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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
11
Central claimed its second conference victory by overcoming St Ambrose 68-63. The Dutchmen trailed early and at halftime, then surged to a late lead as St Ambrose stalled in the final minutes after Canady only converted one of two free throws, leaving Central with an eight point edge.
Central defeats St Ambrose as Nicklow Sr and Bush deliver late free throws to seal a four point margin. Dale Bush shines in clutch with strong floor game while Ver Hoef earns 20 and Graham 16 for Central. Cannady leads St Ambrose with 10 as time expires.
The Little Dutch vs Knoxville Panthers conference game moved from Friday Jan 2 to Saturday Jan 3 due to a two day Christmas tournament at Central College. Knoxville has recent wins over Valley Pella Centerville and losses to Tech and Chariton. Pella’s results include wins over Centerville Indianola and losses to Albia Knoxville and Tech.
The Little Dutchmen trailed Des Moines Tech most of the game and fell 51 to 42. Glen Boat led Pella with 11 points while Harold Hiemstra and Bob Borgman added nine each. Tech's Raumus scored 20 and Sowder 18 as the visitors pulled away late. Techs second team overwhelmed Pella seconds 88 41 with Davenport scoring 11. Don Hiemstra had 14 for Pella and Kenneth De Wild eight.
Eldon Job and P. H. Kuyper of Knoxville and Pella Marion county chairmen of the U S Savings bonds division report November purchases in the county of 57009.00 for series E and H and total sales of 80113.00 for series E H J K. Iowa November sales reached 8241931 while October was 8079788. Defense bonds in November amounted to about 68 percent of November 1961 purchases, yet organizers note strong campaign. They forecast December shipments to be the year’s highest and hope to push total Iowa purchases since 1941 past 2.5 billion.
Despite severe weather shoppers filled Pella for Christmas Saving Days. Twenty baskets of groceries were given to patrons, ten Friday and ten Saturday, with registrations at Pella National Bank and Marion County State Bank. Eldon Ray of the Chamber cites 1500 registrants Friday and 3000 Saturday. Names of basket recipients are listed for Friday and Saturday.
W. A. Fruendt returned from Chicago where he attended the Seventh Annual Hybrid Corn Industry Research Conference at the LaSalle Hotel. The two day event drew over 400 scientists producers and dealers under the American Seed Trade Association banner to discuss male sterile lines and other breeding advances. Fruendt also attended a Fertilizer short course at Ames on December 17 for fertilizer dealers.
Geographical and personnel changes affect Marion County Soil Conservation Service in Iowa. Marion shifts from Mahaska Jasper Poweshick to an eight county eighth area with Madison Warren Polk Dallas Guthrie Adair and Story. Charles Hood will be area conservationist in Des Moines. Lyall Mitchell moves to Ottumwa to head a new area. Reports say reorganization brings county level authority and keeps personnel in Marion County.
Central College and the Pella community presented Handel's Messiah as part of the centennial program. Laurence Grooters directed with a unified approach, yielding rhythmic nuance and dynamic contrast. soloists Edith Sedvel Le Cocq Rosemary Carr Harold Reeves Harry Morrison and organists Lenough Anderson Clifford Keizer contributed refined technique and expressive interpretation.
The Salvation Army drives Iowa with a 600000 goal led by Mrs Marion Van Gorp. About 200000 has been pledged by Des Moines. funds will modernize facilities including a 250000 wing for Rooth Memorial Hospital and camp improvements. Central College hosts four basketball games January 1 and 2 with teams Culver Stockton Calvin College and Illinois College. Rotary sponsors. tickets and season passes available at local stores or from Rotarians.
A market hog grading demonstration will be held at the Southern Iowa Fair Grounds sale pavilion in Oskaloosa on January 7 at 1 30. The event includes a broad sow selection demonstration and swine disease control discussion with 20 hogs graded from Mahaska County farmers. Bill Zmolek and Russell Plager will lead grading with Dr Maynard Spear providing disease insights.
City Council won approval for a new fire station with 229 yes and 31 no votes from 260 total. Ward results showed strong support across all districts, with construction expected to begin soon as funds are in place.
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