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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
8
A garbled local newspaper page lists week markets for sale including five used pianos and an apartment size model, milk bottle cap price reminders under state law, farm loan ads at 4 percent, and several vehicle listings from Van Houweling Auto Co and White Way Auto Co. It also notes a forthcoming probate hearing for Meyer Toom with details and dates in Knoxville Iowa.
Maurice Hull of Taintor brought 18 starlings to the County Auditor to collect the ten cent bounty per bird. Starlings were made lawful bounty this year for the first time and other hunters have collected similar rewards. A fox bounty payments have also been common since hunting season opened.
Iowa State liquor commission attorney Henry Roelofs explains a program to keep relief recipients from obtaining or patronizing liquor stores. Counties send lists of relief rolls to the commission to check liquor licenses and suspend permits when required. Relief officials may condition relief on surrender of a liquor permit, though Roelofs notes cooperation with relief officials is ongoing. The radio will never replace the newspaper in homes.
Irene Dunne and Cary Grant headline The Awful Truth, Columbia’s sharp comedy opening Saturday at the Princess Theatre in Oskaloosa. The film pairs Dunne as Lucy Warriner and Grant as Jerry with humorous custody antics over their dog Mr Smith, guided by director Leo McCarey and supported by Ralph Bellamy and Dee Cunningham in a year’s top comedy.
Des Moines reports reveal American Farm Bureau President O Neal warned Homer Martin that U S farmers will retaliate if C I O members call for meat consumption boycott. Francis Johnson quoted on farm price struggles and warning against labor strikes impacting meat, with bicycle safety notes included.
Accidents involving bicycles and automobiles are rising, driven by revived interest in cycling. Minor injuries are common and serious injuries occur, with many near misses due to cyclist behavior. Young riders often contribute to the fault through inattentiveness and risky practices.
Do not ride abreast of another cycle rider. Do not ride out of alleys and driveways or from behind parked cars without stopping to see that sidewalks and streets are clear of traffic. Obey traffic signals and the orders of traffic officers and school patrols. Do not engage in any trick riding or weaving on any street or public highway. Become familiar with and obey all traffic rules and regulations. Be watchful, alert and safety minded at all times.
Reverend George C. Muyskens, pastor of Central Reformed Church for seven years, announced to his congregation he accepted a call to the Reform ed church in Byron Center Michigan. He will leave Oska- Joosa early December with his wife and son to a larger charge, aiding in a planned building expansion. Muyskens, a Central College and Western Seminary graduate, came to Oska- Joosa in 1980 and has been popular among local and neighboring congregations.
Delta Methodist Church pastor invites public opinions on the sin causing the most sadness. Several unusual responses received. One man replied he would remove "Women," a remark seen as reflecting bachelor or widower views. Reverend McClure notes growing interest.
A riddle claims a sin committed by many daily including children, involving a prize to the first person who submits the correct answer on Sunday night November 14. Delta Press notes the puzzle’s playful challenge.
Don Dyer of six miles east of Pleasantville was severely injured Monday when entangled in a corn picker. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and extensive bruising. Dr. Stone treated him on site and an X‑ray was later taken in Knoxville. He is expected to be unable to work for several weeks. He is a cousin of Russell Dyer of Knoxville Express.
Notice to Enigby Williams and heirs that Hamilton County Florida tax sale on April 2 1934 for Lot SW 35 Town 74 N Range 18 W P M resulted in certificate held by S R Foster. Redemption expires ninety days after service. tax deed will be issued unless paid.
An advertisement for Adherika from Vander Linden’s Drug Store promises relief from gas and bloating by one dose. It asserts the product clears foul poisons from both upper and lower bowels and urges readers to buy for immediate relief.
City officials announce a $150,000 expansion to the Waverly electric plant including special exhaust silencers for the three diesel units to be installed as part of the project.
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