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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
7
Mrs Lenora Scholte accompanied Senator and Mrs Carl Aschbrenner to Des Moines where the trio attended the governor's banquet after sessions of the state legislature. The senator resumed duties, while the ladies observed the sessions.
Pella citizens Henry Grundman and John Kaldenberg attempted to fight a house fire themselves at 8:00 am, scooping water and dousing the blaze on the Grundman roof while Mrs. Grundman read inside. A hole burned in the roof but the fire was controlled with no further damage.
Library notes warn against accepting religious books from publishers, advising careful examination for sect bias and price. The article then surveys origins of public libraries from Babylon to Harvard, tracing growth of access, taxation, and the modern American library movement shaping self education and unemployment relief.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30 are listed for multiple churches The Rev Raymond Drukker of Trinity by Grand Rapids Mich will preach morning and evening A cottage prayer meeting is scheduled Sunday at 2 p m at the homes of Frank Frush and Fred Lankelma A separate notice mentions Third Reformed and Church of the Open Bible with evening evangelist meetings and special talks Governors remarks and political mentions appear alongside church plans.
A church group, the Prayer Band of Lower Grove Church, seeks to publish a communication only after the author’s name is provided. The paper will withhold publication of the name if requested, but records must show the writer and an organization member who assumes responsibility for the content.
An interstate commerce commission filing seeks to sell the Martinsburg to Oskaloosa branch of the Minneapolis and St. Louis line. Residents recall 1882 Iowa Central narrow gauge, the early crossings near Hedrick and Martinsburg, and the shift to standard 85 pound rails with 600 class engines. The line’s sale marks the end of an era in southern Keokuk County.
Poem-like reflection on lasting values and character. It emphasizes inner virtues over appearances, urging generous living, honest deeds, and peace in action both now and beyond time. Strong moral lines highlight what we are and what we give.
A curious scene unfolds as a bald headed man scrapes hair at the side of his head, prompting a boy to urge him to expose the trick. A girl nearby draws attention as a telephone operative and a onlooker jokes about rings from men she doesn’t know. The moment ends with mutual shock.
Waterproof suede blazers remain available at 2.38 and sweaters greatly reduced at Wormhoudt and Kempkes Clothing Clearance. Shop before Saturday night to snag deals.
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