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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
3
Chariton Leader reports a local morale stance from Bert Gookin amid hard times. He cites a copy of the Rimbey Alberta Record showing Canadian grain prices as concrete evidence. The piece captures town sentiment and regional trade references in a fragmentary gossip style.
Sheriff Wales traced a vehicle and found McKeechan dead after an attempted burglary at a store four miles northwest of Coal City. Leslie Kirby of Moulton confessed with McKeechan to entering the store. an inquest into McKeechan’s death was announced by Coroner W B Miller.
A fragmented report discusses the impact of dance on individuals, mentioning names and outcomes in unclear terms. The fragment hints at a case involving a person named Samay and Moras, with references to a judge or official proceeding. Details are unreadable. the core theme centers on the social or legal consequences of dance.
Loren Texum, brother of County Agent M. Textrum, recalls a Thursday morning stick-up at the Delaware apartment hotel in Chicago. A well-dressed man of about 35, armed with a revolver, forced the clerk and guests to the wall, rifled cash drawers, and took money and jewelry from victims including Textrum, who handed over ten dollars, a watch, and a fraternity pin before later talking with authorities.
A bandit looted a hotel watch and pin then forced guests to line up against a wall and contribute to the swag. He drank a highball, ordered guests to a sixth floor room, and warned them to stay quiet for ten minutes. The 45 minute ordeal ended, with two Gold Coast hotels later robbed likely by the same bandit.
Robbers opened the safe in the A. J. Bryant office during the noon hour last Friday and took 107.20 belonging to the General Finance Co. Bryant, manager, returned from lunch around 1. The same culprits reportedly robbed Geo. Be Baker’s safe of several dollars.
Frederick, 10, son of A C Gerry of Harvey, underwent a delicate brain operation in Chicago after being sent to Iowa City weeks earlier by Anna Kissinger social service worker. Early reports suggested a difficult recovery but indications now point to possible improvement.
Joe Hyduck of Eddyville was fined $100 and costs by the Mt. Pleasant mayor after pleading guilty to reckless driving following an incident Saturday night January 17. He had turned off lights to avoid identification and ignored a stop sign, then fled as officers pursued. warrants were issued by Wapello and Albia authorities after a car matching his license was observed in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Virgil Lambirth died after seven days of wounds believed to be inflicted by Ben Brewer at the Lambirth home near Montezuma. She was conscious at times but speech was paralyzed by head wounds. Brewer’s body was sent to Missouri, a surviving eleven year old stands with his parents, and burial will be in Kentucky. The true cause remains unknown.
Virgil Fear a Delta man was seriously hurt in Hedrick last Thursday night when he swerved to avoid children coasting on a highway. His car went down a thirty foot embankment, flipped and pinned occupants. Passersby freed them and a Hedrick physician rushed them to Ottumwa hospital. Fear had severe facial and head lacerations and two collarbone fractures. He returned home Friday.
Fremont voters approved a 12000 bond issue by 167 to 92 in a special school election. Funds will build a west wing addition a 60 by 75 foot building with a gymnasium auditorium combo, stage at one end and seating for about 800, plus temporary bleachers for 400, replacing the current 30 by 60 foot gym.
The project will convert the existing space into a modern school plant with study rooms and a suitable auditorium for the community. The gym will be a top county level public school court, matching other county facilities.
Richland Clarion reports Dr. R G Swinney was elected staff surgeon at Jefferson county hospital. He serves as assistant to Dr D James, chief, following fourteen years in Richland after moving from Troy Town. His diagnostic skill and counsel are highly regarded by local medical peers and patients. His friends congratulate him on the appointment.
The New Sharon Methodist meetings, directed by Rev. Tennant and assisted by guest preacher Rev. J. H. Krenmyre of Ainsworth, resulted in ninety four additions to the town churches this week.
A Lewistown Montana woman writes that starting Kruschen Salts daily led to a 17 pound loss in four weeks. She weighed 256 pounds before and 239 pounds after, claiming better health and appearance. The ad promotes an 85 cent four week bottle and a money back guarantee.
Rev Tennant led song service and organizing work at meetings. A large volunteer choir aided nightly programs. In week two, invitations went out to Mason ic brethren and Odd Fellows. Thursday featured High School night with class colored pew decorations and seating, three pennants awarded for the largest display.
Attendance shows Freshmen and Juniors leading with Sophomores in second place. A quoted exchange with a noted physicist highlights ongoing pursuits of elusive molecules and atoms.
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