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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1977
Page
6
Ottumwa toppled Pella Christian 64 59 as Eaglettes struggled to penetrate the defense and hit shots. Coach Jerry Ver Meer lamented their first quarter deficit and inability to mount a sustained challenge into the second half.
The Central College women improved to 7 5 on the season after a 53 27 win over St Ambrose and a 60 48 defeat by Drake, then edged Mt Mercy 58 57 at home. Stephanie Trisler and Chris Weaver led with 12 points each while Theresa Holm added 11 and 15 rebounds.
The Sportsman bowling results show Vermeer Manufacturing and Van Gorp Manufacturing leading team series and games. High individual performers include Paul Pipper and Dennis Van Andel with strong series, while Al Van Zee and Richard Anderson top the individual games. Events include Tulip City Juniors and Original Bowlers standings with numerous player tallies.
The Groningen Woodwind Quintet from the Netherlands will give a free concert at Central College Douwstra auditorium on January 28 at 7 30 p m. sponsored by the Dutch Immigrant Society and the college Cultural Affairs Committee. All five players are members of the Northern Philharmonic Orchestra in Groningen and on their first American tour. Critics hail them as first rate with unusual tone color. The public is invited.
Central College moved into a tie for first in the Iowa Conference by defeating Upper Town 72-55 and Luther 61-53 on the road. Key moments included Jim Weir scoring 16 and Dennis Van Wyk adding 17 against Upper Iowa, with strong defense limiting Keith Woolfolk. Van Wyk had 17 points and nine rebounds total, Tadema contributed rebounds, and Gosselink sparked late free throws. The Big Red, now 4-1, head to Wartburg and Dubuque next, both 7:30 p.m. games.
The council approved a coin operated bulk water meter for the public works department at about 1000 dollars. Satellite Airways will cease fixed base operation at Pella airport after Aug. 3 but may continue charter rental services. A Feb 1 hearing will seek public input on federal revenue sharing funds. Executive session discussed land acquisition with no action. Also approved an ad in the Chronicle Progress, electric utility audit, Dutch Oven beer permit, and 1976 crime and accident reports.
Connie Johnson and several other attendees from Rosscreen Co. and Foulke Rubber Products in Pella joined a workshop at Iowa State University titled “Improving Supervisory Effectiveness.” Discussion leaders were ISU engineering faculty Tom Barta Donald Hendricks James Sjobakken and Harry Thelie.
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