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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
8
The column recalls visits on rural routes near town with John Van Andel and Will Van Rheenen. It notes road conditions, farm improvements, family ties, and views on government production controls, plus personal details about Van Andel and Poortinga households and upcoming social visits.
International Sunday School Lesson explores Elijah in 1 Kings 19 9 18 and Psalms 57 1 5. It outlines four steps Hiding Hearing Heeding and Helping with Elijah hiding after Jezebels threat, hearing Gods inquiry, the still small voice and return to service, and the broader point that many faithful remain who influence others and sustain faith.
The Board of Supervisors met July 2 1934 with full attendance. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved. Bills were approved for numerous per diems, mileage, supplies, repairs, and services. Transfers between funds were debated and approved. emergency and budget actions were taken and citations for various claims and exemptions were handled. The meeting concluded with authorizing changes to the County Trunk System as recommended by the State Highway Commission and adjournment.
An advertisement touts a lemon juice recipe to stop rheumatic pain and promises a refund if not relieved. It prescribes mixing lemon juice with water and taking a tablespoonful twice daily, claiming relief within about 43 hours. The note also suggests use for neuritis and rheumatism and adds cost details.
The talkie version of Sorrell and Son from Warwick Deeping opens a three day run at the Rivola theatre in Oskaloosa on Saturday July 21. H. B. Warner returns as Stephen Sorrell, with an enhanced performance in the English production by British and Dominions. The film follows the beloved story closely and preserves its core father son themes.
A.T. Looney of West Robinson street died Tuesday evening at seven after paralysis struck him that morning. Born March 3, 1842 in Case county Indiana, he moved with family to Iowa as a youth and built a long business career in Washington and Knoxville. Survived by wife Ella Chapman a daughter Charlotte and sister Mrs Lida Beenblossom. Funeral 2 pm from home with Rev E L Stone officiating, burial in Graceland cemetery Knoxville Journal.
J A Delmar a truck driver reported an early morning hijacking near Knoxville Iowa as his trailer was held up while he drove along the road according to county authorities the details are incomplete from the damaged source text.
Des Moines July 18 plan to crown the 1934 national dirt track speedway champion in a match race on opening day of the Iowa State Fair. Only 1934 season winners from major US dirt speedways eligible. About fifteen track champions already expressed intent to compete. several international names among entrants. The Des Moines event will offer national honors for 1934 with races August 24 and 31 under International Motor Contest Association sanction. open to world. Over fifty top dirt track drivers expected for the two-day spectacle.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports an alleged chinch bug extermination method. Jim Myers of Oskaloosa cites a Knoxville farmer who filled a fruit jar with chinch bugs and water to brew a drink that allegedly resembles beer. Observers foresee illicit beer production as a side effect while government aid to farmers is noted.
Thomas Earney of Albia about 25 was injured Tuesday afternoon when his truck collided with a Wabash engine and coach at a shale road intersection east of Hilton. Earney suffered head lacerations needing stitches. The truck owned by Charles Barney was demolished. Train cars carried 429 CCC camp men from Camp Knox, Ky., into Albia, then transferred.
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