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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

2

Local Notes On Visits Travel And Events In Des Moines Area

Mrs. Fred Scheffers visited Des Moines Sunday and Monday. Ross Schakel went to Inver Grove Minnesota for a few days work. A long list of visitors includes Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Smith of Lincoln Nebraska and J L Thompson of Rosette Wyoming. Several others attended funerals in Emporia Kansas. Rev H J Pietenpol leaves for Boulder Colorado for summer. Numerous local residents travel, visit relatives, attend graduations, and handle family news across Iowa and nearby states.

Fred Scheffers Des Moines Ross Schakel Inver Grove Minn Phillip Smith Lincoln Nebr J. L. Thompson Rosette Wyo Edith Thompson Jake Elliott Knoxville P. Johnson John Pos P. H. van Gorp H. P. van Gorp Peter van Sittert Emporia Kan Clara de Jong Pos H. M. Bruins Milwaukee Wis A. B. van Houweling H. J. Pietenpol Boulder Colo B. W. Pietenpol Dan Kamp Adams P. van Niewaal Ed Schreiner Fred Miller Wilton Junction Jack Scheile Miller Kansas City Ernest Barr Cambridge Will Neyenesch San Diego Cal H. P. Neyenesch Harry Neyenesch Moline W. Hartley Ter Cedar Rapids A. P. Synhorst Jack Grand Island Paul Synhorst J. E. Vander Zyl Oskaloosa A. P.synhorst W. M. Synhorst Newton A. Synhorst Paul Syhorst Dr. J. B. Synhorst Jed Marion County R. C. Amidon Richard Toledo Sun C. A. Amidon O. W. Brahm Marshalltown H. P. Sharp Professor Amidon Omaha Rus van Zante Louisville Ken Leonard Rus Ottumwa G. H. Waehhter Judson la ‘Porte City

Fowler Claims Kin To Leading Musical Star

Knoxville townsfolk reveal kinship claims to Fred Stone with ties to Rev. Mr. Fowler and Janette Johnston. Details recount early acts by Fred and Ed ward Stone as The Novelty Duo, with letterhead notes, summer visits, and promotions from old theater managers. Dorothy Stone is mentioned as Stone's wife and daughter.

Fowler Johnston Knoxville Fred Mr. Fowler Freddie Eddie W. J. Fowler Methodist Church Harley Fornerod F Red Stone Clarissa Stone Clarissa Johnston Janette Johnston Stone Brothers

Screen comedies faster than stage shows in new film

Miss Greenwood declares comedy flows the same on screen or stage and notes the screen’s speed using elaborate settings to move stories faster. Stepping Out stars Leila Hyams Reginald Denny Lilian Bond with Chas. F. Riesner directing a lavish Hollywood romp set around Caliente and pool scenes.

Charlotte Greenwood Miss Greenwood Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer New York Pella Theatre Elmer Harris Hollywood Agua Caliente Leila Hyams Reginald Denny Lilian Bond Cliff Edwards Merna Kennedy Harry Stubbs Richard Tucker Kane Richmond Wilson Benge Chas. F. Riesner Holly‘wood Buster Keaton Beverly Hills

Death by Own Action Shocks Monroe Community

The death of John Le Grand of Monroe, about 50, is reported as a self-inflicted hanging Tuesday evening. Ill health is believed to have caused the act. Le Grand was a noted cattle feeder and large landowner, with his brother Will owning jointly 8,506 acres of valuable acreage. The deceased was active and energetic in business, with the strenuous life possibly harming his health.

John le Grand Monroe le Grand Will le Grand

College Play to A Capacity House Masquers Triumph

Masquers presented four act comedy Daddy Longlegs before a full chapel hall. Leslie Sheets and Henrietta Kregel led the opening act in an orphan asylum with blue gingham dressers. Viola Watson directed the college study scene, Florence Van Sittert the farm house, and Edna Boot closed in the hero's library.

Daddy Longlegs Marie Vander Stoep Leslie Sheets Henrietta Kregel Viola Watson Florence van Sittert Edna Boot Miss Bailey Clarence Wilkins Henry Eggink

Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa

Notice that S Vander Wiel deceased has a last will filed in the District Court of Marion County Iowa. The will is set for hearing on June 16 1931 before the clerk at Knoxville Iowa. All interested persons may appear at the Knoxville office to be heard.

District Court of Iowa Marion County S. Vander Wiel Knoxville Don i, Remy

Maryland Woman Shrinks 55 Lbs With Kruschen Salts

Edith J. Marriott of Baltimore recounts losing 55 pounds after four bottles of Kruschen Salts. She credits the daily morning dose and dietary changes, noting friends admire her slimmer look. The ad promises a four week supply for 85 cents and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Edith J. Marriott Baltimore America Kruschen

College quartet sings Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho

The college quartet including W Langerak J Wesselink E Van der Ploeg and P Blommers performed Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho and offered a humorous encore. They advised providing barked wood branches for parrots to exercise bills and gain dietary fiber. Government tests compare shrimp bran and fish meal for growing chicks with fish meal proving superior.

W. Langerak J. Wesselink E. Vander Ploeg P. Blommers Joshua Fit Battle of Jericho

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