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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
3
The class of 1932 issues a formal challenge to rival students to a tug of war across Paul Ver Meer pond on September 20. The plan calls for hemp rope, digging pits, seated pulling for 15 minutes, then standing pull to a finish. Winners receive ice cream, losers host a banquet after football season.
Orpheum Theatre Des Moines schedules a mixed week of vaudeville and feature films starting Thursday September 20 headlined by Guy and Paerl Magley in a dance and song revue. The bill includes Girl Wanted by Jack Lait, Herbert Clifton, the Three Kiminas with three thousand dollars of scenery, and Craigs Wife with Irene Rich Warner Baxter. Beginning Sunday September 23 Ed and Tom Hickey will perform as Two Elegant Gentlemen with The Circus skit and Six Rockets acrobats plus Harvey Disciples of Harmony.
The actor achieved international recognition after starring in the feature photoplay The Michigan Kid adapted from Rex Beach’s story of the same name.
The Sully column chronicles visits and family gatherings in Ankney, Lynnville, Des Moines, Newton, and Kellogg, noting birthdays, a 91 year old passing, and a newborn Edith Jean. It lists church socials, travels, and nearby funeral attendance, finishing with moral reflections on work and perseverance.
A vintage parenting blurb notes thumb sucking harms in older children and proposes mittens or sleeves as cures. It warns about irregular bowel action causing weak bowels and constipation, recommending Fletcher's Castoria to regulate bowels and aid nourishment. It touts a 30 year physician prescription history and the wrapper signature for authenticity.
A feature on converting basements into entertainment spaces with a warm air heating system by Holland. It describes central placement of the heater, convenient laundry pipe taps, a large coal bin, a humidity suited humidifier, and a vinyl floor for a mock stage, noting comfort and health benefits as well as economy from efficient heat and heat retention.
In Central Bay the Christian Endeavor group from three city churches hosted a social at Third Reformed Church to welcome new arrivals and promote acquaintance with local colleges. Misses Betty Bruinekool and Sarah Klein earned praise for readings while Irene Boot and brother Laurel impressed with flute and trombone duets. Nicholas Gosselink showcased a strong vocal performance harking back to Central days.
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