National Merit Scholarship Program Opens Applications and Testing
Istian High School announces the National Merit Scholarship Test NMSQT for the sixth annual competition. The three hour exam is the first step toward merit scholarships funded by about 100 corporations foundations and individuals and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Over 5 million dollars in awards have been given in the first four years. Results for March 8 test takers will be reported before spring semester and scholarships are awarded to winners with stipends based on financial need.
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National Merit ‘Scholarship Corporation
Nium
New Credit System Affects Second Semester
On March 17, 1960, a revised credit system took effect in the second semester. It does not award credit to students who excel in some subjects but perform poorly in others, altering how grades and progress are assessed.
Staff WEditor and Associate Editors Listed
The note lists editors and staff members including Esther De Vries Florence Dryfhout sports editor and Lois De Kock boys editor along with Larry Engbers Betty Beekhuizen Mary Rich and Jellema Leland in an abbreviated staff roster for the publication.
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Carol Boerelyn
Assoc
Esther de Vries
Florence Dryfhout
Lois de Kock
Larry Engbers
Betty Beekhuizen
Mary Rich
Jellema
Leland
National Merit Scholars Reach 3100 in 400 Colleges
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes students with extraordinary potential for higher education. Since its start, more than 1.5 million high schoolers have entered the Merit Program, with over 3,100 Scholars enrolled in about 400 colleges and universities in the U S during fall 1959.
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United States
PCHS Introduces New Honor Roll System
PCHS implements a points based honor roll where A equals 3 points B equals 2 points and C equals 1 point. A student must accumulate 9 points on the report card to make the honor roll. Choir and band are excluded. The change aims to reward consistent academic achievement.
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PCHS
Gifts Help Library Acquire New Books Amid Thanks
The library thanks donors including Bert Bandstra Mr Ruiter and Mr De Jong for contributing Readers Digest Times Nations Business and Mobilgas Service Station volumes along with a $500 gift from the Ladies Auxiliary for new books Reverend Clarence Van Essen presents the Prophet of Liberty as part of the gifts.
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Ong
Christian “High School
Hag
Litbrary
Bert
Bandstra
Congressional Record
Ruiter
de Jong
Times
Mobilgas
Nations
Clarence van Essen
Calendar of Events March 18 to April 14 at local church and college
Calendar entries list events from Calvary Church play on March 18 to Dordt College Choir on April 14 plus choir concerts on March 22 and March 29 and an April 8 Kings Choraliers appearance. Also notes end of the fifth six weeks on April 14.
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Calvary
Kings Choreliers
Dordt College Choir
Band Notes Emphasis Shifts to Individual Practice
Senior-dominated band activities center on individual practice and lessons this semester. Director Mr. Davis Folkerts offers lessons to newcomers such as Roger De Zwarte, Martin Kramer, Robert Lansei, Arlan Memmelaar, Nellie Verhoef, Sue Vas, Bob Vermeer, Nancy Wittenburg, Delmar Zuidema, and James Engber. Regular Friday ensemble practice continues, with new ensembles formed in clarinet, flute, trombone, and brass groups.
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Davis Folkerts
Roger de Zwarte
Martin Kramer
Robert ‘Lansei
Arlan Memmelaar
Nellie Verhoef
Esther Dé *Vite
Bonnie van Maanen
John
Clarence de ‘Boef
Ver Meer
Trina Stouwie
Janice van Sant
Elaine van Gilst
Gary Nibbelink
Chick Veldhuizen
Stapley Vermeer
Pella Iowa student Lois De Kock plans Calvin College
Lois De Kock, daughter of Mr and Mrs William De Kock of R R 1 Pella Iowa, will attend Calvin College next fall. She is active in choir and senior sextet and took part in a senior banquet quiz and school activities.
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PCHS
Calvin College
Lois
Mra
William de Kock
R.R.1
Pella
Iowa
Doeden Voted Most Eligible Bachelor at Central College
A new student teacher, Doeden, recently at Central College, has been noted as a popular figure among students at P.C.H.S. He served as class officer and on the Student Cabinet, plans to teach chemistry at Annville Institute in Annville Kentucky, and expresses positive impressions of his early weeks.
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Asi
Riage
Central
Our
Doeden
P.C.H.S
P. Doeden
Annville Institute
Central College
Marriage Licenses and Divorces From Courthouse Records
Marriage licenses issued to Jerry Dean Sinai and Barnice M. Rabelom both of Pella. John O. Regnier of Knoxville and Sandra F. Laird of Knoxville. several divorces decreed including Edna Springer from Vehiey B. Springer and Albert A. Francis from Marilyn Francis. Estates news includes Hobart Wilson Estate with Dolorés Diu and Brée Bailey appointed administrator. Numerous warranty deeds and revenue stamps noted for parcels in Knox ville Pella and Knoxville along with various property transfers and land descriptions.
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Jerry Dean’ Sinai
Pella
Barnice’ M. Rabelom
John O. Regnier
Knoxville
Sandra F. Laird
Hobart Wilson
Dolorés Diu
Brée Bailey
Property Deeds and Transfers Listed for Ell., Knx., Pella
A garbled record lists multiple warranty deeds and transfers involving several individuals and properties. Names include Evelyn Pearson, Elmer A., Linda Faye De Joode, Linda Faye De Joode and related parties in sections 5 to 22-76-21, and other parcels in 6-74-19 and 27-14-20. Vehicles mentioned include a Ford Falcon and a Dodge Melcher. The document references parcels in Knoxville, Blythe, and Knoxville Sunnyslope adds, with dates around March 5 and March 8.
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Stampsons
Elmer
Evelyn Pearson
Forest
Evelyn .M. Bee
Elmer A
Evelyn A
Francis ‘C
Clarence A. Kading
Carl
Linda’ Faye de Joode
Faye E
Wayne H. Stubbs
Carl de Joode
Linda Faye
Harold Or Muriell Verona Bossenbroek
Pella
Donald W
Clara Jean Edwards
Ford Falcon
Knoxville
Paul Matt Gasparovich
Dodge
Melcher
Anthony de Joode
Lemon Gift From Clarion Tree Stuns Local Grower
Mrs. W. L. Jaques of Clarion reports a lemon on her tree weighing about the size of a grapefruit. The unusual fruit drew attention as a notable local horticultural oddity this season.
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W. L.' Jaques
Clarion
New Cars Dominated 1959 Iowa Sales Survey
A 1959 market snapshot shows Des Moines dealers reporting strong sales in the new car sector with high average chat and sales tempo. Analysts note a brisk pace across models, with buyers favoring midrange sedans and compact classics.
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Com Moines
Pu Ay Week Tuesday Industry Group Meeting Held in Pella
A Tuesday gathering in Pella brought together about 60 members from manufacturing firms across the state. The meeting covered purchasing, screen Co, and industry sections, marking a first-time collaboration within the state’s manufacturing sector.
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Pu Ay
Pella
Screen Co
Joway
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Kellogg
Laurel Road
Allie Anderson
Waylon Taylor
A & Bedell
Fella
Ark Earl & Bil 'Shields
Dick and
Gerry
Retoman Dieries Club
Chapel Pia
Bettina
Sean
Sén
Sopoth Tye
Ney Courthouse
Vehiey B. Springer
Edna Springer
Marilyn Francis
Albert A. Francis
Motilizen
Faye
Nda
Risscher
J. Harry
Stella Hoot
Andrew
Junella Vander Linden
Hois
A. Lanphier
Cabin
Richeys
Mary Bell
Wilbur B. Crosby
Ronald E. Kaldenberg
Doris
Ne Kuhn
Mildred V
Curtis Eldred
G. Walraven
Anthony
Margaret Huyser
Arthur H. Huyser
Josephine
Mabie, Pts
Lewis P
Mary Maxine Adams
Margaret L
Harley B. Davis
Matha
Marie Lautenbach
Dick W
Theresia Gosselink
Earl
Esther Michelson
J. A. Mce
Way
Rigt
Jabethirpanje
Vip
Toi Kleints
Colfax
Young Ewes
Suffolk
Columbia Bucks
One
Colfax Sale Company
Clippinger
Shields and Briles
Earl and
Bill Shields
Andes
First National Bank
Eanibiey
dBva
Ruard
Ploeg
S.sete
Marchi
Olivemus
Leo Metz
Maych
W. C. Ruby
Riddle
Kenneth
Bly
Marie Klein
Neboné-Duarter
Betty ‘Tondato
Donald Rwi&i
Delia
Garrett
Lot
Sunnyslope
Deed
Edgar& Beulah"Weldon
James Homeine
C. Weldon
Cornelis
Watertor
Jude Coal Go., Inc
Joe,a
Minnie
J. Nufnikhoven
Reuben
Clarerice
Lee Leydens
William
Mary
Anne May
Helen May
Andy
Pole
Henry B. Vermeer
New Sharon
Denniston and Partridge. Lumber Co
Osmond
Denniston & Partridge CO
Taintor
Lynnville
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