Central Falls to Coe in Cedar Rapids 58 to 45
Central's Flying Dutchmen fell to aggressive Coe 58 to 45 in Cedar Rapids. Central struggled in the first half making 3 of 33 shots and missing 21 of 38 free throws while Coe's press defense stifled Central’s guards. Stan Borgman led a late Central surge with 3 field goals and 9 free throws as Coe maintained the lead to the final whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Nesbit
Central
Coe
Cedar Rapids
Kohawks
Central Five
Stan Borgman
Clair Brown
4 H Club Party At Knoxville December 29
Marion County 4 H officers plan a December 29 party at Redman Hall Knoxville with Patricia Bucklew as chairwoman and Charles By Shirley Phillips as vice chairs. Refreshment and decorations chairs are named. Final plans will be set December 18. Event begins 7 30 p m.
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Redman Hall
Marion Coun
Patricia Bucklew
Gew
Charles By
Shirley Phillips
Proim
Lloyd Core
Darlene — Rodgers
Dwight Mathes
Membe
Knoxville
Services for Pvt. D. R. Jansen at Sully Tomorrow
Pvt. Dick R. Jansen will be laid to final rest in Sully Cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 2:00. The body was shipped from Henri Chapelle military cemetery in Belgium. Military honors will be accorded by men of Van Veen Van Hemert Post American Legion.
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Pvt
Dick R. Jansen
Sully
Pella
Henri Chapelle
Belgium
van Veen-Van Hemert
American Legion
No Night School at Monroe Until January 7 1948
Monroe Evening School announces no classes December 24 or 31 1947. sessions resume January 7 1948 with topic Problems in Producing and Saving Corn. Two films are planned for that date. Signed Evening School Council.
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Monroe
Monroe Farmer’s Evening School
Evening School Council
Chariton Takes League Lead With Pella Victory
Chariton defeated Pella 37 to 22 to seize the league lead. Pella led 8 to 5 after the first quarter, but Chariton reversed the margin by halftime 14 to 9 and expanded to 21 to 14 after three quarters, finishing strong with 16 points in the final period. Weyers led Pella with 9, while Wilson had 11 and Blackman 10 for Chariton. The Chariton reserves won 36 to 26. Officials were Kaysen and Montgomery.
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Leland van Ee
Pella
Chariton
Harry Weyers
Pipper
Wilson
Blackman
Sels
Beardslay
First Sky Ride Described by Mrs H K Pals
A Pella Chronicle letter from Alexandria Virginia recounts Mrs H K Pals first flight with United Airlines from Chicago to Washington. She traveled after taking Burlington Zephyr from Ottumwa to Chicago, met a kind stewardess, and posed for a photographer who supplied images later. The note notes the machine Electro Freeze and frozen custard craze.
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Mother
Pella
Ottumwa
Chicago
United Air Lines
Washington, D. C
Prince
Gorman Prine
Electro Freeze
Pennsylvania
H. K. Pals
C. H. Pals
Gifts for Children at University Hospitals Iowa City
University of Iowa Hospitals seeks gifts for children spending Christmas Eve. Superintendent Gerhard Hartman says many friends already sent items, but more presents are needed to ensure each child receives a gift. Gifts may be sent to the hospital in care of the Superintendent’s Office.
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University Hospitals
Iowa City
Towa
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Gerhard Hartman
Letter traces holiday visit to Riverside from L A
Dec 27 travel with American Airlines to Los Angeles then Riverside to stay weeks with brother Harold and family. Signed C. H. Pals with postscript naming son Dr. Clarence H. Pals, assistant Chief of the Federal Meat Inspection Service, U S Department of Agriculture.
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American Air Lines
Los Angeles
Calif
Harold
Riverside
C. H. Pals
P. S
Clarence H. Pals
Federal Meat Inspection Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Talk on Schools To Be Highlight of Bureau Meeting
Sylvia Platts county superintendent of schools will speak at the women’s committee meeting at 1 00 p m Tuesday December 30 in the Farm Bureau office The talk on Schools will be the main feature with other business on the agenda A leader training home project lesson on The Water System will be held January 6 at Memorial Hall in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Platts
Farm Bureau
Les
Memorial Hall
Knoxville
Christmas Seals Drive Seeks Quick Mail Returns
The Woman's Federated Club Seal Chairman Mrs Bess Lynhorst asks recipients to send seals and contributions promptly. Campfire girls led by Mrs Leonora Van Dellen and Mrs Verle Ver Dought are praised for hard work. Marion County chairman Mrs Mildedgarde Nesbit reports good returns but county quota of over four thousand dollars not yet met.
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The
Woman's Federated Club
Seal
Bess Lynhorst
McBride
Leonora van Dellen
Verle Ver Dught
Newton Youth For Christ Rally Saturday Night
Newton Youth for Christ Rally will be held Saturday December 20 at 7 00 pm in the Junior High auditorium. Ernest G Male yon radio director on the Jo Note program at Saint Paul will speak alongside youth counselor, with singing by Bob Bear of Sully, Des Moines girls, and piano by Mary Dinsmoore of Newton. All youth and friends invited to participate.
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Newton
Youth For Christ
Ernest G. Male Yon
Saint Paul
Bob Bear
Sully
Des Moines
Mary Dinsmoore
Plan Board of Review for Boy Scouts Jan. 8th
Don R. Powers of the Tall Corn Council Des Moines stopped in Pella to arrange a Board of Review with the local Advancement Committee. A special meeting is set for January 8 with the committee. Scouts urged to work toward the date. The High School hosts events. National Boy Scout Week is Feb. 5 to 12, with a Court of Honor on Feb. 12 for those to be recognized since last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don R. Powers
Tall Corn Council
Des Moines
Pella
Composers Urged to Enter Iowa Music Contests
Town composers have until March 15 to enter two Iowa Federation of Music Clubs contests with cooperation from Radio Station WHO Des Moines. Categories include chamber, choral, and solo works for piano, instrument, or voice. Winners receive cash awards from 50 to 10 dollars, totaling over 300 dollars, plus possible broadcast performances.
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Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
WHO
Des Moine
United States
Iowa
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Pope
Weyers
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Pearson
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Shupe
Whitlatch
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Potomac
Alexandria, Va
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Rondo
Univ. of Ia
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Star Oil Company
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Newton Youth For Christ
Plan Board of Review For Boy Scouts
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Anch
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