Annual Meeting of Sully Cooperative Exchange Held Thursday
About one thousand patrons attended the Sully Co operative Exchange annual meeting at the Sully community hall on Thursday February 16. Dick J Ver Ploeg was re elected president with John W Boot Ted Rozendaal and John Eysink named to top posts. Long service honors went to Mr and Mrs Case Vonk and Mr and Mrs Fred De Vries. Reports from F G De Vries Henry Rofflsen and Oliver Wisgerhof covered creamery oil elevator and lumber segments with 1955 results shown against 1954 and milestones including oil sales exceeding one million gallons for the first time.
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Sully Co-operative Exchange
Sully
Dick J. Ver Ploeg
Exchange
John W. Boot
Ted Rozendaal
John Eysink
Ernest van der Kamp
Henry W. van Wyk
Peter van Maanen
F. G. de Vries
Henry Roelofsen
Oliver Wisgerhof
Ae ‘Eports
Co-Op
Savis
Central Edges Simpson 80 76 In Nail Biting Tilt
Central held a narrow lead early, saw Simpson surge to a halftime edge, then fought back led by Vern Boelkens and Don Morehead. Al Haughey scored key baskets for Simpson, while Gus Youngberg poured in 28 for Central as foul shooting decided the game 26 of 33.
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James Graham
Simpson
Central
Gus Youngberg
Vern Boelkens
Vergil Dykstra
Youngberg
al Haughey
Schulte
Koelkens
Don Morehead
Morehead
Ken Loats
Loats
Arnie Ver Hoef’s record broken by Leais in 277 to 282
Wartburg and Luther vie as Central clinches sixth place after a home finale for Youngberg and Don Van Hemert. Van Hemert sparked with 5 points as Central eyes wins at Luther and Wartburg to hinder title chances. Wartburg and Parsons each have four losses, with Luther and Towa Wesleyan close behind.
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Arnie Ver Hoef
Leais
Wartburg
Luther
Youngberg
Don van Hemert
van Hemert
Central
March of Dimes Nearing Close With Total $2032.42
March of Dimes total contributions reach 2032.42 led by chair Dick Lautenbach. Legion Auxiliary silent auction adds 43.55 and Coffee Times raise 255.26 bringing overall to 377.20. Homemakers support shown. donations urged to Lautenbach or Vernon Roorda at Marion County State Bank.
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Dick Lautenbach
Legion Auxiliary
Coffee Times
Vernon Roorda
Marion County State Bank
Local Republican Party Caucuses March 2 at Farmers Union Hall
The Republican caucuses for four Pella precincts and Lake Prairie Township will be held at the Farmers Union Hall at 8:00 PM on Friday March 2. All Republicans are invited to attend.
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Pella
Lake Prairie Township
Farmers Union Hall
New Fires comedy at Christian High School Gym
The Young People present a three act play The First Christian titled The New Fires a city slicker Santry family from Chicago inherits a Missouri farm leading to humor romance and suspense. Showtimes 7 30 p m with tickets at Van der Ploeg s Bakery Fel 25 8 00 to 4 00 and at the high school on performance nights.
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Santry
Chicago
Missouri
Christian High School
van der Ploeg
Fel
Arlene —Jellema
Dorothy van Engelhoven
Marilyn de Zwarte
Pella Christian Eagles Fall to Pella High in Final
The Pella Christian Eagles lost 63-48 to South Central Conference champion Pella High, finishing 16 and 4. Kenny Rouw led with 19 points, followed by Many Jellema with 14. Dieleman, Schulze, and Van Seelen added mid teens to low single digits as fouls limited key players late in the game. Substitutes Wayne Van Zomeren, Andy Marion, and John Gi completed the lineup after early exits.
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Pella Christian Eagles
Pella High
Monday Night
Sully
Tracy
Knoxville
Pella Christian
Gordon Schultze
Bob Dieleman
Kenny Rouw
Golden Eagles
Jellema
Ehind
Dieleman
Schultze
van Seelen
Jothoven
Wayne van Zomeren
Andy
Marion Id
John Gi
Pella Co operative Electric Assn Meeting Highlights
About 600 attended the annual member meeting on Tuesday February 21. The treasurer reported all loan repayments met and two years of additional payments made. Manager Ellis Christison noted rising electricity use and upcoming load studies. Entertainment included Mrs Dykens and the De Gens sisters with a Central College male chorus. Speech contest winners included Norman Core Carroll De Kock and David Mick with other prize recipients. Directors Bert Blom Theodore Emmert and Henry Van der Werff were re elected. officers W Boat president Hard M Van Zee vice president Harold J Veenstra secretary and Harry L Newendorp treasurer were chosen.
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The
Pella Cooperative Electric Assn
Ellis Christianson
Fred Dykens
Marlena
Regina de Gens
Central College
Dean van Haaften
Legion Hall
Norman J. Core
Pleasantville
Carroll de Kock
Prairie City
Pella Christian High Col
David L. Mick
Lynnville
Sully High School
Ruth van Arkel
Pella
David Stults
Nancy Terlouw
Martin Boots
Darlene Maasdam
Sully
RTO Ane
Bert Blom
Grinnell
Theodore Emmert
Killduff
Henry J. VanderWerff
Reasner
I A W. Boat
Bully
Hard M. van Zee
Otley
Harry L. Newendorp
Harold J. Veenstra
Bella
Central Bowed to Iowa Wesleyan in Good Game 77-70
Iowa Wesleyan avenged an earlier upset by beating Central 77 to 70 as Don Gibbs dominated on the bench and on the floor with 33 points and key blocks. Center Gibbs teamed with guards Bob Gunter and Mike Fenn to outpace Central, while Ken Leatsram added 22 for Central in a hard fought league clash.
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Central
Iowa Wesleyan
Tigers
Mt.Pleasant
Don Gibbs
Riegel
Ye Gibbs
Bob Gunter
Mike Fenn
Gunter
Buena Vista
Pella Christian Eaglettes Fall in District Final
The Pella Christian Eaglettes ended their season with a 63 to 50 loss to Blakesburg in the district final. Pella finished 20 wins and 4 losses, led by Jerri Rus with 25 points and Gretta Terpstra with 27 in earlier rounds. Blakesburg dominated from the start and held the lead through the game, with Karen Anderson scoring 81 for Blakesburg.
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Pella Christian Eaglettes
Blakesburg
Pella
Bussey
Eaglettes
Russell
Lacona
Gretta Terpstra
Jerri Rus
Virginia Jansen
Baker
Martyn van Ee
Elizabeth Steenhoek
Spark
Irene de Jong
Phylis van Dusseldorp
Sylvia Fopma
Sharon Bakker
Nancy Terpstra
Lavanne de Kock
Lola de Zwarte
Campbell to Speak on Indo China at Douwstra Chapel
Dr. William G. Campbell, a new Kiwanis Travel and Adventure speaker, will give a talk on Indo China tonight at 7 30 in Douwstra Chapel. He will describe Viet Nam Laos and Cambodia, the land's beauty people and resources amid news of a Communist era conflict.
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Douwstra Chapel
William G. Campbell
Kiwanis
Indo-China
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Campbell
Former Pella Girl to Play in State Tournament
Lynn Wilking daughter of Co. R Tiny Wilkins stars for Ida Grove and scored 34 points as Ida Grove beat Kingsley 73 to 69. Wilkins, once part of Central Wonder Team era and Pella High coach 1933 to 1937, now runs a hardware store in Ida Grove.
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Lynn Wilking
Co. R
Tiny” Wilkins
Ida Grove
Pella
Tiny
Central “Wonder
Rosscreen
Lynn
Kingsley
Band Parents Sponsor Talent Show at Pella High
Band Parents to sponsor a talent show in Pella High School auditorium on Monday April 9 at 7 30 p m Admission 60 cents for adults 35 cents for children up to 6th grade Acts divided into three classes eighth grade and below high school age and older Prizes 10 5 and 15 extra for overall winner Entries open to Pella and surrounding towns mail to Box 87 Pella or give to Bob Klein or Bert Boat Band Benefit Show entry form included
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Sue Rekapakente
HK Pae
Pella
Box 87
Bob Klein
Bert Boat
Education Level Choices for Event Attendees
The poll asks attendees to identify their age category as 8th grade or below, high school age, or adult for eligibility or participation purposes.
Oskaloosa Man Killed in 1956 Highway Crash on 163
Donald Ballou aged 25 of Oskaloosa died instantly in a two mile east of Pella on highway 163 crash Thursday evening February 16. His wife and two daughters survived. Mrs Johanna Malin of Pella survived with injuries. The wreck involved a 1952 Plymouth driven by Ballou colliding with a truck driven by Marion Craft of Burlington. The crash was investigated by Mahaska County officers. The accident marked Marion County's first traffic fatality of 1956.
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Donald Ballou
Oskaloosa
Dean Lewis
George Draper
Mahaska County
Myron Bos
Pella
Jack Evans
Knoxville
Ballou
Ballour
Malin
Marion County
Young Fae Society Sponsors Feb 7 Evening Program
The Young Fae Society of es a sponsors a meeting at 7 80 p m on February 7 with a social hour after the program. Everyone is invited to attend.
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The
Young Fae Society of
Es A
Sien
Leap Year Bargain Festival In Pella Promises Cash Prizes
Pella merchants offer four $29 cash prizes on Wednesday February 29 part of leap year sale. Shoppers register at Main and Franklin corner 9:30am to 2pm. four winners drawn at 2pm and announced on KBOE Osceola at 2:30pm. Winners must be in a Pella store at radio announcement. Supplement lists items for sale.
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Pella
the Chronicle
Main
Franklin
Marion County State Bank
KBOE
Oskaloosa
Easter Seals mailed to every home in Marion County
Marion County residents will receive Easter Seals this year. Volunteers statewide check addresses, sort and stuff letters, and enclose a reply envelope for contributions to aid the crippled. Local citizens support the county appeal through voluntary labor and prompt contributions.
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Marion County
Reuben Schakel
Marion County Appeal
Aseisco Age Uben’ Schahel
Annual Red Cross Chapter Meeting at Legion Hall March 3
The Pella Red Cross Chapter will hold its annual meeting Saturday March 3 at 2:30 PM in the Legion Hall. Officers to be elected include president, vice president, and treasurer, currently Dr. T G Fultz, Ine Renaud, and Vernon Roorda. Refreshments will follow.
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Red Cross
Legion Hall
Pella Red Cross
M. M. Dockendorf
Federated Club
T. G. Fultz
Presi
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