S T O P Club Christmas Party Draws New Members
The S T O P Club held its Christmas party on December 16 in the home economics room. Members enjoyed chili, crackers, vegetables, olives, milk, and dessert. Six new members were initiated, listed as Marilyn De ve He Ruth ees rte Shirl toendy Darlene Kuiper and others. Garolyn Fisher spoke on the club initials and secrecy, and Baylor shared club earnings gifts with attendees.
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O S. O. P. Club
Marilyn de Ve
Ante
Ruthees
Rte
Shirl Toendy
Darlene Kuiper
Steast Poesia
Mary Ann de Vries
Garolyn Fisher
Baylor
Christmas Vacation Plans Question Box Answers
Odney says a little bit of everything sleep eat be merry and go to Chi. Lavelle B plans to take life easy eat sleep and do no work. Melvin V suggests work or go hunting. Nancy V H heads to Texas. Shirley V D B aims to be with Joan and Norma. Be together. Shirley adds catch up on sleep and do as little work as possible.
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Odney
Chionan
Kani
Lavelle B
Melvin V. S
Nancy V. H
Texas
Joan
Norma
Shirley V. D. B
One Day In A Student's Frustrated Monday
A diary style piece recounts a student’s chaotic school morning starting with a current events test, slipping on ice, dropping art, and rushing to class. The narrator endures interruptions, a late detention, and a crush while lamenting an unlucky day at school.
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Ramon Magsaysay
Hussein
Leora
The True Meaning of Christmas Editorial
The piece reflects on the Christmas story from Luke and Matthew, urging readers to let the Christ child’s birth influence thoughts and actions. It honors shepherds and wise men, encourages gifts with spirit, prayer for others, and gratitude for worship freedom.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Bethlehem
David
Christ the Lord
Christ
The Day Before Christmas at Pella High
Students at Pella High bid farewell before vacation as lockers show cluttered books and tests looming. Mr Brunckhorst sets a tough exam while some peers joke. A clatter from the alley reveals fresh snow and a tiny sleigh with eight reindeer outside the school.
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Pella High
St Nick Delivers to the School in a Locker Filling Visit
A lively verse recounts Santa arriving at a school with a sleigh full of Pelladiums and assignments. He climbs to the roof, peers through a window, and discreetly fills lockers while the students watch with a mix of awe and amusement.
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St. Nick
Ted
Andre
Grosenge
Norman
Jim
Henry
TH 'Henritia
Jean
Louis Ann
Theresa
Helen
Lois
Stan
Cese
Dorothy
Fred
John
St. Nicholas
Ike
Champ
Christmas Eve Sleigh Ride Ends with Holiday Wish
A vivid window escape follows a sleigh bound and rearm whistle as a joyous mission unfolds. The tale closes with a festive exclamation marking Merry Christmas to all and a happy vacation.
Santa Letters From P. H. S. Students
North Pole special wire reveals P. H. S students request gifts for Christmas. Joan Gosselink asks for a long king sized pencil for algebra, Alayne Van Dellen and Don H seek mutual gifts, Ken Menninga wants flashbulbs, Eleanor Gaass desires a funnel, a cookie club asks for snacks, dra Cummings wants Eddie Fisher and Marilyn Andeweg desires Julius La Rosa album.
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Santa Claus
St. Nick
North Pole
Joan Gosselink
Alayne van Dellen
Don
Don H
Alayne
Ken Menninga
Eleanor Gaass
Vander Pal sisters seek stamps and stationery supplies
Janice and Darlene Vander Pal request a generous supply of stamps and stationery. Henry Visser seeks a notebook to write his famous stories.
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Janice
Darlene Vander Pal
Henry Visser
Buck Shots From the Office Buck Shots From the Office
Pupils in grades had portraits taken at their desks with no special posing. High school also photographed. The commercial department tests new adding machines amid board and club talks to buy one. Nola Vander Streek assists at Webster building. remembered as Nola Boat, class of '49. Her husband Lloyd Vander Streek recently returned from Korea.
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Commercial
Board and Commercial
S. T. O. P. Club
Nola Vander Streek
Webster Building
Nola Boat
Lloyd Vander Streek
Korea
Devotions Led by Rev Bennink at Central College
Rev Bennink of Central College led Monday morning devotions selecting The Parable of the Ten Talents for scripture reading.
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Bennink
Central College
Parable on attitude and conduct ends with prayer
Rev Bennink urges living a constructive attitude toward possessions and to set an example for others to follow. He closes the gathering with prayer, stressing duty to self, society, and the kingdom.
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Rev. Bennink
Fatal accident in Algona claims 67 year old man
Rasmie Hansen, 67, died in Algona when a hydraulic lift on a truck released and slammed down onto the frame, fracturing his skull during a routine maintenance chore.
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Rasmie Hansen
Algona
Mr. Hansen
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Wayne Vander
Harold B
Joyce van Roekel
Joyce Leu
Marilyn Andeweg
Sarah van Maaren
Darlene Vander Bol
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Bed Brook
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Shirley Groendyke
Andrea Boat
Lorraine Slycord
Doug Heyma
Nancy Vander Mosier Tee
Huyser
Leora Quinn
Dorothy Dieleman
Dorothy Vanden Dever
Cub
Nancy de Cook
Norma Jean de Bruin
Ellen Rempe
Mary Sytsma
Tom Boat
Dale Fleck
Chrutoorty
Schiebout Tire Shop
Pella
Bob
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TsEason
Don Cummings
Waechter Lumber Company
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