Organize National Unit forms at P C H 8 meeting
A meeting at P. C. H. 8 organized a national unit for teachers of Christian schools. The N. U. C. S study committee approved its Constitution and local officers were elected: President Robert Vogel Vice president John Veltema Treasurer Henrietta Van Soelen Secretary Donna Zimmer. District 6 representatives elected were Dr Klaas Kramer and Mr Michael T. Ruiter for Grand Rapids on December 28 1967. The Christian Educator's Association was formed and Mr Ruiter serves as its treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers of Christian Schools
Robert Vogel
John Veltema
Henrietta van Soelen
Donna Zimmer
Klaas Kramer
Michael T. Ruiter
Grand Rapids
C. the Christian Educator's Association
Mr. Ruiter
Speech prelim results at Oskaloosa High School
More than 60 contestants from Oskaloosa Lacy New Sharon Knoxville and Pella Christian competed in divisions such as dramatic oration humorous radio extemporaneous and original oration judged by six Grinnell College judges Ned Donahue Mary G Jones Maurice Boatman Wm Vander Pool Andrew Brown and Herb Prescott Firsts from the school were Norma Dahm for dramatic speech Thirty Pieces of Silver and Peter Schakel for a reading The Cry of the Children They will advance to Davenport Congratulations and best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa High School
Oskaloosa
Lacy
New Sharon
Knoxville
Pella Christian
Grinnell College
Ned Donahue
Mary G. Jones
Maurice Boatman
Wm. Vander Pool
Andrew Brown
Herb Prescott
Norma Dahm
Peter Schakel
Norma
Peter
Davenport
Christian High News Staf Roles and Contributors
During the second quarter the Christian High News lists Regular Reporters Adviser Lila Beyer Larry Rus Ronald Swank Ila Joyce Van Gorp Tagtete Mrs Minnie J Dahm as Special contributors from various classes clubs and organizations who will write articles periodically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian High News Stat
Lila Beyer
Larry Rus
Ronald Swank
Ila
Joyce van Gorp Tagtete
Minnie J. Dahm
Pella Christian Girls Win First Sectional Game
Pella Christian defeated Buss ey 65 to 17 on Monday February 10 to take a 14-2 lead after one quarter. Terpstra scored 24, Memmelmann 15, Plate 12, Vos 10. Englettes beat Lovilla 60-51 on February 12 as Terpstra had 33 and Bryson 26 for Sovilla. Eaglettes advance to sectional finals against Tracy Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Christian
Bussey
Pella
Lovilla
Englettes
Nancy Terpstra
Sovilla
Bryson
Eaglettes
Tracy
Western Christian basketball guests visit local school
On Friday February 7 Western Christian from Hull visitors included six teachers and players. The girls carried a seven and three record and the boys nine and seven. Coaches Lafabre and Jacobsma led the teams in the new gym and Jackie Bouma, formerly of Oskaloosa, joined the girls squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Christian
Hull
Lafabre
Jacobsma
Western Christians
Jackie Bouma
Oskaloosa
Pep Assembly Recap at School Gym
At about 3:25 on Wednesday February 12 a pep assembly met in the gym Betty Van Rees presided Rev Cooke of Tracy delivered a seven page pep talk urging attendance by Tracy catechumens two basketball players performed a two person skit Gloria Bandstra played the inquisitor Phyllis the fortune teller predicted a comic outcome Cheerleaders led four cheers and the event closed with the school song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty van Rees
Rev. Cooke
Tracy
Gloria Bandstra
Phyllis
Senior Interview Portrait of Dorothy Struik at Sully High
Dorothy Struik, a brown eyed brown haired senior, steps from the Sully school bus each morning. She is in the Pep Club, enjoys TV and sewing, and has a steady home job. Her favorite study is bookkeeping and she is preparing for American government, American History, and typing II. Her sport is basketball and she supports the teams from the hollering department. She dislikes pop quizzes and gum chewers, recalls many embarrassing moments, and praises P C H S education. Her freshman advice is to enjoy these four years with study. Dorothy Struik lives by the motto Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
T. V
Dorothy Struik
Athletes Honored On Boys Basketball Honor Roll
Ken Rouw scored 31 points against Hull W C and earned recognition on the Boys Basketball Honor Roll chosen by Tribune sports editor Jack North. Pete Andreas of Pella Christian was praised for rebounding against Lynnville Sully. Gary Kooiman of Hull W C credited with the winning point in Hull against P C at Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Pete Andreas
Pella Christian
Gary Kooiman
Hull
W. C
Jack North
the Tribune
Ken Rouw
Lynnville-Sully
P. C
Pella
Pep Club Hosts Lunch After Western Christian Game
The Pep Club sponsored a luncheon for the basketball teams after the Western Christian game. They served ham burgers potato chips and chocolate milk or coffee. The event left everyone satisfied despite the waitresses washing a pile of dirty dishes. Janice Van- continues as a Pep Club member helping as a waitress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pep Club
Janice van
City Council Proceedings December 10 1957
Special session chaired by Mayor Klein notes Brown Engineering report on bids for Light Plant improvements. Murray Iron Works Co. of Burlington Town awarded contract as low bidder. Clerk ordered to return bid bonds of unsuccessful bidders. Objections to proposed Sanitary Sewer assessment on Hazel Street heard for Sam and Tillie Poortinga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Hoksbergen
Gebuhr
Brown Engineering Co
Murray Iron Works Co
Burlington
Town
Hazel Street
Sam and
Tillie
Western Christian High Pep Club Gratitude Note
Thanks to the Pep Club and sponsor for boosting school spirit. Gracious hosts and hostesses welcomed guests from Western Christian High Miss Folkerts and the Pep Band for music. Candy sellers Wilma De Young Doris Uster markt and Danny Van Gorp announced at home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Christian High
Wilma de Young
Doris Ustermarkt
Danny van Gorp
March of Dimes Collection at Lynnville-Sully Game
During half time of the Lynnville Sully basketball game on February 4 a collection was taken for the March of Dimes. Cheerleaders collected in a blanket. The local head is Herb Blom. Contributions totaled 30.97 dollars. The March of Dimes extends thanks to all who contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville-Sully
Herb Blom
March of Dimes
Chapel Week Services Highlight Choirs and Guest Speaker
Miss Folkerts opened Monday chapel with three hymns from the Psalter Hymnal and Psalm 34 scripture passage. Rev Charles Burton from Leighton spoke Tuesday about the American Sunday School Union and its work across 80 western Iowa counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruiter
Dieleman
Mary Frandt
Wilma de Young
Norma Dahm
Delores Steenbock
Altona man’s first plane ride ends with forced landing
Robert Kuhlman, 21, of Alsona, took his first airplane ride with a friend and began inspecting the instrument panel before turning off the ignition. The aircraft was damaged in the forced landing that followed, but both men suffered only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kuhlman
Algona
Resolution on Levy and school light at Main and Lincoln
The council introduced and adopted a resolution overruling objections and making a levy of assessment. James Wisse reported the school requested permission to install a school stop light at Main and Lincoln, with equipment bought through the City Electric Dept and installation by the City, all expenses to be reimbursed by the school. The contract with Wabash Railway Co granting the city power cross, with a $25 fee, was approved. Council adjourned after routine sessions and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wisse
Main
Lincoln Streets
City Electric Dept
Wabash Railway Co
W. L. McNamar
City Clert
Pella area bills and city council actions summarized
The document lists numerous vendor payments for fuel, supplies, and services from Pella area firms including Meppelink Oil Co, Pella Implement Store, and Globe Mach. It records fund distributions across General, Electric, Street, Water, and other accounts, plus claims and wages. It notes bids for a new distribution truck, a special council session on January 2, 1958, and approvals of December 1957 payroll warrants and 1957 invoices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pella Chronicle
Farmers Union Co-op
Meppelink Oil Co
Kuyper Bldg
Mat. Co
der Zyl Brosuel Co
R. Schakel” Warehouse Co
Harv's Welding
Mahaska Farm Service Co
Pella
Hig. Co
Vander Linden Drug Store
Meter Main
Waechter Lbr. Co
Pella Co-op Elec. Assn
TAO Tysseling Weld
Mach
W. D
van Sittert
Deep Rock
V&r
Gambles
Hoekseman's
van Gorp Weld
Mfg. Co
Rolsereen
A. Y. McDonald Mfg. Co
Capital
Ray's
Wise
Wm. Bros
McKesson & Robin
Dearborn Chemical Co
W. H. Bixby, Inc
Westinghouse Elec. Sup. Co
Globe
Sup
James Wisse
Elec
W. L. McNamar
Ed C. Benning
Justice of Peace
Neil Thomassen
Max Vander Pal
Wabash Railroad Co
Pella National Bank
Dykstra
Star Oil Co
Breen and Kelderman
ATA White Way Auto Co
Elec, Light and Power Co
Schiehout Shop
Lester Vander Heiden
Prp
Weld
P. H. Groenendyk
Matt Parrott and Sons Co
Oskaloosa
Fee
W. W. Sadler
Globe Mach
Sup. Co
Equip
Main
Michael Todd & Co
Culligan, Inc
Koch Bros
Valve ‘Co
Multi. Corp
McKesson and Robbins
American Legion Post
Salariea
Trust and Agency
Also Mentioned on This Page
Christian High News
Sui Flowers. ‘Prom A
City Council
Miss Folkerts
March of Dimes Collection
Chapel News
Comfort Station
N. Pella
Water Dept
American Cast Iron Pipe Co
Ed Schreiner
Lincoln Street
West Third Street
Pella Nat's Bank
Chamber
J. B. Cornette
Ver Dught
Agen
R. J. Heeren
Frank Tromp
Newton Coal Co
van der Schel
Fowler Telephone Co
Layton Mathes
Steenhoek Auto
Van's
Cezaree
van den Bere Electric & Paint Co
Franklin ST
Veenstra
Vandevoort
Byron Jackson Pump Co
W. 1. McNamar
Lillenmak
Hartford
Pohlmann
Cook & Son
Agency
Les
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