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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
11
An old schoolmate recounts a decade of downward drift under liquor and his break with drinking after embracing prohibition. He recalls ruin, poverty, and social loss before discovering personal liberty through prohibition's restraint, gaining renewed respectability and urging others to support the public ban.
Last Tuesday evening the college chapel hosted three artists Berger violinist Aster pianist Steindel cellist for the final lecture course program. The audience praised the performances with remarks of marvel and inspiration noting technical prowess and engaging encores. Central College audiences expressed gratitude and hope to hear the artists again.
A partial list shows Central's students and their teaching locations next fall. Names include Reint Peppen Webb Iowa Samona Woertink Ware Iowa Grayce Wesselink Pella Iowa Luella Timmerman Dulce New Mexico Martina Korver Annville Kentucky Adrian Bruins Avoca Iowa Christine Bruins South Dakota Floyd Vander Zyl Gorsica South Dakota Belle Bogard College Springs Iowa Carl Bogard Durant Iowa Vivian Kooi Orange City Iowa Carl Hoefker Otley Iowa Esther Den Hartog Chicago Illinois Arta DeVries Sioux Center Iowa Doxie Putnam Farragut Iowa Bernice De Reus Centennial Iowa Sofia Poppen German Valley Illinois.
The Oskaloosa chamber of commerce wins leases on 138 acres five miles northwest of town to establish an airport. W J Klaaren will vacate the land and serve as caretaker as 100 acres become active airfield with remaining land subleased for farming. Runways, markings, tiling, and trees to be adjusted and the field listed with aviation agencies.
Melvin Sikkink, Central's catcher, has been chosen to lead the Pirates this baseball season. Dr. Lankelma volunteers to coach, bringing experience as an old Town player. Students commend his support to help ensure a successful year.
The Central nine invites the student body to support Drake in a rare May eight contest. The text praises Drake for agreeing to play a smaller school and emphasizes that the current team deserves strong student backing to boost turnout and spirit.
Walter Kester announces his Republican primary candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa. He asks voters to judge the office by its economy and efficiency and to support him in the upcoming election.
A playful lyric compares washing day to a bright, bustling scene in a quaint Dutch town. The narrator notes clothes on a line in sun and wind, suddenly spotting a yard line of clothes like flowers. Birds sing by a water spout as the street shifts from night to light.
Joe L Porter declares run for Republican nomination for Marion County Sheriff and for Clerk of Court in Marion County. He aims to win voter approval at the June 2 1930 primaries as published by The Chronicle.
To the voters of Marion County F W Grant Reynolds announces his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for Supervisor for the 1932 term. He asks for continued support at the primary on June 2.
Four daily round trips with three connections at Monroe for Knoxville. Special round trip rates among stations. Pella to Des Moines departures at 8 40 am 12 40 pm 5 10 pm and 8 40 pm. Des Moines to Pella departures at 8 00 am 12 00 am 4 30 pm and 7 00 pm. Between Des Moines and Pella is 1 hour 50 minutes. Pella to Oskaloosa departures at 9 50 am 1 50 pm 6 20 pm and 8 50 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella departures at 8 00 am 12 00 pm 4 30 pm and 8 00 pm. Between Oskaloosa and Pella is 40 minutes. All buses except the late.
A notice announcing intent to run for Member of the Board of Supervisors for the 1932 term. The candidate seeks Democratic primary support and mentions the sponsor and district context.
Marion County voters are notified that Mike Walter Harvey will seek the Democratic nomination for County Auditor. He urges support and signs as Mike Harvey. He also states intent to run for sheriff in the Republican primary on June 3 from Route 2 Knoxville.
An old advertisement promises fast bunion and soft corn relief with Moone's Emerald Oil. A two ounce bottle is sold by druggists and claimed to reduce inflammation and pain within minutes after two to three applications. The copy emphasizes dramatic comfort and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
John Joe Clark announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Marion County, subject to the June Republican primary decision. He emphasizes commitment to public safety and law enforcement service in the county.
Central enabled by strong hitting and timely home runs defeated Pershing 11 to 3 last Wednesday afternoon at Bailaria. Hedden started the Pirates’ big day with a three base hit while Sikkink belted a three run homer. Rysdam followed with another circuit clout before being replaced later by Schnack and Ver Dught.
Caroline King outlines planning tips for a small backyard garden. She covers soil prep, sun exposure, row layout with posts, soil cycling, and staggered planting to ensure a steady harvest of lettuce radishes beets beans cabbages spinach beets carrots onions and tomatoes once frost danger passes.
Buses connect at Monroe with the line to Knoxville. All buses run through Oskaloosa to and from Ottumwa. The glamor of possession usually fades with the attainment of the object.
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