Pig in a Blanket Delights Pella Coffee Hour Visit
Weekly Chronicle visit to T. E. Renaud at his country home near Pella recalls his 9 acre and 220 acre farms, and a modern 10,000 dollar residence. The piece highlights orderly Holland-influenced streets, a big wood pile, visits from De Kocks and Van Gorps, and a pig in a blanket served during coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Highway 63
T. E. Renaud
Renaud
Pella
John de Kock
France
Holland
de Kock
Willie
Chronicle
Walter
van Gorp
D. W
Henry Dieleman
Health Message on Heart Disease and Communicable Illnesses
Weekly health bulletin notes heart disease leading death causes in 1931 Iowa. It links heart and circulatory health to blood vessels kidneys and habits, urging early symptom heed and personal cooperation. lists weekly disease counts by county with most cases for diphtheria scarlet fever typhoid measles and other diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
Iowa
Woodbury
Scott
Washington
Polk
Black Hawk
Poweshick
Fremont
Fayette
Linn
Marion
Dubuqque
Lee
Story
Hamilton
Pottawattamiente
Cerro Gordo
Johnson
Benton
United States Public Health Service
Den Adel Voices On Sabbath Snow Shoveling Debate
Den Adel writes to the editor of the Pella Chronicle about a prior editorial on labor and shoveling snow on the Sabbath. He argues snow removal is necessary for safety for those walking to church and business needs, citing a recent snowfall and potential harm if not cleared, and warns against an ordinance against snow shoveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Dick den Adel
Oskaloosa Doctor Named Assistant State Health Commissioner
Dr. E. Marsh Williams of Oskaloosa, president of the Iowa Public Health Association, was named assistant state commissioner of health by Dr. D. C. Steelsmith with approval from Gov. Dan Turner. The vacancy followed Dr. Henry Albert’s death. Williams, a St Louis University graduate, has practiced in Iowa since 1914 and belongs to several medical societies. He will arrive in Des Moines today to confer with Steelsmith and plan the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Marsh Williams
Oskaloosa
Iowa Public Health Association
D. C. Steelsmith
Dan Turner
Henry Albert
Steelsmith
Williams
St. Louis University
Iowa
American College of Physicians and Surgeons
Iowa State Medical Society
Mahaska County Medical Society
Des Moines
State Superintendent Addresses School Costs Focus
State Superintendent Agnes Samuelson discusses school finance and expenses, noting variation in teacher counts among similarly sized districts. She urges boards to minimize teaching staff without sacrificing economy and efficiency, stressing careful scrutiny of school organization before expanding personnel or operating costs.
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Agnes Samuelson
Board of Education
Melcher Girl Killed in Des Moines Accident
Lenore Wilkinson twenty four of Melcher Iowa was fatally injured at East Ninth and Arthur streets when struck by a collision between autos driven by Gunnar Anderson and Lee Silvers. She died later at Iowa Lutheran hospital. Wilkinson was a Drake University education student and East High graduate.
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Marion County News
Des Moines Tribune-Capital
Lenore Wilkinson
Melcher
Arthur St
Drake University
East Ninth
Arthur Streets
Miss Wilkinson
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Lee Silvers
Maple Street
Gunnar M. Anderson
East Thirteenth St
Anderson
East Ninth St
Silvers
Arthur Street
Silver
Lehi Wilinson
Drake
East High
Des Moines
Girl Dies by Telephone and Melcher Flees to Des Moines
A reported incident describes a girl’s death connected to a telephone call and the subsequent flight of an individual named Melcher to Des Moines, with few further details available in the fragment.
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Girl
Melcher
Des Moines
Country home burned west of Delta. Reed property destroyed
The Herman Reed place, west of Delta, was leveled by fire Tuesday around 12:30 after the family had vacated the house. Mrs Luella Brainard recently owned the property insured for 2000 dollars. household goods were saved.
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Delta Press
Herman Reed
Delta
Reed
W. R. Arendt
Luella Brainard
Orpheum Des Moines Premieres Cimarron With Tolstoy Screen
At the Des Moines Orpheum a weeklong program begins with Tolstoy’s Resurrection on Wednesday February 4 and Cimarron from Edna Ferber’s novel opening Sunday February 8. Stars include John Boles Lupe Velez Irene Dunn Estelle Taylor and more. Vaudeville features Don Galvan Pauline Saxon and The Andersons with a midnight Cimarron preview Saturday.
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RKO Orpheum Theater
Des Moines
Leo Tolstoy
Cimarron
Edna Ferber
John Boles
Lupe Velez
Boles
Don Galvan
Pauline Saxon
Comediene
Polly
Andersons
RKO
Orpheum
Richard Dix
Irene Dunn
Sabra
Estelle Taylor
Dixie Lee
William Collier Jr
the Kid
Edna May Oliver
Mrs. Wyatt
Stanley Fields
Lon Yountis
George Stone
Sol Levy
William A. Jones
al. W. Rea
Ice box cookies roll dough for overnight chilling
The method uses stiff cookie dough rolled into a cylinder and wrapped in cheesecloth then stored in the ice box overnight until firm. When ready to bake, a sharp knife slices thin rounds for baking.
Our Valentine Showcased Cards and Novelties
A local display highlights a broad assortment of cards and novelties for Valentine’s Day. The article encourages readers to send love tokens with fitting greetings, noting the season’s sentiment and continued prominence of the display.
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Mr. Renaud
Frederick
Fritz) Renaud
Lfe
Twenly T. FE
Delco Plant
Delco
Henry Kole
Mr. Kole
John Kole
Jersey
Kole
Rhode Island
Dr. Miles
den Adel
Pella Chronicle
Tone
Ted
Ashby
Tone’s Old Golden Program
Nocks
B. J. Brom
2Nd Street
Orpheum Theatre
The
Money Makers
Farr
Farmers Union
Old Opera House
Lo Arene
Rabo
Katin Pr Healthix
J. Blommers & CO
Seno Ale Ann Oi
American Medical Society
J. Blommers & Coq
Pella, Iowa
Ses
Vander Ploeg’s Bakery
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