College Students Explain Student Federalist Drive
Monday morning devotions on February 24 discussed world government led by Peggy Leu in Mr. Van de Voort’s absence. Jean Lew and Edith Maas of Central College spoke on world government and the Student Federalists, urging world control, free trade, fair food distribution, and peace, linking to the United World Federalists project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Leu
van de Voort
Jean Lew
Edith Maas
Central College
Jean
A Suggestion for Improving Our School
Editorial urges self discipline to stop writing on desks tables and shades. It argues name printing in papers is fine but carving or doodling harms the school appearance and property, and students should respect campus furniture as they do home items.
Federalists seek world government chapter at Pella High
A group within the Federalists aims to promote discussion on world government and hopes to form a Pella High School chapter to stimulate thinking and civic engagement among students.
Roving Reporter Questions World Government Viewpoints
A roving reporter asks several locals about belief in world government. Mary Jane Menninga supports it, noting race prejudice as a hurdle. Virginia Groendyke strongly backs it though it will take long. Melvin Hagen supports a powerful global police. Dave Prins envisions a nation league with legislative power. Mr. Vande Voort agrees it could preserve civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Menninga
Mary Jane
Mason Olcott
Mase
Melvin Hagen
Melvin
Virginia Groendyke
League
Dave
Vande Voort
Einstein
Stassen
Attlee
Class of 46 Seniors Pursue Diverse Paths
The PFLS class of 46 now attends Central College Stevens College and the University of Chicago, with others in office roles teaching positions and various trades. Several serve in the Army and Navy while some have married or remain in farming or local work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFLS
Central College
Bernice Heerema
Jo Ann Vande Voort
Lora Toom
Joyce de Bruin
Jean Leu
John Hesselink
Ray van Roekel
Charles Vander Ploeg
Kenneth Vander Linden
Eugene de Wild
Cleo Joy Kuyper
Stevens College
Columbia
Missouri
Paul McGee
University of Chicago
Leroy Baughman
Rolscreen
Jeanette ‘van Pearsem
Lenora van Zante
Edna Goemast
Army
Uncle Sam
Dick Stravers
Albert van Houweling
Peter van Gorp
Carl Gaass
Ray Rouw
Portraits From a School Hall Rogues Gallery
Students in a Kansas City school received 12 prints and a tinted enlargement after posing for class photos. The school keeps two copies for a rogues gallery while individuals may return pictures if they do not wish to keep them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Kansas City
Fifth Grade Has a Perfect Dental Record at Lincoln Building
The Lincoln building fifth grade, with 22 pupils taught by Mrs. Gerald Ter Louw, all visited the dentist last year. Repairs were made, extractions occurred, and adjustments were completed where needed. The achievement has been reported to the State Dental Bureau and is expected to earn a congratulatory letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State Dental Bureau
Gerald ‘Ter Louw
Future Cooks Try Skill With Pies
Freshman girls in the up per class showcased chocolate and butterscotch pies as they bounded up the stairs. The event mixed fun with skill as students served tasters, with Bonnie Thomasen and Tomie Tkuta noting the test of patience and method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rls
Bonnie
Thomassen
Tomie Tkuta
Cleaning Bug Hits Home Except
In a playful home economics scene students wash walls instead of dishes or floors. Bonnie Thomassen eagerly anticipates summer and joins the fun, while classmates cheer their effort and teamwork in the messy but lighthearted cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Room
Patty
Miss Nieburg
Bonnie Thomassen
Summer
Freshmen Bow to Juniors in 5-2 Intramural Game
The girls intramural season nears end as juniors beat freshmen 5 to 2. Thelma Grandia led juniors with high points while Nancy Van Maunen scored the lone basket for freshmen. Seniors and sophomores played the final game Tuesday. write up to appear next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Grandia
Nancy van Maunen
Special meeting cited music contest management in Des Moines
Miss Tysseling and Mr Whalley attended a Des Moines meeting called by Perry Superintendent Vander den to outline management of music contests. The Pella contest is set for March 26 and 20 with others in Albia and Guthrie Center. The mid year Iowa State Education Association delegate assembly met Feb 20–21 in Des Moines. The group toured the Capitol as the beer bill was under Senate consideration.
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Tysseling
Whalley
Des Moines
Vander den
Perry
Albia
Guthrie Center
Iowa State Education Association
State Capitol
Senate
Saturda
Des Moines Tech High School
Berg
Newton
Peterson
Dallas Center
Buerkens
Pella
Sully
G. A. Holmes
State Department
Marlene Sels
Marilla Vander Meulen
Knoxville
Rights and property clash over marital clothing in Michigan
A Michigan husband asserts ownership of his wife's clothing. If she leaves him, he may pursue her and tear off her clothes, raising concerns about domestic control and potential abuse within marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
News from the Home for the Aged Gossip Roundup
Residents and families visit at the Home for the Aged as many named individuals from Killdulf Searshoro Peoria Knoxville and Sully gather to see Mrs Mary Brand and other seniors. Several Den Hartog Langstraat and Van Sant families are listed among the visitors and hosts in this community notes segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Sant
Killdulf
Cle van Sant
Searshoro
Dirk Geenen
Gerrit de Jong
Peoria
Peter de Jong
Herman Langstraat
Dick Langstraat
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Peter van Ham
L. Langstraat
Sully
Carl de Premger
Newton
Mary Brand
Local Hugen Family Visitors Stop by Dick Hugen
Mr and Mrs Henry Hugen and son visit Dick Hugen along with Mr and Mrs Peter Hugen Mr and Mrs Wilbert Hugen and son and Mr and Mrs Schimmel in a social call indicating extended family ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hugen
Peter Hugen
Wilbert Hugen
Schimmel
Dick Hugen
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