St Ambrose Edges Central in Low Scoring Conference Opener
St Ambrose defeated Central 16 to 8 in a closely contested Iowa Conference opener played Thursday. Central played without a guard and Evans center, with Tandy scoring the only field goal in the second half and Kuyper contributing timely baskets. McGivern and Kearney stood out for St Ambrose, while Kuyper, Alsip and Tandy led Central’s floor play. Referee was Jack North.
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McGivern
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Cornell
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Connor
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Kratz
Denekas
Monument to yeast and bread the white man’s staff
The essay applauds yeast as life sustaining and destructive, tracing its role from ancient drinks to bread and sustenance. It contrasts masculine stone sculpture with feminine bread making, urging that women shape the true monument to yeast through daily bread rather than grand carvings.
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Father Noah
Bacchus
Madagascar
Moses
Egypt
Liver-Eatin Johnson and the Wolf Mountain Legend
Stories recount how the Norwegian scout known as Liver-Eatin Johnson earned his nickname during the 1877 Wolf Mountain battle with Crazy Horse. Tales tell of liver eating after Indian attacks and a bold, hatless rider charging with X Beidler, followed by later obscurity after 1881 at Fort Custer.
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Crazy Horse
Wolf Mountain
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Musselshell River
X” Beldler
Montana
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Belchler
Fort Custer
Ehief
A Symphony of Life Philosophy Quotation
A W E Channing urges living with contentment and simplicity. He advocates elegance over fashion, study and thoughtful action, listening to nature and people, bearing cheerfully, and letting the spiritual rise through the ordinary. The passage exhorts restraint, courage, and patient self refinement.
College Tea at First Church for Central College
A Thursday afternoon college tea at First Church attracted a large crowd through the missionary society. Program highlights included a piano solo by Miss Van Roekel, a Dutch reading, Duets by Mildred and Eunice Straks, a dramatic reading of The Littlest Rebel by Marie Schalekamp, more singing, a history of Central College Auxiliary by Dr. Wesselink, and a generous lunch.
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Central College
Miss van Roekel
Mildred
Eunice Straks
Marie Schalekamp
Straks
Wesselink
Central Ray
Central's Football Men Honored At Banquet
The home of George G. Gaass hosted a 40-person banquet honoring Central's football players after a season of Red and White efforts. Glenn Kerr was chosen captain for 1928. Letters announced for Minor Alsip Dick Giles Mansford Ver Steeg Harold Pine Ralph Pine Leo Phillips Melvin Tandy Harry Beyers John Lammers Andy Butts Chris Kersbergen Charles Amsberry Carl Bogaard. The event featured a full meal and a broadcast of the Iowa-Northwestern basketball game, which Northwestern won 81 to 37.
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Iowa-Northwestern
Northwestern
Glenn Kerr
Bill” Douthritt
Minor Alsip
Dick Giles
Mansford Ver Steeg
Harold Pine
Ralph Pine
Leo Phillips
Melvin Tandy
Harry Beyers
John Lammers
Andy Butts
Chris Kersbergen
Charles Amsberry
Carl Bogaard
Mr. and
Gaass
Home Volunteer elect officers in meeting on practical Christianity
The regular Home Volunteer meeting led by President Wesselink discussed practical Christianity. He argued that while intellectual training helps, true service rests on good Christian deeds when dealing with others, illustrating with an example from school life.
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Pres. Wesselink
Boost Your Church by Lifting Up the Pastor
A call to parishioners to support their pastor and church through positive encouragement. The verse urges replacing criticism with bouquets, offering help and steady backing to strengthen church leadership and community faith.
Ill-treated elder inspires church growth through example
Dr Wesselink recalled his first charge and the elder who died, noting the church’s choice of a shy speaker. Young members joined after seeing the elder’s life and faith in action. The talk urged living Christianity, being salt and light, and spreading the gospel before a quorum delay halted the planned meeting.
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Wesselink
Le Moon and Minnie Joskens Encourage Big Home Volunteer Effort
Corresponding Secretary Minnie Joskens urges members to commit to a bigger, better Home Volunteer program in the new year. The message calls for renewed community service and active participation to strengthen the organization’s outreach and impact.
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le M On
Minnie Joskens
Assessors Hold Saturday Session at Security Bank
The Assessor of Lake Prairie Township and the Assessor of the City of Pella will be at the basement of the Security State Bank in Pella all day Saturday with their books. Property listings and consultations available for those with business or inquiries.
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City of
Pella
Security State Bank
For Sale Adding Machine Papers 15c Per Roll
D J Rietveld Jacob Plender appears in a Chronicle for sale listings. Adding machine papers offered at 15 cents per roll. Chronicle want ads promise results for advertised needs.
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