Band Points For First Six Weeks Are Posted
The secretary Dar lene Van OZmeren totals the band points. Top scores include Greta Palmquist 1279, Peggy Kuyper 1265, Roberta Zeigier 1125, and Beulah Roorda 137. Class leaders: Seniord Mary Alice Buwalda 1886, Greta Palmquist 1279, Penny Kuyper 1265. Juniors Ellen De Geus 86b, Marilyn De Cook 855, Doris Dockendorff 720. Sophomores Judy Cook 496, Gwen Vanden Berg 870, Bonnie Kuyper 345. Freshmen Beth Brom 585, Sally In t Weld 886, Roger Atkine 260.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene van Ozmeren
Mary Alice Bowald
Greta Palmquist
Peggy Kuyper
Roberta Zeigier
Shirley’ van Roekel
Ellen de Geus
Marilyn de Cook
Gary Thomassen
Dick Vanden Oever
Elliot Tanis
Logan van Sittert
Beulah Roorda
Mary Alice Buwalda
Penny Kuyper
Doris Dockendorff
Judy Cook
Gwen Vanden Berg
Bonnie Kuyper
Wanderin By at Pella High Prompts Cheer and Curious Tales
A lively student column from Pella High School recounts playful pranks and hallway antics. Teachers and students discuss dogs and cats, car numerals, blue shirts, a missing dress, pep meetings, and a community cheer. The piece ends inviting readers to return for more wanderings through the halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Monday Morning Devotions Topic Jesus and Joe MacCarthy You
Devotions led on November 26 by Mr. Lee discussed gossip and the harm of passing on false statements. The lesson from Matthew 15 urged stopping gossip at its source to make everyone happier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lee
Jesus
Joe MacCarthy
Staff Names and Contributors List For Newspaper Section
A long roster of reporters and staff members is credited, listing multiple surnames and initials across categories. The document appears to document the newspaper’s credited contributors and desk assignments without additional context or article content.
Editorial on college sport scandals and high school athletics
The piece argues against de emphasis of sports in education urging fixed points and noting athletics play a vital role in secondary schools. It emphasizes that high school students, including girls, benefit from sports experience beyond gym classes and praises Pella High for its health and fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T
Pella High
Times Have Changed Thanksgiving Morning Traditions
A nostalgic Thanksgiving reminiscence recalls frosty air, a fall, and a modern meal shift. The writer contrasts old sleigh trips to Grandma’s with a quick electric-oven pheasant dinner. He notes a simple, satisfying holiday despite the rough morning and oversized appetite.
Dallas Sextet Trims Dutchesses
The Pella High Girls lost to Dallas on November 28 at Dallas. Dallas led 7–0 after the first quarter and 10–4 at halftime, with a final 25–16 win. Scorers included Schagen with 7, Van Zante 6, and Aalbers 3. Pella guards limited the Dutchesses’ opponents through the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High Girls
Dallas
Schagen
van Zante
Aalbers
Pella
Pte
Debate Teams At Work At Central College Girls debate team practices
Under Miss Shirley Kooistra leadership six Cen tral College girls Mary Alice Buwalda Pauline Lauten bach Jo Ann Schagen Beulah Joorda Gwendolyn Van den erg Joyce Leu study debate The topic about time of war carries weight amid potential World War III They plan to compete with other schools in the near future including Oskaloosa High School which is starting debate this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Kooistra
Central College
Mary Alice Buwalda
Pauline Lautenbach
Jo Ann’ Schagen
Beulah Joorda
Gwendolyn’ Vandenerg
Joyce Leu
Oskaloosa High School
Question Box reflects mixed views on teen smoking
Mary Van Vliet and Cleo Ver Hoef say they have not seen high schoolers smoke and disapprove. Pat McCombs and Shirley Hoeksema express disapproval for both genders, though seniors might be tolerated. Logan Van Sittert calls it stupid, while Judy Cook and Elliot Tanta condemn smoking among high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary van Vliet
Cleo Ver Hoef
Pat McCombs
Logan van Sittert
Shirley Hoeksema
Agai
Judy Cook
Weap
Elliot
Tanta
Typing and shorthand progress at Commercial Club class
The Commercial Club notes progress in first year typing classes with high scores including Eleanor Vander Beek at 66 words per minute. Other top performers include Ruth Lenberg Marilyn De Cook Arlene Ver Ploeg Nancy Groendyke Ellene De Geus and many more. Advanced typing shows Vernon Wielard Pat Rietveld and Beulah Vander Streek achieving 65 wpm and 90 wpm with five minute writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Vander Beek
Ruth Lenberg
Marilyn de Cook
Arlene Ver Ploeg
Nancy Groendyke
Ellen de Geus
Marlene In’t Veld
Marvin de Zwarte
Elliot Tanis
Shirley Hocksema
Berniece de Geus
Dorothy D Delores Vander Wilt
40 Hemert
Shirley Leyder
Steenhoek
Betty Beling
Arlene Tuinstra
Maxine Schakel
Vernon Wielard
Pat Rietveld
Beulah Vander Streek
Shirlie van Roekel
Bernice Ruby
Wallace Anderson
Elsie van Wyk
Betsy Hoksbergen
Arvena Ver Heul
Peggy Kuyper
Rosie Schal
Alumni in Service Update From PHS News
alumnus Dick Cook class of 61 returned home on leave visiting students and teachers before reporting to San Diego Naval Base for basic training and restationing to Jacksonville for an eight week prep school Loren Vanden Dever also home on leave and being restationed readers urged to send servicemen addresses and news to Miss Cora Thomassen to improve mail reach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cook
P.H.S. Stud
San Diego
California
Naval
Jacksonville
Florida
Loren Vanden Dever
Cora Thomassen
Meet Our Seniors from Otley Farm Area and Nearby Homes
The feature profiles Bernice Ruby, Leroy Nugteren, and Don, detailing their lives near Otley and four miles north of town. Bernice plans college after Pel-In High and hopes to become a secretary while enjoying cinnamon rolls and green colors. Leroy Nugteren, a 41 Ford owner with two sisters, serves as FFA treasurer and participates in Glee Club and Honor Society, aiming for college or farm work. Don, with blue eyes and blonde hair, lives near the city, has three younger brothers, and is active in 4-H, FFA, and Letter Club, contemplating future paths.
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Bernice Ruby
Otley
Pel- In High
Faorite Foods
Leroy Nugteren
East First Street
Glee Club
Honor Society
Sam
Don
Fair City
H. F.F.A
Letter Club
Uncertain Notes On Agriculture And Preferences
A quirky fragment notes agriculture as a favorite subject while listing odd phrases like eoWee and girls who peak. It mentions a preference for ice cream with fresh strawberries and notes a shoe size of approximately seven.
Cartooning For Fun and Profit by Lois Fisher
The book teaches beginners step by step to learn drawing with numerous illustrations. It covers tools to use exercises to practice and techniques to employ. It also offers tips for decorating rooms and enhancing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Fisher
Pun With Your Camera guides fun with photography
The piece reviews a new book by Jacob Desehin titled Fun With Your Camera. It explains camera use including shadows exposure problems and colored films with practical hints. It notes the book is well illustrated and could help win contests like the Duchess Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Desehin
Dial Phones Reach Rock Valley Residents For First Time
Rock Valley residents are using dial telephones for the first time as the local switch-over to the new system was completed last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
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Wanderin
Donny B
Paul K
P.H.S
Herbie, Nna
Larry
Dee” Monroe
Dee
Francis V. M
Don van Hemert
Harold Bean
M. Andeweg
H. Bean
B. Brom
M. de Cook
B. de Gees
R. de Zwarte
D. Dockendorft
P. Frutdt
8. Groendyke
Hoeksema
R. Juarmin
R. Kiyn
J. Kuywr Leu
L. Lubbers
P. Rietveld
S. Rook
Roorda
G. Auarely Scha
Editorial
J. C. Toom
Orden
Cadar Palls
Iowa
the Commercial Club
Land Bank Farm Loans
National Farm Loan Assn
M. D. Taylor Clark Taylor
North Market
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Henry Vriezelaar
JWHO
Tugeery
UNION
Midwest
TLB
van Camps
Jack Mackeral Idaho Ltd
Russell, Bay
B. L. Flikerma
Optometrist
Eversharf-Schick
Dek
Paardekooper
Clover Leaf Dairy
Maytag Dairy
Veenstra & Schakel
DE Hoog & Swank
Ray Vander Wilt
Vogelaar
Pontiac
Ord
Automotive Engineering
Thie
Gary T. Vogelaar
First St
Pella, Iowa
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