Harvard Graduate Addresses Newark High School Students
Dr. Howard Hageman, pastor of North Reformed Church in Newark, spoke to high school students on December 10. He urged using new knowledge and inventions wisely, warning against fear of progress, and emphasized Christ as the guide to properly harness modern "horses" of power.
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Howard Hageman
Buerkens
Hageman
Harvard
Western Theological Seminary
North Reformed Church
Newark
New Jersey
Jerusalem
Mr. Hageman
U. N
Washington D. C
Jesus
Christ
God
Commercial Club Christmas Party Brightens Rural Home
Pauline Steenbock and June De Cook helped shuttle about fifteen Commercial Club members and their sponsor Miss Sayler to Violet Kuiper’s country home for the December 14 gathering. They enjoyed gift exchanges, contests, games, and a gab session followed by a lunch served by the hostess and her mother.
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Pauline Steenbock
Commercial Club
Violet Kuiper
Miss Sayler
Kuiper
June de Cook
Are You a Fop Question Sparks Teen Denials
A school report asks boys if they are a fop or wolf as seniors recall old terms from literature. Responses vary from yes assertions to firm denials. Teachers and students discuss the term and its meaning in a light, tongue in cheek exchange.
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Brant V. M
Lyle M
Bernie F
Henry
Paul B
Verlan A
Jim D
Eddie G
Staff Co editors and reporters listed in article
The staff roster names co editors Audrey Roorda and Helen Van Zante and lists reporters Judi Allen Mary Alice Buwalda June De Cook Marilyn De Cook Joy Denburger Doris Dockendorff Sara Anne Gosselink Nancy Groendyke Anna Hagen Donald Van Hemert Greta Palmquist Arlene Ver Ploeg Beulah Roor da Gary Thomassen Donna Veenstra Delores Vander Wilt Bonnie Van Zomeren Pauline Atkins Jerry De Prenger Dorothy Vos Elsie Van Wyk Pauline Lautenbach Darlene Van Zomeren Eleanor Vauler Bee
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Judi Allen
Mary Alice Buwalda
June de Cook
Marilyn de Cook
Joy Denburger
Doris Dockendorff
Sara Anne Gosselink
Nancy Groendyke
Anna Hagen
Donald van Hemert
Greta Palmquist
Arlene Ver Ploeg
Beulah Roorda
Gary Thomassen
Donna Veenstra
Delores’ Vander Wilt
Bonnie van Zomeren
Pauline Atkins
Jerry de Prenger
Dorothy Vos
Elsie van Wyk
Pauline
Spring Dream in December
A reflective column contrasts cold December with longing for spring. The narrator imagines warm scenes and spring cheer, then watches snow fall as a fox and flowers mingle in a dreamlike vision, blending seasons and yearning for brighter days.
Dancing Electrons Delight Students at School Program
Mr E Jones presented a science program on electrons and electronics to students on Tuesday December 13. Phil Mentink introduced him as a mechanical man and electric eye displayed on stage. Jones explained how fluorescent light radio and radar operate and demonstrated sound transforming to light and back. He suggested ways to choose a life’s work, drawing applause from the student body.
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E. Jones
Jones
Phil’ Mentink
Mars
Christmas Quiz Fill in the blanks
Christmas morning scene describes children rushing to see gifts by the fireplace Father lights a log and the kitchen emits a pudding scent Under the tree are gifts tied with ribbon and a door frame bears Santa hoof prints in fresh snow Two children sing by church chimes asking for peace on earth and to men
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Santa Claus
Santa
Archies Capers and the Town's Dating Scene
Archibald Brown, a well known town figure, is described as bashful yet relentlessly dating every night. The verse lists constant names, phone numbers, and asks what will become of his single life. It also weaves in gossip, jokes, and modern dating observations with light humor.
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Archibald Brown
Mr Crawford Leads Monday Devotions at Church
Mr Crawford led Monday morning devotions on December 12 with the theme How Religion Can Help. He spoke on personal choice in faith, the purpose of life, and how Christian belief can bring hope, happiness, and social impact, citing Matthew 6 33. He urged self examination and closed with prayer.
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Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Miss Doris Dickason Teaches Arts and Crafts
Office Notes report Cedar Falls Teachers College trainee Doris Dickason working in a public school as art supervisor. She demonstrates jigsaw carving plaster work and inner tube printing to teachers. The item notes Eugene Wormhoudt, UC sophomore, and a teachers meeting where Mr Groenendyke discusses Visual Education and various visual aids.
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Doris Dickason
Cedar Falls
Who's Who: Jill of the Class of Fifty Revealed
A senior named Jill is teased as a future graduate with a car wish. She has one brother and two sisters, sings in four vocal groups, plays in a band and clarinet quartet, swims, and favors physics. She helps selling popcorn, hopes for maroon corduroy slacks, and has one brown and one blue eye.
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Sherlock ~ Holmes
Jill
Danny Kaye
Santa
Norma Jean Kuiper
Secret Service Plays Hidden Stage Crew Spotlight
In a high school venue at six o clock, unseen stage hands like secret service workers operate with precision. Ronnie De Brain and Logan Van Sittert lead the crew as boards fly and drums test strength, while Norman Van Den Bard Morl Grandin Leo Van Vark Brice Ru erkens Gary Thomas Tanis Phyllis and KL an Wyk Pauline Lanten Paul Klyn join the labor.
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Hem
Ronnie de Brain
Logan van Sittert
Norman van den Bard
Morl Grandin
Leo van Vark
Brice Ruerkens
Gary ‘Thomas
Int Tan
All-American Bay and Stage Crew Ties Up Comedy Night
The scene centers on a high school theater group led by Vivi Volster and teammates Temnie Peat Lot Ann Le Coq and Shirte Hooksema. The crowd learns of handbill naming concerns and a hot water prop mishap as Dale Darn runs the show as stage manager while Archie and friends get into trouble offstage.
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Corfui
Vivi Volster
Temnie Peat
Lot Ann le Coq
Shirte Hooksema
Clyn Lawtenhaeh
Ared
Archie
Dale
Birthday wishes for a group of friends
A casual note lists several people with upcoming birthdays including Variber Hart, Shirley Ley, and Wend os 1. It suggests greeting them next week and sharing well wishes.
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Cole
Katimie
Tette Variber Hart Shirley Ley Lanty Wend
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