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Half Century of Practical Teaching in Pella
Miss Lily Viersen of 1008 Main Street reached fifty years as a school instructor in Pella, rarely absent. She taught first and second grades, helped start generations of local citizens, and mentored teachers including Dora Bootsma and Bessie Brooks. Now retired after a long career noted for discipline balance and dedication, she looks back on a century of change in methods and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lily Vierson
Main Street
Miss Viersen
Vander Pal
Lincoln School
Dora
Bessie Bootsma
Bessie Brooks
Helen
Lois
Visser
C. C. Corey
Miss Bennink
Marie
Lulu
Cook
Iowa