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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
3
Indianola couple tour Topeka's municipal rose gardens in Gage Park where over 18 000 roses bloom. Gardens span a half block in more than a hundred beds cared for by three workers funded by citizens and seed houses.
The westbound Rock Island motor train due at Barnes City at 12 40 p m was several hours late Tuesday after an accident at a crossing one mile east of Bayfield. A heavily loaded truck attempted to cross the track as the train approached and the collision seriously injured the truck driver.
Paul Nelson of Newton faces charges of reckless driving after a night crash on Baxter gravel road northwest of Newton. Nelson sustained serious injuries including possible skull fracture and arm laceration while eight others suffered minor cuts and bruises. damage involved a light coupe owned by John Wormley.
Marion County report records the death of Leander Williams a long time Pleasantville resident. He collapsed while en route to the feed mill yesterday morning August 11 and did not recover. Chas Clark assisted but Williams died. he is survived by his wife and two sons Edd and I G Williams of Des Moines who arrived after the death.
Clarence Hittle, 25, of Lovilia, died at 7 10 Sunday evening at Miners hospital from a fractured skull suffered when his automobile collided with a machine driven by Buster Jones of Bussey on Highway No 6 in Lovilia. The wreck occurred about eight o'clock the previous evening.
Hittle driving east across Highway No. 6 was struck by a northbound Bussey car opposite F N Abbey store. He was thrown from his half opened window and died at the hospital after remaining unconscious. The Bussey car occupants and Abbey witnessed the collision. Jones and others aided the injured.
Davis County readers learn that paving on highway 63 south of Bloomfield toward the Missouri line is advancing with finish expected around November 1. Two miles north of Mark school are open to traffic while more miles may open soon under Dobson and Robinson Construction Co. A new detour south of Mark reroutes travel to the Missouri line as grading prepares for paving.
Fremont Gazette reports a two story house on the Charlie Bergman farm six miles southeast of Fremont burned to the ground Tuesday night. The fire started in a smoke house adjoining the dwelling and was spotted about 8 15 PM as the family prepared for bed. Neighbors and motorists failed to save the structure though most furnishings were saved. Mrs Bergman lit a lantern at dusk and it is believed a match dropped ignited old rags. The Bergmans have recently suffered misfortune including a goring by a bull attack on Claude Bergman and later the father.
A Greater Clariton PA Progress excerpt extols advertising as a swift, economical means to broaden reach. It emphasizes telling stories to many, not few, saving time by amplifying sales appeal, and making personal effort more productive through print and house-by-house messaging.
Weekly Health Message from the Iowa State Department of Health details over 100 anthrax cases in animals in a western Iowa county last week. It outlines animal to human transmission, symptoms, mortality, and prevention including serums, disposal of carcasses by burning, pasture controls, and prompt reporting of human cases.
The former mayor Simon De Haan criticizes the Oskaloosa Herald for its report on finding a still at his southeast Oskaloosa farm. He clarifies there is no house on the site and expresses concern that the tale misleads readers about his residence and character. He notes officers often raid for empty stills, allowing operators to slip away and questions reporter accuracy.
Elizabeth Hesse Ling 12 died at her parents home on East Euclid Avenue after a rusty nail injury to her foot led to lockjaw. From Pella Iowa she was born March 28 1919 and attended school as a bright student. She leaves her parents four sisters Minnie Gertrude Grace Corrie and two brothers Herman and Ohn.
A riddle-like query asks if a man may wed his widow's sister, a scenario implying the man is already dead. The setup emphasizes logical reasoning over moral judgment, prompting readers to identify that the premise contains a fatal flaw and thus no such marriage is possible.
In the Public Schools of Pella classes form in grades one two three with private work for others. Regular school hours and semester grades. Beginning piano through class work proves best, with small tuition and high pupil interest. Prepares students for band orchestra and advanced piano study. Start right and continue right.
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