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Part 8: Fall 1956–Spring 1970

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The boys were also defeated 84-41. Lineup: Danny Long - 10 pts.; Jim Nichol - 7 pts.; Bob Dodd - 9 pts.; Gary Borts - 6 pts.; Galen Smith - 5 pts.; Mort Dodd - 0 pts.; Norman Spooner - 2 pts.; Stanley Granger - 2 pts.

Collins traveled to Van Cleve November 13. The girls lost 43-36. Although Collins came close several times, they could not take the lead. Fuller, of Van Cleve, scored 31 of their team's 43 points. Lineup: Connie Bowers - 11 pts.; Susie Kilgore - 15 pts.; Charlene Luing - 10 pts.; Betty Jane Kearns (g); Celayne Elliott (g); Claretta Smith (g).

The boys lost their second game of the season, 52-33 to Van Cleve. Lineup: Danny Long - 2 pts.; Jim Nichol - 7 pts.; Bob Dodd - 6 pts.; Gary Borts - 6 pts.; Galen Smith - 2 pts.; Mort Dodd - 8 pts.; Stanley Granger - 0 pts.; Mike Robinett - 0 pts.

November 26, 1959 Basketball - The Clipperettes won their first game of the season defeating Milford Twp 45-41 on the Collins court. Free throws were an important part in the outcome of the game as Collins made 21 of 29 attempts. Kilgore's 27 points included 15 from the charity line. Lineup: Susie Kilgore - 27 pts.; Sharon Bowers - 8 pts.; Charlene Luing - 10 pts.; Betty Jane Kearns (g); Celayne Elliott (g); Claretta Smith (g); Rosemary Cory (g); Jane Dodd (g).

Collins boys won their second game of the season defeating Milford Twp 45-37 in a conference game at Collins. Lineup: Danny Long - 6 pts.; Jim Nichol - 8 pts.; Bob Dodd - 2 pts.; Gary Borts - 25 pts.; Galen Smith - 2 pts.; Mort Dodd - 2 pts.; Stanley Granger - 0 pts.; Norman Spooner - 0 pts.

A 12-point lead at halftime narrowed to six, but could not be overcome as Mitchellville girls won 52-46 on their home floor. Lineup: Susie Kilgore - 29 pts.; Sharon Bowers - 6 pts.; Charlene Luing - 7 pts.; Connie Bowers - 4 pts.; Betty Jane Kearns (g); Celayne Elliott (g); Claretta Smith (g); Rosemary Cory (g).

Collins boys over Mitchellville 45-40 on their court. With good ball control, Collins went ahead to stay in the last quarter. Bob Dodd led the rebounding with eight. Lineup: Danny Long - 2 pts.; Jim Nichol - 7 pts.; Bob Dodd - 17 pts.; Gary Borts - 11 pts.; Galen Smith - 6 pts.; Mort Dodd - 2 pts.

December 3, 1959 The F.F.A. boys will be selling Christmas cards door-to-door again this season. The charge is $1.00 per box with four choices.

Grade News: 6th - We watched Iowa History on T.V. and enjoyed it very much as the topic was on Andrew, Iowa. We learned about Ansell Briggs, the first governor of the state of Iowa. We saw pictures of his home, the large elm tree he planted, and the monument erected by the state of Iowa at his grave in the Andrew cemetery.

Music News - Lois Struthers, Shirley Kern, and Mr. Skinner have been going to Des Moines every Tuesday night to participate in the "Messiah" rehearsals at KRNT Theater.

C.H.S. Personality: Sharon Campbell - Activities - Glee club, Cheerleader. Favorites: Subject - English; Food - steak and pop; Color - blue; Actress - Sandra Dee; Actor - Tony Curtis; Past time - dancing; Song - "Just as Much as Ever;" Singer - Ricky Nelson.

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