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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
3
Richard Arlen Peggy Shannon and Jack Oakie star in Touchdown a football frenzy that has captivated audiences. The film promises a vivid close up of football life with roaring crowds and high energy moments that viewers will remember. It’s billed as a new kind of screen thrill and a must see for sports and human interest fans.
A powerful Simpson eleven led by Elvin Richards thrashed Central 26 to 0 on a waterlogged Pella field. Richards scored three times and added a punt return, while Central struggled against the Dutchmen’s strong running attack and weathered a tough afternoon as its title hopes dissipated.
Penn Reserves defeated Central 14 to 6 at Oskaloosa as Penn’s second team, with three regulars, avenged a prior loss. The game followed a first encounter at Pella that ended in a tie amid a rugged fall schedule.
The Simpson squad eyes its first Iowa conference title as it faces the Penn Quakers on Thanksgiving at Indianola. Last year ended 0-0 in a tense clash. Penn, after a strong showing against St Ambrose, looks to challenge Simpson despite a 7-6 Armistice Day loss to Ambrose. Captain Pemberton led a late surge for Penn but missed a go ahead kick.
Buena Vista stamped a 20 0 win over the Norskies, keeping them alive for the title if they win Turkey Day. Penn upsets loom as Luther eyes a possible tie for first with St Ambrose. Columbia Catholics edge closer to a classic clash with Fairfield based Iowa Wesleyan and Parsons. Parsons seeks first win after five close losses. Culver Stockton crushed by 39 0 as Frazey and McAvoy shined. State Teachers beat Coe 6 0 boosting Iowa conference pride while Simpson’s Rich ards may retain the fullback job. Conference standings pivot as home stretch approaches.
Central closed its grid season with a fourth place finish after a strong campaign under Len Winter. The piece recalls past optimisms, notes Simpson's upset, and previews a tough basketball slate, with Tiny Wilkins possibly missing games and Ames looming. It also mentions Pella High's early season results and the potential for Dutch cage teams to build on momentum.
After a record season Central's Dutchmen prepare for a one week rest before training to defend their Town conference cage crown and extend a 36 game win streak. About thirty non football men have practiced. four members of the Wonder Team return with one opening created by Barney Neifert's graduation. Coach Len Winter faces possible vacancies from football injuries and Tin Wilkins' current layoff due to injuries.
Pella High varsity opened the 1931-32 season by routing Monroe 20 to 2 after a first half held scoreless by defense and fast breaks, while the second game saw Monroe edge Pella 16 to 12. Dykstra and Rhynsburger led Pella scoring in the opener with three baskets each, Nimmo staunch for Monroe, and Creger pacing the jayvee with 11 of his team’s 16 points.
Notice proclaims the incorporation of the Success Coal Company of Otley Marion County Iowa under Chapter 884 with principal place in Otley. It outlines corporate purpose to develop mine operations furnish equipment and machinery to mine and distribute coal, borrow money, acquire real estate, lease lands, and conduct affairs by a board of three to five directors. Shares set at 100 par $100 each, term twenty years with renewal, directors named, and officers listed. Dated Otley Iowa November 16 1981.
Chronicle Weekly Health Message notes the twenty fifth annual Christmas Seal sale begins next Thursday and runs through Christmas. Iowa Department of Health reports TB deaths each year with a steady decline from 1922 to 1930 and a drop in mortality rate from 48.5 to 31.7 per 100 000, with Iowa among the lowest U S rates in 1929.
The Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa presents a Thanksgiving week lineup with a 11:30 PM midnight show on Wednesday featuring Girls About Town plus news and shorts. Thanksgiving after noon sees Rich Man's Folly with George Bancroft and Francis Dee as leads, followed by a Sunday showing of Touchdown about football's human side.
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