Dutchmen Rally To Beat Parsons 30-20 In Parson Skirmish
Central’s Elgsn Dutchmen trailed at halftime but surged past Parsons 30-20 at Fairfield. Lofty Schnack and Tiny Wilkins led with eight points each, Muyskens added key baskets, and strong defense plus solid officiating by Pops Harrison marked the standout aspects of the game.
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Hiad
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Lofty Schnack
Tiny Wilkins
Carl McClain
Rosera
Terry Schnack
Bury
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Max Harixon
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Art Stockling
Stanley
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Iowa
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Central and Wildcats battle as fouls tally high
Referee Harrison from Iowa monitored a rough contest with Parsons leading Central by two at halftime 11 to 9. A missed free throw left Central at four and Parsons at ten in the scoring ledger. Ambrose added points by routing Dubuque at Davenport Monday night, but the Catholic team failed to rise in the rankings.
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Luther Still Unbeaten in League Play
Luther remains unbeaten in league play after a quiet week. Decorah held them to a narrow game, while the Tutors improved their percentage by upsetting Penn at Cedar Falls. Fairfield saw Parsons nearly topple the champs at halftime before a late surge by Luther. Simpson stock jumped as Methodists routed Parsons at Indianola. Dubuque lost again to Wesleyan at Mt. Pleasant, placing Wesleyan second in the Joep standings.
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Marion County Tournament Opens This Week in Knoxville
The Marion County basketball tournament runs Thursday to Saturday February 18 19 and 20 at Knoxville. Participating schools include Pleasantville Dallas Harvey Bussey Knoxville Attica Swan Tracy Melcher Pella. First round matchups are Pleasantville vs Dallas Attica vs Swan Tracy vs Melcher and Harvey vs Bussey. The local team seeks strong showings after a solid season and Valley Junction comes here next Tuesday February 23.
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Central to host three home tilts in eight days
Central college basketball fans will see three straight home games in eight days. The schedule opens with Simpson, then Penn, and closes with Wesleyan. Central faces a tough line with Simpson at Indianola and Penn on Washington's birthday, hoping for strong showings from Richards and Thompson and aiming to rebound after a first-half deficit against Simpson earlier in January.
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Luther and State Teachers tilt on enemy courts
Lefty Schnack turned his ankle in Monday practice but returned Tuesday and played briefly. He is expected to rest a few more days before resuming full speed for the Luther and State Teachers games on the road.
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Valley Five Edges Pella In Tight Friday Night Victory
Valley Five defeated Pella 22 to 19 in a close basketball game. Sappenfield scored the decisive points with a field goal and free throw late, while Carson supported the winners and Rhynsburger and Van Arkel led for Pella.
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Library Notes on Lincoln Washington and Public Libary Life
The article reflects on library staff illness, the role of the library as a community center for youth, and the need for more space. It comments on students’ interest in presidents and political issues, and recalls a children’s tale about truth and heaven. A poem by J G Holland asks for leaders of integrity and courage.
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Public Duty and Private Thought Classic Verse Quotation
A reflective fragment urging civic virtue as public duty and private thinking amid social strife. It contrasts mob creed with looming injustice and the need for true justice to awaken. The author J G Holland voices concern that freedom wanes while public professions fail to match deeds.
Rock Island Train Schedule Des Moines to Keokuk Eldon
Des Moines to Keokuk trains 472 and 478 and Des Moines to Eldon trains 474 and 476 run daily except Sunday. Local freight shipments must be at the station by 5:00 p.m. the previous evening. Both local freights carry passengers.
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Eldon
Train stops at Albia and Des Moines note
Local timetable fragment shows a train at 11:05 p m that will take passengers as far as Albia or beyond and will not board travelers at intermediate stations. A separate notice warns swine contract tuberculosis from cattle and fowls and urges dairy herd management to avoid feeding hogs with tuberculous stock.
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