Borgman Leads In Morning Devotions
Morning devotions last week on April 16 were led by Mr. Borgman. The coach Mr. Campbell presented basketball letters to girls and boys, naming captains Pauline Lautenbach and Jo Ann Schagen, and noting future players, managers, and transition to the first squad next year. Frances De Jong earned Southeast District honor roll recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borgman
Campbell
Jo Ann S
Pauline L
Shirley V. R
Jina Mae V
Junella A. Jorma K
Frances D. J
Sandra G
Joanne T. L
Sally L. Eleanor
Bonnie K
Darlene V. W
Jo Ann Schagen
Frances de Jong
Pauline Lautenbach
Don Xi
Bill L
Leo V. V
Bob B
Harold H
George I
Hank V. V
Aul K
Elliot T
Dick M
Chuck B
Cleo V. H
Aul D
Jun I
Junior
Wayne V. D. P
Bill D. H
Herb B
Don H
Alvin H
Darrell D. R
Carl ~ R
Don J
Alfred V. M
Nelson B
Glen B
Ralph J
Ruthven
Anamosa Express Special Bus Report of a chaotic ride
A casual description of the Anamosa Express bus introduces new rider Carol Klein and details a sequence of playful and disruptive incidents involving Waardy Wayne K and others. The narrative depicts lunches exchanged, banana antics, seat clashes, and a chaotic scene that ends with Pauline V H in an awkward collision and spilled books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
Carol Klein
Waardy
Wayne K
Wayne
Eee
Pauline V. H
Pauline
Freshman English Class Writes About Themselves
A student in a freshman English class writes a paragraph about herself, sharing birthday December 20, hair color, school, favorite subjects and foods, hobbies like collecting graphs of famous people, reading, dancing, and pink as her favorite color. She mentions one brother and an older sister and her home on North Main as clues for later identification.
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Pama
H2r
K. I T
Pelladium
North Main
Editor in Chief and Assistants Named in Local Paper
The newspaper lists editorial and sports staff including Harold Bean as Editor in Chief and a long roster of reporters and contributors such as M Pe Bean B Brom M De Cook Rorft P argndt and many others. The detailed byline reflects a broad team spanning editors reporters cartoonists photographers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bean
M Pe Bean
B. Brom
de. Cook
B. de Geus
Rorft
P Argndt
Groendyke
A. Endert
R. Klyn
J. Kuypers
P. Lauter
L. Lubbers
F. Rietveld
Rocks ‘Roorda
Ne Sichagen
M. Sels
B. ‘Steenhoek
Te Louw
J. Tom
Tulip Time Calls for Shared Effort in Pella 1952
Editorial urges all residents to pitch in for the upcoming Tulip Time in Pella. Shirley Hoeksema notes some take more than others but stresses everyone can help, from guiding visitors to sharing information about the festival and its slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hoeksema
Pella
Tulip
Meet Our Seniors Mary Ruth Kempkes and Wayne Kelderman
A lighthearted senior profile from 1006 Washington Street introduces Mary Ruth Kempkes, 17, a Dutch girl who loves volleyball, basketball, French fries, and home economics. She plans to work at Rolscreen and join local groups after graduation. Wayne Kelderman, also a senior, has brown hair and eyes, enjoys reading and car work, and will attend Open Bible Institute in Des Moines after graduation.
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Washington Street
Centerville
Rolscreen
G.A.A
Girls League
Mary Ruth Kempkes
Wayne Kelderman
Wayne
Open Bible Institute
Des Moines
Pins Earned in Advanced Typing and Shorthand Classes
In advanced typing class the following earned pins in 5 minute timed writings: 65 Beulah Vander Streek, 55 Patricia Rietveld, 50 Porgy Kuyper, Phyllis Renaud, Betsy Hoksbergen, 40 Mary Kempkes, Jo Ann Schagen, and Merlin Van Vark. In shorthand, those working on 100 words for three minutes include Betsy Hoksbergen, Berniece Ruby, Roberta. Those on 110 words a minute are Edith Sytsma, Elsie Van Wyk, Beulah Vander Streek, Iris Rietveld, and Shirley Van Foekel. Beginning shorthand certificates go to Delores Vander Wilt, Shirley Hoeksema, Bernice De Geus, Arlene Ver Ploeg, Nancy Groendyke. New 60 word certificates are earned by Shirley Leydens, Martha Van Ekeren, Vernon Wielard, Ellen De Geus, Joyce Petersma, and Betty Eeling.
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Beulah Vander Streek
Patricia Rietveld
Porgy Kuyper
Phyllis Renaud
Betsy Hoksbergen
Mary Kempkes
Jo Ann Schagen
Merlin van Vark
Berniece Ruby
Roberta
Barbara ‘Buyerteres
Edith Sytsma
Elsie van Wyk
Iris Rietveld
Shirley van Foekel
Delores Vander Wilt
Shirley Hoeksema
Bernice de Geus
Arlene Ver Ploeg
Nancy Groendyke
Shirley Leydens
Martha van Ekeren
Vernon Wielard
Ellen de Geus
Joyce Petersma
Betty Eeling
Easter vacation details and fashion from PAHLS students
The passage notes Easter break and term restart while highlighting student outfits like Jun's terry cloth shirt and a bright sweater. It mentions Hob taking a big step, Bill L. as a notable bus driver, Henry Visser's car, and casual chatter about car design and teen antics with Carol K. and Bonnie K.
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PAHLS
Jun
Hob
Bill L
Henry Visser
Alumni In Service Announces Navy Assignment
AN Dan Crosby from the USN visited the high school last week. He completed basic training at San Diego and will depart April 30 for Moffett Field California to serve in the ordnance department at the naval air base.
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Dan Crosby
USN
San Diego Var
Naval Air Base
Moffatt Field
California
Perfect Attendance So Far At School
The following students have not been absent any day during the period: Aalb nnae Mae Van Riddles Dick Van Zomeren Ann Balstad Martha K Nelson Bogaard Eugene Ink Tysseling Harold ly ntveld Doris Riduies Ruth Be Zwarte. The following have been absent only one day: wanzomen Maxine te Barry Schakel Wayne Cide Mathes Norma Kane Larry Thom.
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Ng Jue
Aalbnna Mae van Riddles
Dick van Zomeren
Ann Balstad
Martha K Nelson Bogaard
Eugene Ink
L Tysseling
Harold Ly
Tveld
Doris Riduies
Ruth Be Zwarte
Lone Wanzomen
Maxine Te Barry Schakel
Wayne Cide
Mathes
Norma Kane
Larry Thom
Adel Winners Bound for Winton
A small Adel group traveled to a two day music contest held in a nearby town on Friday April 4 and Saturday April 6. Students left Adel early morning by car and by 11 am some returned to work while others stayed at the Adel Hotel amid a busy bakery run and chatter from morning to night.
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Pa Town
Pelia
Adel
Malta
Beth B
Betty S
Eleanor V. B
Logan V
Des Moines
Shirlie V. R
Harma
Pella
Des Moines Chick Ratings Influence Students and State Contest
The piece notes ratings affecting some youths and mentions bee chicks in Des Moines, Mr. Whalley praising Butter Pecan malts, and four friends buying them. A tire failure marred a last car, with arrival in Pella around 7 30 Saturday night. It also notes many students qualifying for a state contest at Vinton on April 25.
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Des Moines
Mr. Whalley
A. C
Pella
Vinton
Dances and Dinners Highlight Local School Activities
Chats note boys and girls enjoyed folk dances in gym classes. Teachers attend County Council dinner in Knox ville on Tuesday the 16th at 6 30 PM with Miss Tusseling and Mr Whalley providing music Greta Palmquist played a cornet solo Mr Lee spent Easter in Adel Iowa visiting his mother and local schools Spring schedules extend homeroom and band with longer periods. school lets out at noon while classes start at 1 15 PM Wilkins Emmert attend National Council of Mathematics Teachers meeting in Des Moines Des Moines banquet host tables tulips and wooden shoes used as decorations
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Knoxville
Miss Tusseling
Whalley
Greta Palmquist
Lee Pent
Adel
Iowa
Wilking
Emmert
National Council of Mathematics Teachers
Des Moines
Wilkins
Track Records Set to Fall at 1952 Towa Meet Ames
The 1952 Towa High School Track titles in Ames will bring two new records as the football throw changes to distance only. The Board of Control approved the shift from points to distance, making the first official mark in the preliminary round next month. Obsolete are the Class A 360 point mark set in 1942 by Miller and Dawson and the Class B 315 point record from 1948 by Whitsell and Runneals. In 1962 qualifiers will have four throws and finals three. the best of seven wins, with measurement perpendicular to the base line.
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Towa
Ames
Towa High School Athletic Association
Miller
Cherokes
Dawson
Sigourney
Whitsell
Correctionville
Runneals
Nevada
Dutch dances in P T 2 divide opinions of boys
A reporter asks several boys their views on Dutch dances in part two. Johnny Vroom calls them a waste of time, while Gary Thomassen says St Borgman favors them. Virgil Dykstra and Merlin Van Vark see little value, Leo Van Vark declines, Reuben Ter Louw dismisses them, Ronnie Van Niews says they’re fine if you like them but should not be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Vroom
Gary Thomassen
St Borgman
Virgil Dykstra
Leo van Vark
Merlin van Vark
O.K
Reuben Ter Louw
Ronnie van Niews
Fragmented quotes on social dances and partners
Don Robertus refuses to answer citing potential self incrimination. Logan Van Sittert says they are alright but aging and prefers square dances. Don Van Homert notes many fun events. Dick Vanden Dever avoids criticizing Elliot Tanis, citing partner influence on opinions.
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Don Robertus
Logan van Sittert
Don van Homert
Dick Vanden Dever
Elliot Tanis
Motorist Collides With Deer on Highway 30 Near Dunlap
A Mondamin driver hit a deer on highway 30 near Dunlap. The deer was dressed out at a locker plant and the meat given to the game warden for distribution to state institutions.
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Mondamin
Highway 30
Dunlap
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Anamosa Express
Editorial
Carol K
East Third Street
Shell Oil
Highway 163
Lake Bruinsma
Pier Lewis van Mersbergen
Corie Vaner
Elbert van Maanen
Andrew van
Winton
Eek
New Webster
Bob Lautenbach
van Vark
Singer Sewing Machine
Newton, Iowa
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine CO
Corn Belt
Pfister
John G. Ver Ploeg
A. P. Vander Beek
Sally Tunis
Dykstra
Leighton Nick Geurts
Pfister Associated Growers, Inc
Monroe, Iowa
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
National Farm Loan Assn
M. D. Taylor Clark Taylor
North Market
Oskaloosa
Henry Vriezelaar
Brom’s
NEW Hampshire Reds
Cross
Brom Hatchery
Pella, Iowa
Fowler Telephone Company
Pontiac
Gary T. Vogelaar Motor & Machinery
E. First Street
America
Sean
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