Central Dutchmen Split Weekend With Rockford Win And Milton Loss
Central defeated Rockford 87 57 at Indianola Friday night breaking a nine game skid. Saturday in Pella they trailed Milton by 15 at halftime then lost 71 66 in a tough second half comeback. Sherman led Milton with 25 points while Koeiker had 15 and 14 rebounds for Central.
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Terry Nikkel
Central
Rockford
Indianola
Pella
Milton
Lyle Koeiker
Warren Slebos
Kooiker
Jim Stone
Mike Justice
Don Vander Jagt
Stone
Sherman
Dubuque
Upper Iowa
Eaglettes top Tri-County 56 45 to push for first
Pella Christian Eaglettes defeated Tri County 56 to 45 on Friday. After trailing 11 15 first quarter they led 29 22 at halftime and held the edge the rest of the way. Judy Schimmel scored 25, Ruth Van Ee 16, Gene Dryshout 15. Nancy Hagen had 8 steals, Mary Bandstra 6 steals, 3 rebounds, Carolyn Vos 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Tri County’s De Bont led with 23, Nammes and Hunter 10 each, Kaeln 2. Next up Fremont, with a win they could tie for first with Fremont and Hedrick.
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P. C. Eaglettes
Tri- County
Eaglettes
Judy Schimmel
Pella Christian
Ruth van Ee
Gene Dryshout
Nancy Hagen
Mary Bandstra
Carolyn Vosted
de Bont
Tri-County
Nammes
Hunter
Kaeln
Fremont
Hedrick
Time running out on GI Insurance for Iowa veterans
Time is nearly up for Iowa veterans to use a new law reopening the sale of GI insurance. The May 2 deadline applies to those originally eligible between October 8, 1940 and January 1, 1957 who did not purchase or allowed their policy to lapse. E. W. Christensen of the VA Center in Des Moines notes eligibility for service-connected disabilities and urges quick action.
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Iowa
E. W. Christensen
VA Center
Des Moines
Midget Dutch crush Knoxville in 40 19 cross country clash
Midget Dutch of the 8th grade junior high dominated Knoxville as they posted a 40 to 19 victory. Dave Van Zante led scoring with 16 points while Mills added 12. Gosselink and Newendorp had 6 each as front line steals and fast breaks fueled the win. Ballenger directed the offense and Don Crawford provided strong bench rebounding.
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Knoxville
Cagers
Pella
Dave van Zante
Mills
Gosselink
Newendorp
Mills Newendorp
van Zante
Ballenger
Wierenga Dingeman
Brummel
Crawford
Olson
van Veen
Butler
Ver Ploegs Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Ver Ploeg observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their Pella home on December 23 1965 Families and relatives attended from Newton Runnells Leighton Monroe Otley Oskaloosa Nevada Reasnor and Sully Approximately 150 guests joined the celebration Grandchildren took part in a short program and served as ushers and aides to the serving table An anniversary booklet with their wedding picture and songs was given to each family
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John Ver Ploeg
Pella
Cornelia Langerak
Wesselink
Logan Ver Ploeg
Harry Gaass
Howard Gaass
Duane Ver Ploeg
Inlaw
Diane Gaass
Karen Ver Ploeg
Marilyn Ver Ploeg
Newton
Runnells
Leighton
Monroe
Otley
Oskaloosa
Nevada
Reasnor
Sully
Contact Office Visit Details For VA Center
Information on how to obtain services at the VA Center in Des Moines indicates contact may be made through the Contact Office located at Fourth and Walnut. Guidance covers appointments and inquiries related to VA programs.
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VA Center
Fourth and Walnut
Des Moines
Chris Wichharts 35th Anniversary at Holland House
Mr and Mrs Chris Wichhart were honored at a dinner Friday January 21 at the Holland House celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on January 22 Their six children and relatives attended including Ralph and Rob ert Wichhart Clarence Shorty Wichhart Harold Shirley Rozendaal Jaren Donna Steenbock and Helen A surprise call came from Dirk Groeneweg in Lynnwood California The gathering featured visiting and a light lunch
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Chris Wichhart
Holland House
Ralph Wichhart
Robert Wichhart
Clarence
Shorty) Wichhart
Harold
Shirley) Rozendaal
Jaren
Donna) Steenbock
Helen
Breens Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gerald Breen celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a Jan 1, 1966 date. A Jan 4 evening gathering at Dutch Buffet followed by a surprise visit to their children’s home featured their son and wife Jerry Breen as well as family members.
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Gerald Breen
Jerry Breen
Pepresent
Pleters
Min
Pella Christian Clinches Conference Title In Big Win
Pella Christian repeated as Chiququua Conference champions by beating Tri-County of What Cheer 85 to 51. Doug De Jong led with 25 points, aided by Doug Menninga 10 Case De Haan 28 and Archie Vander Hart 21 in a 68-36 third quarter surge.
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Eagles
Pella Christian
Chiquaqua
Tri-County
Eagle
Fremont
Pella
Doug de Jong
Doug Menninga
Case de Haan
Archie Vander Hart
Archie van
Challenge volleyball events ignite Pella area interest
The Pella Recreation Commission launches a challenge volleyball program drawing strong local enthusiasm. Early games featured participants like Hart Menninga De Haan Lamb and Little, with notable rebound and scoring by Tri County and Eagles. Upcoming free events run 7 30 p m at Pella Junior high gym with Kiwanis Rotary Chamber Vermeer and other local teams competing on listed Monday and Tuesday nights.
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Pella Recreation Commission
Pella High
Central College
Central
Pella Junior High School
Tues
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Mon
Chamber of Commerce
Pella Jaycees
Vermeer Mfg. Co
Rosscreen Co
Pella Christian High
Pella Public High
25th anniversary celebration in Leighton Iowa
Rev and Mrs David Sutton hosted the event with Rev Sutton giving a devotion and Mrs Kenneth Wineland reading a poem. Guests toured a refreshment table topped by a red rose decorated cake. Members answered roll call sharing the first Live and Learn club meeting, then crafted scrapbooks for hospitals. Lunch was served and the February meeting set at Mrs Mark De Prenger’s home.
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Dale Roorda
Mark de Prenger
Gary Heyveld
Linda Van Wyngarden Bridal Shower at Chapels
Miss Linda Van Wyngarden was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Friday evening January 21 at the home of Mrs Bruce Walker. Co hosts were Mrs Wayne Van Wyngarden Mrs Donald Van Der Pol and Mrs Doyle Van Wyngarden. Red and white were the chosen colors. Guests included Mesdames Don Hewitt Donite Bernard Van Wyngarden Wilbur Van Wyngarden Kenneth Van Wyngarden Ivan Brodersen Larry Brodersen Cindy Carl Wilson Diane Floyd Cowman Joyce Ronda Van Wyngarden Darla Vander Pal and Denice Vander Pal. Some could not attend but sent gifts.
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Tool's
Linda van Wyngarden
Bruce Walker
Wayne van Wyngarden
Donald van der Pol
Doyle van Wyngarden
Linda
Don Hewitt
Donite
Bernard van Wyngarden
Wilbur van Wyngarden
Kenneth van Wyngarden
Ivan Brodersen
Larry Brodersen
Cindy
Carl Wilson
Diane
Floyd Cowman
Joyce
Ronda van Wyngarden
Darla
Denice Vander Pal
Engagement announced in Pella for Kutz Hoogendoorn union
Patricia Jean Kutz daughter of Mr and Mrs Logan Vanderzyl of Pella will wed Case Hoogendoorn son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hoogendoorn of Pella The couple are both students with Kutz a senior majoring in special education for the deaf at Michigan University in Ann Arbor and Hoogendoorn a senior at Grand Rapids College
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Patricia Jean Kutz
Logan Vanderzyl
Pella
Case Hoogendoorn
Henry Hoogendoorn
Miss. Kutz
Bater
Michigan
Unniversity
Apellanti
Michiga
France
Grand Rapids
Walter Heyveld Birthday Celebration Attended by Neighbors
Walter Heyveld celebrated his birthday on January 22 with a supper at the Dutch Buffet. Attendees included Mrs Heyveld and numerous relatives and friends from Leighton Monroe Sully Pella New Sharon and nearby towns. Afterward the party was entertained at the Ver Meer home where refreshments were served.
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Walter Heyveld
Heyveld
Paul Bandstra
Ralph van
Mary L. Ver Meer
Stanley and Stuart
Central College Hosts Two Iowa Conference Games
Pella Iowa February 2 The Central College Spartans host Dubuque Friday and Upper Town Peacocks Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Pella High Gym. Dubuque sits 2 5 in conference while Central seeks to rise above. Upper Town leads with a 7 0 mark after a 103 56 win in Fayette earlier this season. Coach Valvoord is unsure of starters due to injuries.
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Pella
Central College
Iowa
Pella High
Spartans
Dubuque
Central
Dutchmen
Peacocks
Upper Town
Fayette
Jack Valvoord
Tailoring and Ballroom Dancing and Oil Painting Classes
Learn to tailor suits coats and wool dresses while you study ballroom dancing. Pick up popular steps and classic moves. Oil painting option for those who have completed Art I or equivalent.
January meeting of the One and Learn Glib held at eau
A brief fragment notes the January meeting of the One and Learn Glib was held at an unspecified location, with limited readable details on proceedings.
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Eau” Geer
One & Learn Glib
Evening Classes Offer Sports and Electric Motor Courses
Tuesday evening programs teach crafts such as fishing plugs lines and fly tying plus outdoor sports techniques. An electric motor controls course covers types operation and basic electricity. taught by Iowa State College. Fee is $25. 30
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Iowa State College
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