Pella Contest Day Sees 21 Participants Across Venues
A Saturday music contest took Pellans to Belle Plaine with 21 Pella contestants in vocal and instrumental divisions. Early arrivals toured multiple buildings including Bethany Church and Longfellow School while judges posted ratings at noon. Strong performances by Tom Wachter and others highlighted a busy day of regional competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tren
Belle Plaine
Pella
Duildinge
Buildinge
Bethany Church
Longfellow
Pellians
al Child
Tom Wachter
Charlotte Burton
Karen Klein
Kay Kuyper
David Vvn
Wesley Voster
Barbara Boat
Karyn Ver Meer
Preston
Local Staff List Names and Roles in Polder Unit
A compiled staff roster lists Judy Groendyke Kay Kuyper Donald Dahm Tom Wacechter and others including Mary Dieleman Marilee Grandia Marge clink Kay McDonald Janice Mol Vivian Van Steen Marilyn Walraven Phyllis Walraven Linda Tysseling and more. The document names guards cub reporters and multiple Mary Burton Mary Hollebrands Kathy McDonald Vary Van Zomeren Bonnie Verrips Bo Vander Waal among the polder team.
Real Lazy Thoughts on Tulip Time Rough Course
A student note describes two injuries during a physical education period and laments the difficulty of springtime behavior. The writer notes four more weeks remain before remission of restrictions and a freer period for students.
Pella High Displays Music Groups and Bee Speed Fact
Pella High showcased Judy Steenhock, Judy Van Ekeren, Darnder Wilt, Sandra Klein, Dennis Van Zee with a girls trio, wood wind quartet, two clarinet quartets, brass sextet and mixed double quartet receiving two ratings. The day is described as exceptionally speedy for the school. A bee is noted moving at 35 miles per hour with honey, and 10 miles per hour.
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Steenhock
Judy van Ekeren
Darnder Wilt
Sandra Klein
Dennis van Zee
Pella High
Vermicelli Prompt Sparks Student Reactions
A roving reporter asks students what they would do if given vermicelli. Answers range from eating it in class to squirting it, with several joking about treats or pranks. Mentioned names include Ruth Brouwer, Doloris Vander Pol, Lorraine Poortinga, Edith Nollen, Reuben Buwabla, Sherrill Mar, Carole Grootvel, Sandy Klei, Hilma Se stilor, Sarah Wesley Vos. Vermicelli described as a fine corn pasta like spaghetti.
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Ruth Brouwer
Doloris Vander Pol
la de Goey
Wylah Monster
Dixie Riggen
Lorraine Poortinga
Sam
Carole
Agen
Purity of Heart Theme at Rev De Jong Devotion
Rev. Wm. De Jong led a devotion on Matthew 5 8 focusing on Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God on April 28. He linked sincerity to character and accountability to God, noting only a pure heart can stand before Him and sing Purer in Heart as the closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. de Jong
Els
Rev
de Jong
Veishea 1958 Festival at Iowa State College May 16 17
Veishea 1958 at Iowa State College runs May 16 and 17 attracting over 175 000 to campus. The festival showcases college achievements for locals and high school students with theme Slams and Hers of History. Events include canoe races on Lake La Verne, dances, Career Day, Open Houses, a barbeque, and a high school mixer. An all female cast in Ladies of the Jury and Stars Over Veishea are featured plus Va rieties and Horse Show. A Veishen Parade winds three miles with 80 floats and 36 bands. Special passes sell for 800 with 3 00 value.
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Towa State College
Lowa
Iowa State
Veishea
Veisheathen
Stan
Ronald Reagan
Gue
Veishea Queen of Queens
Lake la Verne
Richard Malthy
Clyde Williams Field
Iowa State Players
SOV
Voolvil
Dior Tidbits Tuesday Show At Home Economies Event
A fashion show titled the Home Economies Wahson Show featured models Glenda Steenhoek Kathy Gosselink and De Cook in colorful outfits. Attire included yellow and blue dresses, red skirts, and plaid ensembles with white heels as Bennie Vande Linden Frannie Roorda modeled coordinated looks. The event referenced Stars Over Veishea Vodvil and a luncheon, tying to Memorial University activities in Ames.
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Wahson
Glenda Steenhoek
Hawk
Hilma
Kathy Gosselink
Sneriiae
de Cook
Bennie Vande Linden
Frannie Roorda
Ctic
Eighth Grade Style Show Ends With Home Ec Demonstration
The Dutton Street School eighth graders staged a fashion and kitchen gadget style show in the Home Ec room. Students modeled shirts and skirts they made while demonstrations covered appliances like the refrigerator, iron, and mixer with quirky, memorable instructions from a playful guide.
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Grootveld
Sharon Daven
Latins Taught and Tutors Noted in Local Session
Fragmentary notes describe Latins and tutors, with scattered names and places. Mentions April, local figures, and a group identified as Latins with references to Verona and Italy. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a local learning or meeting event with several named individuals.
Unclear manuscript notes describe a transport incident and theft
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a transport mishap with a semi trailer and the theft of meat products. Names and places are garbled, but reference to a Dubuque backing on lipsed lipsed. The passage lacks coherent details and verifiable entities.
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Bishway
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Renarturs
Judy Groendyke
Donald Dahm
Tom Wacechter
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
Des Moines
Iowa
F. E. Brown
Monroe
Ray Crane
Pleasantville
Black Paul Eggers
Knoxville
Clarence ‘Hendrix
Glen Newton
Robert Stickle
Dallas
Peter Tysseling
John van den Baard
Otley
W. L. Wanders
Tracy
Glendening & de Bruin
Leighton
Marion County Mutual
E. Main
WM. den Otter
Nicks
Cee Eis Y Meo
Marion County
G.I. and
F.H.A
Home Federal
Central
Your County
G.I
G.L
Don Wissler
Russ van Dyke
Kant-Tv
Lowans
Chronicle News
Wn. Vande Voort
Lane Meulpolder
Mr. Meulpolder
Ottumwa Daily Courier
E Clrom
Bonnie Vervips
Joan Nollen
Mary Lou Meulpolder
Carole Grootveld
Linda Tysseling
Sandra el Schagen
Mary Roorda
Donna Klyn
Judy Groondyke
Voila
Dior
Pionee
van Gorp Hatchery
Deanne
Georgia
Deny Geeehink
Pew Kay
Maurier
Joe
Italy
Aude Dye Iets
van Coon
Aly Vanriede
Leery
Aren By
van Zameren
Pony Lin
Eli
Dewey
Wien
MORSE
Pata
Yor
Mother's
U.S.A
Canada
Alaska
Good Housekeeping
Chine Co
YOUR
Anker, Morse, Fleetwood and
Universal Dealers
Pella Sewing Machine Co
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