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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
8
The fragment notes a growth on highway 800 in Towa and mentions Cabo in the United States, indicating a developing area or project. The text remains incomplete but highlights expansion and location cues.
A Newton farmer, after enduring months of low mood, ended his life at home. He was found by his wife in Cartney, with neighbors unaware until later. Police and family described a prolonged period of distress preceding the act.
Capt J W Carr former Co C 28th Iowa and Civil War veteran died at home with full military honors. He was a Poweshiek County pioneer since its early settlement and studied law at Grinnell College in the town’s first college building. The Poweshiek Bar Association served as pallbearers.
J A Cowan ends 12 years as mayor amid challenges and receives a letter of appreciation for support during his office. The notice notes his retirement from all active affairs and calls for united support for his successor.
A senior from Cyril Iao Hing School earned Keokuk County’s representation in the district declamation contest after placing fourth in the 1020 series at Keple. The March 38 event featured nine students with Brown Studies Geography noted among selections.
L Schaffner recently sold his dairy business at Albia after 11 years in one unit and a decade in accounting training. The record is noted as extraordinary and perhaps unequaled in any other line of business.
Mary Catherine Wise, a teacher for 40 years and a longtime figure in the county, died last week in Bloomfeld. She was the last survivor of a family of eleven, a pioneer American lineage linked to Virginia Governor Wise, who once presided over the commonwealth during the Revolutionary era.
A letter from Burbank, California dated April 1, 1929, describes 75 degree days with 100 percent sunshine and little wind. The author notes sunrise Easter services at various locations such as the edge of the mountains near Verdugo Street and the Hollywood Bowl, and reflects on local history and church activities as Good Friday arrives.
A reader shares observations of local flora mentioning maples evergreen grape fruit and walnut trees in Burbank and nearby regions. The note lists trees that retain leaves in winter such as lemons and oranges and describes palms date palms and cocoanuts with notes on origin and fruit. The writer mentions nonnative growth and a coast trip with relatives on Easter Sunday.
The writer recalls a long drive with scattered sights and a visit to a friend in Pella. A recent Pasadena trip ends with the funeral of Rev. J.C. in a Methodist church, attended by many, including A. R. members who sang and saluted with taps, after which the writer did not go to the cemetery.
Detroit April 9 All month production records at Chevrolet Motor Company were shattered in March with 147 274 cars and trucks produced. The figure surpassed projections to meet growing demand for the Chevrolet six and topped last year’s March by 2 217 units. It also exceeded the prior best month of May 1928 by nearly 7 000 units and pushed first quarter output to 854 701 units.
The article reports a record building pace for the first three months of the year with the largest spring operation by a major auto maker. It notes a plan to produce 1,860,000 cars this year across sixteen plants in Flint Bay City Saginaw Detroit Houslde Bloomfield Lovin and other locations, forecasting April to set another monthly record and four consecutive gains.
Fred F. Carpenter announces he will not be in his office in the afternoon on Thursdays during the summer and fall unless by special arrangement, effective starting Thursday in May.
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