Trio Performs With Zylophone Before Assembly
The Bentley trio presented a marimba zylophone program for public school students on Friday morning with a Spanish flavor. They included La Paloma South of the Border and The Poet Peasant, plus dances and Hawaiian numbers. The instrument, described as the largest marimba zylophone, is made of tropical woods and folds for car travel. the Bentleys’ home is California, though they tour worldwide.
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Bentley
Evelyn Bentley
United States
Bentleys
California
Elect FFA Officers Named In Meeting
The FFA organization met last week to elect officers. Bill Van Zante was chosen president, Wilbur Boot vice president, Loren Vander Wert secretary, and Robert Pipple treasurer.
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FFA
Bill van Zante
Wilbur Boot
Loren Vander Wert
Robert Pipple
Dressing Up The Study Hall And Assembly Room
Editorial argues for brighter decor in the school study hall and assembly room. It notes the study hall improved by paint and pictures but calls for more color, a large bulletin board, and displays like last year to celebrate achievements. The assembly room could benefit from paint, decorations, and pictures to overcome dullness.
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Melvin Tugen
Attendance records show high school attendance percentages
For the past six weeks attendance was strong with 97.9 percent overall. Boys averaged 98.7 percent while girls averaged 97.2 percent. The top score was junior boys at 99.1 percent, with freshmen leading as a class at 98.9 percent.
Quacky Quips and College News From Betts Home
Betty Vander Beek advances with a playful note about campus life. A professor quizzes a student on the term catalyst, ironically misdefined as a cattle caretaker. Dean Sadler jokes about reading at home, and athletic seasons shift toward basketball as Gordy N. nears presidency.
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Betty Vander Beek
Betts
Quacky
Public to Hear KRNT Recording Of Town Meeting
Pella high school Junior Town Meeting program to be broadcast on KRNT at 8:30 tonight. The Tuesday-recorded program features speakers Gordon Nesbit Beyer lee Nihart Max Hoeksema Ruth Vogelaar with alternates Melvin Rumbaugh Virginia Groen dyke town crier Marvin Tysseling and announcer Sheldon Vos portable mics carried by Gerald Koopmans Stanley Boertje.
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Pella High School
KRNT
Gordon Nesbit
Beyerlee Nihart
Max Hoeksema
Ruth Vogelaar
Melvin Rumbaugh
Virginia Groendyke
Marvin Tysseling
Sheldon Vos
Gerald Koopmans
Stanley Boertje
School notices and staff changes at Lincoln and Webster schools
Secretary Dorothy Hoeksema prepared expense checks for thirteen staff involved in football trips totaling 83.25 dollars. Lincoln fifth and sixth graders subscribe to travel letters from South Africa and Mexico. Junior High receives a weekly world map and events key. A. J. Draper of Stephens College visited to counsel girls about attending Stephens. Nellie Dikkenburg, Lincoln fifth grade teacher, will miss a week for marriage. Mrs. Whalley substitutes. Everett Vande Voort reported on Marion County council plans for a November state teachers meeting and American Education Week November 10-15. A drama rehearsal inquiry notes Hope, the Chinese youth leader, was found backstage behind scenery during an interview with Pelladium reporter Virginia Greendyke.
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A. J. Draper
Stephens College
Stephens
Indiana
State
Parent Teachers’ Association
Nellie Dikkenburg
Lincoln
Jarold Terlouw
Whalley
Arnolds Park
Everett Vande Voort
Marion County Council
Man Hope
Buerkens
Webster
First Hope
Pelladium
Virginia Greendyke
Ginny
Noted People and Scenes Reported in Quiet Study Halls
A compact item lists Lloyd Vander Streek in a red sweater Mr Schulz in a new suit and others including Klein and Groendyke. It notes quietness in study halls on Wednesday and mentions Buwalda and a grocery brace. The fragmentary column suggests casual social observations and attire updates.
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Lloyd Vander Streek
Mr. Schulz
Ine den Adel
Nee Klein
Mr. Groendyke
Eevee Buwalda
Teachers Dinner Social Brings Staff Together
The Teachers' Club staged a dinner for grade and high school teachers and spouses in the homemaking rooms on Tuesday evening October 22. Miss Anne Tysseling presided over a brief business meeting before the group adjourned to Miss Jane Gosselink's home for a social hour to foster acquaintance among staff members.
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Amvet Auxiliar
Anne Tysseling
Jane Gosselink
Take It Easy Play Practice Behind the Scenes
A junior class play practice features Ray De Jong struggling to perform while Mr. Schulz urges him on. backstage antics involve Norma Vis, Robert Budding, Bonnie Van Oostrum, and Dave Prins as the cast prepares for a November 14 production.
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Ray de Jong
Mr. Schulz
Ray
Schulz
Norma Vis
Robert Budding
Willie Willemsen
Leland van Ee
Aiss
Bonnie van Oostrum
Artie Ruth V. W
Beanie's Fragrance and School Day Pranks Reported
A quirky classroom scene in a high school setting features students Mae, Ray Van Dyke, and Stanley Boertje in light banter. The dialogue includes a playful exchange about a social studies teacher and a tardy student Marvin Ver Meer, ending with a poem praising Beanie's as a midday hangout and its tempting aroma.
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Mae
Roger
Moyin
Fanara
Tom
Ray van Dyke
Stanley Boertje
Mrs Mason Olcott Speaks to High School students
Mrs Mason Olcott former missionary to India spoke to the high school at devotions last Monday morning. Introduced by Miss Nieburg she shared facts about India's people and government. She cited Hindu marriage laws to illustrate unfamiliar ideas and urged students to remember India in prayer.
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Mason Olcott
India
Let's Give the Team a Little Applause in Knoxville
Gordy Nesbit comments on the team after a strong Knoxville performance and notes basketball season starts soon with the first game on November 22 at Montezuma. He recalls a referee statement from a past game and reflects on the upcoming season.
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Gordy Nesbit
Knoxville
Montezuma
Red hot gym coach and senior talent show tease
A reminiscence on hard clean football with tales of brutal gym training by trainer Bil Koopmans and the harsh realities of getting ready. It ends with a call to seniors to speed up rehearsals for the talent show, building a local high school vibe.
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Bil Koopmans
Bill Koopmans
Veterans’ recognition ends as Don Van Gorp and Don Toom pass
In a quiet notice the community mourns the deaths of veterans Don Van Gorp and Don Toom. The obituary outlines their service records, hometowns, and surviving family members while noting dates and memorial arrangements.
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Don van Gorp
Don Toom
Tests Determine Eligibility for High School Graduation
Students face eligibility checks to confirm they meet graduation requirements. Officials review coursework, credits, and exam results to finalize who completes high school this year.
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