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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1930

Page

2

Local notes and social news from Des Moines to Osskaloosa

Local brief covers visits from Des Moines and Lincoln, new residents at the wintering town, plus a string of injuries among schoolchildren. The Farmers Cooperative Exchange shipped hogs, and Armistice Day activities included visits to Des Moines, Oskaloosa, and Knoxville. Several community members attended games, meetings, and family gatherings, with residents traveling for health and leisure.

Dale Sikkink Cleo Nelva Sikkink Preston Minn B. F. Vander Linden Penn Central Des Moines John N. Vander Linden Art Sedrel Carrie Hoeksema Oskaloosa Lena van Gorp

Bishop Coal Co Produces 150 Tons Daily Near Pella

The Bishop Coal Co located 1.5 miles west of Howell bridge operates a mine with over 310,000 in equipment, employing 22 workers and yielding 150 tons daily. The plant uses screening to improve fuel quality, keeps wages around 20,000 yearly, and plans road upgrades to ease access for future expansion.

Pella Bishop Coal Co Howell Bridge American Coal Co Rock Island Railroad Company Visser Veenstra Rouwenhorst Sluikhuis Phil Bishop

Boy Shoots Self While Hunting Near Enoville

Herbert Betterton the 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Betterton was wounded last Friday when a shotgun fired while he hunted with boys near Enoville. The shot struck his left arm below the elbow. He was taken to the Mater hospital where the wound was dressed and he returned home. The wound is not serious.

Herbert Betterton Marshall Betterton Enoville Betterton Mater Hospital Knoxville Express

W A Young Relates Navy Shipboard Harbor Cruise

W A Young describes a Los Angeles to San Pedro trip by electric car, visiting a fleet in the harbor. He details a fifty foot motorized boat, stops at the New Mexico Idaho and Mississippi, and meeting his nephew on the Mississippi. He recalls ship life, gun sizes, aviation, and a dramatic plane crash with a rescue attempt, noting the navy celebration day and the fleet’s regular drills.

Los Angeles San Pedro Long Beach The Standard Shell Union Texas John A. Pos Johnny Ulrich Compton Dykstra Boys Tim and Watson Idaho Mississippi Charles Young Wilson San Fernando Mission Garden Lexington van Niewaal W. A. Young

Five Generations of Zwank Family a Tragic Day at Sea

W A Young recounts a holiday tragedy aboard the Idaho during a harbor visit to Long Beach. A drowned man and a badly hurt companion were found after an airplane accident sighted from shore. He describes shipboard access, water taxis, and a lively port scene with freighters, yachts, and passenger vessels.

Idaho Long Beach Wilson Los Angeles Hollywood Amos Andy Times Mississippi

Thanksgiving Cards at Five Cents Each Time

A local ad touts Thanksgiving cards for every life occasion and season at prices of five and ten cents, highlighting broad selection and low cost during the holiday period.

Kind Words From Pella Chronicle Ad Praise

A letter from C. C. Miller of STANDARD D BHANDS INC. to Ferd Korn of Korn Sybenga Bakery in Pella Iowa compliments a Pella Chronicle book layout and ad. Miller looks forward to meeting him soon in a friendly business note.

Ferd Korn Korn-Sybenga Bakery Pella Iowa Ferd Pella Chronicle Standard D Bhands Inc C. C. Miller

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