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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
7
Prairie City residents report a stove explosion about 11 00 am Wednesday that badly burned Mrs Gerrit Van Wyk. Neighbors aided in saving the house as the kitchen was set ablaze. She suffered burns to her arm and leg while her infant child escaped unharmed. The family sought medical care from Dr Henry.
Des Moines report from the Iowa state board of railroad commissioners shows May collections of motor carrier taxes and penalties totaling 20,486.53. After 4,095.48 retained for administration, 96 counties share the rest. Polk county receives 1,171.86 while Cherokee county gets 0.67 and Mahaska county 53.10.
Oscar Armintrout of Eldon was killed instantly at 2:30 PM Monday when his Dodge coupe was struck by a westbound freight train at Hilton crossing. Witness John Lampkin of Brazil said Armintrout drove onto the tracks despite the train’s approach. The car was demolished and Armintrout, believed 50 to 60, died from severe head injuries. Sheriff Robinson ordered the body held for investigation. coroner Hyatt to plan an inquest upon return.
Mrs L C Thompson of Albia daughter of Dave Watts committed death by drinking lysol at her home in Albia early Monday. Survived by six children, the youngest 7 months, husband and father. She had been despondent for weeks and had wandered to Unionville Missouri before being brought back. Medical aid failed to save her.
A Ford coupe stolen from the J. F. Sofranko residence at 4:00 last Friday morning was found Friday afternoon near the Harry Chamberlain home on Dry Ridge road west of Lovilia. A Ford touring car stolen in Centerville Thursday afternoon was found near the Earl Edwards home east of town Friday morning. It is believed three boys from Centerville took both cars.
Fairfield a woman, Marie Allison, 30, lay in critical condition after being shot by Charles Butcher, 45, former Jefferson County sheriff, in front of the post office. Witnesses say he waited for her, she fled toward the steps, a first shot missed, then a second hit. Butcher then killed himself as others rushed to help. he was married and had a family.
George Spaulding, a 56 year old fireman on the Humeston to Shenandoah freight, was injured when a car driven by Mrs Willard Miller struck his stopped vehicle in Shenandoah last Sunday. His legs were crushed between bumpers. he was taken to the hospital, with report showing a chance of recovery. Spaulding and his wife live in Shenandoah. he has long served with D. R. Davis of Humeston.
Last Saturday evening the Prairie City Boy Scouts gathered at Reverend Parks grave in Carlisle to place a Scout grave marker. Troop 20 led the ceremony with Scouts from St. Charles, Carlisle, and Pleasantville in uniform. Wreathes were laid by Mohawks and friends, a life sketch of Parks was given, appreciation of his work by Joe McElveen, marker set by Lee King and Robert Little, colors placed by John Moul, and a Scout oath and benediction followed by a commemorative song and dismissal.
Aubrey Jones of Mark received a severe cut above the left eye when struck by a baseball during the Savannah game Sunday. A two inch gash opened as he sat behind the catcher, who failed to stop the ball. Jones was taken to Doctor Shelton's office where several stitches were needed and the wound described as reasonably clean with little bruise.
Mrs. Grant Stuart, formerly Miss Mary Sprague, lies in critical condition at Yocum hospital after ingesting bichloride of mercury in Russell. Despondent over her husband’s recent death, she had lived in California with him before returning to Chariton area to stay with her mother.
A Mrs. Annie Cotton era reminiscence traces family life near Pella Iowa and Des Moines River baptisms. It recalls typhoid deaths, horse accident, marriages, children and relocations from South Pella to Indianola, school days under Canine and Stubenrauch, and church life at First Baptist. The piece reflects on fashion, social norms, Parades, Prohibition, and community memory.
The writer recalls Pella in earlier days with mud streets and family memories from the harness trade to school life. He reflects on beloved mentors, friends, and a sisterly kindness before turning to a hopeful future where Nazareth’s carpenter teachings guide a world of freedom, peace, art, and human dignity.
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