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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
6
R A Awtry of Pella recalls the 1890s era when farming was nearly unprofitable. Land sold for 56 to 70 dollars an acre and later 300, while corn and hay brought pennies, cows ranged 12 to 20 dollars, and mares 46 dollars with few buyers. Residents remember the Bisland land boom and the widespread hardship that followed.
Peter Amos, 13, son of Mr and Mrs George H Amos, died in Boston after colliding while chasing a fly ball. A blood clot formed in the brain and caused death during the night. The Amos family had lived here before moving to Boston several years ago. Mrs Amos is Miss Minnie Gardner sister of Mrs Earl Bellamy and Mrs Lloyd Reese. Relatives could not attend the funeral held Wednesday.
A literary reflection notes that resolutions formed in storms fade in calm and that churchgoing saints may desert belief in prosperity. It contrasts foul weather saints with fair weather demons, arguing such fickleness leaves a poor impression on God and people.
Chronicle reports approval of a display advertising contract for the 1930 Iowa State Fair. Despite budget cuts, the publisher emphasizes the newspaper campaign remains large, crediting it as a key contributor to fair success and requesting continued cooperation.
The editor and family visited PD Wagner near Fairfield and praised Pella for its clean city and high quality Dutch chocolate ice cream. Wagner called Pella the finest ice cream he has tasted, noting he often stops at local parlors for it and that it speaks well of Pella’s leading industry and its advertising.
The Harvest, a Temperance drama in the office of the county attorney, stars G Y Hammond of the Iowa Anti Saloon League and Rev A E Maines as the father. The play, recently staged in Iowa churches, features a liberal community man who aids bootleggers and mocks temperance laws, with a boy idolizing his father. A church notice invites attendees to a free performance with voluntary offering in Pella on a Monday evening.
Janet Gaynor portrays Eleanor Divine in Fox Movietone musical romance High Society Blues with Charles Farrell and William Collier Sr. The piece emphasizes her simple, private lifestyle despite Hollywood royalty, noting her Beverly Hills home and Santa Monica cottage and disdain for high society pomp.
Bert Huizinga objects to using his head as a Fourth of July target after a torpedo was dropped or thrown Monday afternoon near the Security State bank. He was peaceably walking when it struck his head, burned his hair, and injured his arm. The incident raises concerns over dangerous celebrations and calls for action to prevent further harm.
Mrs. Kathleen Anspach was granted a divorce from Loren E. Anspach by Judge E. W. Dingwell after alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The husband did not appear, custody of the child was awarded to Mrs. Anspach, who is employed in Chicago.
New York June 20. Wholesale basis price cuts spread through 1450 J C Penney stores. Earl C Sams says staple linens and silk items show notable reductions. Silk pieces and hosiery now priced lower than any time since the war. Men and boys work clothes reflect manufacturer reductions on price tags.
The Pella Week Blad managing editor H. F. Johnson, after visiting a barber for a beard removal, discovers he is beardless. He then pits himself in a staged tennis duel with neighbor C. Hi Vandermeulen, while a printing order joke unfolds. Johnson enjoys a barrel of fun at friends’ expense.
Ira N. Curtis of the Pella hotel faced two strangers asking for a room and offering a $5 check as payment. He refused due to unfamiliarity, noting the men claimed long OsKaloosa residence but his caution prevented a larger cash advance.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports Moses P. Van Gorkom born December 27, 1860 in Pella Iowa, died June 14 1980 in Oskaloosa Iowa aged 79 years 5 months 18 days. He married Mary Frances August 16 1873 in Tynewille Iowa. Survived by widow daughters Hattie Smith and John Flanagan sons William Eddyville Des Moines Moses and George.
Funeral services for Mathes were conducted Monday afternoon June 10 at the Wilcox-Garland chapel with Rev. L. S. Faust of the First Reformed church presiding. Roy Jenkins and Chet Amnaberry provided music while Aileen Jenkins accompanied. Burial followed at Pella cemetery.
The Blue Moon Cafe, closed for repairs after a fire, reopens next Tuesday as the Dutch Inn under new manager W L Harvey of Harvey Iowa. Harvey, formerly a candidate for county auditor on the Democratic ticket, previously worked at the cafe during his Central College years and is known locally. The reopening includes extensive remodeling like new hardwood floors and updated fixtures.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention John Wynberg and an ad about poultry. It references local producer terms and a scene with Mr Vanden Heuvel, Marion, and a possible sale or call to action. Readable details are very limited.
A Rock Island westbound passenger train change moves its arrival from 1:55 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. The adjustment reduces time between the afternoon and evening trains, aiding city mail delivery. Carriers now depart earlier at 2 o'clock, benefiting local service and travelers.
In Red Rock near Knoxville Iowa on a Saturday night a liquor squad headed by Deputy A. J. May raided Loren S. Clark’s garage finding alcohol and arresting Clark. He faced Judge E. W. Dingwell and received three months in county jail plus a fine. Tom Mason of Tracy was arrested for liquor nuisance and pleaded not guilty. Glyde Brady of Pershing pleaded guilty and received three months and a 300 dollar fine.
Knoxville hosts The World's Thrillers at the fairgrounds on July 4 featuring what is billed as the largest motorcycle race meet and speed derby in the state. Sanctioned tri state dirt track events draw riders from Illinois Michigan Iowa Indiana and Canada along with auto polo auto push ball and the Ash Can Derby for cars under $60. Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children under 12. grandstand free.
A damaged OCR fragment references a Colonial era display and a lost fan used to force an eye art, with unclear actors or precise actions. The readable words suggest a museum or exhibit context and a suggested manipulation or display technique described in vague terms.
A young Omaha girl, Bobby McCoy, narrowly cheated a fatal fall from a hotel fire escape after climbing from a upstairs window. George Ramsey spotted her mid ascent from across the street and alerted the Curtis family, who sheltered her from danger. The incident ended safely with her unharmed.
In June Kerr, a Tracy resident, faced a raid by Deputy Sheriff A. J. May who confiscated home brew. Kerr confessed and was sentenced to three years. He later served in the war, received disability compensation, and struggled to support his wife and five children. He recalls paying a dime for a book and notes ongoing hardship.
The heat wave that began Saturday ended early Wednesday with a heavy downpour and an electrical storm. No damage reported. Rain brought relief to lawns crops and vegetation as temperatures cooled from a 102 degree high near the Chronicle office.
In Knoxville Iowa on June 26 a man named Dingwelli Thomas confessed to a crime and was sentenced to fifteen years at the Anamona reformatory. The proceedings occurred Tuesday morning with Miss Esie Wilson present as a witness.
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