Central Varsity Beats Freshmen 55 36 In Opener
Central's varsity opened its season Tuesday night November 26 by defeating the freshmen 55 to 36. Virgil Dykstra led with 26 points as the varsity built a 33 12 halftime margin and held a 6 2 early lead. Freshmen battled back in the second half, outscoring the varsity 24 22. John Carle led the freshmen with 16 points and Tommy Hall contributed a strong floor game and three baskets.
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Central
Comparative
Virgil Dyket
Varsity
Dykstra
John Carle
Tommy Hall
South Central Loop Standings Update
Centerville trails Albia by two points 48 to 46 and Indianola leads Winterset 50 to 44. Pella surpasses Colfax 67 to 50, while Valley edges Waukee 69 to 56. Chariton falls to Bloomfield 38 to 32 with Indianola and Centerville in close fixtures.
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Centerville
Albia
Indianola
Winterset
Pella
Valley
Colfax
Waukee
Chariton
Bloomfield
Pet
Knoxville
P. C. High Cagers Defeated Colfax Tuesday Evening
Pella Christian varsity and junior teams defeated Colfax Tuesday night. Girls won 50-18 improving to four straight after an early loss to Blakesburg. Nancy Terpstra led with 29 points, Kathryn Plate 10. Colfax’s Kintz 8. Boys held a 34-19 halftime lead behind Kenny Rouw 30 points, Jim De Jong 11, Hobie Huiter 10 as team shot 50 percent. Colfax’s Gregg 14, Robson 11. Basges frosh soph and varsity travel to Marshalltown Thursday. next home game January 7 vs Monroe.
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Pella Christian
Colfax
Blakesburg
Calfax Femmes
Golden Eaglettes
Dieleman
Colfax Gals
Nancy Terpstra
Kathryn Plate
K. Kintz
Rouw
Kenny Rouw
Eagles
Jim de Jong
Hobie Huiter
H. Gregg
B. Robson
Basgles Frosh-Soph
Varsity
Marshalltown
St. Mary's High School
Monroe
Penny Carnival Sponsored by P. C. H. S. Juniors
The P. C. H. S. Junior class hosts a Penny Carnival in the P. C. H. S. building December 10 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM open to the public. Bring pennies for games and prizes and join the fun.
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Penny Carnival
P. C
Thanksgiving Hosts Include Kuipers and Vande Haar Family
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G Kui per and daughter Susan hosted Mrs Kuiper s family on Thanksgiving with relatives from Altoona Iowa including Martin and Lester Vande Haar and others. Ladies Aid and Philathea Class gatherings scheduled at local church with devotional leadership and offerings. Engagement announced for Rosella Mae Petersma to Duane Lester of Newton with P E O meeting at 1307 North Main.
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Arthur G. Kuiper
Susan
Ladies’ Aid
Philathea
Kate Thomas
Elizabeth Stek
Hattie Gezel
Ben Petersma
Rosella Mae
Duane Lester
Tom Lester
Newton
J. V. Lankelma
North Main
Famed Minister William Ward Ayer Set for Pella Mission
The renowned evangelist Dr. William Ward Ayer will conduct the Pella Preaching Mission on January 7 8 and 9 1958. Sponsored by First Baptist and four Reformed Churches of Pella sessions start at 7 30 p m at First Reformed Church each evening. Ayer hosts a long radio ministry and has led campaigns across the US Canada and Europe.
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America
William Ward Ayer
United States
Canada
Calvary Baptist Church
Manhattan
Ayer
New York
WABC
British Isles
England
Plymouth
New Castle-on-Tyne
Birmingham
Manchester
Glasgow
Scotland
Belfast
Ireland
Dr. Ayer
New York City
New
Fleming I. Revell
Zondervan Publishing Company
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Pella
Mison
First Baptist Church
Reformed Churches of
First Reformed Church
Soldier Addresses Bie Murrell Van Wyk Engis
A brief military note records Bie Murrell G. Van Wyk of Engis serving with the 1st Battalion C Company. The message confirms the address or post designation for the soldier.
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Bie Murrell G. van Wyk Engis. Bn
Iowa Nebraska Boundary Study Committee Meeting Called
The Iowa Nebraska Boundary Study Committee will convene at 9 am Friday at the Hotel Chieftain in Council. Ke theron will hear all persons wishing to file a written statement or brief. Chairman Senator Frank Hoxie of Shenandoah leads the panel established by the Town and Nebraska legislature to advise on Missouri River boundary adjustments.
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Tows-Nebraseken
Ke Theron
Neighbors Aid After Corn Picker Accident In 32 Acre Field
William Verhoef injured his hand in a picker mishap and was surrounded by neighbors who helped clear 32 acres of corn on Tuesday December 3. The volunteers include the Verhoef family and dozens of locals named in the caption, with extra helpers noted as having missed the photo.
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William Verhoef
Harry
Nellie
Gary
Jennie Verhoef
Simon Verhoef
C. A. Roorda
Elmer Wyngarden
Andrew de
Andrew Kool
Marion Vander Zyl
John Stursma
Gerrit van Zemeren
Harold Slings
Jr. Verhoef
Neighbors Help Harvest Shhippers Corn After Surgery
Arnold Schipper and family thank neighbors and friends for volunteering harvest help during the summer and fall after his major surgery at Iowa City Hospital. Names include Rev. John Staal Paul Scha kel Marion Van Haaf ten Arie Beyer Fred Baarda Doyle Kane Clarence Meyer Willis Nearmyer Edward Schippers John Tukker Roy Van Essen Marion Pol Neal Joe John Wilmisen Albert Vander Peut Bert Hol Harold Sellers Leo Mullins Harry Ustermarkt William Van Den Over Frank Ryken Glen Renaud Forest Roads.
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John Staal
Paul Schakel
Marion
Duane van Haaften
Arie
Harold Beyer
Fred Baarda
Fred
Doyle Kane
Clarence Meyer
Willis Nearmyer
Edward Schippers
John
Elmer Tukker
Roy van Essen
Marion Pol
Neal
Joe
John Willimsen
Albert Vander Peut
Bert Hol
Harold Sellers
Leo Mullins
Harry Ustermarkt
William
Jim van den Over
Frank
Martin Ryken
Glen Renaud
Forest Roads
Local acknowledgments and thanks in community note
Simon and Francis Van Dus seldorp, Ivan Kaldenberg, Jake Rozendaal, Dick Kuiper, Elmer Van Hemert, Arnold Brouwer, Ray Van Der Linden and Harold Van Zee receive gratitude. The author also thanks those possibly omitted and Mrs. Baarda for helping with lunches.
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Simon and
Francis van Dusseldorp
Ivan Kaldenberg
Jake Rozendaal
Dick Kuiper
Elmer van Hemert
Arnold Brouwer
Ray van der Linden
Harold van Zee
Mrs. Baarda
Derby Day Origin at Epsom Downs 1780
The tradition known as Derby Day began at Epsom Downs in England when it was instituted by the Earl of Derby in 1780.
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Epsom Downs
England
Earl of Derby
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