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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
7
City Fire Department Service Praised for Community Protection
City fire department members respond to calls quickly, whether for serious blazes or minor incidents. They risk personal danger, work long hours, and deserve praise for protecting property and lives in small towns. The piece argues well-funded fire protection prevents loss of life and property.
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False economy hinders city’s efficiency and happiness
A city department head argues that stingy spending harms efficiency and health. The piece contrasts spendthrift and miser mindsets, urging wise use of taxpayer money to modernize municipal plants, save labor, and improve services while maintaining public well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apenirthrifts
April is ideal time for early spring house painting
A Pella craftsman urges homeowners to start exterior painting now to avoid insect interference and rain. Early spring minimizes pests and helps the job dry cleaner, offering protection as warmer months approach. He stresses April as the prime month for cleaning and painting to ward off future issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Car Thieves Busy In Sixty Last Year In Area
Pella car owners should note that among 800000 autos registered in the area last year, most were targets of frequent thefts. Police report ongoing efforts to curb car thefts as investigations continue into several cases and preventive measures are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lock Your Cars Or Face 20 Million Loss
A public bulletin warns that 25 000 cars were recovered but valued at 20 000 000, largely from vehicles left unlocked. Motorists are urged to lock cars to prevent theft and avoid funding auto thieves, especially in cities, noting many thefts occur when vehicles are unlocked.
Opportunity and rise of young leaders in Chicago utilities
The piece argues that opportunity exists for ambitious workers who secure early connections. It cites two young office workers who now run a $100 million Chicago utilities company as a modern example. It notes the prevalence of fast climbers in smaller firms and contrasts the tortoise and hare fable with today’s go-getters, warning against reliance on slow progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Utilities Corporation
The American hog keeps the wolf from the door
The piece extols the hog as the key to farm balance in 1929, noting Chicago stockyard figures show cattle revenue fell seven million dollars and sheep dropped six hundred thousand, while hogs gained eighteen million dollars, more than doubling the others and keeping families from the poorhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Chicago
The Act of an Ingrate by Irvin S Cobb
A New York correspondent recalls pay and praise for a once benevolent figure who loved to host philanthropies. The piece notes the late figure’s albums of memories and honors, yet hints at shifting attitudes as sensational morning papers press for quotes about the man after his death.
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Irvin S. Cobb
New York
Fanneler Ee
Pame
Yorks
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American News Features, Inc
Jasper County
Germany
Frederick Wilhelm Goebel
Goebel
Residents balk at city shopping drawbacks and stay home
Rural readers notice fewer parking pains and costs by shopping locally. The piece notes city parking hassles, garage fees, and fines, urging small towns to support home merchants to save time and money and maintain neighborly commerce. It also includes local humor and short items about checker Art Van Roekel, fashion quips, and light editorial jests.
Witty notes from Pella gossip week
Hugo Kuyper shares lighthearted local quips about marriages cars church events and small town foibles. A humorous snapshot features Pete Dingeman buying a new car and townsfolk debating banquets Santa Claus faith and common sense in dating and daily life with playful jabs at readers and neighbors.
Twenty Years Ago Chronicle Entry Refers to Injury Incident
Edna Ver Ploeg sustained slight injuries when she was kicked by a horse while entering her father's urn. The brief item notes the event and mentions Grandma Haze as a resident participant, reflecting a clipped archival record with limited details.
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Teena
The
Chronicle of April
Edna Ver Ploeg
Grandma” Haze
First Reformed Ladies Aid Surprise at A Deedyns Home
The First Reformed church Ladies Aid society surprised Mrs. Deedyns with a pleasant evening visit attended by 23 members. Will Tice of Sully suffered a serious mule injury in his barn while investigating a late night noise. K Verhey of this city won the Eddyville church edifice construction contract. George Gezel and Edith Porter visited Albia briefly. H Gezel received a carload of Banner buggies.
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Ing
A. Deedyns
First Reformed Church Ladies Aid Society
Will Tice
Sully
K. Verhey
Eddyville
George Gezel
Edith Porter
Albia
H. Gezel
Ten Years Ago Aes Chronicle 1920 Highlights
Ten years ago the Chronicle recalls nine fires in the previous year with losses near a total sum. G B Ver Steeg drove in a field when backfiring damaged straw and car. M J Hoffman traveled to Arizona for health. Orin Van Niewaal entered a Des Moines hospital for nasal surgery. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Thomassen at Harvey. Rev W J Fowler of Grace ME Burlington was appointed to a new pastorate.
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Aes
Chronicle
A. P. Vander Meiden
G. B. Ver Steeg
M. J. Hoffman
Arizona
Orin van Niewaal
Des Moines
Paul ‘Thomassen
Harvey
W. J. Fowler
Grace M.E. Church
Burlington
Bloomfield Church Deaths Reported
Deceased named Lambertus Hoksbergen Mrs Sar E Downing and Peter Vanden Baard are reported in Bloomfield church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Church
Lambertus Hoksbergen
Sar E. Downing
Peter Vanden Baard
Road Gravel Contract Set For July First
Chronicle notes announce that the graveling contract between here and Knoxville will be set on July 1. Fire department answered two farm blazes in one day at H Jaarsma and Art Ver Steeg residences. Dr Carl Aschenbrunner reports 1928 deaths at 84, up from 60 in 1927, life expectancy rising six years. Obituaries: Henry Steinkamp dies in Tingley, Iowa. Mrs James Finn dies in Bonaparte at daughter Mrs M A Clark’s home. Shinn Hatchery expands to add floor space and two 52 egg incubators. Mrs Lydia Davenport Welch, 83, mother of Robin L Welch, dies in New York City. A farmers group forms the Pella Co operative Burial Association.
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Here
Knoxville
H. Jaarsma
Art Ver Steeg
Carl Aschenbrenner
Henry Steinkamp
John Steinkamp
Tingley
Iowa
James Finn
Bonaparte
M. A. Clark
Main Street
Shinn Hatchery
Lydia Davenport Welch
Robin L. Welch
R. J. Welch
New York City
Pella
What Other Editors Think Columbus tte
The passage surveys editorials from several Iowa newspapers on 1920 1930 politics taxes and agriculture. It highlights deflation fears for labor in 1930 and notes Iowa tax exempt road bonds and mortgage strength. It cites opinions from Northwood Anchor Montezuma Republican and others on Brookhart income tax and local election issues.
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Columbus
Capitol
Iowa
Rock Island Train Schedule Des Moines to Eldon and Keokuk
Eastbound and westbound passenger and local freight trains listed with numbers 472 474 475 473 882 831 and 882. Des Moines Keokuk route and Des Moines Eldon service noted. Time table shows daily except Sunday, station cutoffs by 5:00 p m, local freights carrying passengers, and limited service not stopping at Howell with Harvey timetable references. Local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell with typical arrivals 11:00 a m and 1:80 p m on alternate days.
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Des Moines
Keokuk
Eldon
Howell
Harvey
Passenger Bus Schedule Des Moines to Ottumwa 1929
Des Moines to Ottumwa schedule via Prairie City Monroe Pella Oskaloosa and Knoxville includes four trips daily with three connections at Monroe. Special round trip rates between all stations. Pella departures at 8 40 a m 12 40 p m 8 40 p m. Des Moines departures at 8 00 a m 12 00 a m 4 80 p m. Travel time Des Moines to Pella listed as one hour fifty minutes. Pella to Oskaloosa departures at 9 60 a m 1 50 p m 6 20 p m.
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Des Moines
Ottumwa
Prairie City
Monroe
Pella
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Moines
Bus Schedule Links Oskaloosa Pella Rides
Timetables show P T leaving Oskaloosa for Pella at 6 00 a m 12 00 m and 4 30 p m The trip takes forty minutes All daytime buses connect at Monroe with the Knoxville line and all buses run through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa The late evening buses are excluded from some connections.
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Oskaloosa
Pella
Monroe
Knoxville
Ottumwa
Weather bureau and radio boost preparedness for cold spell
The weather bureau and radio are praised as helpful tools that allow people to brace for approaching cold weather, enabling advance warning and practical planning.
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Weather Bureau
Radio
For Sale Adding Machine Paper Typewriter Ribbons
For sale listing from Chronicle Office offering adding machine paper, typewriter ribbons, and carbon paper. Compact ad notes items available directly from the Chronicle Office.
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Chronicle Office
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