Preservation of John Deere tractors by Seekamp family
Steve Seekamp and family maintain a twelve tractor collection northwest of Pella. All are John Deere, oldest a 1929 D on steel wheels, newest from 1952. Six run, six need original parts. they seek a museum and recently built a new shop to fund the hobby.
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Steve Seekamp
Steve
Marvin
Vernon
Pella
Seekamps
John Deere
Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Seekamp
Hinshaw and Dieleman Talk to Students About Tax Policy
Democratic state representative Bill Dieleman told government classes that farm taxes rose last year while industrial taxes stayed flat and the legislature is seeking a solution. He noted Iowans demand more services and cited the 1897 criminal code revision as a major recent bill with broader issues like liquor control nude dancing and helmet law. Republican opponent Robert Hinshaw urged less government spending and favored raising the sales tax over property tax to fund education, while opposing the death penalty in some cases and noting polls show broad support for its reinstatement.
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Dieleman
Bill Dieleman
Mr. Dieleman
Iowa
Hinshaw
Norris Hale
Paul Ostrander
Birdie cast rehearsals under way for Bye Bye Birdie
Rehearsals continue for the show to be presented November 11 to 13 at the Middle School. The orchestra, led by Guy Blair, has met at 7 a.m. on M W F in the band room, with chorus and cast rehearsing at the Middle School and high school when possible. A Saturday session will bring all together in the Middle School auditorium. Costumes for major roles are ordered. minor roles supply own fifties outfits.
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Guy Blair
Wil
Cancelled Girls Flag Football Season At School
Powderpuff practice and games have been cancelled until next year due to weather and activity conflicts. Dave Bender says the group hopes to start in September next year. About 70 girls had signed up to participate.
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Dave Bender
Second ACT test set for November 30 at Central College
Half of PHS seniors have taken the ACT. The ACT is offered four times yearly. the first three times are for seniors, the fourth allows juniors as well. It is a college entrance test used by Midwest colleges. Students may retake to improve scores. The second test is scheduled Nov. 20 at Central College, per counselor John White.
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Kirschman
Mr. Kirschman
Ken Lucas
Jason Vines
PHS
Midwest
Central College
John White
Editor and reporters list wide in local paper
The page credits Wendy Barr as editor and names reporters Paul Barton Debbie Dykstra John Gowdy Mary Liggett Mary Lubbers Doraine Meyer Laureen Rook Barb Roorda Lori Schippers Kelly Thompson Jan Vandenberg Norma VanderWerff Chuck Van Tuyl Mary Van Wyk with photographer Bob Folkerts Tony DeBoef and advisor Emma Lou Heusinkveld.
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Wendy Barr
Paul Barton
Debbie Dykstra
John Gowdy
Mary Liggett
Mary Lubbers
Doraine Meyer
Laureen Rook
Barb Roorda
Lori Schippers
Kelly Thompson
Jan Vandenberg
Norma VanderWerff
Chuck van Tuyl
Mary van Wyk
Bob Folkerts
Tony DeBoef
Emma Lou
Heusinkveld
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Chuck van Tuy
Pelladium
Robert Hinshaw
Birdie
Orchestra
Big Daddy
Kramer
Thorogood
Franklin - Pella
Ted
Zylstra
Marion County Mutual
IMT
Tulip City Agency
Marion County
Marion County Savings & Loan Ass'n
Guys & Gals
Wearhouse
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