College Picnic At Verros Place Aided by Embryo Astronomers
The annual college picnic was held on a sunny day at Verros Place north and east of Ver Meer pond. Students and faculty played baseball, volleyball, golf, and more while snapping photos. Central graduates dominated the seminary program with high grades and three Centralites earning theology degrees. The Seniors’ events include banquets, luncheons, and commencement plans, with speakers announced and classes winding down after final exams. Election results and campus notes followed chapel.
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David Davids
Chapel
David
Verros Place
Ver Meer Pond
Wesselink
Western Theological Seminary
Central
Bernard Muyskens
John Keuning
Peter de Jong
Dunn Cottage
Doctor Wesselink
Geo. D. Hulst
Upper Montclair
N. d
Harry J. Hager
Bethany Reformed Church of
Central Bay
Charles Unger
Martha Timmerman
E. van Engelhoven
W. Schalekamp
Dorothy Payne
R. Redeker
H. Klaaren
M. Denekas
H. Kregel
Ruth Dykstra
M. Baron
H. Schu
M. van Raden
Dreckman
Y's
Herbert van Wyk
Marion Klaaren
Margaret van Raden
Anna Ver Hey
Nieuwtjes van Het
Ray
The
Pelican
Menninga
Knoxville
Drost
Iss Hackemack
Warsaw
Best investment for young people insurance or savings
The Inquiring Reporter gathers opinions from five individuals on whether life insurance or a bank savings account is the better investment for youth. Dr H C Payn cites protection for dependents and disability. George Gezel favors long term savings. R M Jemison weighs personal saving habits and 20 year endowment. B F Vander Linden argues life insurance is superior for saving and security. Prof J B Greendyke supports life insurance for its forced premium payments and lasting protection.
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H. C. Payn
George Gezel
R. M. Jemison
B. F. Vander Linden
J. B. Greendyke
Bossy the cow trapped in mud near Knoxville
Dwight Mart’s cow Bossy wandered off on Sunday and became embedded in soft mud in a gully. Five hours of digging by Mart and neighbors failed to free her until they called for help from C. M. Schlotterback, J. E. Mart, Chester and others.
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Knoxville
Dwight Mart
Mr. Mart
Matt
C. M. Schlotterback
J. E. Mart
Chester
Movies and titles push Hollywood to wilder ads and plots
In 1931 commentary on film advertising and writing explores the gap between billboard allure and inside content. The writer mocks sensational titles and suggestive marketing, noting directors and writers chase novelty while actual films lag behind. The piece laments tame actors and calls for riskier, more provocative productions to satisfy a jaded public.
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Beverly Hills
Moving Picture
Millie de Hokum
Millie
New York
England
Cow Rescue Follows Four Hour Block and Tackle Effort
Line and Walter Shilling used a block and tackle to free Bossy the cow after looping a rope around her neck. The rescue took nearly four hours and left the animal exhausted and briefly feared to die, though she was revived and remained shaky by Monday.
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Line
Walter Shilling
Bossy
Ept
Knoxville Girls Graduate At Capital City College
In Des Moines on Friday evening the Capital City Commercial College held its annual graduation at the Central Church of Christ, graduating 182 commercial students. Two Knoxville girls, Charlene Chambers of Attica and Oretha Crawford, received diplomas. Ed Brown delivered the address. Crawford also attended the alumni banquet and dance at the Hotel Fort Des Moines Saturday night.
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Knoxville
Capital City Commercial College
Central Church of Christ
Des Moines
Charlene Chambers
Attica
Oretha Crawford
Ed Brown
Miss Crawford
Fort Des Moines
Vander Ban Impresses With American Visit Then Returns
After a year in the United States Mrs. A. A. Vander Ban left The Netherlands for New York City and a return voyage home. During her stay she visited relatives William Huyser H Vos Matt Huyser Alvin Van Dusseldorp Otley and Cornelius Leendert Huyser Sully among others.
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A. A. Vander Ban
Netherlands
America
New York City
Vander Ban
William Huyser
H. Vos
Matt Hu
Visit Leaves Holland Guest Impressed by U S Rural Life
Mrs. Vander Ban enjoyed an eight day sea trip and the American countryside. She toured Washington and California, praised the vastness and scenery, noted less social distinction than in Holland, and admired factory machinery and less hired help here. She spoke fluent English and observed dress styles and modest use of wooden shoes, with curiosity about local religious life and work.
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Vander Ban
Washington
California
Holland
America
Just Ten Days Eczema Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Moone's Emerald Oil for eczema. It claims itching relief with nightly and morning baths and a money back guarantee if symptoms do not fully clear in ten days. Price listed as 85 cents at progressive druggists. Directions included.
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Wie
Rogers
Old
Rawsberry
McNaught Syndicate
Jae
Knoxville Girls
Visitor
Heath
United States
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Calowett
Goetz Country Club
MR. Goetz Brewing CO
Joseph
Star M. & M. Star Bottling.Co
Oskaloosa, Lowa
Montana
Mandue
Loaf
Korn’s Bakery
ANSCO
Puritan Drug Co
John Heerema
Ory
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