PHS Students Shine At All-State Music Festival
Five pupils from Pella High School attended the All-State Music Festival in Des Moines over Thanksgiving weekend November 26 and 27 ending with a Saturday concert at Radio Theater. Ed Vander Linden played second French Horn in the orchestra. the Pella quartet Kuyper Heerema Whitney Blecha was among the seven chosen to attend and appeared on the Mary Jane Chinn Show. The students praised the experience noting long rehearsals and the value of meeting other high school musicians from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHS
Des Moines
Radio Theater
Ed Vander Linden
Pella High School
Susan Kuyper
Jane Heerema
Wayne Whitney
Marty Blecha
Mr. Dicker
Mary Jane Quinn Show boosts town chorus talent
Wayne Whitney recalls a memorable festival moment as the quartet earns a Friday night spot on the Mary Jane Quinn Show. Marty Blecha credits the honor and notes the all-state chorus experience shapes many students' vocal careers, thanking Miss Ann Tusseling, Mr Mapes, accompanists, and peers.
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Wayne Whitney
Mary Jane Quinn
Marty Blecha
Marty
Ann Tusseling
Mapes
Dario praises sports competition and school spirit
Dario Donolo argues sports foster responsibility, agility, and resilience while promoting school pride at Pella Community. He cites Dutch teams defeating Osceola, notes strong Varsity and Fresh-Soph play, and urges continual practice and participation to improve self and life happiness.
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Dario Donolo
Pelladium
Osceola
Pella
South America
Europe
U. S
AIB graduate Robert De Penning enrolls in Des Moines program
Robert De Penning son of Mr and Mrs Marion DePenning of Newton enrolled at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines starting in the fall quarter. A 1965 Lynnville Sully high school graduate he is pursuing the Jr Accounting and Automation course at ALB.
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AIB
Des Moines
Robert DePenning
Marion DePenning
Newton
American Institute of Business
Robert
Lynnville-Sully High School
ALB
Birthday Surprise Hosts Wide Prairie Gathering
Galesburg area notes mark a birthday surprise for Mrs Pearl Rohrdanz of Killduff with relatives visiting from nearby towns. In a long list of local events, families gather for Thanksgiving, hospital visits, and civic notices including Ladies Aid at the Christian Church and an oyster supper. Seasons’ greetings wrap a busy week of meals, visits, and community life with many Teammate and kin connections throughout Jasper County areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Pearl Rohrdanz
Killduff
Harold Schnug
Merlin Schnug
Jesse Butin
Leon Hendricks
Ann Hendricks
Newton
Joe Kaldenberg
Gene
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Dewey Ramer
Denver
Colorado
Wm. Hart
Jake Swank
Pella
Elmer
Blanche van der Putte
Hattie van Gorkum
Doug
Bernie Menninga
Helen Menninga
Dick Menninga
Bryce Menninga
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Merle Sparks
Wilbur Sparks
Ella Dearinger
Clifford Dearinger
Brian
Monroe
Harry Lee Dearinger
Jody
Martin Dearinger
Marion Rozenberg
Doylton Lafoon
Sandy
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Bernice Kling
Annie Marks
Grace Peery
Elta de Penning
Mamie Kling
Ann Zickel
Mary Schnng
Della Peery
Florence Butin
Luella Heimsbergen
Maggie Dearinger
Carl Steenhoek
Reasner
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Yorkshire
Poland
Eileenmere
Wintiower
Byron Beukema
Iowa
Don Willemsen
Hampshire
Ames
Bangs
Dick Ver Ploeg & Son
West
South Sully
China
Wayne Beukema
Gene Snetselaar
Monroe, Ia
Phone Newton PY
K. Flaugh
Sully
van Dyk Real Estate
Phoenix
Arizona
Dean Sadler
Peoria Farm Milling
van ‘Orp Manufacturing
van Gorp Hatchery
Firestone
Klyn
Sciiebout
Federal Land Bank
Clark Taylor
Mer
N. Market
Oska- Tues
Dario
William Ramer
Don Tuinstra
Grinnell
Wilbur Ramer
John Willemsen
Henry Willemsen
Jim
Logan Ver
Gerritt van Hulzen
Duane Poortinga
Clarence Spoelstra
Neva
Melvin Poortinga
Otley
Dale Baards
Dwayne Ramer
Marvin Smith
Eldora
Stan van Vark
Rokland van Vark
Louis van Vark
Gary
John van Vark
Jasper County
Harold Schnng
Eldora Woods
Marshalltown Hospital
John
Newston
John P. Vanden Berg
John Vanden Berg
Kenneth Vanden Berg
Mark
Eric
Jack
Ankeny
Phil Vanden Berg
Henry Vande Kieft
Scott
Robin Vanden Berg
Jake Klein
Hubert van Gilst
Clarence Meyers
Debbie
Craig
Vicki
Dave Ven Haaften
Jess de Raad
Carl Howman
Ulrich
Desler
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