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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
4
A Chevrolet survey shows motorists could gain two to five miles per gallon by careful driving. Key tips include avoiding engine revs at lights, turning off the engine for long stops, moderate speeds, not riding the clutch, keeping brakes and valves in good order, proper carburetor idle, not overfilling the tank, and checking fuel lines for leaks to improve mileage.
Citizens report receiving an unordered box of Christmas cards in the mail with a request for $1 to cover the cost. The sender’s claimed value exceeds the actual value of about 50 cents. Do not mail payment and discard the request.
Ross E. Conelley former Central College instructor writes from Pittsburgh Sept 23 1929 that he teaches full time at Carnegie Institute of Technology and can pursue graduate work free of cost. He notes the school educated over 6000 students last year started in 1905 with a 14000000 endowment and compares it favorably to schools like Chicago Iowa and Indiana State. He observes an unlimited future for capable individuals and mentions a 2500 mile journey.
The section outlines a October 4 football opener with a returning 1927 squad, coach Winter's anxieties, and lineup hints. It covers scrimmage results, potential starters, and an injury sideline. It notes a county singing contest October 7, Wesleyan and Geneva Conference reports, chapel talks, missionary presentations, and recent faculty changes and a death in the Sadler family. It ends with a court case about a four year old not sent to school.
A Durant coach reports purchasing Pete Van Zante autos and compares them with prominent local cars. The note mentions plans to convert some into money panels and references Woodrow Washers, Kirkwood Illinois, and weekly gatherings at Thomassen's Grocery with the Chronicle editor.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy shown during the sickness and at the death and funeral of our beloved husband and father Mrs John Engbers and children.
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