Student Council Presents Radio Play At Devotions
The Student Council and junior class led a devotion program featuring a radio play based on famous leaders. It traced figures like George Washington and Abe Lincoln, highlighting honesty and civic virtue. Van Rheenen read Matthew 12 8 16 and Nancy De Cook offered prayer.
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Jons
Iene
Tonerie
George
Washingmat Valley Forge
Abe ‘Lincoln
van Rheenen
Nancy de Cook
Humble Politician Delivers First Campaign Speech
A draft 1890 style address by Doug Heerema in a small-town setting depicts a self described humble background. He portrays poverty, labor ties, anti debt stance, and bootlegging critique while vowing to aid workers and the common man.
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Doug (Dewey) Heerema
Lowa
Production of Carmen at PHS Delivers Backstage Mayhem
Bert the box elder bug narrates a lively backstage view of a PHS Carmen production. He notes Harley as head stagehand and Howard V. P. appearing off schedule. The narrative highlights tense gypsies, a dramatic fight scene between Carmen and Trasquita, and Marla De Wild's vocal scream as curtain rises for the first act.
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P.H.S. Lasteek
Bert
Harley K
Howard V. P
Howard
Harley
Dave
Marvin
Carmen
Trasquita
Deloris E
Linda T
Mercedes
Marla de Wild
Staff Editor in Chief Kathy Redeker Leads Local Desk
The paper lists key staff including Editor in Chief Kathy Redeker and editors Norma De Bruin Ellen Rempe Dorothy Vanden Qever Avia Verhoet with sports editor duties' undetermined. It also names a wide roster of assistant reporters Margie Gosselink Barbara Boat Connie Van der Meulen Kay McDonald Kay Kuyper and Jim Redeker among others.
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Kathy Redeker
Asistant
Norma de Bruin
Ellen Rempe
Dorothy Vanden Qever
Avia Verhoet
Ses
Bik van Roekel
Cub
Margie Gosselink
Barbara Boat
Connie Vander Meulen
Kay McDonald
Kay Kuyper
Jim Redeker
Second Act Sullies Kool-Aid Trick in School Opera
A student review recalls a school performance mixing mishaps and humor. Tom W impersonated Escamillo while Dave V starred Don Jose, with Carmen’s staged death scene causing a bump but not stopping the show. The fourth act is praised as the best.
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Tom
Don Jose
Dave V
Carmen
Escamille
Tom W
Should Women Be Treated Equally in a Democracy
Readers discuss gender equality in democracy. Opinions vary from strict equality before the law to allowances for wartime roles. Several commenters affirm equal rights, while a few note differences in certain tasks or contexts.
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John R
Gosselink
Janice V
Donna K
Julian G
Reysack
David V
Mary D. J
Donna G
Judy V. B
Ron D. G
Shirley Dykhuis
Larry H
Pella High 1955-56 Basketball Finishes Strong in Title Run
The Pella High Little Dutch completed the regular season with a 16 win 6 loss record, improving on last year as they surged to the conference title with a 9-2 mark despite a tough start. Led by seniors Bob Boyert Gene De Heer Max Van Rees and juniors Jim Duffus Tom Boat Butch Sheppard John Van Waardhuizen Harley Van Roekel the squad rallied from a 68-52 opening loss to Oskaloosa to defeat Monroe Des Moines Lincoln Colfax Centerville in OT and then beat Albi Knoxville Tech Des Moines before a rough holiday tourney loss to Charlton and Indianola before a resounding 66-43 win over Valley.
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Pella High
Dowling
Charlton
Bob Boyert
Gene de Heer
Max van Rees
Borgman
Jim Duffus
Tom Boat
Butch Sheppard
John van Waardhuizen
Harley van Roekel
Little Dutch
Oskaloosa
Monroe
Des Moines Lincoln
Colfax
Centerville
Indianola
Albis
Knoxville
Tech
Des Moines
Pella
Valley
Pella Little Dutch Defeat Clinches Conference Title
The Pella quintet pushed past Albia by 75 points but faced setbacks as Indianola and Chariton blocked a perfect run. A stunning 51-50 win against Chariton boosted Pella’s hopes, yet the Little Dutch secured the conference championship with wins over Knoxville and Chariton after a strong 70-38 upset of Keota.
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Albia
Pella
Bloomfield
Iowa
Little Dutch
Indianola
Centerville
Cariton
Be In The Red Next Wednesday Be In The Red Next Wednesday
Column notes the VIPs plan another fad day titled Bent Be party with a color theme next week. Stella P hints at a deeper VIP meaning, inviting readers to follow the column for clues. The piece reads as playful society gossip with fashion focus and local interest tone.
Future Homemakers Attend Home Show
Regina De Gone reports on a Des Moines High School Future Homemakers trip to the Home Show in the Veterans Auditorium. Students toured booths with kitchen appliances and home furnishings, viewed a model bronze and aqua themed home, and split up after hours of exploring with some shopping uptown and unique purchases noted by Miss Visser.
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Regina de
Gan
Des Moines
Veterans Auditorium
Miss Visser
Judy Huyser
Rosella Petersman
State F
Unusual experiences in Utica dress department noted
Shoppers in the Utica dress department recalled unusual experiences. After shopping they returned home, and by seven o clock most of the girls had arrived safely home.
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Utica
You Are There 1980 Trial of Lousy Lyn’ Lobbying Inc
In a spoof trial set in Washington DC 1980, host Bob Toom guides a courtroom mockery over a lobbying scheme. Prosecutor Miss Redeker describes how Douglas Heerema and associates attempted bribes to Senator Vos amid a bill for a new Capitol building and riders taxing gains, with a staged clash between the Heeremas.
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Washington D. C
Bob Toom
Louis Brunckhorst
Roorda
Toom
Douglas Heerema
Tyg
Congress
Herman de Jong
Joyce van Roekel
Dolores Vanden Berg
Tom Boat
Orothy Vanden Dever
Miss Redeker
Lousy Lyin’ Lobbyin’ Inc
Carole Grootveld
Jerry Ulrich
Bruce Heerema
David Vos
Stork Club
Carmen
Senator Vos
Mr. Heerema
Frank Hullihan’s careful plans end in fatal roadside crash
Frank Hullihan, famed for precise timing and planned travel, died when a car struck him at a highway stop after he optimistically believed a bus connection would save time. He, 51, was known for leaving his car to travel by train or bus to stay on schedule.
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Frank
1956 Iowa Events Folder For Distribution Available
The Iowa Development Commission announces the 1956 Iowa Events folder compiled by Clare Kessell. It previews over 200 recreational events across Iowa for 1956 including centennials festivals and athletic programs. Chambers of commerce and clubs contributed listings with Pella Tulip Festival featured on the cover.
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Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Commission
Clare Kessell
Towa
Chambers of Commerce
Pelle
Pella
Loudest Lobbyers Inc Urges Voters Amid Show of Fear
The speaker identifies as Butch Sheppard of Loudest Lobbyers Inc urging action to remove opponents. A chaotic scene erupts as the crowd is warned this is the end of the show and the speaker voices fear for the nation.
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The
Fir
Butch Sheppard
Rev Goad's San Diego and Mexico voyage letter
Rev. E V Goad reports a long beach to San Diego trip visiting Harold Gordon in La Mesa and touring U S Naval Base at San Diego including docks ships aircraft carriers and a submarine. He notes Cabrillo monument at Point Loma and border crossing into Mexico with street life, bull ring sights, and a 11 cent cheaper gas price. Next report will cover Tolbys in Santa Ana Ghost Town and a Long Beach visit.
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Long Beach
Cal
E. V. Goad
van Nuys
Fulton St
Riverside
San Diego
Harold
Archie Gordon
la Mesa
Archie
College Ave. Bapti
U. S. Naval Base
Japan
Point Loma
Cabrillo
Mexico
U. S
Tolbys
Knoxville
Santa Ana
Ghost Town
Catherine van Gorp
Select Flowers To Fit Planned Planting Spot
Horticulturist Ben Vance advises matching flowers to their planting site. Choose varieties suited to soil drainage and sunlight, noting some prefer full sun while others thrive in shade. Consider nearby tree or shrub roots and remember visible garden planting can brighten indoor spaces.
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Ben Vance
Town State College
Vance
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