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Happenings About The Netherlands. Most often we use the name Holland, rather than the official name, The Netherlands. A letter addressed either way will arrive at its desired destination. In early. times, Holland was the name of only one province but it was the country's largest and richest. In time, the name became applied to the entire country. The city of Amsterdam was in Holland province. In more modern times, Holland province was divided into two provinces, North and South, with Amsterdam in the North and Rotterdam in the South. Rotterdam is one of the world's largest seaports. It is near to where our ancestors lived so that most emigrated from Rotterdam. The name Holland is said to have grown out of an old word meaning 'hollow land' - below sea level. Roughly, one-third of the country has been reclaimed from the sea. The Martin Luther King Day ham dinner will be January 19, at second Reformed Church from 4:30 to 7. Also on the menu, baked potatoes, rolls, salad bar, dessert bar, and beverages. Take-outs will be available. Donation will benefit youth programs, particularly Circle C Winter Camp. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday (January 15) is celebrated as an official holiday on January 19. 'Never buy a car you can't push.' The September Club in Ontario, is planning a trip to the Proctor's Theater in Schenectady, on Saturday, March 13. This is for a matinee performance with balcony seats for Tim Conway and Harvey Korman with special guest star Louise DuArt. Conway and Korman recreate the comic roles and zany sketches that made 'Carol Burnett' the most beloved variety program on TV. If interested, please call Nancy Duval or Carol Dye at 524.7447. Nancy Van Hall is out and about following a hospital stay. Sue EIlen Hawn is recuperating following cataract surgery. January 20, 1928: The Giebel Storage Corporation in Marion, which operates a new modern cold storage plant in the village, one of the largest in the county, recently sold out the last of its celery grown in last year's crop. St. Gregory's pasta supper is Jan. 17, with seating from 4:30 to 6. Indulge your appetite with pasta and homemade meatballs, salad and relishes topped off with our famous homemade desserts. Call Rose, 926.5798, to reserve tickets. Over Christmas break the girls varsity basketball team played three games at Walt Disney World in Florida, winning one and losing two. The team's win came against Lakeside Christian from Clearwater, Florida, 50-24. The two losses came from Dixon, California, 39-48, and the Edgewater, Florida team. The varsity girls defeated Gananda 48-24. Krystal Adriaansen had 12 points and Suzie DeFisher added 11 to raise Marion's record to 6 wins, no losses in league play, and 7 and 2 overall. The JV team defeated Clyde-Savannah on January 7 by the score of 51-42 and improved their record to 5-1. Ryan lanello poured in 22 points for the Lady Knights, while Nicole 'Red' Clark chipped in eight points and had three fourth-quarter steals. Copyright
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