Devotions by Girls' Glee Club Narration at Ferner
The Girls' Glee Club presented a musical narration read by Andrea Boat in Ferner 27. A narrative of despair and belief unfolded as an old man guided a troubled listener to inspirational songs such as So My Shepherd is Divine and Forest Hymn. The event ended with prayer and the glee club singing Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing.
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Girls’ Glee Club
Ferner 27
Andrea Boat
Glee
Andrea
Glee Club
Robert Browning
Are Teen-agers Really Bad in Pella
A column questions harsh judgments of local teens, noting rambunctious moments at a game and study hall mischief, but praising overall good citizenship, successful basketball season, and upcoming musical and dramatic productions under supervision. It urges not to judge all teens by a few troublemakers and highlights appreciation for parents and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Newton
Monroe
Local Newspaper Staff Box and Contributors
The page lists editorial and assignments staff including Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editors and Typing Editor. It credits Sports Editor and Assistant editors with several names such as Kathy Redeker Norma De Bruin Ellen Rempe Dorothy Vanden Oever Avis Verhoef Date Reaves Joyce Van Roekel and others. It also names a group of teen reporters and contributors including Margie Gosselink Barbara Boat Connie Van der Meulen Kay McDonald Kay Kuyper and Jim Redeker.
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Kathy Redeker
Norma de Bruin
Ellen Rempe
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Avis Verhoef
Date Reaves
Joyce van Roekel
Cub
Margie Gosselink
Barbara Boat
Connie Vander Meulen
Kay McDonald
Kay Kuyper
Jim Redeker
Future Homemakers Learn to Prepare Appetizing Dishes
A reader recounts experiences in Pella High Future Homemakers classes. Observations cover seven minute frosting, pies and turnovers, fried chicken and mashed potatoes, and a future test on child development. The piece hints at a lively home ec program and invites others to visit.
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Pella High
Carolyn V. D. Larla D. W
Lorraine P
Avis V. H
Stylish Stella Strikes Out Again
On Wednesday February 29 the school celebrated pink day with pink shirts, shoes, ribbons, socks, blouses, skirts, dresses, shirts and sweaters. The writer notes Mr Brunckhorst and VIPs wearing pink and calls the event a break from routine. A calendar reminder hints at March 17 as St Patrick's Day for upcoming color theme.
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Mr. Brunckhorst
Pinky
Green school colors spark weekend wear in promise
The note says to wear all 14 items on Saturday with Pella's green as the favored school color. It hints at upcoming news next week a sunrise event for all and urges readers to be ready for eye catching coverage before the day arrives. A green skirt sweater socks shoes and eyes are mentioned for Wednesday.
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Stella
Teenage misstatements and cheer in school notes
The item recalls playful remarks about historic school attire like high-heeled hose and silk shoes, mentions Butch and Cubit with fancy spectacles, and congratulates the boys basketball team and Mr. Bergman for a trophy. It notes juniors flashing class rings and teases potential future trophies and next year basketball plans.
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Toadie
Stan V. W
Mr. Ruthven
Hair comes off and class talk on stomachs
In a biology class Marge asks if stomachs can regrow after removal. Mr Greendyke doubts it. Marge recalls her uncle having 60 percent of his stomach taken away twice. The piece hints at curiosity about Mary B Diane V Preston Larry R and a ceremony, and mentions a girl nicknamed P C.
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Marge J
Mr. Greendyke
Marge
Mary B
Diane V. D
Preston
Larry R
Suph
P. C
They're Still at It De Jong vs Vanden Oever in 1980 race
Washington DC October 28 1980 voters debate Herman De Jong of the Republicrat party and Dorothy Vanden Oever the Democan candidate. The piece profiles De Jong a tall blue eyed candidate from Pella Iowa with a farm background and interest in drawing Grace Kelly and sports while noting Vanden Oever as the first woman candidate known for unusual acts and her Goop recipe hobby.
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de Jong
Vanden Oever
Washington, D. C
United States
Herman de Jong
Republicrat Party
Dorothy Vanden Oever
Democan Party
Herman
Pella High School
Grace Kelly
Washington
Pella
Route 2
Dorothy Vanden Dever
Iowa
Miss Vanden Dever
Dorothy of Pella High School A Student Leader
Dorothy was active at Pella High School engaging in Student Council, serving as assistant editor of the Duchess and assignment editor of the Pel ladium, and participating in glee club mixed chorus and honor society. She enjoyed basketball and art and kept busy with school activities, living at 1000 Columbus Street in Pella. The text suggests using knowledge of presidential candidates to vote wisely.
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Pella High School
Dorothy
Io Heap
Duchess
Pelladium
Pella
Columbus Street
Forty Pella Students Attend Monroe Music Festival
Forty Pella students joined the Monroe Music Festival on February 28, with participants from high schools in the band directed by Frank Piersall of Iowa State and the chorus led by Robert Pierson of Drake. The Newton orchestra, under Eugene Burton, also performed. Morning practice ran 10:00 to 11:45 at the high school gym. the chorus met at the Methodist Church. After a cafe lunch and a Legion Hall entertainment session, attendees enjoyed records, dancing, and ping pong.
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Monroe
Stuents
Frank Piersall
Iowa State
Robert Pierson
Drake
Newton Orchestra
Eugene Burton
Methodist Church
Legion Hall
Evening Practice Yields Enjoyable School Concert
At 5 p.m. the group returned to practice and acquainted themselves with neighbors while getting work done. They moved from church to the gym for a finale rehearsal at 3 15 with the orchestra, finished by 4 30, then had free time until 7 30 before the program. Most stayed in town to dance or play ping pong, while others went home or to Newton-right. In the evening the band, chorus, and orchestra delivered a very enjoyable performance.
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Newton
Ervin
Two elderly birthdays noted in Corning and Nodaway
Mrs. Sarah West of Corning celebrated her 104th birthday while in Nodaway County Mrs. Elizabeth Schroeder marked her 105th birthday last June. Both centenarian memories include Civil War era ties and a recollection of Lincoln's assassination.
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Corning
Sarah West
Adams County
Elizabeth Schroeder
Nodaway
West
Lincoln
Happiness Through Busy Labor And Good Deeds
The Craftsman asserts happiness comes when body and mind are occupied and heart satisfied. Those who do good whenever opportunities arise sow seeds continually and need not doubt a harvest.
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Frank A. O'Conner
On Renee
Dudy
Tustra
Heene Schagen
Marilee Grandia
Try
Ak Polk County Federal Savings & Loan
Des Moines
Rab
Paardekooper
Dexte
Dexter
Hoeksema
Monroe Music Festival
John M. van Dyk
Prairie Street
Highway 163
Swimming Pool Park
Ark
Dijon
MR. and
Mrs. Dic
K van Kalkeren
Elbert van Maanen and Co
Fordomatic
Ford
Ulrich Motor Company
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