Local seniors named for high NMSQT scores at Pella
Four Pella Community High School seniors Harris Kuiper Mary Wing Jay Schreiner and Henry Ver Ploeg earned national commendations for top NMSQT performance The National Merit Scholarship Corporation notes about 28700 students nationwide receive letters of commendation and outlines future semifinalist and scholar pathways
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Wing
Schreiner
Ver Ploeg
Kuiper
Pella Community High School
PHS
Harris Kuiper
Mary Wing
Jay Schreiner
Henry Ver Ploeg
John M. Stalnaker
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
State
U. S
Stalknaker
Merit Corporation
NMSC
Shiley Plans Major Overhaul of World History Course
Mr Shiley introduces a complete change in the world history syllabus for next year focusing on key regions. Freshmen will take the course next year with India and China studied this year followed by South America before semester end. Sophomores will take a Renaissance to present course.
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Shiley
Earth
India
China
South America
Pella High Tests Teaching Machine In English 2600
Pella High School freshman English classes are using Project 2600 a research teaching machine. Mrs Johnston and Mr Epperly lead the program with Mr Epperly tracking statistics comparing last year’s classes to current English 2600 outcomes. The goal is to evaluate improved teaching methods.
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P.H.S
Johnston
Epperly
Pella High
Shop Classes Busy On Various Projects
Industrial arts classes in the new shop building tackle a range of projects. Industrial Arts I students fabricate letter holders, shoeshine racks, and book racks while Industrial Arts II students study electricity and begin electrical work.
Farmers Find Profit in Citizens Band Radio Use
Iowa farmer Ding Davis and neighbors embrace CB radio for farming chores in Woodbury County Sioux City area. Farmers report faster communication with home, veterinarians, and field help, enabling weather alerts and field coordination. The CB network links 60 members in the Tri State Flea-Watters club, boosting efficiency and contact on 360 acres southeast of Sioux City.
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Federal Communications Commission
FCC
United States
Walter D
Ding) Davis
Sioux City
Iowa
Ding
Allis-Chalmers
Peleasa Woodbury County
Wing
Walter E. Davis
Brahms Requiem Presented by Central College Choirs
The Requiem, Brahms most time consuming work, was composed around 1862 with earlier drafts in the 1850s. The first three movements debuted in 1867 in Vienna, a later Bremen premiere followed, and the complete work was first performed in 1869 in Leipzig. Central College will stage the combined A Cappella Choirs with the College Community Orchestra, featuring Harry Morrison and Mrs Edith LeCocq as soloists.
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Brahms
Vienna
Bremen
Leipzig
Central College
Harry Morrison
Edith’ LeCocq
Industrial Arts III Students Craft Personal Wood Projects
In Industrial Arts III, the class shifts from car blocks to student chosen projects. Some boys are building end tables and book shelves while one student designs a leather holster, highlighting creativity beyond the standard assignment.
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Industrial Arts
Iowa Farm Bureau values pride and industry growth
The speech urges Iowans to take pride in the state and attract industry to keep youth. It emphasizes strengthening education and churches to foster good communities. John Shilling received a past president's pin for 12 years of service to Marion County Farm Bureau. The 1962 resolutions were adopted to be submitted to the state convention November 12 to 14.
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Lubbers
Iowa
John Shilling
Marion County Farm Bureau
Don King
State Farm Bureau
Lynnville-Sully High School Family Fun Night slated
Lynnville Sully High School hosts a Family Fun Night on November 9 with Band Boosters organizing activities in Scarsboro Lynnville and Sully. Prizes include a turkey draw. games like bowling and checkers. a queen and king crowning at 9 pm. Votes through cent donations fund band uniforms. tickets cost 10 cents. Baby sitting provided all evening.
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Lynnville-Sully High School
Nancy Stanley
Joan Gause
Judy Vander Kamp
Tom Davis
Roger Vander Zyl
Rodney de Penning
Scarsboro
Lynnville
Sully
Melvin Bokhoven Named Personality of the Week at AIB
Melvin Bokhoven of New Sharon Iowa was chosen Personality of the Week at the American Institute of Business Des Moines. Keith Fenton school president reports he will receive faculty and student recognition during the week. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Simon Bokhoven Rural Route 2 New Sharon and is a graduate of Pella Christian High School. He is enrolled in Sales Accounting and Business Management courses.
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Melvin Bokhoven
New Sharon
Iowa
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Keith Fenton
Melvin
Simon Bokhoven
Pella
T. T. T. Meeting Set For Wednesday At Heerema Home
The T. T. T. group plans a gathering at Elva May Heerema’s residence on Wednesday November 7 at 2 30 p.m. The notice specifies the time and place for members to attend.
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T.T.T
Elva May Heerema
United Nations Day Observed at Pella Junior High
In an observance on October 24 at Pella Junior High School seventh and eighth graders studied the United Nations. An assembly featured a panel discussion with Charles Farrer Jeff Emmert Helen Tysseling Earl Harman and Ruth Van Roekel and a film strip All of Us The People of the World. Jerry Berger organized the program.
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United Nations
Pella
Charles Farrer
Jeff Emmert
Helen Tysseling
Earl Harman
Ruth van Roekel
Jerry Berger
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Citizens Band
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Sully H.S
AIB
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Jewelers
the Pella
Sarge
Farmers’ Co-Op Exchange
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