Pella Christian tops Fremont 7 0 to reach sectional semi
Pella Christian, the Eagles, defeated Fremont 7 to 0 in the first round of the Eddyville sectional tournament. Case Delan earned a 3-0 record with a 2 hit shutout as Dennis Brass slugged two doubles and a single to boost his average to .500. Lowell Dahm and Henry Van Weelen added key hits as Pella Christian played near flawless defense and improved to five wins, advancing to face Eddyville Monday.
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Fremont
Eddyville
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Hes
Eddy
Jainst
Case Delan
Dennis Brass
Lowell Dahm
Nenry van Weelen
Vern Meinders
Bob Zylstra
Marvy Slings
Pella Christian Girls Softball Beats Adel 6 to 5
The Pella Christian Eaglettes, led by Tena De Haan with strong hitting, edged Adel 6 to 5 in a conference game. Linda Nooy caught for Pella Christian as Addy pitched and Oberender caught for Adel.
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Ella Christian
Ram
Eases
Adel
Pella Christian
Tena de Haan
Eaglettes
Linda ‘ Nooy
Tena
Carolyn Fynaardt
Addy
Oberender
Pella Christian Girls Dominate Twin Cedars on May 4
Pella Christian’s softball team defeated Twin Cedars 13 to 3 on May 4 as pitcher Carolyn Van Arkel fanned 13 with 3 walks. Carolyn Vos led offense with a fourth inning homer and two on, while Nancy Vos added a first inning double driving in a run. Twin Cedars’ Rines struck out one and walked four. Bonnet walked eight. Batteries: Van Arkel De Nocy Rines Bonnet Spaur.
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Twin Cedars
Carolyn van Arkel
Carolyn Vos
Nancy Vos
Rines
Bonnet
P. Christian
van Arkel
de Nocy
Rines and Bonnet
Spaur
Carl Russell to open Fleet Tractor Store in Ottumwa
Carl D. Russell a former Pella resident has been named to open and manage the Fleet Tractor Store in Ottumwa He has worked for Fleet for five years previously governing the Askaloosa shop and sales promotion supervisor roles He and wife Norma daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Vander Horst of Pella plan to move to Ottumwa after the school term ends with their three sons Danny Tommy and Larry.
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Carl D. Russell
Pella
Ottumwa
Carl
Fleet Company
Askaloosa
Norma
Henry Vander Horst
Ralph R. Russell
Oskaloosa
Rosscreen
Danny
Tommy
Larry
Monroe trip and church meeting in 1900s era notes
Monroe News reports H W Vriezelaar and companions traveled to Fairfield and Oskaloosa Iowa with stops in Hedrick and Ottumwa, revisiting old schoolmates and family ties. The Guild for Christian Service met at the Reformed Church with Mrs H G Rempe in charge, devotions led by Mrs Gary Vande Haar, and a program featuring Ruth Hiemstra of Pella discussing a Work Camp at Anniville Institute. New church flags, Bibles, trays and silver trays were reported, and the meeting closed with the Doxology.
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Fairfield
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Reformed Church
H. G. Rempe
Gary Vande Haar
Larry Bogaards
Gerrit van Zommeren
Omer Fleck
Mel. Brummel
Charles Bogaards
Karen van Heukelom
John Boerelyn
Ruth Hiemstra
Pella
Anniville Institute
Wheat market to near loan rate says ISU outlook
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell projects a sharp wheat price adjustment before July 1 with the new lower loan rate taking effect then. Analysts predict strong early demand for the new crop as processors stock up, but loan rate limits and CCC selling authority restrain strength.
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ISU Farm Outlook
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
Commodity Credit Corporation
Futrell
CCC
Iowa
Leighton News from Mrs Gary Vandehaar highlight visits
In Leighton Oska loosa visitors included Mrs Nelle Rempe Mrs Buelah Klein Mrs Ernest De Cook Mrs Walter Grandia and Mrs Letta Votaw meeting Mr and Mrs Anie Van Pillsim Cole Bertha Henry formerly Van Pillsim a Leighton resident. Ralph Kruseman recently had an appendectomy and improves at home. L Van Roekel hosted Worp Borgman and James Vander Wall for a farewell for the Borgmans bound for Europe. Lt James Duffas spent the weekend with family.
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Gary Vandehaar
Leighton
Nelle Rempe
Buelah Klien
Ernest de Cook
Walter Grandia
Letta Votaw
Oskaloosa
Anie van Pillsim
Cole
van Pillsim
Bertha Henry
Ralph Kruseman
L. van Roekel
Worp Borgman
James Vander Wall
Borgmans
Europe
James Duffas
Newentorp Couple Move to New Home in Pella Area
Mr and Mrs Harry Newentorp moved from their farm near Pella to a house recently purchased from Walter Newendorp. Before moving in, a new furnace was installed and other improvements were made at the property.
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Harry Newentorp
Neat Pella
Rom Walter Newendorp
Jolly Jasperettes Hold Special Meeting Saturday
The Jolly Jasperettes convened a special meeting Saturday at Leader Vera Kruseman’s home to discuss club activities and plans for upcoming projects. Members reviewed goals, assigned duties, and set a schedule for neighborhood outreach.
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Jolly Jasperettes
Vera Kruseman
Gardening Qs From Marion Count Aids Iowa State Line
The Pella Chronicle reports gardening Qs answered by Iowa State horticulturist Bence. Pruning lilacs soon after flowering keeps shrubs compact. remove oldest canes and preserve new suckers. Anthony Waterer spireas may need severe pruning to remove dead wood, even to ground level. Mentions camp trip for two girls Carol Vande Wall and Lila Steenhoek with dress revue plans and June demonstrations.
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Anthony Waterer
Anthony Water
Carol Vande Wall
Lila Steenhoek
Jean
Kruseman
Nancy Huntzer
Dormant-season pruning boosts shrub compactness and vigor
A reader notes pruning two new shoots to the ground each spring promotes compact, symmetrical shrubs and removes dead branches. The advice emphasizes pruning before growth starts to improve plant form and health.
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