Local News Highlights From Pella City and Surroundings
Local notes detail visits by Miss Florence Black and relatives to Batavia, Knoxville travels by car, and weather shifts. Church services were led by pastors Pietenpol and Herbrechtsen. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Bos. twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Ver Heul. Local repairs on University street, medical updates, and a flurry of community engagements follow, including funerals, school staff news, and farm moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Black
Western Union Telegraph Office
Charles Black
Batavia
Second Reformed Church
H. J. Pietenpol
Herbrecht
Prairie City
John Bos
This City
Births in Iowa fall to low levels in 1933 report
Weekly Health Message notes fewer births in 1933 than any year since 1900s. From 1923 to 1932 average annual births were 44 869, with 1923 peak 51 305 and 1933 low at 38 600. Maternal deaths averaged 251 yearly 1923–1982, with 1933 not more than 185. Disease reports show varied counts for diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid measles and other illnesses across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United State Public Health Service
Train Schedule Eastbound and Westbound Times
Rock Island time table shows Eastbound Passenger No 475 at 9 14 a m and Westbound Passenger No 474 at 4 15 p m on the Wabash timetable Howell local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Wabash
Howell
The Godly Protected Sermon on divine protection for the faithful
Rev M E Steinkamp argues that true Christians are protected by God even when facing hostility and evil. He cites scriptures from Romans and Isaiah to claim God’s defense and urges national and personal fidelity to biblical law to maintain peace, prosperity, and moral courage. He recalls William Penns reliance on God over weapons and notes that moral conduct determines safety more than force.
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M. E. Steinkamp
Raritan
Peter
Apostle
Jesus Christ
Earth
Heaven
God
Israel
Rene
Christ
Wm. Penn
Charles the Second
North America
Win
Penn
William
King
Joseph
Egypt
Potiphar
Jesus
Apostle Paul
Paul
Trial this week linked to noted gangsters and thefts in Polk County
A Polk County district court trial this week centers on the disposal of stolen securities linked to gangsters including Eddie LaRue Gus Winkler and Harvey Bailey. The report also notes a Mary Pickford kidnapping plot revelation and a sermon urging faith amid crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie LaRue
Gus Winkler
Harvey Bailey
Dewey Berlovich
Des Moines
Polk County District Court
Mary Pickford
Pella High Opens Fast Then Beats Winterset
Pella High uses a fast start to defeat Winterset 38 to 18 on Tuesday night. Pella led 10-1 early as Klein scored repeatedly, and held an 18-4 edge at halftime. Winterset surged after the break with quick baskets, but Pella steadied and built a 15 point lead late, aided by free throws and strong defense.
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Pella High School
Winterset Five
Pella Five
Winterset
McKee
Klein
Cole
Addy
Pella
Wilkins
PENLA
D. Menning
Heerema
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