Central Bay football stag at American House banquet
Central Bay reports a masculine football banquet at the American House to honor players and substitutes. Coach MacWilliams absent, Prof Lee speaks, and captaincy for next year is awarded to Ray Vander Wal. Players express optimism for a veteran-led future and note inexperience as a key hurdle.
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Central Bay
MacWilliams
Lee
Ottipoby
Bert van der Ploeg
Goldie” Ne
Central
Pals
Ray Vander Wal
Rack
Navy
Stag
Flying Squirrels Visit Betag House
A narrator visits Betty and Buddy and watches Laurence and Mary Elizabeth care for two flying squirrels. The pets escape several times, leaping around the house, then return to a box bed. The children and adults describe feeding, drinking, and the squirrels' fearless, curious behavior. Mary Elizabeth in kindergarten reads to the group, and Mother Goose stories are shared.
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Laurence
Mary Elizabeth
Laurance
Betty
Buddy
Mary
Elisabeth
Mother Goose
Reaching the Boys Through Positive Guidance and Love
A preacher urges educators to reach boys personally and positively. Emphasize daily involvement, know them by name, avoid labeling, and channel their energies into productive activities. Build trust with weekly contact, promote love and understanding, and trust the boys for meaningful growth.
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Sheldon
Lindsey
Just for Today a Sad Old Lady Plants White Roses
An elderly woman stands beside a rose bush on her wedding anniversary. She longs for a moment of happiness while memories weigh heavy the loss of her husband John and news of her son Jim in France. She prays for one happy moment today as she reflects on past joy and tragedy.
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Jim
France
John
Fragmented memories return after cablegram from home
The scene recalls a man whose mind was erased by past events and slowly regenerates memories of his wife, son, and home as a messenger delivers a cablegram announcing, “Am coming home: tomorrow. Jim.” An old woman offers a prayer of thanks.
Central College Bible Study Drive Gains Church Support
The First Reformed church agreed to fully fund the salary of the Bible study professor, removing financial barriers and allowing Central College to advance its religious program. The article praises broad church support, notes past contributions from Pella area residents, and urges continued loyal backing to meet annual funding needs.
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The
First Reformed Church of
Pella
Central
Tor
Second Reformed
Third Reformed
First Reformed
First Reformed Church
M. J. Hoffman
Great crises reveal once unknown men
In times of severe strain, individuals previously unseen gain prominence, propelled by circumstance. The article notes how sudden pressures elevate quiet figures into public focus and leaders emerge from obscurity.
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Hannah Flagg Gould
Ade
Lde
Department OF Bible Study
Hugo
Les Miserables
Katharine Ridgeway
Tracy
Knoxville
Mulkey
Pleasantville
de Cook
J. F. Hook’s
Poland
China
Hawkeye Giant
Rainbow
Big Bob
Buster
Orbit
Pig
Oskaloosa
Van
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