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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1936

Page

2

Local News From Fort Dodge And Pella Area

A long, mixed local update notes visits and happenings around Fort Dodge and nearby towns. It mentions lawn and garden trials on Main Street, new garage construction on Washington Street, and numerous family visits, travels, and health notices involving residents of Pella, Iowa Falls, Des Moines, and surrounding communities.

Harry Renaud Washington Street Bob Renaud Barney Mensch J. W. Vander Linden Des Moines

Thermometer Breaks In Heat Wave On City Corner

The Knoxville Express reports one of the hottest days yet as a large thermometer on the corner of Vanderwilt's and Yarnell's broke under the sun. The incident is seen as possible forerunner of continued heat, with no relief forecast.

Vanderwilt’s & Yarnell’s Knoxville Express

Pella City Council Meeting on Budget Estimate

The city council of Pella Iowa will meet August 4 1986 at 9 00 o clock morning at the City Office to consider the budget estimate and record of filing for expenditures. Cleve A Kuyper City Clerk.

Pella Marion County Iowa Ofice

Marriage Ties Siamese Twins To Dancer In Dallas

A brunet Siamese twin wed a tall dark dancer and musician in Dallas on Saturday night. The other twin reported she has never resented dates with men and the marriage is not expected to cause a rift with Peter Dana, grandson of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Dallas Texas Peter Dana Henry Wadsworth Longfellow North Beach N. Y California

Western Ontario population moves to cities report

The London Chamber of Commerce notes 16 933 more people live in towns and cities than in rural areas. A railroad section crew suffered four deaths and one serious injury when a westbound Baltimore and Ohio freight struck a handcar on a bridge near Little Hocking Ohio. Tugwell extends drought relief to 11 states. Topeka prepares for Landon nomination ceremony. A slain woman found in Louisville churchyard. Trust fund rewards two sisters in Minneapolis. Hunan forbids foreign dress red neckties and immodest attire. Laurens merchants join farmers harvesting 38 acres of Mohler land. A 15 pound 11 ounce baby born near Dumont Minnesota. Four Iowa students win John Leffey scholarships. Two men plead guilty to selling fish near Mingo Iowa. Mississippi gauge installation at McGregor planned.

Ontario London Chamber of Commerce Chamber Baltimore and Ohio Little Hocking Marietta Ohio

Drought Soars Milk Price and WPA Quarry Work Ends

Crushed rock for Lee county roads from WPA rock quarries in Marion township and Sandusky was halted Saturday after supervisors refused to cover quarry rental. Workers were moved to other projects. Milk prices will rise in Iowa City from 10 to 11 cents per quart due to drought. Dairymen warn pasture losses from fires. In Kansas, 17 year old Alice Williams of Cedar Rapids was critically injured after being thrown from a car near Reno. doctors say her chances of survival are slim.

Wpa Rock Quarri Marion Township Sandusky Lee County Lown City Dairymen's Association Alice Williams Cedar Rapids Reno Kansas Lawrence

Chicks Hatch Without Hen In Vander Horst Yard

William Vander Horst found six young chicks walking about his yard with no hen or incubator nearby. Investigating behind fodder he discovered a hidden nest where the chicks had hatched by heat. The incident raises questions about natural or accidental hatching in the area.

William Vander Horst Vander Horst

Body of C. Downs Found Near Home After Disappearance

Chas Down age 77, missing from Mahaska County Home since June 28, was found dead in a pasture a half mile from the home Thursday morning. A statewide search followed his disappearance. no inquest was held and he was buried at the county home cemetery. Downs once ran for mayor of Oskaloosa before age led to admission to the home.

Chas Mahaska County Free Down W. H. Broerman Downs Oskaloosa

Large Rodeo For Iowa State Fair headline

Early entries announced for the 1936 Iowa State Fair rodeo promise one of the west’s largest meets. National and world champions enter across seven nights of bull dogging bronc riding roping and racing. Notables include Shorty Ricker Bob Crosby Lub White Madison Square Garden Gene Ross Donald Nesbitt and more. Over 200 contestants expected before August 28 opening events.

Shorty Ricker Ranger Tex Bob Crosby Roswell New Mexico Crosby Lub Whiteman Clarksville Texas Madison Square Garden Gene Ross Sayre Ohio Oklahoma City Donald Nesbitt Quamado N. M Los Angeles

Iowa State Fair Rodeo Adds Chuck Wagon Races This Year

Fair officials said the Iowa state fair rodeo will debut chuck wagon races among new racing features. Over $4,000 in cash prizes will be awarded across seven contest nights from August 28 to September 3.

Iowa Ures

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