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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

3

Central Primes Eye Title Tilt With Simpson

Coach L A Winter refines Central college grid lineup for the Iowa Conference title clash with Simpson at Pella Friday. Star back Tiny Wilkins nursing a leg, defensive overhaul discussed, with benches and linemen shuffled as Central aims to break its long title drought.

L. A. Winter Central College Iowa Pella Simpson Wilkins Penn Quakers Hull Coach Winter Dusty Rhoads Lefty Sprague Central Morningside Methodists Sioux City Simpons Richards Simpsonians Advan

Central Wins Annual Quaker Grid Battle

Central defeated Penn 20 to 12 in muddy, rain soaked conditions as Babe Tysseling sparked a Dutch rally with a 15 yard reception and two early scores. Key plays included a fumbled punt and a blocked punt setting up Central’s touchdowns, with Penn replying late in the second quarter.

Penn Oskaloosa Babe ‘Tysseling Tysseling Ver Dught Tharp Mountain Cowan Central Godfrey Quakers Caldwell Tiny Wilkins Wilkins Quaker Babe Tysseling Hostetler Merridith Wildasin Pemberton Wells Smith

Central tops Penn in rain soaks downpoints and fumbles key blow

In a rain soaked game Central defeats Penn with two Hostetler touchdowns and a late punt duel. Central earns eight first downs while Penn records two. The game features heavy downpour, muddied field, multiple line changes and a series of substitutions. Officials include Referee Elliott of Cornell.

Cowan Central Wilkins Penn Quakers Hostetler Tysseling LE Pemberton Tharp LY McClure Wildasin Caldwell Sheets Bell Hull Gallagher Merridith RT Mountain Godfrey Swan Schurtz Wilkins Kernahan Owens Dught Schurtz Rhoads Gullion Hull Klaaren Sheets Sprague Deal Warren Verought God Tharp Hunt Wildasin Wright Merridith Bachman Meridith Caldwell Ballman Swan iSmith Wells Tysseling Elliott Cornell University Otapolik Nebraska McGrane

Pella High cage season opens on away court

The veteran Little Dutchmen, still damp from football season, travel to Monroe for the 1931 32 basketball opener. Thirteen games are set, with two games against Knoxville Valley Junction Winterset and Indianola. Five lettermen headline the squad as Bebe Van leads the effort.

Pella Little Dutchmen Monroe Knoxville Valley Junction Winterset Indianola Bebe van

Hawkeye Junior Standouts Face Northwestern in Final 1931 Game

The University of Iowa football team features three sophomores including quarterback Philip Thurtle of Mason City and star tackle Harold Hantelman of Ottumwa. Iowa aims for a valiant stand against the Northwestern Wildcats, defending the conference title, in the first Iowa City meeting in five seasons. New Dad's Day pricing makes most seats available for one or two dollars, vs under three previously.

University of Iowa Hawkeye Northwestern Philip Thurtle Mason City Harold Hantelman Ottumwa Iowa Northwestern Wildcats Iowa City

Pella basketball squad shows early depth and football chatter

Arkel and others push for varsity spots as Friday night scrimmage vs Monroe looms. Pella faces a calendar of games before Christmas with two Monroe clashes and a New Sharon warmup, followed by a busy January slate as Central eyes two titles and a possible three-sport peak.

Simpson versus Central in big clash for conference title

Tips from Beach and Bleachers praise Simpson Central showdown as pivotal for the league. They note Penn Quakers victory and muddy Armistice field as factors, highlight Hostetler Richards duel, Babe Tusseling’s catching and a weight advantage for Central, while predicting a hard fought game with potential tie or Simpson win.

Upset by Upper Iowa Shakes Iowa Conference Race

Upper Iowa upset Weslayan 18 to 14 at Fayette Friday, boosting Central and Simpson title hopes as Pella again becomes focus of the Iowa Conference. Simpson beat Central 7 to 0 in Dubuque. Penn knocked off the Dutch in Osceola 20 to 12, while other non-conference games showed mixed results. Michigan State Normal shut out State Teachers 32 to 0. Western Unionlost 7 to 6 at Yankton.

Simpson Upper Iowa Wesleyan Central Iowa Penn Tharp Big Elk Methodists Fayette Tigers Pella Oskaloosa Iowa Loop Parsons Hastings Nebr Bronchos Michigan Michigan State Normal Ypsilanti Michigan Teachers’ College Western Union Yankton S.C Eagles

Nordic and Oles Renew Feud In Decorah Scores

The Oles defeated Luther Norskies 14 to 6 as two early goals and further points in the second half sealed the win. Wisconsin Mines beat Dubuque U 6 to 0 for its first win. Omaha U crushed Buena Vista 33 to 6. Morningside fell 14 to 4 to North Dakota with two safeties and long passes aiding the Fighting Flask. Saint Ambrose routed Macomb 26 to 0 in Davenport. Penn at Pena, Luther at Storm Lake, and Iowa Wesleyan versus Culver-Stockton round out the schedule with Luther and Benna Vista likely favored.

Decorah Luther Norskies St. Olaf's Oles Luther Wisconsin Mines Platteville Dubuque Omaha U Buena Vista Nebraska Morningside North Dakota Sioux City Morningsiders Dakotans Pena Penn St. Ambrose Storm Lake Benna Vista Norskies Iowa Wesleyan Culver-Stockton Mount Pleasant

Notice of Incorporation of the Success Coal Company Otley IA

This notice proclaims the incorporation of the Success Coal Company of Otley Marion County Iowa under Chapter 384 1931. It states the business will open develop operate coal mines produce coal transport sell and distribute coal. The company may borrow money acquire real estate lease coal lands and options and engage in related activities with a 100 share capital stock at $100 par value. Directors and officers terms and meeting details are provided.

Success Coal Company Otley Marion County Iowa State of Secretary of State Board of Directors An- Inpal

Succession of Officers in Otley Based Company

The document sets annual meetings on the first Monday in March starting 1932 at the principal business location. It names directors Ray Brown Henry Raspotnik and Fred M White of Des Moines Iowa until 1932 and lists officers: President Frank Raspotnik Vice President Fred M White Secretary Frank Raspotnik and Treasurer Frank Raspotnik all of Des Moines. It directs by law adoption by the board and notes private stockholder liability exempt from corporate debts and two thirds stockholder approval to dissolve. Dated Otley Iowa November 16 1931 Success Coal Company.

Ray Brown Des Moines Iowa Henry Raspotnik Fred M. White Frank Raspotnik Otley Success Coal Company

Dutch Girl Submits the Winning Title

The Eddyville Tribune reports a new school publication The Twinkler debuting on page. A scrapbook will replace a costly yearbook and many students plan to keep it. From about 125 names, Dorothea Van Loon submitted the winning title. E H S Twinkler is credited. Dorothea receives a complimentary ticket to the season’s high school games.

E. H. S. Twinkler Dorothea van Loon The Twinkler

Death by Own Action Fleet at the Orpheum Des Moines

At the Orpheum Theatre Des Moines starting Saturday November 21 the Navy dedicated feature follows three pals who join the Navy during World War I. They man a bait ship to lure submarines as destroyers fight off U boats with a dramatic powder magazine explosion. Bill Boyd James Gleason Robert Armstrong star with Ginger Rogers as the love interest. Added short subjects accompany the feature.

United States American Screw Bill Boyd

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Central Crew Pui Thortle Denior Tulkio Idellavedova Tackle Harold Hantelmann Penn Quakers Town ‘Ile Hos Babe Tusseling Babe Columbia Duhawks Simpson Crew Saint Ambrose Macomb Ill Davenport WwLut Tp. Op. Pet. Simpson Upper Town Western U Dorothea van Loo Eddyville Eddyville Tribune Orpheum Theatre RKO Orpheum United States Navy Fred Lautenbach Dave Verought Insurance Agency South Side"Square Pella National Bank Guernsey T. B W. A. Bogaards Fair Grounds Oskaloosa, Iowa C. Martin Fred Reppert I. M. Reed
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