Alumni In Service Robert Van Zante in Europe duty
Private Robert Van Zante, P H 8 graduate, serves in the Army Quartermaster Corps. He has traveled through Munich and Frankfurt, spent Christmas in Frankfurt, and is stationed at Odar Oberstein. He plans a January 20 trip to Paris for six to seven days and eyes a spring tulip visit to Holland, with a New York AP address.
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Robert van Zante
Europe
Quartermaster Corps
Army
Munich
Frankfort
Germany
Odar-Oberstein
Parsis
Holland
U. S
Q. M. Depot Group A. P
P. M
New York
Two Historic Homes and a Family Tale from Black Oak Neighbors
Fred Voorhees of Monrovia recalls two neighboring houses built over 80 years ago near Black Oak. He explains brick versus frame construction reflects different origins, not a love affair, and shares memories of Ohio and Indiana roots, German connections, and labor at a farm. He notes family moves, a bell from the old American House, and Tulip Time nostalgia.
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Des Moines Register
Ohio
Clay
Indiana
Iowa
Germany
Black Oak
Fred Voorhees
North Ivy
Monrovia
California
Music Students To Go To Monroe Band Festival
Thirty seven Pella High musicians will travel to Monroe February 4 for the Monroe Music Festival. The group includes vocalists Ruth Kaldenboom and Nancy doesityshy Desiene plus Betty Steenhoe Cook, and instrumental players such as Greta Palmquist, Bernice De Geus, Doris Dockendorf, Roberta Zeigier, Beulah Roords, Roger Atkins, Pat Van Englehoven, Beulah Vander Streek, Sally Inveld, Mary Buwalda, Peggy Kuyper, Arlene Tuinstra, Pauline Lautenbach, Ellen De Geus, Mary Kempkes, Joanne Ter Louw, Shirley Van Roekel, Marilyn De Cook, Beth Brom, Dick Vanden Oever, and others awaiting selection. The students will practice in the afternoon and present a concert in the evening after school rehearsals.
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Pella
Monroe
Ruth Kaldenbe
van Altos
Nancy Doesityshy Desiene
van 73 Popeen
Betty Steenhoe Cook
John
Cornet
Greta Palmquist
Bernice de Geus
Doris Dockendorf
Roberta Zeigier
Beulah Roords
Roger Atkins
Pat van Englehoven
Beulah Vander Streek
Sally In’ Veld
Mary Buwalda
Peggy Kuyper
Arlene Tuinstra
Pauline Lautenbach
Ellen de Geus
Mary Kempkes
Joanne Ter Louw
Shirley “van Roekel
Marilyn de Cook
Beth Brom
Dick Vanden Oever
Well dressed visiting teams urged to wear uniforms
The LH.S.A.A. backed local rules requiring traveling squads to be dressed, arguing well dressed athletes act as gentlemen and reflect on their school and community. A panel on moral values featured four junior high teachers plus a moderator at last week's grade school meeting. A new LH.S.A.A. rule allows donations of scoreboards clocks bleachers and other equipment by individuals. The sectional tourney is set for Prairie City, with last year at Pella Christian High gym. Sylvia Rolffs joins Pella High School as a new freshman. Marble Rock Consolidated School will offer evening typing, taught by Mary Jane Brittell. The L. E. A. Library Service bookmobile visited Pella January 9 in front of the high school for teachers and students to tour.
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Lh.s.a.a
Robinson
Emapert
Sabus
Reaud
Prairie City
Pella Christian High Gym
Sylvia Rolffs
Sally
P.hls
Pella
Marble Rock Consolidated School
Bob Brittell
Mary Jane Brittell
Brittell
L. E. A. Library Service
Pel-la
Who's Who in Sophomore Class at Local High School
A fragmentary profile describes a typical sophomore student, nicknamed X, as popular with friends and active in football and glee club. The piece notes X enjoys ham and scalloped potatoes, favors a Ford over a Hudson, and hopes to attend college after high school.
FFA Plans Annual Banquet at Garden City Chapter
The Garden City Chapter of the Future Farmers of America schedules the annual banquet for February 21 and has formed committees for program food decorations and invitations.
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Garden City
Future Farmers of America
FFA
G A A Awards At Monday Devotions
G A A awards were handed out during Tuesday devotions led by Mrs Work. Darlene Van Zemeren received a star while officers Pauline Lautenbach Elsie Van Wyk and Roberta Zeigler received bars. Numerals 250 points went to Judy Barbara Buyert Sally In t Eleanor Vander Beek Eleanor Gaass Corrine Ver Ploeg Aldora Buwards Ann Balstad. Letters for 500 points went to Ellen De Geus Ann Balstad Darlene Van Wyk Sally Ver Doght Marianne Vanden Dever No Swask Bonnie Keeda Norma Jonnie Kuy per Joanne Ter Louw Lil ian Lubbers. Chevron one 760 points to Jo Ann Schagen Ruth Riddle Darlene Van Wyk Darlene Van Zemeren Dorothy Vos Bernice De Gens. Chevron two 1000 points to Jo Ann Schagen and Dorothy Vos. State pins to Wyld Francis De Jong for one third of points in any sport. Roberta Zeigler read Psalm 8. Mr Whalley closed by singing Perfect Prayer.
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James Whittcomb Riley, Cook, Weld
High School Ice Dares and Small Town Tales
A fragmented column notes icy hazards and careless driving dangers after a day of frozen puddles. It mentions Don V P breaking an arm, Peggy K at the Albia game, and local students reacting to a wolf joke while references to devotions and school life appear, ending with a brief sendoff.
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Don V. P
Peggy K
Buddy
Nuff
Mr. Buerkens
Grooters
Ronnie V
Lincoln Railsplitters Meet Des Moines Pella Here Tomorrow
Lincoln High in Des Moines hosts the Des Moines Lincoln Railsplitters versus Pella’s Little Dutch in the H S gym Friday January 25. Lincoln, coached by Frank Talameo, is undefeated after seven wins including a 24 23 overtime victory over Des Moines Tech. The team wears maroon and gold and has eight lettermen. Illinois Loyalty is the school song.
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Des Moines Lincoln
Pella
H. S
Lincoln High
Des Moines
Frank Talameo
Iowa Teachers’ College
Lincoln
Illinois
Ing
Des Moines Tech
Wandlin Eyes and Ears Fashion Oddities and Hints
A fragmented column notes Kenny M. and Don B. adopting mismatched socks as a potential fad while girls show styles like long sleeve white sweaters and purple accessories. A warning about wiring the swinging picture appears amid chatter and a puzzled Q A about SRCCM the Reform Church Choir Members.
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Kenny M
Don B
Mr. G
Favorite basketball players named by readers
Readers pick players like Bob Borgman George Ikuta and George Thuta as favorites for skills such as stealing baskets calm handling and long shots. Several note teamwork sportsmanship and strong overall play across the group while Peggy and Betsy defend a inclusive view of all players.
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Pauline Lautenbach
Bob Bergman
Barbara Denburger
George Ikuta
Peggy Kuyper
Donna Zwank
Peggy
Janella Anders
Bob Borgman
Leo van Vark
Barry Kane
Edward Klyn
Harold Hiemstra
Bob Sowles
Sophomores Dive Into Biology and Grammar Projects
Sophomores view diverse specimens in biology class including sea cucumber sea urchin and hookworm while social studies begin Marriage and Family Living study. Freshmen read The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner and explore descriptive quick breads in Home Ec II. Students also plan curtains for food labs and music students compose tunes for poetry.
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Judy D. R
Serape
Bookmobile on wheels visits school with diverse sections
The pink polka dot truck lent by the library toured Iowa schools on Wednesday, displaying books for teachers to select. It carried sections like Senior Enrichment, Poetry, Music, Arts Crafts, Sports, Religion, Science, Citi ip, Vocational Guidance, Personality and Etiquette, Social Studies, and Approved Reference Books for 1951 52, serving all grades.
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Iowa
Mount Vernon toddler swallows safety pin after praise
Two year old Diana Green from Mount Vernon swallowed a safety pin after being praised for swallowing pills. Doctors performed abdominal surgery and she is recovering well.
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Diana Green
Mount Vernon
Diana
Polk County Federal Savings and Loan Ad
A Des Moines Iowa savings and loan invites deposits with insured accounts up to ten dollars and a 3 percent annual dividend. It notes member status in the Federal Home Loan Bank system and offers mail opening of accounts with check, passbook, and withdrawal card.
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Polk County Federal Savings & Loan Iation
Federal Home Loan Bank System
United State
Polk County Federal
Polk County
Federal Savings & Loan
Ass'n
Des Moines, Iowa
Sermon at Nora Springs Delivered by Rev A B Mercer
The Rev A B Mercer used a tape recording to deliver his farewell sermon to the congregation at the Methodist church in Nora Springs. The message focused on gratitude for service and spiritual guidance as he concluded his tenure.
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Nora Springs
A. B. Mercer
Rabbit season closes January 31 statewide
The 1952 rabbit season ends at 6 00 p m January 31 after a year described by conservation officials as the most productive since 1989. Highest hunting success was in the southern and southwestern thirds, with solid counts over much of the northern half and strong activity in the north central area. For the first time since 1939 many cottontails were sold commercially and reached local restaurants and butcher shops.
Waverly Ex-Mayor Dies After Fall at 93
W. Sayler of Waverly, a former mayor, died at 93 after a fall that broke his hip. The death stems from the accident, occurring in Waverly, and mourners recall his public service as mayor.
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W. Sayler
Waverly
Printing Industry Training Loan for Trainees
Town newspapers have established a loan fund to assist trainees in lino type operation at the State University of Iowa. Eligible applicants gain quick entry into a growing field with good pay and permanent, non seasonal jobs. There are no age limits and minor physical disabilities are not disqualifying.
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State University of Iowa
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