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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
4
The fragment notes divorces for the period reached 57 with cruelty and inhuman treatment dominating the actions at 41. It hints at marital failures and a drive scene affecting the picture, mentioning a speed unit and careless car handling amid disrupted marriages.
Carl C. Unsicker of Wright died January 15 in St Joseph infirmary Fort Worth Texas after pneumonia he contracted en route to Fort Worth on business He left Wright December 19 for Texas city and fell ill on arrival His wife Mrs Unsicker was with him for about a week before his death The body was returned to Wright for funeral services and burial.
Miss Gretchen Utterback daughter of ex judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines was awarded 5000 damages in a suit against Mr and Mrs George Rudolph for injuries sustained in February 1927. She was a Roosevelt high school student returning from classes.
Fire damaged Curl Grocery in Bloomfield with losses totaling 1600 dollars for building stock and fixtures. A defective oil stove kept burning to prevent fruit from freezing. The blaze was found by Reuben Hargrove, ex-clerk of the Davis County Court, who runs a nearby filling station but could not save the store.
Be. R. Harvey of Washington received a bad gash on the head when a car left in reverse surged backward. Richard rk, cranking the car, could not control it as it lurched past a jewelry store window, into the street, and struck Mr. Harvey, who stood nearby.
Des Moines veteran police officer Joe Donaghue is described in a fragmentary notice as an easy target for barbers. The item appears to note his long service and a joking reference to facial grooming.
Workers described as welders are highlighted for their role in rated tasks and the payments tied to completing those assignments. The brief notes the focus on who performs the work and how they are compensated for the rated duties.
Agitation grows in Monroe as residents and council debate a possible water route that could bypass or relocate the city. Disappointment arises from a lack of survey details and mixed views on whether the route will go through Monroe or miss it entirely.
Emanuel and his neighbor were returning from a hunting trip when the gun discharged. The pad lodged in his left arm and wrist, causing injury. The incident details are limited in the readable text.
D. W. Bates of Albia, a prominent attorney with 35 years in practice, has been chosen vice president of the Home Savings Bank of Des Moines. He will assume duties soon, with his family remaining in Albia until spring. Bates will continue as a member of the law firm Bates, Simmons and Richmond.
A truncated OCR fragment mentions a home linked to a woman who died about a year ago and a sequence of transfers or bequests surrounding the property. Details are unreadable and the exact parties or dates cannot be determined from the fragment.
Language fragment mentions sport and hidden truth in a coded Scottish tone. No clear event, names, or places readable. Summary focuses on a vague reference to sport and secrecy without identifiable entities.
Life long Sigourney resident Evan H. Kelly known locally as eee area in a store on Monday died suddenly from heart failure. He was a male worker with a Sigourney lumber firm and remained active in the community.
Miss Helen Vander Pal, a fourth grade pupil at Lincoln School, underwent an appendectomy performed by Dr. J. J. Sybenga at Mal County Hospital early Sunday. Latest reports say she is recovering well, much to the relief of her numerous friends.
The column collects tales from Pella with humor and local color. It recalls conversations about weather, names, and daily quirks, noting how residents joke about spelling Dutch names and a barber shop anecdote. It also mentions city officials, school leaders, and a light edge of community satire.
Mrs Cox reflects on the passing of Dr Parrish, praising his saintly life and steadfast service. The obituary recalls his frail body yet alert mind, his faithful industry, and the deep impact he left in the hearts of the families he served for many years.
Fragmentary notice from Clarke county honors numerous births and local families. Readers recall Dr. Parrish’s years of service and the enduring ties of neighbors, friends, and community figures during a time of remembrance.
Special Miami dispatch reports Herbert Hoover and party arriving at the J. C. Penney home in Miami on January 22 1929. The Palm Island estate overlooks Biscayne Bay and features gardens a swimming pool a boat house and tennis and golf facilities. Hoover welcomed by Mayor Sewell and Penney associates as plans for inaugural activities and rest preparations unfold amid Penney family hospitality.
The Chamber of Commerce in City would furnish the power for Saturday night lighting as the recommendation received approval. The decision was finalized with the chamber backing the plan and authorizing power support for weekend illumination.
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