Little Dutch Down Indianola 13-0 in Opening Game Friday
Pelin High's Little Dutch shut out Indianola last Friday night as Bob Stykhuis carried the ball for all 13 points. The Dutchmen limited Indianola to two first downs and the Indians’ kicking kept them from scoring a third time. Stykhuis and Dean Butler starred in a 256 yards ground game with 20 passing yards, while Charles Slykhuis fueled both drives with two scoring runs of 70 yards or more. Indianola fell 13-0. next they meet Sigourney at Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelin High
Indianola
Bob Stykhuis
Acros
Slykhuis
Pella
Stent
Aeway
Dean Butler
Dale Kane
Charles Slykhuis
Mark de Cook
Tom Hill
Butler
Ulrich
Kuiper
Indianola ooCo
Sigourney
South Central
Conf
Standin
Winterset
Chariton
Albia
Knoxville
Valley
Centerville
Eagles Advance in Sectional Tourney
Christian High's baseball team routed Tracy 18 to 3 in five innings at Eddyville to move on in the sectional tourney. Pitcher Leroy Ryken fanned 12, allowed two hits, with Tracy taking three runs on walks and an error in the third. Eagles collected 13 hits led by Jerry Ver Meer and Kim De Jong with three each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian High
Tracy
Eddyville
Leroy Ryken
Eagles
Vande Kieft
Jones
Pella
Jerry Ver Meer
Kim de Jong
Christian High Eliminated From Sectional in 6-1 Loss
Christian High was knocked out of the sectional tournament at Eddyville after a 6-1 defeat to Walsh High of Ottumwa on Tuesday. Starter Larry Rus left early. Leroy Ryken relieved and Walsh benefited from 2 Walsh errors and 4 walks to score four. Ryken held Christian scoreless until the fourth, when Walsh added two more on walks and hits. Peden earned the win with three hits given up and eight strikeouts. Howard Hagen led Pella Christian with two singles, while Walsh had balanced offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville Femmes
Pleasantville
Eaglettes
Carolyn Vos
Phyllis van Dusseldorp
Pella Christian
Pella Chitian
Bandstra
van Dusseldorp
Vis
Vander Linden
Peden
Walsh
de Vries
Pella
Howard Hagen
Christian High Teams Split in Two Ball Games
Pella Christian split two games last week with the boys losing to Lacey 7-6 while the girls defeated Pleasantville 17-9. Lacey jumped to a 4-1 lead, then 7-4, before PC tied in the fourth and fell short. Rich Hiemstra started on the mound for PC with Leroy Ryken taking over. Lane earned the win for Lacey. Lane led Lacey with a double. De Vries and De Ruiter had PC doubles. Girls softball saw the Eaglettes win their opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian High
Pella Christian High
Lacey
Pleasantville
Pella Christian
Golden Eagles
Couln
Rich Hiemstra
Leroy Ryken
Ryken
Lane
Christian Duckers
Eagles
Fred de Vries
Bob de Ruiter
Lecey
Ferguson
Franklin
Irl
Eaglettes
Bowling Results in COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Sept 15 1958
Results show Ann's Lunch taking 2 of 3 from Ulrich Motor and Vermeer Tenpins sweeping Van Gorp Mfg Vermeer Tenpins posted a high team total 2654 and 954 for a high single game Gerald Van Andel led with 532 while Ed Goemaat had 193 for the high one game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rus Auto
Rolscreen
Pella Engravers
Ann's Lunch
Bakker & Rus
Pella Poultry
South End
Vermeer Tenpins
Steenhoek Auto
van Gorp Mfg
Ulrich Motor
Vermeer Skinners
Vermeer Skinners & Rus Auto
Gerald van Andel
Ed Goemaat
Dawn of Safety in Iowa Traffic Sparks Paradox Warning
Bob Hullihan argues that Iowa faces a paradox as safety gains may breed complacency. Commissioner Russell Brown urges continued action pushing for 150 more highway patrolmen, chemical testing for DUI, driver education law, and other measures to keep traffic deaths down. The piece warns that complacency could invite a renewed crash surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hullihan
Iowa
State Safety Department
Russell Brown
Obituary notice for Alice de Groot Zuidema
Alice (De Groot) Zuidema born January 30 1878 in Westergeest Netherlands died September 8 1968 at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton after a short illness. A resident of Jasper County since 1904 she married Henry Zuidema in February 1917. Survived by six children two brothers two half sisters and two half brothers thirty grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Burial in Sully cemetery after services at Sully Christian Reformed Church. Complete obituary in next week's Chronicle.
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Alice (de Groot) Zuidema
Westergeest
Netherlands
Skiff’ Memorial Hospital
Newton
Town
Sully
Zuidema
Nellie
James Talsma
Colfax
Jennie
Anne Lanser
Alice
Case Wonki John
William of
Hermina
Henry Braaksma
Aurora
Ill
Sikke de
Anje Ver Ploeg
Gerrit de Boer
Pella
Peter de Vries
Fred de Vries
Pipestone
Minnesota
Margaret Rozendaal
Lynnville
Christian Reformed Church
Sully Church
Garden Chapel
William Zuidema
Killduff
Sully Christian Reformed Church
Lavina Vander Werf of Pella Dies at 44
Lavina H Vander Werf born May 23 1914 in Pella Iowa passed away September 12 1958 at University Hospital Iowa City after short illness. She taught in rural Pella area and married Alfred Van der Werff on October 9 1940. Survivors include husband two sons Henry Klein brother and three sisters with extended family. Funeral services held at Third Reformed Church with interment Oaks Wood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina H. Vander Werf
Anthony G
Pauline Ver Ploeg Klein
Pella
Iowa
University Hospital
Iowa City
Vander Werff
Alfred Vander Werff
Larry Dean
Pella High
James Edwin
Webster Jr. High
Henry Klein
Lucille
Jake de Ronde
Almira
Mra
C. G. Reynen
Grand Rapids
Mich
Esther
Virgil Boot
Sully
First Reformed Church of
Third Ren
Mary and Martha Society
Garden Chapel Funeral Home
From the
Third Reformed Church
Wilbur Ringwalda
Gerrit Menning
Oaks Wood
Robert Roorda
Arnold” Pe Bruin
Jake Monstering
Vanden Berg
Francis Vate
Howard Dearinger
Fopma
John Klyn
Duiinka Simon
Leonard
Jennie Brouwer of Pella Passes at 83 in 1958
Mrs Jennie Brouwer daughter of Gysbert and Effie Van Ree born July 27 1878 in Hilversum Gelderland Netherlands died September 13 1958 at Pella Rest Home after seven years residence. Survived by six children fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral held September 16 1958 at Garden Chapel with Rev Lambertus Van Laar officiating interment in Dunreath Cemetery. Casket bearers listed and music provided by Mrs Roorda and Mrs De Bruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Brouwer
Gysbert
Effie van Ree
Hilversum
Gelderland
Netherlands
Pella
John Brouwer
America
Groosten
Minnesota
Gertrude
Jake Sneller
Henry
Larchwood
Iowa
Effie
Lucas van Ooyen
Oskaloosa
John
Grand Rapids
Raymond
Otley
Jennie
Henry Willemsen
Monroe
Garden Chapel
Lambertus van Laar
Dunreath
Derald van Wyk
Peter van Ooyen
Gerrit Sneller
Lucas van Ooyen, Jr
Robert Pippel
Lester Schippers
Robert Roorda
Arnold de Bruin
Jake Monster
Grace
Bowler Sylvia Wene Shares Tips For Women Athletes
A 1950s style feature highlights Sylvia Wene, 1955 Bowler of the Year, discussing three step bowling technique and practice benefits. It also covers fashion notes on designer jewelry and flattering jewelry collars for women, with tips on creating a jeweled collar look.
Brown’s Iowa stay shapes Springdale anti slavery tale
A travel weary rider seeks John Brown in Iowa tavern life at The Traveler’s Rest and Quaker townsfolk in Springdale welcome Brown and his 10 men for winter 1857 58. They drill daily and debate topics from women’s suffrage to the Fugitive Slave Law, while Coppoc brothers join prior to Harper’s Ferry and later pay with life in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Townsend
John Brown
Kansas
Iowa
Brown
Springdale
Cedar County
William Maxson
Abol Long
Painter
Lewis
Varney
Gil
Maxon
Maxson
Owen
Edwin
Barclay Cappoe
Barclay
Canada
Coppee Brothers
Harper’s Ferry
Edwin Coppoc
Barclay Coppoc
Tipton
Subscription Rate Raised to Two Dollars
Inflation pressures hit the Central Ray as subscription costs rise to two dollars mirroring broader economic trends in the region.
Central Flying Dutchmen Prepare for Opener at Dubuque
Central's 41 man squad under Coach Babe Tysseling drills for Iowa Conference play. Key returnees include Darrell Brand Graham Fee Tom Hall and Ray Keller with sophomores Fee and Hall expected to play prominent roles. Dubuque presents a strong offense and a tough test as Central works on defense to limit passing yardage in a Split-T setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuyper
Central
Iowa
Babe” Tysseling
Dennis Elliott
Darrell Brand
Sully
Graham Fee
Knoxville
Tom Hall
Des Moines
Fee
Hall
D. Bain
Dick Bain
Tom Gaard
Pella
Ray Keller
Sheboygan Falls
Wise
Dubuque
Q. B
R. H
Darrell
Brand
L. Hu
Jim Grimm
Tom Kemppainen
L. E. John Carle
R. E
Larry Ireland
Bob Zern
Wm. Penn
Spartans
Ray Raises Subscription to Two Dollars
For ten years newsprint costs have surged along with higher production wages. The Ray newspaper must end its long standing one dollar subscription and set a new rate of two dollars.
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Little Dutch
Fridlington
Walsh High
Ottumwa
Dan River
Gingham
Cosco
Lee
Conn
Alice (de Groot
Pam
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Leighton
van Dyk-Duven
Mr. de Cook
Ira P. DE Cook
Route 3
By Elise Watson
Sylvia Wene
Sylvia
Marion County
Elmer Vermeer
Elmer
Vermeer
BPAA
UY Ni Dle
Peter Tusseling
Marion Co. Mutual Insurance Co
Independence Street
White House
Joe Stientjes
Gene Stientjes
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