P H S Speech Meet and School News Highlights
P H S plans a February 10 speech meet with Knoxville Pleasantville Oskaloosa and Pella taking part. Girls basketball notes Dixie Balstad recovering from appendicitis at Mahaska Hospital. Grinnell hosts contest April 4. Aeronautics class reports 12 enrolled and student teacher Keith Emmert receives praise. New pupils registered at Webster and family moves to Pella from Eddyville.
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Knoxville
Pleasantville
Oskalsa
Pella
Dixie Balstad
Mahaska Hospital
Grinnell
Keith Emmert
Keith
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Webstery
Bob “Grandia
Eddyville
John II
Editorial on classroom discipline and school life
A school editorial argues pupils should listen to teachers to gain knowledge and secure a better future. It defends teachers as capable, notes disruptions hinder learning, and references welcoming back two students while listing staff returns and substitutes at local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Edzse
Teac
Staff Reporters List Names in Local News Byline
A partial byline listing staff reporters includes Judy Allen Doye Walls Dune De Cook Doy Denburger Priscilla Dingeman Saraine Goscolink Lorraine De Tinan Melvin Hagen Pegey Ten Ruby Leydens Marilla Vander Meulen Evelena Olivier Gene Petersma Erma Van Roekel Thelma Van Roekel Audry Roorda Louise Ryedam Dorothy Foom Donna Veenstra Patty Vriezelaar Helen Van Zante Bonnie Van Zomeren Buwalda Mary Alice Bu-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Allen
Doyee Walla
Dune de Cook
Doy Denburger
Priscilla Dingeman
Saraine Goscolink
Lorraine de Tinan
Melvin, Hagen
Pegey Ten
Ruby Leydens
Marilla Vander Meulen
Evelena Olivier
Gene Petersma
Erma van Roekel
Thelma van Roekel
Audry Roorda
Louise Ryedam
Dorothy ‘Foom
Donna Veenstra
Patty Vriezelaar
Helen van Zante
Bonnie’ van Zomeren
Buwalda
Mary Alice Bu
Play Cast List for After School Productions
Cast lists reveal student directors under Mrs Vande Voort with two plays “Cemetery Moon” and “Two Crooks and a Lady.” Cast members include Ren Macy Marvin De Heus Vandjie Stabbins Louise Rys dam and many others. production roles cover stage manager assistant director properties and makeup.
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Stae
Phe
Vande Voort
Moon Ren Macy, Marvin de Heus Vandjie
Stabbins, Louise Rysdam
Lincoln and Webster Kindergartens Open With Drums and Quizzes
Morning sessions at Lincoln and Webster kindergartens feature painted oatmeal box drums toy airplanes paper trains and toy microphones for pretend broadcasting and a quiz program. First grade children share a pinata from Texas while studying winter in science and enjoying stories and drawings.
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Lincoln Kindergarten
Webster
L.S.K
W.S.K
Lincoln and Webster School
Sally Jo Shultz
Texas
Mexico
Lavelle Brockway
Denison
George Vawter
Kent
Tey
Marvin Meppelink
Wayne van Dellen
Annual Pictures Taken in Gym at PHS
The January 19 gym annuals event features staff photographers Mr Fitch and Mr Fiteh taking class and club pictures. Students line up for junior and Future Homemakers of America portraits. Audrey Roorda is located after a quick search. The page invites students to buy an annual to see how their best dress will photograph.
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James Ruthven
Lincoln Hu
Columbus Street
Stravers
Webster
Everett Fink
Buerkens
Cain
Mr. Fiteh
Webe Fiteh
Pelladium
Marvin Dellens
Mr. Fitch
Murph
FILA
Ame
PHS
Buerkens Reveals His Middle Name Cecil To Richard Cook
A fragmented local item states Mr. Buerkens has confessed his middle name as Cecil. Richard Cook is noted for correctly guessing the contested name while the Chronicle is referenced as a tis. The piece humorously thanks Bruce and Wilma K and teases the Polladiany Staff about the revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buerkens
Richard Cook
Old Chronicle
Cecil
Wilma K
Bruce
Long and Short of People in P H S
A playful field study inside Bell Mine High School shows students Carl Miemsten and Donald Blom with humorous contrasts in height and shoes. The narrator muses on social dynamics, library chats, and weather, lightly pondering how students navigate attention and self presentation.
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Carl Miemsten
Donald Blom
Carl
Noted basketball scene with Donnie and Carl at the game
The passage describes players Donnie and Carl in a crowded game moment with plans to dodge opponents. It mentions a jump ball between Carl and Don and hints at strategy and tension as spectators watch from the edge of their seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie
Carl
Dent Yan
Sen
Kort Sen
Don
Denne
Groini
Pet Peeves Among Young and Old at the School
A student survey runs through teachers and staff about pet peeves. Responses include lines for those who push in queues and those who arrive late. The piece notes a glee club mood and general frustration with scheduling and practice time.
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Evrahhady
Hein
Hyar
Ler
Mr. Greendyke
Director and pet peeves spark kitchen chat
In a lively exchange, Miss Gosselin serves as director while Mr. Vande Voort asks about pet peeves such as drying the coffee pot and the pressure cooker, suggesting an automatic dishwasher, and Dorothy Gaass notes a dislike for girls wearing anklets with high heels as snow and ice appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gosselin
Mr. Vande Voort
Dorothy Gaass
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Editorial
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Solnd
Hditeristant
Nola Boot
Janice van Zomeren
Schulze & Burch Graham Crax
Pillsbury
Campbell
Baker’s
Alc
Farmers Union
Happy Journey
Prue Buerkens
Ma Kirby
Irene Cade
Arthur
Logan van Sittert
Caroline
Delores Int’Veld
Pa Kirby
Beulah
Beulah de Heer
Delores Swank
Miller
Hawk
Jef Prenge
Lucille
Judi Allen
Sims-Vane
Marilyn ‘Tan- de
Miss Jones
Elaine Vander
Carl Hiemstraiy
Ronald de Bruintant
Ruby
Mrs. Andrews
Bill Andrews
Bob Vander Heiden
Anita
Ardith van Houweling
Dr. Michaelson
Jack Cook
Patsy Hertid
Phyllis Trasselman
Mary
Bonnie Thomassen
Carol Ver Stee
Tomie Tkuta
Patsy Herrick
Lincoln
Miss King
Iowa
Audrey Roorda
Mr. Buerkens
Carpenter Drug Store
van Roekel
Fisher
Pontiac
Travelux
TIAC
Vogelaar
Pontiac Sales & Service
Franklin St
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