Recreation Commission to Offer Eight Week Diving Course in Pella
The Recreation Commission arranged an eight week diving course in Pella starting July 12 taught by Cedar Rapids expert David Brockway. Enrollment is $20 with two 21 hour weekly sessions. A NAUI scuba course in Pella by Richard Apland is planned, plus Nature Day Camp at Big Rock Park the first week in August. Family bike ride tonight at 7 from the American Legion Building. Volunteers with senior lifesaving certificates will assist swimming lessons. Playground staff details and toilet program leadership outlined for Lincoln and Webster schools.
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Pella
David Brockway
Cedar Rapids
Richard Apland
National Association of Underwater Instructors
NAUI
Iowa
San Francisco
California
Caribbean
Iowa State University
Ames
Recreation Commission
Big Rock Park
Lincoln School
Linda Bevan
Lee de Bruin
Karin van Zante
Webster School
Pat Rempe
Sue Dykstra
Mary Bandstra
Rose van Vark
Janice Petersma
Otley blanked by West End in 3-inning rout
West End overwhelmed Otley 22 to 0 in a three inning game on June 9. Kurt Van Wyk pitched for West End, striking out 5 over 12 Otley batters and allowing two hits. West End had 12 total hits, with Pippel homering and Vos contributing a double and Groenendyk a homer. Kiwanis picked up five runs in the final, but Leighton Burrel and Syssma held them to five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otley
West End
Kurt van Wyk
Orleyans
Pippel
Vos
Larry van Maanen
Darrel Groenendyk
Leighton
Groenendyk
Systma
Leighton Downs Kiwanis in Little League Tilt
Leighton defeated Kiwanis 10 to 0 in a May 31 Little League game. Bob Sytsma hit a home run in the first inning after two bases on balls, and Ivan contributed a base hit in the third inning aided by a Jerry Brummel walk.
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Leighton
Kiwanis
Bob Sytsma
Jerry Brummel
Ivan
Coop Elect 11 Rockets 3 in Girls Softball
In a June 1 game in the Farmers Coop league the Coopettes defeated Pella National Bank 7 to 0. Ruth Van Ee and Mary Bandstra starred with hits, and pitchers Ruth Van Ee and Mary Bandstra led the Coopettes' win while Carolyn Vander Wilt, Beyer, and Van Gorp anchored PNB.
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Farmers Coop
Pella National
Bank
Jones
Mary Bandstra
Ruth van Ee
Coopettes
Coop
PNB
Carolyn Vander Wilt
Beyer and van Gorp
Pella Dutchmen announce summer softball schedule
The Pella Dutchmen softball team under manager Marv Ver Meer will play home games at Swimming Pool Park starting 8:00 p.m. with matches listed for June 14 through July 8 and additional dates to be announced. Attendance urged. notable players include Sharp, McGriff, Treger, Vander Hart, and Kliemstra.
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Pella Dutchmen
Pella Merchants
Marv Ver Meer
Swimming Pool
New Sharon Ponies rout Pella Ponies in 12-2 game
New Sharon Ponies defeated the Pella Ponies 12 to 2 on June 10. The Ponies powered ahead with a two RBI homer and strong offense throughout the contest.
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New Sharon
Pella Ponies
Coop Electric routs Rockets in nine inning game
Coop Electric beat Rockets 11 to 3 on June 9. Gaa led Coop with a trio of hits including a triple, followed by Blom Van Weelden Ballie and Sneller with two apiece. Bowers Van Hemert Lietstra and Vander Lin den contributed singles, while Vin Hal Kloot wyk Ver Ferg added singles. Van Hai pitched six innings with 11 strikeouts in the loss.
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Coop Electric
Rockets
Coop
Blom
van Weelden
Ballie
Sneller
Bowers
van Hemert
Lietstra
Vander Linden
Vin Hal
Klootwyk
Ver Ferg
van Hai
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Pella Municipal Govern
American Legion
Nancy Cruzen
Barbara Nelson
Nancy Paris
Kay Butler
Bryce Crawford
RCH
Recreation Commission Office
Worp Bergman
John Bauman
van Wyk and Pippel
Vos and Goodyk
Weyers
Cowell
van Wyk
Burtwerff
Ighton
Leighton—Burrel, Syssma and Groenendy Kiwanis
Sneller and Cowell
Coop Elect
Ralph Heerema
van Gorp Agency, Inc
Life, Health
Acci
Willard
Ralph
Ottumwas
Indianola
Prairie City
Sully
Tracy
Pershing
Moravia
Sharp
McGriff
Dingeman
Treger
Vander Hart
Sharon
S.—Sharp
Amphier
Pella—Van der Ploeg
Treger and Kliemstra
Franklin Street
Pella, Iowa
Minnie van
Haaften
Stead
Minnie van Haaften
Lin
City of
Arthur van Haaften
R.F.D
Ernest van Haaften
E.ast Street
Brooks Klyn
North Main
Minnie van Haaf
Minnie van Haatten
Frank van Haaften
Ey Arthur van Haaften
Breeks Klyn
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