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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
1
The Inquiring Reporter asks five residents what they think of the Chamber of Commerce action on the swimming pool project. Opinions vary from support citing community benefit to concerns about cost and access.
M C Van Gorp argues for using retired farmers as financial backers and retiring 30 000 in school bonds before a free youth swimming pool. Carl Clark opposes a pool, doubting self sufficiency and advocating delaying until finances improve.
Henry Gezel cites worsening conditions and layoffs. Lester Liter criticizes Chamber of Commerce for a pool flop and urges investment to attract spending. Arnold Ver Heul argues a pool marks progress, noting drought and towns like Monroe and Kansas show benefits. a ten thousand dollar pool could deter river risk.
Chemical engineers are working on a phosphorescent pavement to create self illuminating roads for night driving, envisioning a highway that glows without external lighting. The concept could transform nighttime travel by reducing the need for street lamps and improving visibility.
Wm. S. Dutton, in American Magazine, envisions a future highway that glows at night. The surface would absorb sunlight and release energy in darkness, simulating countless hidden electric bulbs along a luminous roadbed. Posts and fences could gleam with luminous paint, while iron and cotton seed are tested for road construction in Illinois, South Carolina, and Texas.
Willis Holt, a Milton High sophomore, broke his collar bone last Thursday afternoon while helping prepare the track for a meet at the fairgrounds. Riding a road drag tied behind an auto, the drag tilted on a corner and threw him. Dr. C N Stephenson reduced the fracture and Holt, now in a sling, is out of competition against Eldon the next day.
Notices filed in Marion County Iowa reveal wills for S. Vander Wiel and Lyntje Vos. Hearings scheduled by the District Court Clerk in Knoxville with interested parties invited to attend.
Carroll F Baldwin of Des Moines Iowa seeks a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to transport motion picture films and accessories among Des Moines Pleasantville Knoxville Oskaloosa What Cheer Sigourney Keota Washington Fairfield Eldon Ottumwa Pella Knox ville Pleasantville Des Moines in multiple counties. A hearing is set June 9 1981 at 10 00 am at the Board office Des Moines Iowa before the Railroad Commissioners.
International Sunday School Lesson discusses Jesus crucified Luke 23 with verses 33 to 46, reading Isaiah 53 and highlighting forgiveness, place, and the thief on the cross. It covers practical advice for teaching, the value of Baptist assemblies, and reflections on forgiveness and human justice.
A religious lesson piece describes crucifixion details and Jesus words on the cross. It includes reflections by Rev. John H. Cable and Dr. Amos R. Wells, a teaching plan for children, and questions about the Sermon on the Mount, guilt, and personal takeaway from the crucifixion story.
Quote from John Morley about science seeking to assist in forming a new creed for human life after it completes its triumphs. The saying emphasizes science guiding moral and social foundations for future generations.
Mrs. S. A. Solomon of New Bern North Carolina lost 47 Ibs in 8 months using Kruschen Salts. She dropped from 217 to 170 Ibs and reports increased strength youthfulness and relief from long standing pains. She praises the product and promises to continue using it. Each 4 week bottle costs 86 cents and comes with a money back satisfaction guarantee. Take one half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast and limit pastries fats potatoes butter sugar.
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