Special Seniors Personal Profiles From Local Senior Class
A readable yearbook style entry profiles two seniors: a tall girl aged 18 with brown hair and eyes, weighing 118 pounds, enjoying typing, Book keeping, Shorthand, and social science, with hobbies like coupon collecting and TV watching, and a motto urging caution toward rivals. A tall 18 year old boy with brown hair and eyes, 156 pounds, studying physics, English, shop, and social science, lists hunting fishing and dating as pastimes, with a motto about the early bird and a watch, ring, and a girl as assets.
Staff and reporters list from local paper
The staff includes Editor Judy Groendyke and Sports Editor, with Associate Editor Kay Kuyper and Donald Dahm among others. Reporters cover multiple beats including Charlotte Burton Mary Dicleman Marilee Grandia and additional cub reporters Mary Boat and Kathy McDonald among listed contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Groendyke
Kay Kuyper
Donald Dahm
Tom Waechter
Charlotte Burton
Mary Dicleman
Marilee Grandia
Marge Gosselink
Kay McDonald
Janice Mol
Vivian van Steenis
Marilyn Walraven
Phyllis Walraven
Linda Tysseling
Jerry Bogaards
Cub
Mary Boat
Mary Burton
Mary Hollebrands
Kathy McDonald
Mary van Zomeran
Bonnie Verrips
Mary Meulpolder
Bob Vander Waal
Senior class tribute to Larry Renaud
This fragment notes a senior named Larry Renaud and expresses that all these seniors will be missed next year, reflecting a mood of farewell from the school community.
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Larry Renaud
Devotions Plan Proposed For School Gift Giving
Mr. Wilkins led devotions on Monday February 24 quoting Acts It is more blessed to give than to receive He urged students to consider returning gifts received from the school The idea was presented to the P I S student body as a plan for graduation gifts Devotions ended with prayer.
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Mr. Wilkins
Wilkins
Wilkin
Mr. Cook Visits Pella High for Central College Talks
Mr. Dick Cook of Central College visited Pella High on February 19 for conferences with senior students. He distributed Central College information and answered questions about education pathways. A Central representative like Mr. Cook visits Pella High annually to assist seniors with planning further education and Central's role.
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Dick Cook
Central College
Pella High
Central
Mr. Cook
Cook
Finding The Answers Finding The Answers
Thursday afternoon the first in a series of three home room meetings was held in which school problems were discussed. Student Council members led discussions, sharing views on conduct in halls and classes and proposing solutions. The aim is to gather the entire Student body's grievances and relay them to the school authorities.
Senior students take pre admission tests at Drake University
Marge Gosselink Silma Scha gen and Marilee Grandin, seniors at P. Hf. S., took the pre admitting tests at Drake University on Saturday February 16. Marilyn Van Houweling missed due to illness. The five part test covers psychology math science and space. Test results will go to each girl’s chosen hospital. Marilee plans Methodist. Marge Hilma and Marilyn will train at Town Lutheran. acceptance decisions are expected by year end.
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Marge Gosselink
Silma Schagen
Marilee Grandin
P. Hf. S
Drake University
Marilyn van Houweling
Marilee
Methodist
Marge
Hilma
Marilyn
Town Lutheran
Color TV Arrival Foreshadowed by Newspaper Talk
A columnist notes the shift toward color television amid a black and white landscape. He predicts neighbors may soon switch, pressuring others, and begins compiling sharp remarks for televiewers already familiar with the debate.
Colorful TV Quips For Switching From Black And White
The speaker lists sample lines for transitions during a changeover from black and white to color TV. They reference a comedy moment, a low merit program, a gory boxing match and a commentator. The piece also notes an umpire scene and ends with a plan to retreat to the refrigerator if a vivid magenta and chartreuse Moon appears on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Durecher
Spring Fever And Student Quirks At Local School
A lighthearted roundup highlights students and staff activities. Bits describe how students carry books, differences in pigs and cows, badminton with a ping pong paddle, and playful nods to band mishaps. Bus lateness and bow tying skill show campus humor and daily life.
Senior Boy Profiles at PHS
Two PHS senior boys are profiled. One is six feet tall with brown hair blue eyes 155 pounds and 17 years old. His motto is Live it up when you're young because when you're old you won't have the ambition. He takes biology physics social science and English TV. His favorite subject is biology though he dislikes studying. Favorite food sirloin steak favorite movie To Hell and Back favorite actor Audie Murphy and favorite song Bal lad of a Teenage Queen.
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Debbie Reynolds
Pat Boone
Penny Allen
T. V
Mary Jane Poortinga
PHS
Hell and
Audie Murphy
Queen
Mrs Carl Dose of Marcus Observes 100th Birthday
Mrs Carl Dose of Marcus recently marked her 100th birthday. Born in Germany, she and her late husband observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in 1940.
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Carl Dose of
Marcus
Germany
Hyband
Hang the stuff up for a tidy garage storage plan
A reader tips article from Thor Research Center in Marengo Illinois explains organizing a crowded garage. Hang tools and equipment on perforated boards with varied hooks, grouping long-handled items, adding shelves for jars and cans, and aligning safety by pointing sharp items toward walls.
Special senior boys profile reel highlights Ron Naaktgboren
Ron Naaktgboren is described as five feet nine inches, brown hair, blue eyes, 150 pounds, age 17, taking physics, biology, English IV, and social science. His ambitions include becoming a physicist and a millionaire with a motto “Don't let it worry you.” His assets include a class ring and a car, and his dislikes include women drivers and lazy students with good grades. Log an Kuiper is another special senior boy to be missed next year.
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Ron Naaktgboren
Audrey Hepburn
Henry Fonda
Little
Logan Kuiper
Ancient Kings Stripped Trees and Timber History
HV Simpson, executive head of the West Coast Lumbermen's Association, notes 5000 years ago Lebanon supplied cedar for Egypt and Persepolis, while Solomon’s temple used cedar beams. He contrasts ancient deforestation with modern U.S. forest growth and says many tree crops could be renewed. The American tree farm system now covers millions of acres of tax forest land.
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HV. Simpson
West Coast Lumbermen's Association
Lebanon
Egypt
Cedars
Persepolis
Persia
Solomon's Temple
Simpson
Dean
Simpon
Thinking Straight About Our Children
A reflection on understanding children and the limits of advice. It argues for straight thinking, self awareness of anger, and tailoring guidance to each child rather than blindly following experts. An anecdote about a mother and her son illustrates the value of quiet observation.
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Straigh
Fritz Redl
Mark
Worry About Youth Is Not New As Adults Brace For Change
A neighbor recounts a past era when youths in hot rods caused concern, echoing Civil War era worries about family dissolution and women’s roles. The piece argues adults have long fretted about youth, noting education and communication may produce generations with more concern but better preparation for those who follow.
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Sue
Yrow
Correctionville Twins Shine in Local Education Scene
In Correctionville the kinder suiden class reports four sets of twins among its students, highlighting a notable family presence and community trend in the district.
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AL Correctionville
Kindersuiden
Anniversary notice for Emert couple in Bloomington era
Married long time Mr Emert of Granger and Mrs. Emert observed a wedding anniversary. The couple wed February 9 in Bloomfield, celebrating years of marriage and shared duty.
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Emert of
Granger
Bloomfield
Sewerreamer Cleaner Promises Quick Sewer Relief
Advert says SEWERREAMER clears clogged sewers with a chemical reamer that dissolves roots rags grease and paper. Claims quick results and lower cost from dealers. Packs 5 and 10 cans priced for sewer service.
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Lillenmak
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Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
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