Arnold Dahm earns NSF honorable mention for science scholarship
Arnold J. Dahm, a Central College senior physics major and T. S. alumni, earned a National Science Foundation honorable mention for fellowship applicants based on ability. He will pursue graduate work at the University of Minnesota after acceptance. The CHRISTIAN HIGH NEWS lists weekly staff and contributors.
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Arnold J. Dahm
Central College
National Science Foundation
Arnold
University of Minnesota
Choir Concerts by Out-of-State Groups Visit Pella
Choir members enjoyed two visiting groups from out of state last week. Siou x Falls Baptist College Choir directed by Dr. Lee Bright performed a sacred concert at the local Baptist Church. Jean Folkerts, Pella’s choir director, hosted dinner for the visiting guests. The Second Christian Reformed Church welcomed members of the Reformed Bible Institute of Grand Rapids Michigan led by Mr. Jack Van Laar. Three area students from Pella, Bernard Fynaardt, Kathleen De Haan, and Bette Van Gorp, study at the Institute which trains for missionary service.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Baptist College
Lee Bright
Sioux Falls College
Jean Folkerts
Folkers
Second Christian Reformed Church
Reformed Bible Institute of
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Jack van Laar
Bernard Fynaardt
Oskaloosa
Kathleen de Haan
Bette van Gorp
Pella
Faculty Flu Leaves De Jong Quiet at School
On Monday and Tuesday Mr. Paul De Jong was confined to bed with the flu. His teaching duties were covered by Mrs. Dale Gosselink and Mrs. P. Van Veldhuizen. This is his first sick leave this term and he has missed only one day due to illness in ten years at P C H S. Nelva Scitchout returned after weeks absent for an ear infection. Arthur Blommers, a freshman, is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa for a car infection.
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Paul de Jong
Dale Gosselink
P.van Veldhuizen
de Jong
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Junior Twerp Party Highlights At Local School
During April 10 and 11 juniors chased or waited for a partner to “patch” them for the Junior Twerp Party held April 16 at 7 15 p m in the school. Girls selected partners and provided transportation while observing proper etiquette. The scavenger hunt divided students into six member groups led by a captain and ran to 9 30 p m collecting items such as baked potato rabbit tail dead mouse piece of pie speeding ticket and a bird s nest. Lunch of hamburgers potato chips donuts and pop followed. Lunch was prepared by Judy De Jong Marianna Kramer and Janice Wickhart with planning by Yvonne Vanden Heuvel Phyllis Jansen Fred De Vries and Claude Zylstra. Mr Veltema served as chaperone.
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Judy de Jong
Marianna Kramer
Janice Wickhart
Yvonne Vanden Heuvel
Phyllis Jansen
Fred de Vries
Claude Zylstra
Mr. Veltema
Cil
Slithering Salamanders And Snakes At P C H S
Students and staff reported a slithering salamander and a snake observed in the corridors of P C H S during Thursday morning. The reptiles appeared to seek a suitable place of learning or safety amid classroom activity.
Spelling Class Notes and School Animals at Desk
Mr Veltema explains spelling meanings with humor and warns Chronicle exposure. Mr Weldhouse returns a math check to the waiter for correction. Birds are frequent visitors at school with one perched in Matilda Blommer's locker.
Daffynitions and School Sayings from a Teen Lens
A collection of humorous and defining phrases about adolescence and daily life. It features playful takes on youth, education, and routines with light satire. Notable lines redefine terms like Dashhund and Department store detective while poking at homework and study periods.
Chapel notes recount a week of speakers and scripture
Monday featured Mr. Jay Veldhouse delivering a Galatians 5 reading and prayer. Tuesday guest Reverend Lambertus Van Laar spoke on guidance through God’s word Spirit and providence. Wednesday Mr. John Veltema led a Job reflection. Thursday Student Council announced songs and readings, and Friday guest Bass Van Gilst preached on Matthew 5 13 salt of the earth with Janice Vander Wal at the piano.
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Jay Veldhouse
Veldhouse
Lambertus van Laar
Second Christian Reformed Church
Jesus
John Veltema
Veltema
Larry Menninga
Nick Meinders
Carl van Gilst
Bass van Gilst
Carl
Elaine
van Gilst
Oskaloosa
Pella Students Compete Over Hospital Boost Essays
Junior and senior English classes at Pella High School wrote papers urging support for a hospital upgrade. Mr Veltema selected top essays and sent them to the hospital committee for further competition. Names of PCHS winners were not released.
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Pella’s Hospital
Veltema
Sympathy extended for Groendyke family loss
We at P. C. H. S. extend sympathy to board member Mr. P. Groendyke in the loss of his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Groendyke. Linda Groendyke and Yvonne Van den Heuvel, students, are grandchildren.
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P. Groendyke
Elizabeth Groendyke
Linda Groendyke
Yvonne Vanden Heuvel
Freshman science class hosts owl as live observation
Nelson Nibbelink brought a full grown pet owl to a freshman general science session for study of birds. The event featured Mr. Hoot Owl as the reputed wise bird in the classroom setting.
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Wise Birds
Dordt College Mission Scholarship Offered to Seniors
Dordt College announces a freshman tuition scholarship via the Siouxland Missionary Union. Seniors interested in missionary work should write to the Registrar at Dordt College by June 1 or inquire with Mr. Ruiter, P C H S Principal.
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Dordt College
Siouxland Missionary Union
Ruiter
Harold Bean Heads for Drake Kansas City Tour
Harold G. Bean son of Mr and Mrs W L Bean 504 Franklin is among nine Drake University seniors chosen for a two day tour of the soft goods market in Kansas City Missouri April 17 and 18 The Macy's department store of Kansas City planned the trip visiting three garment manufacturers and the Plaza shopping center Bean a senior in commercial art at Drake College of Fine Arts.
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Harold G. Bean
W. L. Bean
Franklin
Drake University
Kansas City
Missouri
Macy’s Department Store
Plaza
Harold
Drake College of Fine Arts
Pella High Students Attend Northeast Iowa Science Fair
A group of thirty Pella High School students traveled by bus to Cedar Falls on Saturday April 12 for the 6th annual northeast Iowa Science Fair at Iowa State Teachers College. Several hundred eastern Iowa high school students attended with about three hundred exhibits across two buildings. Logan Kuiper, a Pella senior, entered an “Unbeatable Ticktacktoe Machine” drawing wide interest as peers attempted to outdo it.
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Chronicle News
Logan Kuiper
Pella High School
Logan
Andrew Kuiper
Otley
Cedar Falls
Pella
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa
Planting 5000 Pines Near Mitchellville Demonstration
Extension Forester Martin Craine says 5000 pines will be planted mechanically on April 26 at 10 a.m. at the Betts farm, 1.5 miles north of Mitchellville on Polk County Road P. Participating groups include the Iowa Izaak Walton League, state conservation commission, extension service, United Forest Service, Soil Conservation Service, Farm Bureau, and other forestry groups.
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Martin Craine
Town State College
Betts Farm
Mitchellville
Polk County
Iowa Izaak Walton League
State Conservation Commission
Extension Service
United Forest Service Soil Conservation Service
Farm Bureau
Eye injury to Garner boy seeks sight-saving surgery
Steven Fogerty a six year old from Garner suffered an eye injury when a companion playfully struck him with a stick. Surgey will be necessary to save the sight of the eye.
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Steven Fogerty
Garner
Machine wins at tick tack toe dominates inexperienced players
A student built a tic tac toe machine costing slightly over $20, using a 1/20 hp motor, 41 bulbs, 119 sinkers, extensive wiring and fuses. Logan aimed to maximize wins, able to tie but not be beaten, reflecting an era of inventive student projects highlighted by Doorenbos Stults and Wilkins.
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Logan
Educational
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