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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1965
Page
8
Indianola shut out Pella High 4-0 as Joe Blake earned the win with 14 strikeouts and Duffus allowed six hits. Blake’s two RBI double in the sixth framed the scoring, while Vander Waal and Duffus provided Pella’s hits and Van Vark opened the scoring for Indianola.
Pella National wins 15 to 14 over Richards Cleaners after a high scoring battle with many errors. Barb Mimershuizen hit a fourth inning triple driving in two then scored on an error as the Natls pulled ahead. Final line shows Natl 8 0 0 3 0 0 4 15 Richards 5 0 0 2 3 4 0 14. Batteries Hagen Schultz for Natls Van Ee Boat for Richards.
Chariton edged Pella Hi 1 to 0 on July 20 as the Dutchmen’s three hits came from Duffus Budding and Robin Van Dyke. The lone run scored in the third after a strikeout error an ensuing stolen base fielder’s choice and a passed ball.
A July 19 senior matchup saw Coop Electric and Vanden Berg Insurance combine for 43 runs over four innings before the game ended under the 10 point rule. Coop Electric led with 15 runs in the opening inning, while Vanden Berg crossed 13 in the second before fading. Batteries: Coop Electric Randy Visser. Vanden Berg Gary Vos Curtiss Koopmans.
Rotary secured the National League championship with a 6-3 victory over Otley Thursday. The win left Rotary at 7-1 with one game left against Bakker & Rus on July 26, while West End 66 at 5-2 remained the nearest challenger. Bryce Dahm opened with a 3 RBI homer, Vos added a 6th inning homer and Vanden Dever tripled for Otley. Vines Koob and Dahm produced for Rotary.
The list shows multiple match results including City League games featuring teams such as Steak House, Peoria, Otley, Trinity, B and K, Marion County Bank, and Rosscreen. Notable scores include Steak House 15 over Peoria 10, Otley 7 over Trinity 9, and Marion County Bank 12 over Otley 14. Another line shows Steak House 19 over Trinity 0, with B and K 1 over Marion County Bank 5.
Pella High blanked Knoxville 14-0 Friday as DuPree pitched a four inning no hit game in a run ruled affair. Duffus Vander Waal Van Vark and Douwstra led a 17 hit attack with multiple players collecting extra base hits. Van Vark had two runs batted in in the first, Duffus four hits and DuPree contributed a notable performance as the Dutch improved to 32-14 while Knoxville struggled through 5 innings.
Rotary 15 defeated Kiwanis 11. Otley 13 mixed results with B and R 5 Dairy Queen 25 over Jaycees 23. Coop Elect 28 beat Vanden Berg 15. Pella High blanked Chariton 0 and Knoxville 0 with 14 0 wins. Rotary 6 Otley 3. West End 6 Amer Legion 0 forfeit. Rolscreen 19 over Rockets 8. Pella Construction 20 Leigh ton 8.
Justice of the Peace Ed Meinders handles a range of fines for plane clocked speed violations 60 50 and 60 mph limits, plus court costs. Individuals from Pella, Des Moines, and other towns face charges including day speeding, truck speeding, no operator’s license, reckless driving, false check, and overloads with fines from 5 to 100 dollars and multiple overload fee entries for registration and axle issues. Notable names include John C. Van Arkel, Shirley J. Battistello, Richard Dehoedt, Elmer M. Groenendyk, and several out-of-state drivers, with venue changes and suspended fines where noted.
The annual Recreation Commission Kiwanis Soap Box Derby at Monroe Street drew lively crowds as racers jumped from Schakel Warehouse trucks and sped down a city block. Dennis Van Wyk won first, Doug Kooyman second, Mark Ryken third, with more participants earning model auto kits. Queen Janice Van Zee received the crown amid a new red royal robe.
Coal Ridge news lists visits across Pella Louilla Knoxville and Des Moines with the Franklin family hosting and being joined by the Hock sema Weldon and Feagins households. Several gatherings include Riverview Park excursions and Wednesday evening calls plus an aid meeting with six members and seven visitors.
Legion Tall reports a one and a half hour ride on a pre planned route with strong turnout expected. Tot Lots, tried this summer, will return next year. A birthday party honoring all children’s birthdays is held this week at the Lots, with the final session Friday the 30th. No Tot Lot tomorrow due to the Penny Carnival. Director Mrs. Leo Van Vark, assisted by Pat Rempe and Diane Olson, leads the program.
Des Moines visitors attended Saturday and supper at the Raymond Karr home. Races in Knoxville that evening drew Ron and Raymond. Ottumwa residents Lloyd Anderson and Mrs C J Anderson visited the W A Anderson home Saturday night. William Franklin called on Art Ryerson and Forrest Bishop. Jeanie Caulkins stayed with Carrie Dawn Feagins. Several Andersons and friends shared dinner Sunday with W A Anderson. Tommy Anderson and family and Harold Hegwald visited in the afternoon.
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