29 May 1930
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
1
Segmented notes from 1929 to 1930 report school teas at 65 dollars monthly and related costs. A court entry notes a decision in favor of the plaintiff with a motion for a new trial. The body was buried Wednesday in Columbus City Cemetery, per the Columbus Gazette.
Lestering, 19, son of eee and Mrs Van King of Bus neighborhood, is hospitalized at Mater with a severe tetanus case after a rifle discharged while he fished a week ago. Dr. Mater fears a miracle, noting only three of 100 recover. The incident occurred when he bent the gun. his boat and other details remain unclear.
A Davie house owned by Elmer Befer was destroyed by a one o clock fire. The home valued at about $12,000 was fully demolished. Insurance of roughly $8,000 was carried. Firefighters could not save the structure. The incident was reported by the Davis County Republican.
Bloomfield may open a municipal pool if residents favor the proposal. The city council will meet Thursday to circulate petitions and gauge support, with a possible pool to be built in the east Bloomfield city park in Davis County.
The body of a newborn infant was discovered Tuesday around 8 AM by Herman Drinkhal Primary No. 2 near the east edge of Fredonia. The body was uncovered. Drinkhal alerted the coroner Collins, who arrived, then called undertaker Stephens. Sheriff Oakes was notified as officials began proceedings.
Samuel S. Brown aged 65 was found dead at his small west of town farm home. Coroner believes Brown died of a stomach hemorrhage, likely on Tuesday night. A neighbor found the body in the kitchen chair with a blood trail and bucket nearby, wife predeceased him. Burial at Forest Cemetery after services at Wigox Garland chapel.
The Patriot-Chronicle editor faces Mayor's Court for parking on the wrong side and near a corner amid upcoming summer driving, tagged by Officer Mark Thompson. The mayor warns all citizens to heed traffic laws as enforcement tightens, while the editor and associates sign off with names and a wish for vigilance.
Councilman Charley figures in a local chronicle detailing political support and public reactions to cheer Patriot efforts. The brief notes debate over leadership, community events, and fundraising outcomes tied to Charley’s stance and timing.
Monroe Mirror reports a lightning bolt struck a Monroe golf course Sunday afternoon injuring three players. Jube Long was helped to town by Howard Bebers while C B Livingston felt as if connected to a live battery during the shower of sparks from the club tips. A hard rain followed the electrical disturbance.
Robert Halliday left for relatives in Sinois Ageons and released birds owned by Ed Spavin at Burlington. The pigeons reportedly returned from Ouumwa to their owner in just over thirty minutes, drawing keen interest from local bird fanciers as observers track the flight time.
Mr and Mrs Chas Malone of Delta area boast seven consecutive Malone children graduating from Delta High School. Millicent Malone earned a diploma in 1915 and married in Eddyville Iowa, Jean Malone married in Hollywood Illinois, Carl Malone pursued graduate studies at State College Ames, Blanche Malone taught.
Evelyn Malone of Bradstreets Agency Des Moines and Ro Malone associated with the class of 2530 are noted in Delta Press for high school graduates who have moved on to college. The report urges farm youths and parents in Delta to pursue secondary education for better prospects.
Work began this week on a new wing for the Albia public library, donated by former Governor N. E. Kendall. Contractor M. D. Pabst will rush construction, aiming to double capacity at an estimated cost of 7,500 dollars, matching the existing building in size and style.
Auditor Fred O Hall proclaims a primary election to be held on Monday June 2 at regular polling places across Marion County Iowa per Chapter 36 Section 550 of the 1927 Iowa Code. The notice appears in Knoxville Iowa dated May 22 1930 and lists election precincts for Marion County.
The document details the Marion County Iowa primary election nominations for Republican and Democratic parties. It lists offices including senator governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general secretary of agriculture two railroad commissioners state representative district 26 county auditor treasurer clerk of district court county recorder sheriff attorney coroner board of supervisors terms starting 1931 and 1932 township officers two justices of the peace two constables township clerk assessor trustee party committeeman and committeewoman plus delegates to the county convention. Dated May 2 1930 and signed by Fred O Hall county auditor.
The second sheets show a thousand units of good elephant stock valued at one dollar, listed in the Chronicle of Ice.
Prairie City Monroe Pella and Oskaloosa routes run four round trips daily with three transfers at Monroe to Knoxville. Special round trip rates apply between all stations. Des Moines to Pella departures include 8 40 am 12 40 pm 5 10 pm and 8 40 pm. Des Moines to Pella return times 8 00 am 12 00 pm 4 80 pm 7 00 pm. Travel time Des Moines to Pella one hour fifty minutes. Pella to Oskaloosa departures 9 50 am 1 50 pm 5 6 20 pm 8 50 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella 8 00 am 1 5 12 00 pm 4 80 pm 8 00 pm. Time between Oskaloosa and Pella forty minutes. All busses except late evening connect at Monroe with the line to Ottumwa. All busses run through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
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