Liberal Grain Prizes at Iowa Centennial Fair
Iowa fair officials announce $5 661 in cash prizes for corn small grains and farm products at the Iowa Centennial State Fair August 23 30 A Centennial exhibit of pioneer farming equipment offers 620 in cash prizes with entries not under 50 years old Eligibility includes county wide and individual farm exhib its with combined prize pools of 2545 and 1668 The public may obtain premium lists from the Des Moines secretary for full rules and entry details
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fair Board
Second Rating Again Comes to Central Ray
The Central Ray received an Associated Collegiate Press second honor for work in the first semester of 1945 46. Senior Miss Marianna Baitsell was the editor. For months she has been employed by A P Company of New York City. After a man climbs a height his fellows below begin to wonder how much higher he will go.
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Central Ray
Associated Collegiate Press
Three Pella Girls Win High Honors in Gregg Shorthand
Three Pella high school students earned outstanding honors in the Gregg Shorthand contest. Wilma Van Gilst Virginia Groendyck and Erma Vander Horst were recognized for passing the prescribed test and exceptional writing artistry. The national competition drew thousands of entries from across the country.
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Pella High School
Miss Sayler
Gregg Publishing Company
Gregg
Wilma van Gilst
Virginia Groendyck
Erma Vander Horst
Pella High
Juniors Display Long Faces They Miss Senior Pals
The piece notes forlorn junior faces as seniors leave and class rivalry fades to jokes. It cites friendships across classes, mentions Jeanie and Ginny, and hopes the 1946 and 1947 example will continue next year, while seniors are missed.
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East Hell
Jeanie
Ginny
Hess
Local Staff List Names Reporters and Editors
A roster of staff members including Cora Thomassen Leroy Baughman Joyce Borgman Virginia Groen dyke John Hesselink Cleo Joy Kuyper Jean Leu Pe Leu Billie Dev Mount Colleen Renaud Erma Van Roekel Betty Van Veen Gertrude Steenhock Kora Tom Albert Van Houweling and Kenneth Vander Lin is presented. The document enumerates contributors across departments and roles.
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Leroy Baughman
Joyce Borgman
Virginia Groendyke
John Hesselink
Cleo Joy Kuyper
Jean Leu
Pe Leu
Billie Dev Mount
Colleen Renaud
Erma van Roekel
Cora Thomassen
Betty van Veen
Gertrude Steenhock
Kora Tom
Albert van Houweling
Kenneth Vander Linen
Teaching Vacancies Filled for Next Year
Several new teachers have been secured for next year. They are Esther Van Arkel of North English, Nellie Dikkenburg from Oskaloosa, Madeline Vriezelaar of Otley, and Mrs. John Vander Ploeg of this city. However, there are still vacancies in home making and kindergarten, grade 6, and instrumental music.
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Esther van Arkel
North English
Nellie Dikkenburg
Oskaloosa
Madeline Vriezelaar
Otley
John Vander Ploeg
Senior Holiday Bowling and Housecleaning Frolic
The seniors enjoyed a relaxing holiday last Tuesday with picnics for Lila and Joany Alfert, shopping trips to Des Moines, and a day in Oskaloosa. Some swam or bowled while others rested at home as they approach final days of school.
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Lila
Joany Alfert
Osky
Janet
Beverly
Des Moines
Kenny
Dolores
Junior Picnic Delayed By Rain Spends Day In Town
Junior class held their planned picnic indoors due to rain. They ate at the shelter house in the swimming pool park and many students were driven to Oskaloosa for a movie afterward.
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Oskaloosa
Plans for Otley Leighton school bus adoption
Board of Education met Monday night May 18 to discuss securing a new school bus. The bus is to be used for football basketball and music contest trips. The Letter club started the new spirit with seniors and juniors soon to follow. A weed issue on the lawn is being tackled by Henry’s use of 2 4 D.
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Otley
Leighton
Board of Education
Letter Club
Henry
It Probably Happens At All Picnics
A chaotic scene at a picnic features a sophomore demanding a stick be removed, Lee Van Ee eats seven oversized hot dogs, and a bottle opener fiasco ends with a bottle bursting and a student sputtering in surprise. An onlooking husky-voiced girl vents frustration as rock-opening solves the drink dilemma.
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Lee van Ee
Lee
Eighth Grade Presents Play At Graduation
Eighth grade graduation events Tuesday evening featured a varied program with vocal and instrumental numbers. The entertainment included the Henry Aldrich style play Stout Hearted Freddie with Donald Dingeman as Freddie and a cast led by Carl Ver Steeg and Bruce Buerkens, ending with awards and certificates.
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Bruce Buerkens
Freddie
Donald Dingeman
Carl Ver Steeg
Philip Mentink
Ruby Leydens
Mary Aldrich
Carol Ver Steeg
Miss Benson
Nancy van Maanen
Policeman O'Day
Red Toom
Police Traffic Safety Check Initiative Announcement
The International Association of Chiefs of Police will run a Police Traffic Safety Check to curb rising traffic deaths. State Highway Patrol and local officials will check drivers licenses and critical car parts including brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, and tires.
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International Association of Chiefs of Police
State Highway Patrol
High School Band Performs for Veterans at Knoxville Event
The Pella high school band joined an Open House at the Veterans hospital in Knoxville on May 12. After registering they listened to the Knoxville band and then performed several marches with them before contributing to the afternoon program. Pella citizens helped transport band members to Knoxville.
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Pella High School
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Knoxville High
Pella
Chariton
Noxville
MacArthur Robs Iowa Bank headline echoes bustle
Last week the bulletin board drew startled students to read bold headlines like MacArthur Robs Iowa Bank and OPA Bill Flying Back to Spain, while Mert Evers noted a student exclaim Maria about Pelladium pot-luck items displayed to gauge reaction.
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MacArthur
Iowa
OPA
Spain
Mert Evers
Mariia
Sophomore class picnic ends Scene II at ball field
Leland gazes at a hot dog as a group abandons picnic tables for a baseball game. A laughing helper swabs a face and a voice urges play. The scene closes with the students rushing to the field after the meal.
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Leland
Drilling Expansion Across States Cites West Texas to Gulf Coast
The company notes ongoing drilling across 19 states with operations in West Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Northwest Colorado last year. Executives emphasize continued expansion and exploration in diverse regions to sustain production.
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West
Texas
Gulf Coast
Colorado
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