Aged Nervo Is Fleeced Out of Neat Little Sam
W. M. Gordon, a well known Albino man, voices harsh views on the meanest men in the world.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
4
W. M. Gordon, a well known Albino man, voices harsh views on the meanest men in the world.
We will pay the following cash prices for poultry subject to market changes. The notice lists current rates for various poultry categories and emphasizes price adjustments with market fluctuation and supply conditions.
Gordon was duped by two well dressed men who found a $100 bill and promised Gordon a share. He withdrew $96 from his bank to change the bill, but the pair fled toward the courthouse after claiming to seek employer approval. Gordon notified Sheriff Goodwin of the loss.
The article fragment mentions the Sheriff Goodwin notifying surrounding towns in an effort to apprehend the negroes. It references Monroe County News and a suspect description noting tall and slim appearance and fair dress. The readable text hints at a pursuit tied to a local race crime unknown.
Doctor Brown sends thanks to Pella and the committee for their kindness during a visit in Pella. He notes the heat and busy program limited his writing time, valued the reception, and expresses gratitude to Hollander and Scandinavian attendees for their attentiveness despite noise. He asks for a copy of the meeting report.
A trucking horse owned by Harry Morrow died after becoming entangled in its rope and hanged itself. The animal, reportedly ill with coke, was left resting by its taster, then returned dead. The Jasper County Record notes unclear weather and circumstances may have contributed.
Wesley Hill and Baxter Farmer are in serious condition at Methodist hospital in Des Moines after being kicked by a horse Tuesday noon. Hill suffered liver injuries and an operation was considered. both men were unhitching horses for the noon hour when the accident occurred. Jasper County Record reports.
Jack Dillon, son of Mr and Mrs Ward Dillon of ti vy, smiles with a new bicycle awarded for outstanding work as a carrier for the Oskaloosa Herald. He credits his hustling effort and the cooperation of the Herald and Pella Oskaloosa Herald renders for making the gift possible, expressing gratitude to all who helped.
A Pella Chamber of Commerce broadcast recapped a door to door canvass and a bakery stop with a doughnut maker swapping high assessment for support. The program featured community songs, remarks from business figures, and a pledge that Pell a will shine tonight with civic pride and local facilities.
Marion County owns a 70 acre tract turned to the Conservation Commission for a game area. Intensive development under relief labor is led by Charles Eaton of the Iowa State Planning Board with 1820 yards hog wire and 3960 yards barb wire installed. Around food patches 8566 yards of fencing added on abandoned roads. 10,000 yards remain. Food plots planted include 90 lbs cane 80 lbs wheat 2 lbs flax 8 lbs sunflower 150 lbs screenings 6 lbs millet.
The Mary Marion chapter D A R marked the Elm planted July 1 1876 by J C Donnell and W S Honnold with a public dedication near Lewis Van Roekel farm east of Moni A large marker from a nearby rock was unveiled and a sandstone tablet was set The survivor Link Tice recounted his role as a 16 year old observer and L K Simpson led the effort to preserve the elm with local residents aiding in rock and marker placement The event featured a reading of Joyce Kilmer Trees and a pledge of allegiance titled centennial elm ceremony cleanup and commemoration of a century of American independence.
Mary Marion Chapter D A Ro holds an easement over the plot and has agreed to perpetually care for the tree, ensuring ongoing maintenance and preservation actions.
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