Giant Step Entering High School at Christian High
A compact listing highlights events at Christian High including new high school entry, quizzes, basketball lineups, graduation day plans, and appearances by Merle Van der Schi and Lawrence Welk band. Local teachers and student segments are planned with various entertainment and quiz features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Vander Schi
Lawrence Welk
Red Skelton
Jerry Bos
Dinah Shore
Janice Hoekman
Riley
Don Bell
Melvin Fynaart
Poe
Newsettes John Veenstra in hospital urged for prayers
Freshman John Veenstra is in the hospital at Oskaloosa and readers are urged to remember him in their prayers. The film Richard II from Shakespeare was shown Friday to Juniors and Seniors. Mr Veltema’s English class explanation aided understanding. The second semester has begun and after exams everything is back to normal.
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John Veenstra
Oskaloosa
Richard II
William Shakespeare
Veltema
School speech contest winners announced in two groups
Students competed Wednesday January 23 with freshmen in the library for Interpretative Readings and Dramatic Orations. Winners include Jorena Ryken Anna Westercamp Joan De Vries and Shirley Bogaard Janice Vander Wal. Sophomores Juniors and Seniors heard Radio Speaking Humorous and Oratorical Declamation with winners listed and judges named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorena Ryken
Anna Westercamp
Joan de Vries
Shirley Bogaard
Janice Vander Wal
Ruiter
Dieleman
Kleinhuizen
Westema
Twylla Vander Molen
Connie Hoksbergen
Gary Lanser
Merle den Besten
Merle
Luella Ryken
Arlene de Jong
Mr. de Jong
Boertje
Veldhouse
Rev. Bossenbroek
Jasper County S D Commissioners Review '56 Conservation Highlights
The Jasper County Soil Conservation District year end report lauds wide civic support and the "Operation Conservation" effort. It notes 150000 visitors to the three day event with 35000 using the wagon train, extensive field work, 39 basic plans and 58 cooperators, 828 farm service contacts, 76 farm ponds and 113 acres of waterways, with projected payments near 150000 dollars.
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Soil District Commissioners
Jasper County
Cou
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Henry Steenhoek
Cross-Daft
Slings Farms
Don Williams
United States Soil Conservation Service
Nolen Fuqua
National Association of Soil Conservation District
Jasper Count
Soil and Water
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
ACP
Pep Meeting Honors Roxville Guest Team
A pep meeting was held for our first county tournament game on January 22 hosting Roxville. The band performed several numbers and cheerleaders led three cheers. Coach Team gave a talk urging stronger support and more cheering, followed by two more cheers and the school song before dismissal.
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Roxville
Dieleman
Chapel programs feature pastors and teachers
Two guest speakers Rev Clarence Van Essen of Cedar Christian Reformed Church and Mr Steve Gabrielse addressed chapel. Teachers leading were Mr Boertje on Monday and Mr De Jong on Wednesday, with a student chapel scheduled for Thursday.
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Clarence van Essen
The
Cedar Christian Reformed Church
Steve Gabrielse
Boertje
de Jong
Three students chosen for February 15 Preliminary Contest
Lavonna De Kock and Andy Bandstra will automatically represent the school in the extemporaneous speaking event after no competition. The selection notes that three students were to compete in the Preliminary Contest and hints at broader views on achieving worthwhile results despite shortcuts and quick cures.
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Lavonna de Kock
Andy Bandstra
Obituary Peter D Verschuure
Peter David Verschuure born July 12 187 at Wolfaartsdyke Zeeland Netherlands died January 26 aged 78 years 6 months 13 days. Immigrated to America in 1901 or 1910 to marry Jennie Kleinen dorst nine children born to union. Survived by wife five children two sons Andrew of Pella Tunis of Monroe and three daughters Jeanetta Catherine Cornelia. Also 16 grandchildren and three brothers Cor-
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Peter David Verschuure
Andrew Verschuure
Maatie Goetheer
Wolfaartsdyke
Zeeland
Netherlands
America
Ory
Jennie Kleinendorst
Andrew
Pella
Tunis
Monroe
Jeanetta
Simon van Dusseldorp
Catherine
Frank Vander Wiel
Cornelia
Harry Tibbeel
Des Moines
Cor
Longtime Jenison resident dies after faith filled life
Nielius of Jenison Michigan Ma rinus and Abraham in the Netherlands and a half sister Mattje in the Netherlands survived by a widow and several children. He preceded in death by three sons a daughter and a granddaughter. Funeral services were held January 28 1957 at the First Christian Reformed Church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Casket bearers included Jacob Bruxvoort Arne Engbers and others. Selections were sung by Godert Vander Hart with organ accompaniment. Flowers were arranged by Mrs William Van Dort and Mrs R A Klein.
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Nelius
Jenison
Michigan
Marinus
Abraham
Netherlands
Mattje
First Christian Reformed Church
First
Garden Chapel
P. Y. de Jong
Oakwood Cemetery
Jacob Bruxvoort
Arne Engbers
Leonard Rus
Gerrit Engbers
Cornelius Rus
Peter Boerelyn
Godert C. Vander Hart
God
Gysbert Ver Meer
William van Dort
R. A. Klein
Mrs Nick De Geus dies at 76 in Eddyville
Mrs Nick De Geus aged 76 died in Eddyville on Tuesday January 22 after years of poor health. Born in Peoria Iowa she lived in Eddyville 12 years. Survivors include her husband four sons Nicholas Nashua John Albert and Neal all of Eddyville one daughter Mrs John Scott Albia a sister Mrs Nellie Crosby Harvey 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday January 25 at the Eddyville Reformed Church with Reverend Harold Copery officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery.
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Nick de Geus
Eddyville
Janary
Peoria
Iowa
Nicholas
Nashua
John
Albert
Neal
John Scott
Albia
Nellie Crosby
Harvey
Hadyvile Reformed Church
Harold Copery
Highland Cemetery
Legume Seedings Aid Soil Building
Harvey Thompson, Iowa State College agronomist, says legume seedings serve as green manure. He advises farmers to plant a legume seeding on each acre of oats in 1957, in addition to hay or rotation pastures, to build soil fertility.
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Harvey Thompson
Iowa State College Agronomist
Old Farm Practice Sets Green Manure Mixes for Soil Health
Thompson notes using legume crops as green manure boosts soil and corn yields after plowed-down legumes. Legumes sown next spring can cut nitrogen fertilizer costs in 1958, with best mix depending on area, season, soil, and seed costs. For well drained soils use alfalfa and Ladino clover. for poorly drained northeast Iowa red clover and Ladino. sweet clover is strong but requires weevil control for success.
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Thompson
Iowa
Witchweed Seen as New Corn Threat in U S
Iowa State College plant pathologist Shurlett says witchweed could threaten corn and sorghum along with other grasses. USDA scientists warn the weed may devastate U S corn more than the European corn borer if widespread. The South African native has appeared in scattered Carolinas sites this season and is little understood.
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USDA
South Africa
Carolinas
Witchweed Threatens Plants With Hidden Roots
Report describes witchweed attacking plant roots, spreading through heat plants. Affected plants show severe withering symptoms and die within weeks. The weed appears harmless above ground with bright red flowers, and its seeds reach up to half a million per plant, making it especially dangerous.
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Shurtleff
Town farmer warns of weed amid shifting winds
A local farmer cautions that wind shifts may spread weed across the area. He urges townspeople to stay vigilant and watch for early weed growth in fields and along roadsides.
Stull Couple Wins Rose Bowl Ball Souvenir
Mr and Mrs Ed Stull of Steamboat Rock caught the Rose Bowl souvenir ball Kenny Ploen carried on his first touchdown run Prescott kicked the extra point from behind the goal posts.
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Ed Stull
Steamboat Rock
Kenny Ploen
Mr. Stull
Prescott
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Vol. I
Christian High News
Christian High TV Guide
S. D. Commissioners
Peter D. Verschuure
United States
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Lin Powen Rs
Eda Kany
Bakker
Rus
Reasner
Galesburg
Angus
Winpower
John Deere
H.p. Wisconsin
M.W
Meyers
Life Hillere
Blaine
Kathryn) Butin
Earl and
Bill Shields
Jasper County Savings Bank
Goodyear
Laliss
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