Palace of Happiness Beatitudes Devotions by Senior Class
The senior class led devotions on February 13 with Fern Den Adel reading Matthew 6 1 16 and Barbara Bosch delivering a talk on the Beatitudes. She explained each verse, outlining humility mourning meekness hunger mercy peacemaking and the reward for righteousness. Barbara then illustrated the Beatitudes by building a Palace of Happiness room by room ending with a call to apply these teachings through Krist. Kathy Redeker closed.
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Barbara Bosch
Blesseas
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Palace of Happiness
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Kathy Redeker
Spotlight on Barbara and Louis Brunckhorst Angels
Our weekly spotlight features Barbara Brunckhorst daughter of Mr Its a Pella High math teacher and Louis Brunckhorst son of Mr Brunckhorst. Barbara, six, enjoys coloring painting making homemade spaghetti and outdoor play though she doubts arithmetic. Louis four, cheerful with a big vocabulary loves to talk tells tall stories writes poetry and uses his phonograph though prefers dad’s records.
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Its
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Don
Yy Rogers
Dale Evans
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Louis III
Mr. Brunelhorst
Mom
Dad Brunckhorst
Louis
Staff edited roster shows newsroom bylines and names
The piece lists the newspaper staff including Editor in Chief Kathy Redeker and Norma De Bruin as Assistant Editors. It names assignments for Editorial, Typing, Sports, and a long roster of reporters and cub reporters led by Tom Boat, Jerry Ulrich, and Leora Quinn among others.
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Kathy Redeker
Norma de Bruin
Ellen Rempe
Ay Vanden Oever
Avis Verhoef
Joyce van Roekel
Sea - Ney
Tom Boat
Jerry Ulrich
Louis the child with TV love and art at play
Louis enjoys Captain Kangaroo and other programs each morning. He has a carpentry set and pounds in the shop, is a southpaw who can type his name, swims in the tub, and loves chocolate ice cream and wieners. He reads with a large library and spends time painting modern art.
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Louis
South Paw
Loui
When Parents Care About School Parties
The article discusses the role of parents who sponsor student parties and chaperone events. It notes teachers are often busy and parents willingly assume responsibility, valuing time spent with youth and aiming to provide constructive activities for their children. The piece concludes with the sentiment that parents’ devotion to their children outweighs other possible uses of their time.
Guff n Stuff Hi Sam Basketball Banter at Prairie City
Ragged schoolyard chatter shows students gossiping about basketball practice and fashion. Des Moines trip memories mix with chatter on shorts guards and lip stick, as playful asides mix with crushes and social plans.
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Judy
Bogett
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Gene
Avis
Prairie City
Des Moines
PHS Snippets Reflect School Life And Offbeat Notes
A cross section of Pacific Grove High School activities and student musings reveals humor and hints of events. Items mention Judd Lee Marky Nonie and Brunckhorst, lunch notes, and various classroom moments including debates on power, band rehearsals, and a mysterious after hours stage.
Stylish Stella Declares Pink Sweater Day Plans
Stylish Stella announces a Pink Sweater Day for Wednesday February 29 designated by a VIP group. Pink garments are encouraged, with pink blouse or dress as alternatives. male participants may wear pink trousers. The feature hints at future Apparel Day events.
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Stella
Wanted: Senior culprit released junior parolee wanted
Two youths, Ron Veenstra age 17 and Job Van Dyke age junior, are described as suspects. Veenstra, a Pella High senior, 5 feet 11 4 inches, 150 pounds with blonde hair and black eyes, wears horned rim glasses. He participates in glee club, basketball and track and lists shop geometry English social studies as subjects. notes include cars, hot rod magazines, a penchant for women and cars, and a dislike of freshman and woman drivers. Van Dyke, 6 feet 2 inches, 170 pounds with blond hair and green eyes, formerly of Galesburg, attends Newton Fish School now in Pella. His subjects include trigonomentry American history physics English typing, with physics as favorite. he enjoys reading watching TV and teasing his brother. interests center on sports especially hunting and basketball. Authorities urge notifying local police if seen.
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Ron “Pickle
Veenstra
Pella
Mercury
Job” van Dyke
Pella High School
Galesburg
Newton Fish School
Pela
Bob released by Pella High Board after graduation
After finishing school Bob is released by the board and plans to attend college. He aims to become highly successful and retire early, wishing to enjoy life at Pella High School.
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Bob
Pella High School
Poorsonal Noos Colyum I Return After a Two Week Gap
The columnist returns to school life noting the all-school play verdict not guilty and jokes about jury selection. Senior term papers loom while juniors hold secret noon meetings. Sledding parties brighten student life before the basketball tournament and speeches. Complaints about odor and chemistry classes are mentioned as teachers face ongoing issues.
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Unclear fragment hints at tournament and air break
Fragment mentions rotten eggs in rooms and a tournament gathering. It references H28 and participants in a certain event, with a casual sign off. Details are vague and names or places are not provided.
Birdsall Tours Europe Shared Tales With Teachers
Mr Birdsall spoke to Pella Grade Teachers about his summer trip to Europe noting England traffic keeps left. He recalled visits to Holland and Norway and described an ancient windmill at Arnheim dating to 1200. He highlighted Straphorst for its preserved old world customs and traditions.
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Birdsall
Pella
Europe
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Arnheim
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Island
York's fisher folk rely on eel catch and sale
The piece notes York folk earn their living mainly from fishing and eel sales, while Norway's coast faced a severe last summer drought that stressed thin soil and dairy, lumber, and fishing as key lifelines for the hardy communities.
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York
Norway
Tiny nation poised to boost economy from sea products
The country can recover economically by selling fish and other sea products. Mr. Birdsall gave a talk on this topic, which teachers received well and expect to bolster the social studies program in the grades.
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Birdsall
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