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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
4
The Inquiring Reporter panel weighs how Republican gains might affect the next presidential race. Opinions vary from no clear impact to possible regional shifts and effects of the soldiers bonus policy. The discussion notes farm and labor relief voting patterns and the role of local candidate preferences.
Pella Day designated for Friday November 22 at the Des Moines Automobile Show. Pella visitors welcomed by a reception committee from White Way Van Houweling and Van Baale Ulrich auto firms. Knoxville Oskaloosa Pleasantville and Prairie City also honored. Over 100 new 1936 models showcased. Gypsy Nina accordionist headlines with radio exposure. Foster’s mystery organ to be installed with daily performances. Afternoon and evening entertainment, radio amateurs, and a Fall and Winter Fashion Revue for women at 4 p m daily.
Baxter resident Metwright Cartwright took poison as illness and family worries over his son Max prompted the act. An inquest was deemed unnecessary by Dr Murray, county coroner, with friends noting three years of ill health and concern for Max in a Marshalltown hospital.
The physician phoned Roy Hardenburg, neighbor of the Cawright family, about a note beside a photo of Max. Hardenburg found the body as Mrs. Cartwright cared for her son in Marshalltown. Max had a head infection linked to fear of a past mastectomy, now reported improved.
Helen Schilder died Thursday in a large city funeral service attended by many relatives and friends. The service at First Chr Reformed Church followed a 1:00 home service with Rev Frank De Jong delivering a Phil 2 text. Interment was at Oakwood with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named from family and Pella High School alumni.
Armistice Day offered a half holiday ending in a clean win over Penn with a strong performance. Lecture notes recount Mr George Kin an from Ireland delivering Acts and Shakespeare readings, and Professor Menninga discussing walking the narrow way in life. Lubbers addresses teachers, Legion, and church colleges in Ottumwa then Omaha. Freshmen faced cap traditions. Ray Wood named top entertainer. Next chapel events mark the 400th anniversary of the English Bible printing.
Standard Oil of Indiana launches a large winter gasoline campaign in 1500 newspapers across 13 north central states. Ads claim instant starting down to 20 degrees below zero and quicker, smoother engine warmth in severe winter conditions, calling it a major advance in motor fuel science.
Miles Coverdale Bible milestone noted as background while Armistice Day prompts President Lubbers to discuss isolation neutrality or league cooperation. He emphasizes outlawing war and peace, with Prof Menninga urging youth to embrace peace and addressing New Sharon churches on Education and a Good Life during National Education Week.
Carl Griffen 24 living near Fremont died in a hunting accident when a gun discharged while he was boarding a boat. Neighbors Walter Wells John and Carl Pearson found his body on the Skunk River banks after Griffen failed to return home. No inquest will be held. Griffen is survived by his widow.
Dr Carl Aschenbrenner and a senator conducted a shared feeding trial with two chickens. After the period, they slaughtered the birds and brought their bread baskets to the Chronicle shop for inspection. One bird fared well, the other poorly.
An advertisement touts Thoxine Expectorant as a new formula that loosens mucus to relieve ordinary coughs and sore throats in 15 minutes with one swallow. It claims safety for children and offers money back if relief is not achieved, pricing 85e, 60c, or $1 per bottle from Hecrema Drug Store.
Dr Aschen brenner comments on feeding process and behavior. Enrollment in Waterloo traffic school opens Tuesday with lessons starting Friday evening. Convicted violators in municipal court may attend in lieu of part or all fines, Judges George J Sager and Ben G Howery announce.
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