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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
1
At the Faculty Forum meeting Dr. William Van der Lugt presented on The Religious Implications of Morality arguing religion and morality are interconnected and that morality is the ought not the is, with God Grace and Immortality as shared conditions. Dr. John Van Ess contributed experiences from Muslim life and religion during the discussion.
The article notes Central’s stronger play than expected as they near a November 12 matchup with Penn. If Central repeats the form shown in defeating Columbia, local fans anticipate a victory bell tolling again.
Central College travels to Fayette to meet the unbeaten High Flying Peacocks of Upper Iowa, the leader in the Iowa Conference. Central hopes for an off day from Upper Iowa and relies on Red Smiths return, Wells knee issues, and detailed prep for the Nov 12 Penn game.
Coach Winters traveled to Penn while Central had an open date to scout Penn’s game with Iowa Wesleyan. He found Penn two touchdowns better than expected and expects a tough matchup for Central in the Armistice Day game on November 12. Central had earlier lost to Iowa Wesleyan 20-7, but Winters focuses on a Dutch triumph as the remaining key contest.
Pella gained sweet revenge over Prairie City in a high scoring gridiron battle. Menning led Pella with multiple runs and scoring drives aided by Vander Zyl passes and Heerema center play. Brubaker and Bowen sparked Prairie City but costly fumbles and strong Pella defense tipped the balance in the Dutch’s favor.
Tudor Ulrich surveys local football and basketball chatter. Highlights include Vander Zyl to Dillon in a Prairie City clash rivaling 1928 throws, Col. Van Rees’ improved play, Drib’s legacy, and Coach Winter lamenting a Berna Vista defeat. Central’s seventeen year old Michael anchors the pivot while Pella High stays undefeated in South Central Conference. Basketball barely begins with ten players, Fred Bosveld directing, and Wisse sidelined by appendicitis. The Central Penn game shifts to Monday November 12, and future Central Penn tilts may occur on Armistice Day and Thanksgiving.
Pella High hosts Bussey in a key home game as the improved team hopes to extend momentum. Bussey arrives with a formidably strong outfit, having shut out Knoxville seconds 35 0 and held Dallas to 20 0. Local linemen may step up to earn numerals, while Vander Zyl’s all around play anchors the team and Wilkins contemplates successor options.
Mrs. Mary Scott of Albia and her daughter Grace Cooper drove to Unionville Missouri on Sunday. She recalled the wedding trip of 1855 when it took two days by horse and buggy. The 95 year old resident noted the trip this week took about one hour and a half.
The Fox Film presentation of Peck's Bad Boy starring Jackie Cooper comes to the Rivola Oska loosa theatre for the days starting Saturday Nov 8. Critics hailed it as a new American classic and a vital human document for every man and woman.
The first term honor roll is published with A's worth two points and B's one. To qualify, students must have at least four points and no grade below a B. Attendance across grades shows seniors lowest at 97.72 percent, with overall high school attendance 98.1 percent. Senior Frem Bosveld etc. Seniors list follows along with Juniors Sophomores names. A note warns three skin disease cases in Pella schools prompting removal of affected children. Tomorrow dismissal for teachers to attend the state meeting in Des Moines.
Dr John Van Ess missionary to Arabia spoke on civilization at Central College last Monday. He noted Iraq the historic land of Babylon and Ur and questioned how permanent American civilization is without a vital Christian faith and sacrificial living. He urged belief in God's plan and Christ.
A terse fragment cites a murder rate claim of a murder every 44 minutes in the United States and mentions Turkey’s area at 294,492 square miles before trailing into an incomplete line about the first picture postcard.
An advertisement touts a lemon juice mixture called the REV PRESCRIPTION to ease rheumatic pain. It claims dissolution in water, four lemons per quart, and a two week trial with money back guarantee, sold by leading druggists.
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