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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
3
The guest list for a recent luncheon included Mrs. Fred Lautenbach, Mrs. Connie Smorenberg, Mrs. Forrest Ver Ploeg, Mrs. Arthur Wagner, Mrs. Gilbert Boat, Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp, Mrs. J. M. Cook and Mrs. Peter De Cook.
A narrative portrays the Smiths moving into an all electric home costing just over $15,000 with wiring and outlets in every room. Their morning shows electric clocks, thermostats, heaters, a kitchen with electric appliances, and radio in every room, highlighting labor-saving devices from dishwashers to vacuum cleaners and an electric iron. The day depicts a busy schedule of meals, childcare, housework, and social visits, ending with a relaxing evening of games and a movie projector.
Smith awakens to a tantalizing aroma from below as orange juice is electrically squeezed overnight, toast browning on the table toaster, and waffles wafting invitingly, signaling a quick, well prepared meal. The scene blends domestic tech with morning appetite and anticipation.
Home fire safety tips emphasize roofing, chimneys, and nonflammable cleaners. Key guidance covers storing fuels, keeping matches away from children, proper rubbish disposal, avoiding gas leaks with flames, safe ironing and stove maintenance, using fire screens, and having accessible fire extinguishers.
Pupils of Webster School Kindergarten Department celebrated Dickie Van Zante’s sixth birthday with games and favors. Dinner guests Miss Vera drel Miss Margaret Vanden Berg Myron rink and James Hy joined the Van Zee family in Prairie City. Eugene Stientjes turned eight on Monday May 12 inviting friends to his home for games and gifts with refreshments.
H W Gentles M D formerly chief surgeon Chicago district Boy Scouts of America argues that modern homes with mechanized goods demand safety and first aid training. He cites seventeen hundred home accident deaths and three million serious injuries, urging mothers to organize safety education through churches clubs PTA associations and other groups. The piece stresses Red Cross safety programs and parent groups as key, noting the mother bears primary responsibility for accident prevention.
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