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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1930

Page

8

Local larceny arrest shocks Monroe County

Jim Todd colored is charged in Judge Morris court with larceny for stealing a wagon based on informant Joe Hansen. Todd, feared near Ottumwa, along with Harold Irvin of near What Cheer, fled as a engine approached. Randall was hospitalized after a collision with a train, with a wrecked car and scattered produce seen in Oskaloosa.

Monroe County Judge Morris Jim Todd Joe Hansen Todd Ottumwa Harold Irvin Randall Mahaska Hospital L. Johnson Oskaloosa

Disappearance of Wilma Bell Shrouds Newbury PA 17-Year-Old

Jasper County record notes a sealed note left by 17 year old Wilma Bell as her disappearance on Sunday after visiting a Grinnell picture show. Parents report her absence to Sheriff George O. Kelly and suspect she may have gone to Tamara to stay with a man employed on a graveling gang. Wilma is described as 5 feet 2 inches, 116 pounds with dark hair.

Jasper County C. Bell Newbury Wilma George O. Kelly Grinnell Tamara

What Cheer Man Seriously Injured in Train Crash

Gillett Randall of near What Cheer suffered a broken right hip after his car collided with a westbound Rock Island freight on the South Market tracks. The crash left him hospitalized as authorities investigated the incident.

What Cheer Patriot Chronicle Gillett Randall Near What Cheer Rock Island South Market

Kellogg Editor Missing After Weekend Flight

Jasper County record reports Earl C. Wolven editor of the Kellogg Enterprise disappeared last Saturday after leaving for Newton in his coupe. He phoned at about 10 am saying he was ill and would have his brother in law at Grinnell fetch him. His wife and Humphrey searched Newton for him and could not locate him at any physician’s office. the car remained visible most of the day.

Jasper County Record Earl C. Wolven Kellogg Enterpriseared Wolven Newton Neton Grinnell Humphrey

Former Montezuma Man Found Dead

Andrew Thompson, 74, a Montezuma resident and painter, was found dead at his Second Avenue home Saturday about 3 30 by police. Coroner says no inquest due to lack of foul play. believed dead since Thursday evening after last being seen. Funeral held Monday at Friends Church with Rev. Robert Lincoln. interment in Ewart Cemetery. He had lived alone, no immediate relatives. cousins Ed Thompson, Joe Thompson, Jim Thompson, and John Thompson listed.

Montezuma Andrew Thompson Second Avenue Register C. Dale Smith Thompson Ed Thompson Jacob Switch Joe Thompson Grinnell Jim Thompson John Thompson Valley Junction Friends Church Robert Lincoln Ewart Cemetary

Negro Singers From Piney Woods Tour Chariton

The Cotton Blossom Singers from Piney Woods Industrial School Mississippi performed at First Methodist Church Chariton during Sunday evening service. Their five girl group and instructor impressed listeners as part of a national tour to raise funds for a dormitory replacement after a recent fire. Free will offerings were taken for the school. Piney Woods was founded by an Iowan.

Cotton Blossom Singers Piney Woods Miss First Methodist Church Piney Woods School

Milton Herald Awarded Prize for Best Small Town Weekly

The Milton Herald of Milton Iowa won best weekly newspaper in towns under 1200 population at the Iowa Press association fall conference in Iowa City. Publisher Guernsey has long led Iowa country weeklies, with the Milton Herald noted for outstanding service.

Davis County Milton N.be Guernsey Iowa Press Association Iowa City Commonwealth Iowa Milton Herald

Bremer County Independent Wins Weekly Paper Trophy

The Bremer County Independent of Waverly secured the trophy for a weekly newspaper with circulation above 3,200, highlighting its standing among regional publications.

Bremer County Waverly

Miner Joe Polich Injured in Red Rock Mine Fall

Joe Polich, an 88 year old Melcher miner, lies in Albia hospital with a broken collar bone a fractured pelvis and a broken back after a Saturday fall at Red Rock Coal. Surgeons plan back surgery Thursday if no complications arise and Polich remains hopeful despite unemployment looming over his family.

Knoxville Journal Joe Polieh Albia Red Rock Coal Company Joe Polich Red Rock

Barn Garage and Two Haystacks Destroyed by Fire

Delta Press reports a fire of unknown origin destroyed the barn garage and chicken house on the Edd Garrett acreage in the north part of old Springfield Wednesday of last week. No injuries reported and cause remains under investigation.

Delta Press Edd Garrett Old Springfield

Fire destroys barn and hay stacks on local farm

About midnight a barn on Raymond Wharton's farm and a second hay stack belonging to Mr Iton were destroyed by a blaze. Fire spread so quickly that nothing could be saved except the large double corn crib north of the barn, which neighbors saved with a bucket brigade.

Raymond Wharton

Child injured by mad sow at Laurmont farm

Four year old Oliver Noftiger, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Noftiger, suffered deep gashes to arm and chest after a sow attacked him while Ruth George of Kellerton and Donald Noftiger tried to shield the boy. Ruth George was scratched protecting Oliver as the mother pig roamed the yard. The scene drew family to safety with a monkey wrench used to drive off the animal and the grandmother fainted from nervous strain.

Lamoni Chronicle Ruth Donald Oliver

Facts For Farmers Offers Broad Agriculture Tips From Livestock to Honey

Practical guidance on livestock breeding and management, soil fertility effects on cane syrup, colt handling, steer feeding, honey heating, and poultry mineral needs. Includes canary care, home floor waxing, proper shoe fitting, flavor pairings for meat dishes, and a tip on uniform button stock for children’s clothing.

Beauty Costs A Billion In U S Personal Care Market

A federal commerce expert calls the beauty industry a shock proof field with about one billion dollars in annual volume. Cosmetics, face powders, skin care and related services drive demand as personal appearance grows in importance. Data show vast quantities of rouge, powders, creams, soaps, lotions and more, with women buying a share of products.

C. C. Concannon Conta

Simeon and Anna Insight of the Pure in Heart Lesson

International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham for October 19 1930 centers on Simeon and Anna from Luke 2 25 39 and reads Psalm 84 highlighting the sacredness and joy of the Lord's house The key verse Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God appears as the guiding theme The lesson emphasizes deep abiding interest in spiritual purity and perception of God

Simeon Anna

Pape's Diapepsia Promises Quick Digestive Relief

Advertising copy touts Pape's Diapepsin tablets as a simple cure for indigestion symptoms like gas belching nausea and headaches. A Cleveland reader credits relief after two years of pain and says pastries no longer cause after‑effects. Free trial offer from Wheeling West Virginia.

Relda J. Glenn Zoeter Ave Cleveland Ohio

Simeon and Anna in the Kingdom of God and Old Testament Roots

The passage argues that Simeon and Anna embodied a spiritual kingdom beyond earthly power, guided by the Holy Spirit to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. It emphasizes Old Testament foundations for New Testament faith, the law of waiting and witness, and compares translations of Job 19:25-26 to illustrate belief in a future resurrection and transformed body.

Simeon Anna Jesus Pilate God Israel Sim David Socrates Jesus the Christ Christ Job Goa American Baptist Publication Society Thomas Nelson Bible Committee of Translators Paul

The Gospel Tale of Simeon Anna and Mary at Jesus Birth

Readings on Simeon and Anna at the temple, Mary and Joseph’s care, and the early churchwomen’s role in spreading the gospel. Notes discuss age traditions for Simeon and Anna, and how Mary and other women aided Jesus' mission and teaching.

Quiet Hours of Communion and Bible Knowledge for Youth

The piece urges deeper personal prayer and Bible study among Baptists. It stresses the need for youth to know the Bible, linking church unity and missionary work to regular devotion. It highlights Sunday school, B Y P U, and Miss Boyd’s exercises as tools to improve familiarity with Scripture.

Simeon Anna Miss Boyd

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