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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
2
Gerrit Fennema hosts a visit detailing family farms near Pella Iowa 240 acre farm once owned by Andy Donnell with 60 Angus cattle prizes at Chicago and Iowa State Fair. Interviews discuss politics prohibition and Hoover era views. Also notes on roads and other neighbors and a long visitor list with local farms and residents.
Dr Mulder argues evil arises from human choice not divine will. He rejects Eden fall theory, says pain and suffering are man made, and freedom carries responsibility. He urges overcoming evil with good, noting adversity teaches and redemption comes through Christ’s cross.
Secretary W S Johnson activates contact with towns along Highway No 14 after executive board approval to seek paving funds for 1932. The highway, about 200 miles long, connects multiple counties and intersects federal routes, with Johnson noting No 14 as a key north south connecting link in the state.
Mrs H Price of Woodside New York describes a dramatic weight loss from 190 pounds to 126 pounds after using Kruschen. She claims renewed energy and youthfulness compared with her two adult children and notes an 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks. Money back guarantee offered.
Keokuk County Clerk Glen Redfern says the Forty-fifth Iowa General Assembly passed a harmful marriage law after a five month test period. He calls it one of the greatest legislative atrocities in the session and criticizes its impact on local governance.
Fred Stansborough of Ollie, 48, was killed Monday evening between four thirty and five o'clock two miles west of Hedrick on primary 149 when his car was struck by a vehicle driven by B. L. Brady of Des Moines Brady was en route to Sigourney at the time of the crash
Harold Sylvester drove two farm wagons when Brady overtook and met Stansborough who was said to be driving without lights. Stansborough’s head struck the Brady car visor and he died instantly. Mrs Stansborough injured. Brady treated. Funeral planned at Church of the Brethren near Ollie. Survived by wife Rebecca and three sons. Apple butter can be made with or without cider and other fruit variations are advised by Farmers Bulletin 900-F.
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