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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
7
WPA funds will assist a major addition at the Marion County Courthouse Knoxville. A new basement section three quarters the size of a floor will house moved lavatories rest room lounging area and social welfare offices with outside entrance. Total cost will be 10000 financed by WPA state and county funds and work will start after financing details are settled.
Professor De Moor discussed Barth and Brunner, showing a strong grasp of their views during chapel. Rev. F. De Jong spoke on The Influence of Association, stressing prayer and careful choice of associations. Dr. Lubbers is scheduled to address Des Moines Business and Professional Women's Club on Currency Stabilization and its International Impact. The Annual Day of Prayer at Central was observed with Professor Meininga leading services. A visit by Toedy and a cordial welcome at Culver-Stockton College are noted.
Cosmo Politan presents Ceiling Zero at Rivola Theatre starting Friday Feb 7 for four days starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien. Based on Lieut Commander Frank Wead Broadway hit, the film follows three war buddies who join commercial flying to deliver mail and passengers amid danger, with romance, peril, and dramatic aviation details.
Debaters from Central College and opponents faced a mixed field of seasoned and novice speakers at a Pella event. Central teams averaged ten debates each, finishing 21 of 40 so far, with decisions by visiting coaches and Culver-Stockton professors. Triangles formed by Upper Iowa Simpson and Central, with duals across Grinnell and Monmouth contests, highlighted the schedule amid a flurry of regional matchups.
Local Ford garage manager L Collins found his 1936 Ford stolen from in front of his house Monday evening. Sheriff Grundman later located the car in a city ditch in the southeast, indicating the driver lost control while attempting a sharp turn and abandoned the vehicle without damage.
A fragmentary note from November 8 1085 describes sunshine, laughter, and music filling the town of Pella. Joyful thoughts rise with songs and melodies heard along quiet streets.
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