Contracts Awarded - The Collins Consolidated School Board at a meeting of the entire board Monday evening, May 14, awarded the following contracts for building of the gym-auditorium, shop, and alterations to the present plant: General Contract - Glen Thompson & Son, State Center, Iowa - $104,255. Plumbing and Heating - Steinmayer Plumbing and Heating, Marshalltown, Iowa - $36,875. Electrical Work - Meisner Electric, Newton, Iowa - $11,641. The total bids amount to $152,771 and were considerably lower than others received. Work is to start as soon as possible with completion date on or before January 15, 1957. Bonds in the amount of $160,000 were purchased on May 3, 1956 by the State Bank and Trust Company, Nevada, Iowa. Interest rate on the first $60,000 of bonds is 2.75% and the remaining $100,000 is 3%, making an average interest rate of 2.95%. The bonds were dated June 1, 1956 and maturing December 1, 1974. (Insert 2005: There are architect fees and legal and bond counsel fees associated with the project in addition to the construction bids of $152, 771)
Collins Alumni Association Members are hereby cordially invited to attend the 64th Anniversary Dinner and Program to be held Saturday evening, May 19, at 6:30 P.M. in the Christian Church. Per plate $1.50 plus alumni dues of .25; alumni dance following at the high school, $1.00 per couple, .50 per person. Reservations with Harold Hale or Floyd Kelderhouse must be made by May 16.
The Senior Class presented their play, "Father Be Calm," May 11 before nearly a full house. We all think Jerry Nichol should receive a little extra credit for his performance. He seemed to fit his part very well and only Jerry could act as he does. George also seemed to fit his part very well as did the rest of the cast.
Thanks. We wish to express to the Band Parents' Club for the many ways it has helped the music department this year. Through their bake sales, band breakfasts, and other activities, it was possible to get our new band coats. ~Music Department, J. K. Bell, Instructor.
Music News - Wednesday night we had our final band concert and were very pleased to have such a large crowd attending. The band members were thrilled because it was the first time they had worn their new uniforms. The program consisted of music which the band and the glee club took to contest. This year's band contest was at Hubbard. The band received a II rating. A list of some of our accomplishments are: New band uniforms, two band breakfasts, two concerts and other musical programs, good representation at State Music Contest, and good junior band.
District Baseball Tournament at Collins: First round/semi-finals - Collins defeated United Community (Kelley, Luther, Napier) 11-0, on May 8. Vasey was the winning pitcher, five innings. Runs - 0, hits - 1, strikeouts - 8, walks - 4. Gordon Smith pitched the last two innings. Runs - 0. Nichol caught. Collins scored their eleven runs on seven hits. Lineup: Ben Clark (57) (cf) 1 hit; Pat Fitzgerald (58) (cf) 0 hits; Bill Ballard (56) (3b) 1 hit; John Vasey (56) (p-2b) 0 hits; Larry Laird (56) (1b) 1 hit; Jerry Nichol (56) (c) 1 hit; Norlyn Smith (57) (rf) 1 hit; David Fitzgerald (57) (ss) 2 hits; Bob Rice (56) (lf) 0 hits; Gordon Smith (58) (2b-p) 0 hits.
Finals - Collins won the District Tournament Championship with a 7-0 victory over Huxley. This game was sweet revenge as Huxley had previously defeated Collins. Collins opened the game as if they meant to win, scoring two runs on a walk to Ballard, single by Vasey, fielder's choice by Laird, and a single by Norlyn Smith. Collins continued the assault with a run in the fourth and two each in the sixth and seventh. Leading hitter for Collins was Norlyn Smith with a perfect four for four, including two doubles. John Vasey pitched seven innings. Runs - 0, hits - No Hitter, strikeouts - 9, walks - 2. Nichol caught. Collins played their finest defensive game of the year and hit the ball very well, eleven hits in scoring seven runs. Lineup: Pat Fitzgerald (58) (lf) 0 hits; Bill Ballard (56) (3b) 1 hit; John Vasey (56) (p) 2 hits; Larry Laird (56) (1b) 1 hit; Jerry Nichol (56) (c) 1 hit; Norlyn Smith (57) (rf) 4 hits; David Fitzgerald (57) (ss) 1 hit; Ben Clark (57) (cf) 1 hit; Gordon Smith (58) (2b) 0 hits; Bob Rice (56) (lf) 0 hits.