Teachers Enjoy Various Activities During Vacation
A fragmented recount from a rural community notes teachers engaging in simple summer pastimes during a school break. It highlights Mrs. Bender gardening and resting, Miss Heal organizing a day at home, Mr. Swan traveling to Nebraska, and other locals including Mr. Decker and Miss Groplink pursuing small, everyday tasks at home and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Shi
Hummel
Toll Shed
Decker
Miss Bender
Sarardi
Pella High Spirit News By Electa Bender Sponsor
Pella High School plans a student paper with Electa Bender as sponsor and a roster of staff members including Larretta Visser Borgman Orleath Veggelaar Ruthe Tob Black Coleen Klein Georgia Van Le Bonnie Buerkens Helen Bun Wo Breemen Alive Buwalda Meneeh Marcia Kuyper Lela Darman Rady Schilder June De Ralph Vander Waal Carl Vander Ploeg Bill Olvott Joyce Sadler.
Horizon Club Meeting Recaps Camp Fire Tales at Meulpolder’s
Horizon Club members met at Meulpolder’s Friday April 19 for a semi monthly gathering. Loraine Meulpolder hosted a social evening with refreshments, singing, and shared camp experiences from last summer. Next meeting will discuss Camp Fire ranks and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horizon Club
Meulpolder’s
Hum Loraine
Vie Sanyess
Pi Vity
German band and student ensembles present April concert
Music notes report a Tosday program at Mr. Robert Brittel’s school event with a German band featuring Madeline Diekema Fatty Shaw Albert Van Houwe ng Bill Lankelma and Dark Vander Ploog. Drama by Helen Buwalda Joe and Glen Van Vark elly John Hess gkian and Gene Langerak. Ensembles include cornet quartets and a clarinet quartet, plus band recordings lent by Bill Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saleman
Ter Louw
Synhorst
Langerak
Library Offers Fresh Fiction for Spring Reading
Before spring vacation a set of fiction books arrived for the library and may be checked out. The collection includes mysteries historical novels and titles adapted into films. Mrs Marie Welch a librarian selected the list and sent for favorites. After reading a book you write a report for Literature and aim for a better grade. The books are at the reading table in the study hall corner for easy access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Welch
High School Boys Take Tests at Central College
Twelve high school boys began a six week curriculum with Army and Navy tests at Central College Apt. Hers bert Mentink led the examination. The four part test covered mathematics science language and general intelligence. Most found it easy though some struggled with the latter, and several hoped to join the Navy or Marine service after the tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Central Clee
Hersbert Mentink
Aed
Garden City FFA Chapter Attends State Convention
The Iowa FRA annual convention opens with remarks from Herbert F. Hooker and dignitaries including Bourke D. Michentes and Tevin Nichlich. Delegates read names during roll call, WAAC officials speak on war effort, and medals are awarded for Farm and Iowa Farmer Degrees as the first session closes.
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Atuetica
Kirkwood
Herbert F. Hooker
Bourke
National Organization Ira
Anid
DAA
War Board
Williams
WAAC
Hickenlooper
Visek
A. A. Loveland
M. M. Dortenlooper
Harry Linn
Arthur Briton
Cliffor
Iowa Farmer
EPA
Iowa Fra, Association
Freed of Fearful Night Duties a Rural Teacher Emerges
A rural school experience unfolds as a young educator overcomes anxiety and prepares for a school day. The narrative follows quiet meditation, steady routines, and initial classroom duties shaping a fledgling teacher into a confident, valued instructor. Through patient practice, the writer notes growth and commitment to guiding students.
Little Dutch Trackmen Place At Osky Relays
Little Dutch track squad at the Oskaloosa Relays earned points with several strong performances. Abe Sinehes and teammate Williams highlighted throwing events while others contributed in sprint and distance races, shaping a competitive score across multiple events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yond
Sian
Wee Eters
Shite Sieurney
Abe
Sinehes
Williams
They Stoop to Cancel Display of the Nazi Flag
Dutch authorities reverse a long standing rule allowing only national symbols to be flown. Officials say private displays may indicate political opinions, while civil servants must avoid signaling owner beliefs. A separate note warns to keep odorous foods away from milk.
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Holland
House of Orange
Pella High Receives Continued Approval by North Central Association
The North Central Association’s Commission on schools voted to continue Pella High School on its list of fully approved secondary schools. The secretary’s letter commends Pella High for high teaching standards and trained teachers, noting the school’s ability to operate amid difficult times.
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Pella
North Coast
Pola
Association
Ruerkens Bella High Vella
Towa
Puerkens
Commission On Schools of the North Cent
Chicago
Iowa State Committee
Fos L. A
Birthday memory at Home for the Aged gathering
April 15 at the Home for the Aged honored Mr. B. Van Zouk on reaching X0 years. Numerous visitors from Holland and Michigan called on residents including Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Geenen and family, Langstraat clan, Vander Hart group, Den Hartog family, and Neal Jansen, sharing birthday remembrances and social visits.
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B. van Zouk
Dick Veldhuizen
Paul Langstraat
Otley
John de Jong
Tracy
Connie Verzendaal
Holland
Michigan
B. Boender
Wright
Leendert Langstraat
William den Hartog
Sam den Hartog
C. den Hartog
Neal Jansen
Social visit roundup from Sully and surrounding towns
Residents of Sully, Peoria, Okaton, Des Moines, Monroe and nearby areas hosted and visited friends and relatives including the Vos, De Graal, Van Rees, Jansen, and Van Houweline families. The note lists multiple calls on cousins, in laws, and neighbors with a final urging to keep meat and poultry properly stored.
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Sully
Adrianas Vos
Peoria
Ohn de Vries
Henry Huwen
Dick Huson
Jobo van Wyk
Addyville
Tt Vim Hews
Bendane
Insurance and Savings Offer by Wm Dicleman
Wm Dicleman of Sully Iowa advertises insurance for farm and city property and bail on crops and autos, urging low rates and safe coverage. He invites calls to Phone 60 or correspondence to P O Box 146, promising to call on potential clients.
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Sully
Wm. Dicleman
Lowa
G A A Pot Luck Supper Reportedly Held
A G A A social meeting occurred on Tuesday April 13 with members dining and playing games. Girls split into hunting and hiding groups for a trail game, then shouted a non English chant as they chased and found each other before wrapping up once fatigue and voices tired.
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Intelligence Department
Thoughts of N Trainer Thoughts of N Trainer
A first person account recalls entering a one room schoolhouse to begin teaching, carrying a dinner pail and books. The narrator follows the experienced hand mechanic to unlock the building, lights a fire, and faces a mix of excitement and fear as the morning approaches when students will fill the empty seats.
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Robert Wendell Brittell
Miss Groplink
Miss Ver Heal
Dom
Marr
Guavy
Valles
Miss Electa Bender
Vay
Avatant Exchange
Dane Larretta Visser
Borgman
Orleath Veggelaar
Murphy's
J. H. Shinn Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
VanDen Berg Electric& Paint Co
Pla LY Nico
Uae
Audi-phone Co
Des Moines
Fleming
6Th and
Walnut
Wiemort
Bill Scott
Mr. Brittel
Clif Paltzer
Alert van Houweling
Marion Morrow
Georgia van Berkum
Max Hoeksema
Dean Sadler
Sheldon Vox
Andrew van Berkum
Clarinet
Madeline Diekema
Eleanor Vos
Colleen Klein
Patty Shaw
Ladies of the First Reformed Church
Editorial
Garden City
FFA
Emu
N.C. Association
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Gamble’s
Gamble
Cees Ee Eer Ares
Joe Stientjes
Dirk Vos
Marina
N. Trainer
Is 'Gown Theatre
Jinx Falkenburg
Bert Gordon
Gildersleeve
Harold Peary
Jane Darnell
Mazion
Algiers
Bone
Tebourba
Army
Navy
Fredrick March
Veronica Lake
Susan Hayward
Thorne Smith
Morocco
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Crosby-Hope- Lamour
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