynnville-Sully School Wm. J. Petersen Iowa City State Historical Society John Graham

School Closes Early Amid Icy Roads

Albée school closed Wednesday noon until Friday due to bad roads. Only three children attended. Donald Rozenboom was called home Wednesday because his mother, Mrs Bert Rozenboom, is seriously ill.

Eanera Albée Donald Rozenboom Bert Rozenboom

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Raymond Kirk

Remember fog driving danger. Vander Ploegs return from Arizona. Mrs. Raymond Kirk of Cambridge honored at a pink and blue shower held Saturday evening April 9 at the home of Mrs. Anne Verought with Mrs. Leon Ray of Cedar Falls assisting. Guests played games and gifts were opened on a table decorated with a doll in a cradle centerpiece. A tray lunch was served to several attendees including Mrs. J. J. Buwalda Kellogg and others.

Glenn Brignon A. R. Meredith Scarshoro Rayford Meredith Newton Marshall Meredith Bruce Roy Ritter Galesburg Anne J. Lanser Leonard Maasdam Pella Burlington Randy Huyser Abe Vos Grinnell Norman Huyser Dave Vander Ploeg Apache Junction Arizona Raymond Kirk Cambridge Anne Verought Leon Ray Cedar Falls J. J. Buwalda Kellogg James Vriezelaar Waverly Lee Vriezelaar C. D

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