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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1930

Page

4

In the Next Room Tragedy Shocks Strand Audiences

The Strand theatre showcases a tragic drama about a knife murder spree in New York as police confront Mr. Vantine and his household. Reporter Jimmy Godfrey uncovers secrets in a cabinet, a hypnotic woman collapses, and a series of dramatic, fatal events unfold.

Strand Theatre Satuday New York Vantine Jimmy Godfrey Lorna Orna Metropolitan Museum Jimmy

Hypnotism and Diamonds in a Tragic Mystery Play

A detective realizes he has watched the wrong house while a French pair, crooks smuggling a million pounds of diamonds, are implicated. A poison sack in a drawer causes two deaths as a hypnotized girl regains speech and reveals the tale, with Irish housekeeper and Mr. Vantine supplying humor between tragic episodes.

Vantine

Fowler Addresses Conference on The Lure of False Nobility

Knoxville pastor Rev. Fowler spoke at the Older Boys and Girls conference on false nobility. He contrasted worldly ambition with true nobility shown in Christ, urging youths to live consistent lives and use what they learned practically. He highlighted the need to represent Christ through church and community and critiqued false advertising.

Fowler Knoxville Pella Jesus Christ Christ Jesus Peter James John God Wright Brothers and Marconi

Radio declares sin a virtue at conference report

A radio report notes a shift in moral framing stating that what was once a sin is now hailed as a virtue. The item hints a follow up will appear in another part of the issue.

Penney Co Manager Heads to Omaha Convention

J C Penney store manager A Shhaefer left for the spring convention in Omaha. The Fontenelle Hotel will host a week of meetings with Earl C Sams, Penney president and noted speaker, leading activities and policy briefings. 1396 managers will attend across sixteen regional sessions. A banquet at Fontenelle Hotel will honor Sams.

A. Shhaefer J. C. Penney Co Omaha Fontenelle Hotel Earl C. Sams Sams Kemmerer Wyo J. C. Penney Wm. M. Bushnell New York St. Louis Fortenelle Hotel Mr. Sams

Young People In Conference Here Have Fine Time

Delegates gathered for a city event as Rev. W J Fowler delivered an address in the general assembly. A Woodrow Washing Machine factory tour followed the afternoon session before a pre banquet assembly and conference banquet. Toasts, officer installation, and committee reports highlighted the program with praise for local hospitality.

W. J. Fowler Knoxville Metodist Woodrow Washing Machine Factory Alberta Mater Carl Bogaard Arlene Beau- Robt Baron Gertrude Haknamp Myron Welsch Herbercht

Window hangings add life to home exterior and interior

The Book Shop advertises reshading services with dilapidated shades described as eye sores. Prices start at 39 cents, inviting customers to refresh their windows.

Student Government Survey At Local High School

A questionnaire asked students about fairness of council decisions study conditions and monitor systems. Results show 34 of 40 favor fair treatment when before the council 167 yes 20 no on study conditions 124 yes 13 no on council fairness 47 yes 98 no on a modified monitor plan 6 yes 38 no 76 no comment and 122 yes 20 no on parental support.

Freshman Classes Complete Nine Hour Shop and Auto Work

Last Friday the Advanced ianuial Training class spent the full day in shop work and on Monday the Freshman class devoted the day to auto mechanics. Classes ran a nine hour day. Dinner was served by the Freshman Domestic Science class under Miss Blake.

Blake

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