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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
3
A car crash near a rural intersection in southeastern Iowa left a family dead as a vehicle veered into a ditch to avoid a head on collision. Investigators describe the wreck as a tragic event with search for details ongoing and emergency responders at the scene.
Thieves pried open a rear window of the John Safrano garage in Lorvilia and stole merchandise valued at 3200 including tire kit tools inner tubes camera and clothing. After failing to force the front door they escaped north in an automobile. Oskaloosa police were alerted and monitoring for the suspects.
A new 250,000 Church of Christ in Delta Iowa was dedicated Sunday July 25 replacing the fire-destroyed building from a year ago. Rev Hugh Orchard of Cedar Rapids led service as pledges reached 35,000 during the afternoon. A colored quintet provided music and baptism followed. Visitors from across the state joined 200 for noon basket dinner, with the church full for the dedication. The brick Gothic structure mirrors an old English design.
A collision near the Davis farm one mile west of Washington at 2:30 PM Tuesday left Claude O Davis 56 a farmer dead and six others injured. Kenneth Larson and his wife two women and two children were in the Chevrolet. the Model T Ford driven by Francis Deliel went west and turned into the Davis yard. The crash sheared the Ford onto the north shoulder, then into the south ditch. Davis died instantly. Cecil Long George Curr Francis Bush C. O Davis were by the road watching threshers and injured. Mrs Larson broke her right foot. Deliel and Larson were seriously and lightly hurt respectively.
The article lists sandwich variations suitable for hot weather, including egg, chicken, veal, lamb, and roast beef options. It mentions combinations with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, olives, onions, and buttered toast, plus sides like cold drinks and fruit.
Indianola Tribune reports a fire southwest of Indianola last Thursday destroyed the Jerry Shuler home and contents, including family heirlooms and probate papers. Mrs Shuler and daughter Geraldine were upstairs napping as the blaze began below. the radio, heated on, played Rome Is Burning after help arrived. Insurance covered 3000 for the house and 2000 for contents. the Shulers are staying with Mrs John Shuler.
Donald Oliver, son of Mr and Mrs Dale Oliver, became curious about Daisy Fly Poison last Monday morning and tasted a small amount. Dr Burbank was called and prompt medical care prevented a likely serious outcome.
Grinnell workman Louis Veverka suffered a grave hand injury when his right hand was drawn into a cement mixer near the Iowa Southern Utilities plant. His little finger was completely torn off as he tried to free it, and he was rushed to a doctor for sewing and dressing. He had been part of the street repair crew and had previously been burned by tar compound.
Butter slices of bread then layer American cheese. Add seasonings. Top with ripe tomato slice and finish with crispy bacon slice.
A list of simple dinner ideas using canned and prepared meats. Items include corn beef hash with poached eggs, corn beef with new creamed potatoes and horseradish sauce, sausage with potato chips, creamed chipped beef with peas and mashed potatoes, cold meat potato salad and iced peas, macaroni with seasoning and grated cheese, halved tomatoes broiled over macaroni, and dried beef with a green pepper Spanish sauce accompaniment.
Adams, living northeast of Delta, awoke to find a green Chevrolet coach missing his car. After chasing the thief with another car, he learned the culprit had taken the key and fled south on a county road. A gas station operator, Jim Hart, was assaulted as the thief fled. the vehicle bore license 64-3026 and tire details. One man implicated.
Two 10 year old hitch hikers Kenneth Gardner and Richard Puckett walked from Corydon to Lucas County Court House seeking aid from Sheriff J H Smith. The youths, hungry and penniless, were given a board and meal while officials notified their parents who drove from Des Moines to retrieve them. Gardner doubted reuniting with his parents while Pickett hoped to see his mother.
A recipe fragment describes mixing a tomato sauce with chopped onion and butter, cooking slowly for ten minutes, heating dried beef and draining, then serving the beef over buttered toast with the sauce poured atop.
A simple dessert using pitted cherries and biscuit dough. Roll out dough spread with cherries, fold into a roll, seal ends, then steam for three hours. Serve hot with foamy or hard sauce for a traditional finish.
A simple butter sugar sauce mix requires 14 cups butter and 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat in 3 eggs separated, add flavoring, then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites last for light texture.
County officials move to curb aid by halting payments to unworthy persons feeding at the public trough. Food supplies will be strictly limited unless doctors approve otherwise. Automobile and radio owners lose county assistance and funeral expenses are capped at 125 dollars.
Marion County Free Fair Association reports the Rice-Dorman Shows will furnish midway attractions when the fair opens August 17, continuing through the week. George F. Dorman leads a lineup of top rated acts, aiming to present the best carnival in Knoxville and vicinity.
Van Buren County officials move to stop using the temporary relief fund for those deemed not worthy of aid. Township trustees and county supervisors act after deeming the existing method unsustainable and finetuning relief provisions.
Town officials place a new drinking fountain on the square southeast corner, tapping city water through an old well. A large tank at the well bottom keeps a supply of cool water available at all times for residents and visitors.
Floyd Adams reports his car missing shortly before 2 am from his garage near Sigourney. The thief drove south of Delta, woke Jim Hart at the filling station across the river, struck him on the head, and drove off with gas. Sheriff Beasley was summoned and had not yet returned to town.
A vintage ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for women and children. It claims the remedy suits delicate constitutions, aids bowel movement, and is trusted by over a million women, with pure herbs and pepsin.
East Knoxville 4-H Melody Makers will perform Thursday August 20 at 1 PM and 7 30 PM under Miss Charlotte Looney. Red Rock orchestra under Mrs Harrison LeGrand plays Wednesday August 19 at 12 30 and 1 30 PM on Friday. Sec Trabert schedules hours. fair premium list shows program times. Write Secretary Jobert for a copy if needed.
Inside information suggests a little kerosene in clear water aids window cleaning. The column also notes a dustpan with a firm edge that fits the floor prevents dirt from being brushed underneath, and praises a long-handled dustpan to reduce stooping.
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