Birthday Remembrances Mark November at Home for the Age
The Home for the Age notes birthdays on November 21 and 27 for Mrs. Tillie Van Gorp aged 79 and Miss Jane Bos aged 72. Numerous visits are recorded, listing residents and relatives from Otley, Osceola, Knoxville, Des Moines, Hull, and surrounding towns, plus a Dutch Marine veteran recently released after 31 1/2 years in captivity in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie van Gorp
Henry Postma
C. Weeda
John de Jong
Martin de Jong
Wilbert
Peoria
D. de Jong
John Vos
John M. van Gorp
Dick de Wit
Colorado
Peter Vos
Otley
Henry Vander Wilt
George Abbas
Arend Abbas
Aplington
Town
George de Boer
Carrie Hoeksema
Fd Hoeksema
Oskaloosa
George van Dyk
Jane Bos
Jake Langstraat
Monroe
John Langstraat
Knoxville
Peter Langstraat
of Taintor
L. Langstraat
Henry den Hartog
John den Hartog
Billy
Sam den Hartog
C. den Hartog
M. Popma
Paul Popma
John Sterk
Eddyville
John de Vries
Peter Rus
Andrew van Houweling
Gertrude Fisher
Orange City
J. P. Klein
William Lanser
John Meppelink
Sully
Willem van Erk
Soeterberg
Utrecht
Nederland
Dirk Geenen
Joe Vanden Heuvel
P H S Anticipates Thanksgiving with Special Program
P H S presents a Thanksgiving program led by Miss Sellers on Monday morning November 19. Students sang the Prayer of Thanksgiving before a narration on the first Thanksgiving by Artie Ruth Van Wyk, with musical numbers including Edna Goemaat’s clarinet solo Home Sweet Home, the girls sextet singing The Little Brown Church, a reading of There Are Many Flags by Jimmy Van Viidt, and the group closing with America The Beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sellers
Artie Ruth van Wyk
Edna Goemaat
Little Brown Church
Artie Ruth
Jimmy van Viidt
Through the Classroom Keyhole Investigative English Paper
Pella High seniors faced a tough assignment as they submitted a special second six weeks investigative paper. The task challenged students to research and write beyond ordinary essays, testing their analytical and reporting skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Magazines in the Pella High library suffer neglect
Editorial laments damaged and disordered high school magazines due to student carelessness. It notes the value of the periodicals and urges an examination to remove the disruptive behavior, praising teachers for providing access to top American publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. van Houweling
America
Pella High
Seniors Compile Research Paper With Eight Footnotes
Students gather books notes and sources on topics from horses to television. They organize a bibliography outline stacks of notes and then write the paper. The assignment requires neat typing or ink and proper order with at least eight footnotes.
Fans Must Rally Behind Team to Inspire Victory
The article urges students faculty and local residents to attend basketball games to boost team morale. It argues that cheer from a large crowd fuels determination to win and calls for strong community support this season.
Sleepy Band Faces Monday Rehearsal Drills and New Solos
The Sleepy band endures early Monday and Wednesday mornings to rehearse before eight. Miss Franks detests surprise pieces on Monday. New music like Hall of Fame Afrikan Deny and Dreadnaught challenges the group as they experiment with light backing solos. Under Miss Franks guidance, a concert is planned after further practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Franks
News From Headquarters at PHS Classroom Changes
A classroom tale notes illness among teachers Mr Greendyke Miss Tysseling and Mr Mosier steps in Chemis try biology and physics described. Mrs Lucille Kelley replaces Miss Fairly in junior high math and PE. Adult classes begin November 26 with Christmas card work and flexiglass. A December 3 start for Men’s class and a visit by Prof Edward Dyer is planned. A chimpanzee circus is coming to PHS for grade and high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enza
Mr. Greendyke
Bob Mosier
Fairly
Lucille Kelley
Kelley
Mitchelville
Iowa
Nebraska
Flexiglass
Edward Dyer
Town State College
Phs
Mystery Senior at Pella High Reveals Deep Roots
A senior at Pella High, entering a second year, moved from Kodai in junior year. She sings alto in the glee club, excels in government, and aims for her best in all activities. Dark blue eyes and dark brown hair identify her. parents are missionaries. Last week referenced as Lila Van Vliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Kodai
Lila van Vliet
Carelessness Causes Many Home Fires Says Extension Expert
Marion County extension home economist Mrs Catharine H Fruth warns carelessness starts most house fires. She cites stove curtains irons irons and kerosene stoves as danger spots and urges screens for fireplaces kept cords off rugs and ample ashtrays to curb cigarette fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine H. Fruth
Marion County Extension Home
Worthy Toys For Christmas And The Lessons They Teach
A discussion from the University of Iowa Child Welfare Research Station on lasting value in children’s gifts. It contrasts sturdy, well made toys like a wagons and dolls with cheap, fragile items that quickly break and teach little about property or durable play. The piece urges selecting quality toys that endure and foster imagination, responsibility, and lasting joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Christmas in Pella and a hometown hobby muse
A town letter recalls veterans Dick and Ivan back from service, urging a bumper Christmas in Pella. Residents are urged to shop locally, support Santa and those at home, and buy bonds. The writer shares hobby notes on spoons, clocks, and collections as a personal, nostalgic reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen
Pella
Santa Claus
Des Moines
Europe
Tie
Judge Urges Probation Officers For Juvenile Welfare
Judge Norman R. Hays told the Knoxville Junior High PTA meeting that juvenile problems demand full time probation officers where possible. He urged parents to devote time to their children and said officers should be men of high integrity who enjoy working with youths to guide them toward right choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association
Norman R. Hays
Knoxville Journal
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G. W. den Hartog
Joe Vanden Berg
Johnnie
Hill den Hartog
William den Hartog
M. J. de Wit
Denver
Virgil de Ron- Peter Lubberden
Mina Scholten
California
Robert Gosselink
Hull
Gerrit Gosselink
Gosselink
John Keuning
G. Bosma
Sarah van Ryswyk
John Vanden Berg
Galesburg
P.H.S
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
H. H
Lora Toom
Leroy Baughman
Joyce Bergman
Virginia Groendyke
John Hesselink
Glen Joy Kuyper
Jean Leu
Peggy Leu
Billie Dee Mount
Colleen Renaud
Erma van Roekel
Cora Thomassen
Betty van Veen
Gertrude Steenhoek
Albert van Houweling
Kenneth Vander Linden
Editorial
Holland
Pella, Iowa
Philip Dorn
Mary Astor
Romeo
Charles Starrett
David Bevan
James Gleason
Ke Wynn
Nob Hill
Barbary Coast
Christmas Gift Headquarters
Bibles
Scofield
Catherine Vos
Egermeirs
C. A. de Bruin
Nellie’s Card and Gift Shop
Guess
England
Ivan
Navy
Sunnyside
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Dr. C. I. Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
Phone NO
East First Street
Dan Dingeman
van Zante
A.B. van Houweling Auto CO
Ulrich Motor CO
White Way Auto CO
Schuring Garage
S & G Auto Repair Shop
ED van Toorn
Hagens Garage
Klyn Tractor Service
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