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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
4
The Stursma couple of 802 W. Third Street observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with family visiting spent hours recalling old times. A table lamp gift, a noon dinner, and a cheerful afternoon plus well wishes marked the special day.
The American Farm Bureau Federation plans a nationwide radio broadcast on March 14 at 9 30 p m Central Standard Time from a Chicago NBC station. It will last one hour with top Farm Bureau figures officials from agricultural groups and leading farmer authorities. The event offers Farm Bureau members a chance to connect with national leaders and may inspire local informal gatherings at home with radios.
Gideon Van Loon of Oakdale Knoxville died at Mercy hospital Des Moines after three weeks illness from a neck carbuncle. He was 69 years 10 months and 1 day, born west of Pella, married Nellie Van Loon in 1896, with seven children, six living. Funeral Feb 15 at Bybee Davis parlors, Rev. Tom Patterson. interment Oakdale cemetery. Also Columbus Jeffers born April 1 1847 died Feb 15 1929 at Marshalltown Old Soldiers Home aged 81 years 10 months 14 days. Survived by four children: Allison Knoxville, William Pella, John Oakland, Agnes Ridgeway Cottonwood. several grandchildren. Funeral by Rev. C Y Pence at Roberts Evans funeral home Tuesday at 2:00 p m.
The Montezuma Republican released a 20 page educational special edition on the dedication of a new high school building. It features photographs of local leaders, faculty, and schools, with articles tracing the school system’s history and its impact on trades and community life.
Agricultural researchers and private institutes report honey mixed with water as an antifreeze. James Hambleton of the Bee Culture Laboratory notes optimal honey to water ratios vary by climate, with common mixes from equal parts to two to one. Alcohol added and careful sealing of radiator components are advised to prevent engine damage.
Reports of these contests give the various details about the award and the fans involved. The law section cited prohibits advertising lotteries by mail and imposes fines up to 1000 dollars or imprisonment up to two years for violations.
Paul Haywood of Bussey was the victim of a coasting accident last week after his sled turned and struck his arm, breaking it just below the elbow. It marks the second such injury in two years. He was moved to an Albia hospital for surgical care.
Knoxville Iowa February 27 The Marion county community stands to gain a senator as a new senatorial redistricting bill introduced by Senator W Nelson of Story county advances from the house judiciary and political districts committee with a favorable recommendation The measure places Marion in a single county district and groups Warren Lucas and Monroe in a separate district The senate has postponed a prior Anderson Patterson plan which had kept the senatorial map unchanged since 1884 The Nelson bill is backed by a sizable group of supporters and carries twenty seven one county supporters Carried forward by party line dynamics and committee support.
A local dispute centers on an unclear will involving Seay and related parties. Details are sparse in the readable text, but the case appears tied to inheritance and contested holdings. Officials have not released further statements or dates.
A Polish salesman visited Knoxville Monday, selling motor oil and gasoline. Housewives at Cee Beet Furniture and nearby stores encountered a curious scene as the man drew attention with a half pint oil distribution. Police warned against sharing trade secrets after the peculiar encounter and urged caution with itinerant vendors.
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