Ex conanses trip and exam schedule at school
On Friday Mr Ruiter and members of the ex en conanses visited a Christian pool to seek funds for future expansion. Gary Ver Meer escorted them by plane. Others included Peter Groen and Richard Steenhoek. Semester exams occurred Wednesday Thursday and Friday with registration after exams. The second semester begins Monday with courses such as English IV Bookkeeping Office Practice Zoology Christian Ethics Trigonometry and Basic Math. The film Richard ae Shakes says will be shown on Friday afternoon January 25 for educational value. not open to the public but school offices can advise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ruiter
The
Ex“En Conanses
Aistian Ool
Gary Ver Meer
Peter Groenandyk
Richard Steenhoek
Richard Ae Shakes
Fifternoon
Quiz exposes students' prep gaps in Bible III
The Right Answer reveals Rev Bossenbroek testing Bible III with twenty questions. Unprepared students stumble on a tricky item asking who Saintine's mother is, and a quick responder names "Mrs Augustine" as the answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bossenbroek
Stine
Weekend visits and travel notes from Iowa locals
Rol screenings Minnie Jean Ver Ploeg spent the weekend in Creston visiting her mother and sister at local hospitals. Tena Goodyk visited her sister and niece Gweneth Nikkel in Mercy Hospital. Florence Farmer shopped in Des Moines. Herman and Ani Sneller celebrated four grandchildren’s birthdays in Des Moines. Clarence Vander Veer entourage visited Knoxville and Beacon. Herman Jellema started work in the shear room. Kenneth Beck and wife toured California and plan to move to Beinbeck Iowa. Marilyn Van Eesen and Shirleyville enjoyed Des Moines visits. Gertrude Laurens met her son in Mitchellville and Des Moines Hospital. Carl Gaass vacationing in southern Texas. AHBNB show attendees in Chicago include Stu Kuyper, Bill Kil-Parti, John Grusom Ned, Hedrick, Bob Harrison, Bill Peters, and Dick Van Zante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Jean Ver Ploeg
Creston
Iowa
John Washer
George Reynolds
Gimmunity’ Hospital
Tena Goodyk
Gweneth Tecie Nikkel
Mercy Hostoosa
Florence
Farmer
Des Moines
Herman
Ani Sneller
Marilyn van Eesen
Shirley Yille
Des
Gertrude Laurens
Mod Bis
Irien
Mitchellville
Gertrude
Des Moines Hospital
Carl Gaass
Texas
Chicago
Stu Kuyper
Bill Kil- Parti
John Grusom Ned
Hedrick
Bob Harrison
Bill Peters
Dick van Zante
County Institute Program Change Proposed for 1957
Marion County school superintendents met in Knoxville Thursday afternoon to discuss plans for next year's County Institute. State Department officials were present to offer suggestions and guidance on the proposed changes.
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Marion County
Knoxville
County Institute
Scholarships Offered to Seniors by Local Colleges
Seniors eye scholarships from Colum Col and Dordt College awarding to top scholars. The National Union of Christian Schools designates a most deserving student. The Kuyper Foundation via Central College provides 1600 dollars for maintaining a B average. Marion County Farm Bureau offers a farm student scholarship to any accredited college to spur teaching careers.
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Col
Dordt Colle
National Union of Christian Schools
Kuyper
Central College
Marion County Farm Bureau
Chapel services and student talks at Central College
Veltema led Monday chapel while Ruiter led Tuesday singing of All That I Am I Owe to Thee. Dean Pietenpol spoke on Why Are We Here and patient in doing what we should. Bossenbrock led Wednesday and Klienhuizen led singing Thursday when no song books were passed out.
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Veltema
Ruiter
Dean Pietenpol
Central College
Bossenbrock
Klienhuizen
Institute Workshop Proposed For County Teachers In August
A proposed institute would be held Friday and Saturday August 30 and 31 before the September school opening. The program would be a workshop led by Drake or State Teachers College faculty and would replace the October Jasper County teachers meeting. Topics include teacher training, TV instruction, remedial reading, citizenship records, and delinquent case handling. William Decrusts of the County Club led the meeting with representatives from Dallas, Bussey, Pleasantville, Knoxville, and Pella. County Superintendent Thomas serves as secretary.
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Drake
State Teachers College
Jasper County
Tanchee
William Decrusts
County Club
Dallas
Bussey
Pleasantville
Knoxville
Pella
Thomas
Accurate Flock Records Boost Egg Production Profits
Whitfield notes the 1955 Iowa Demonstration Flocks show wide profits gaps from egg yield. High producing flocks averaged 241 eggs per hen versus 175 for low producers, worth about 1.50 more per hen at 80 cents per dozen. Low producers used more feed and cost per dozen rose from 28 to 35 cents.
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Whitfield
Iowa
Speech Contests at Pella Christian High
The Christian Hij ed hosts a series of declamation and oratory contests with categories including Declamation Dramatic Humor and Radio Speaking. Preliminary meet on February 15 at Pella Christian High gathers students from Oskaloosa Lacey New Sharon and Pel la. Three contestants advance to the Annual Meeting on February 19 with prizes a gold watch a $50 government bond and a $25 government bond plus $10 for all other participants.
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Jenary
Sears Seite
Fac Ee Pease
Epi
Pella Christian Hi
Oskaloosa
Lacey
New Sharon
Pelia
REA
Eee
Psalm and prayer close service without books
Jim Steenhoek read Psalm 146 and Alene Sjaardema closed with prayer, ending a quiet worship segment without hymnals or books on hand.
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Jim Steenhoek
Alene Sjaardema
Marion County Board of Education Election Nomination Rules
Nomination papers for Marion County Board of Education must be filed 20 to 45 days before the March 11 election with the County Superintendent of Schools. Each candidate must be nominated by petition signed by at least 25 electors from the area, stating the area, office, candidate name, and residence. Areas electing a member for six years include Area 2 and an at large countywide seat.
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Marion County Board of Education
Perry Township
Swan Township
Pleasgnt
bin Son Union
White ‘Breast
Fairview Vill
Washington Dist
Iola Dar
Knoxville
Iowa State College Show At Knoxville Memorial Hall
Iowa State College presents a traveling exhibit in Knoxville Memorial Hall on January 30. Agronomists explain soil moisture, moisture-holding capacity, and conservation practices to fit crops and fertilizers for the year. Visitors will learn the soil moisture touch test and discuss fertilizer problems with specialists. open 11 00 to 4 00 and 7 00 to 9 00 p m. The event is one of twenty exhibits in the College show.
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Iowa State College
Knoxville Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Memorial Hall
Grounding Vital to Electrical Systems
Grounding vital to electrical systems and appliances is urged by Leon Charity, presentoral engineer at Towamiata College. He notes buried metal water pipes should bond to system ground, a ground rod driven into earth, and neutral bonded to rod. REA specs require grounding on metal pipes and all out-building metal systems to prevent dangerous faults and ensure circuit protection operates as intended.
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Leon Charity
Towamiata College
REA
Charit
Ground Wire: Essential Safety to Protect Appliances
An article explains installing a ground wire to appliance frames for fault current protection. It notes optional plugs sockets and cords, emphasizes cheap insurance, and recounts a farmer injured when a portable saw fault current seized his grip due to an unconnected ground wire.
Iowa Business Digest Reports Mixed 1956 Outlook
As 1956 ends, Iowa farm marketings cash receipts lag 8 percent behind 1955 levels while department store sales exceed by 2 percent. Other indicators show higher activity: construction up 8.2 percent, payroll checks up 3.3 percent, bank transactions up 5.2 percent, and life insurance sales up 3.4 percent.
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Iowa
Iowa Business Digest
State University of Iowa Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Digest highlights on business policy and trade roles
Grain data shows July 1956 farm cash receipts down 10 percent while department store sales and life insurance rose 1.8 percent. Construction is up 17 percent year over year. Digest articles include Business Responsibility for Public Policy by Jervis J. Babb Lever Brothers chairman and The Changing Functions of the Grocery Wholesaler by Louis D. Volpp SUI instructor and graduate from Council Bluffs. Iowa Personal Income 1955 by Lew Research associate all of business and native key assistant professor of transportation.
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Jervis J. Babb
Lever Brothers
Louis D. Volpp
SUI
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Lew
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Rus
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