All- State and Then Some Adventure in Des Moines
A group travels from Thanksgiving Friday to Des Moines for KRNT The three day event includes morning rehearsals and alphabetically arranged sections. After meals at Shops building Babe's pizza and Younkers Tea Room they perform Friday night with a lights out moment, followed by more practice and shopping before a Saturday show.
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Des Moines
KRNT
Don Graig
Fred Waring
Babe's
Pella
Younkers Tea Room
Judy Groendyke Kay Kuyper and Donald Dahm
Judy Groendyke Kay Kuyper and Donald Dahm are listed with Tom Waechter in a brief public notice or social announcement. The fragment names individuals connected to an event or acknowledgment.
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Judy Groendyke
Kay Kuyper
Donald Dahm
Tom Waechter
Two Days We Shall Never Forget
A reflective line recalls two unforgettable days, noting their lasting impact and emotional resonance on those involved. The speaker emphasizes memory and significance, inviting readers to share in the enduring sense of momentous experience.
Hearing Tests Given To Pella Public And Christian High Students
The annual hearing tests were conducted for third, sixth, and ninth graders at Pella Public and Christian High on Wednesday December 4. Miss E Bus and Mrs B Fisher led screenings for groups of about 40 students, starting with a basic tone test and followed by a per-tone test if needed. When a defect is suspected, the nurse informs the student and urges parental medical follow up. About 10 percent of pupils require the more complex testing.
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Pella
Christian High
E. Bus
B. Fisher
Marion County
Hearing Tests Highlight Post Graduation Screening
Students tested must be re tested and fewer defects are found with the per tone test. After high school graduation, a pupil has taken at least three hearing tests.
All-State Chorus Dares Darkness In Des Moines Recital
The All-State Choristers plus band members rehearsed at Hotel Fort Des Moines with Don Craig directing a 250 voice ensemble. During Finlandia and He Watching Over Israel power failed, yet the chorus continued singing and earned a roaring ovation. Craig praised the performers for a musical feat unseen in his career.
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Don Graig
New York City
Finlandia
Israel
KRNT
Graig
Craig
All-State
Finale of Iowa high school concert honors Sibelius
The program honored Sibelius with several recognitions as the finale featured Onward, Ye People sung by the chorus with band accompaniment. The performance impressed the audience, proving Iowa high school music rivals any in the nation.
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Rogers and Hammerstein
Sibelius
Iowa
Students Debate Emphasis on Science vs Social Studies
In a discussion among high school seniors, eight students weigh whether American high schools focus too much on social studies at the expense of science. Opinions vary from stressing balance to urging more science or more social education, with calls for encouraging coursework and practical use.
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Wesley Vos
Dennis van Zee
Frances de Vries
Judy Groenendyk
Linda Tysseling
Carl Vander Veer
Warren de Haan
The Most Popular Sin in the World
Devotions led by Rev Ringwalda centered on Luke 17 11 19 the ten lepers tale showing only one grateful Samaritan returning to thank Jesus for healing The sin is ingratitude not expressing thanks self centeredness and inconsideration are its results The piece urges cultivating a grateful spirit toward God and others
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Ringwalda
Jesus
Senior class member described with height and habits
A senior student, 5 feet 8 inches, brown hair and glasses, 17 years old, part of the senior class. After dinner he is likely to be found working, sleeping, or going away, while currently taking unspecified subjects in his schedule.
Clarence Van Waardhuizen’s Youthful Flight Ambition
A narrative profile describes Clarence Van Waardhuizen’s preferred subjects shop Typing IT English and social science his dislike for schoolwork and his favorites The Un earthly Jayne Mansfield Joe E Brown Raunchy Hot Rod and Ford tinkering inspires him to become a pilot next year despite a peevish habit of starting stories and a motto to have fun while young
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Jayne Mansfield
Joe E. Brown
Ile
Ford
Clarence van Waardhuizen
Mr Gyro Delights Pella Students At Assembly
A chaotic yet entertaining assembly featured Mr Gyro presenting bicycles tops and a gyroscope to Pella junior and senior high students. Logan introduced Mr C E Jones who then introduced Mr Gyro whose devices promise success in war and peace. Bruce Heerema and a Wimpy opponent battled in a playful wrestling round as Mr Gyro demonstrated feats and warned of peace versus war. The show included a gyroscope display with a streetcar illusion and ended with the audience breathing a sigh of relief as the performer returned safely to the stage.
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Logan
C. E. Jones
Pella
Jones
Gyro
Mr. Gyro
Jerry Blom
Jerry Weyers
Bruce Heerema
Dior Tibbits Column Praises Turquoise Slacks and Leopard Fashions
Dior Tibbits begins by thanking David Vos for turquoise slacks worn the day the Pelladium issue arrived. She notes Dixie Rig gen's leopard-skin blouse and belt, fur details from various classmates, comments on mink collars, and a fashion-minded crowd among the boys with bright shirts and fuzzy ski outfits.
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David Vos
David
Pelladium
Dixie Riggen
Kitty
Dixie
Jean Brow
Marcia Kuiper
Sherry van Rheenen
Phyllis de Bruin
Jerry Blom
Butch
T Weld
Maryin Hiemstra
Linda Angove
Kay McDonald
Pay TV expands but changes entertainment delivery
The Chronicle argues Pay Television will transform TV from a sponsor driven broadcast to home delivered entertainment. It cites My Fair Lady, the Chicago Symphony and the Metropolitan Opera as examples that sponsored TV cannot readily provide and claims Pay TV would bring major works into homes at a lower cost than theatres. A Chicago test of 300 families shows average viewing about two and a half hours weekly, with most TV time still on sponsored programs.
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the Chronicle. TL
TV Today
Suich
Pella
My Fair Lady
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Metropolitan Opera Company
Chicago
Unusual Outdoor Fashions Noted Around the School
The article highlights standout coats and hats among students and staff. Marvin Hiemstra wears a black and white tweed car coat and matching hat. Georgia Ten Hagen shows an unusual fuzzy coat with yellow green and red stripes on white. Mr Stults wears a bright red coat at a game.
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Marvin Hiemstra
Georgia Ten
Band Parents Plan Trip to Chicago Music Festival
On Monday December 6 the Band Parents voted to send the band to Chicago for the Chicago Music Festival. Transportation is paid by the group, hotel costs by individual members. High schoolers eligible to go. Herman Nollen was elected president Bill Bosch vice president Mrs. Margaret Gosselink secretary treasurer and Mrs. Mary Steenbock assistant secretary treasurer. Funds raising ideas were discussed.
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Chicago
Herman Nollen
Bill Bosch
Margaret Gosselink
Treas
Mary Steenbock
International Iowa Livestock Exposition results headline
Iowa exhibitors won multiple awards at the International Exposition. Chuck Wood Jr. Spencer won reserve grand champion with Aberdeen Angus senior calf. Hield Brothers Hinton showed champion breeding Short horns two-year-old class. W C Anderson and son West Liberty took second in summer-yearling and reserve grand champion, also showing a champion carload of Shorthorn steers under 1050 pounds. Hoffmans and Mommsens claimed additional carload and breed titles across Hereford and Angus divisions.
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Chuck Wood
Spencer
Wood
Hield Brothers
Hinton
Town
W. C. Anderson
Kart
Jack Hoffman
Ida Grove
Hugh Morris
Linsworth
J. F. Mommsen and Sons
Miles
Aberdeen
C. E. Wood
Schmidt
Delmer
C. EB. Yoder and Son
Fruitland
Andover
Herefords
Hoffmans
Mommsens
Look Behind You For Turning Cars At Intersections
Town area traffic safety posters warn children and adults to look for cars turning into cross streets. John F Doyle of the Motor Club of Town urges looking over the shoulder before stepping into the street to protect against turning vehicles. The poster Watch for Turning Cars promotes this safety rule in classrooms through December based on a 1957 national contest.
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John F. Doyle
Motor Club of Town
Doyle
American Automobiles Association
John M. Schumaker
Brush College School
Decatur
Ilinois
Rural mail carrier Drestler retires after 38 years
Lester F. Drestler, who served as the rural mail carrier for Waverly Route 3, has made his final run after 38 years. The route expanded from 32 miles to 64 miles since he began, serving residents across the area. The New England states listed include Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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Lester F. Drestler
Waverly
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermon Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
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Charlotte Burton
Mary Dieleman
Marilee Grandia
Marge Gosselink
Janice Mol
Vivian van Steenis
Marilyn Walraven
Phyllis Walraven
Jerry Bogaar
Mary Boat Burton
Mary Hollebrands
Kathy McDonald
Mary van Zomeren
Bonnie Verrips
Mary Meulpolder
Bob Vander Waal
Jelsma Insurance Agency
Columbus St
Daryl Vander Wilt
Fort Des Moines
Sandy Klein
Mary Boat
Marilee
Bob van Essen
Pres Steenbock
T. J. Waehter Stamp
Krnt Theatre
J.D
International
Wood Bros
N. I
New Idea
International Mower
M. W. Hammermill
Ford Tractor
Moorman
Sunshine Mission Circle
The
First Reformed Church
Ant. W. van Zante
Vander Zyl and
Klyn
Floyd Vander Zyl
Aha
Dior Tibbits
Nes
van den Bere Electric & Paint Co
Schick
Sunbeam
Westinghouse Carousel
LY Aes
Pella Mayfair
Sally Lynnwood
Peoria Stock Yards
American Motors
RUS Auto Service
A. Monterey
E. Newell
C. Heather
D. Clemson
Paltzer
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