Confessed killer linked to Miss Fisch death near Bussey
Knoxville reports William Kelley 24 of Bussey confessed to involvement in the death of 23 year old Esther Fisch, a teacher from Allerton. Authorities, aided by Harve Tindale 68 of Barnes City, say the case centers on an alleged illegal operation and a movie theater alibi witnessed in Oskaloosa. Tindale remains held on $1600 bond after questioning.
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Knoxville
Iowa
William Kelley
Bussey
Harve Tindale
Barnes City
Marion
Mahaska County
Esther Fisch
Allerton
Fisch
James Hill
Kelley
Miss Fisch
Tindale
Oskaloosa
F. M. Roberts
Ira A. Ward
John Nieburg
Guy B. Smith
Monday morning charges of second depres murder filed
Monday morning charges of second degree murder were filed against Tin Dale in Marion and Poweshiek counties.
Miss Miner Demonstrates Grasp Of Chosen Work
Miss Miner is described as a pleasing and forceful speaker while her classes cover Arithmetic Geography Music Art and Handiwork. The kindergarten aims to instill order independence and self reliance through mental tests. Reports reveal a deficit of over 100 dollars mainly from milk for schoolchildren. an entertainment fundraiser is planned to reduce it. A Lincoln school meeting is set for November second Thursday at 7:30 pm with officer elections and a skating rink proposal to be explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
Frush
Lincoln School
Notice of Will for Lucy A Van Setten
Legal notice from Marion County Iowa that the last will of Lucy A Van Setten is on file for hearing before the Clerk of the District Court in Knoxville. The hearing is set for November 10, 1931, at the Clerk's office, Knoxville, Iowa, where all interested persons may be heard. Don L. Remy signs as Clerk.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Lucy A. van Setten
Knoxville
Don L. Remy
Used Cars for Sale from White Way Auto Co
Selections include a 1924 Ford coupe a 1928 Pontiac coupe a 1929 Chevrolet truck a 1929 Ford coupe a 1930 Chevrolet coach and a Ford truck offered by White Way Auto Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto CO
van Houweling Auto CO
Pella Motor Co
Oakland
Pontiac
Buick
Library Notes Record September Circulation and Activities
September activity shows 584 more circulations than the prior year while 224 books were repaired. Average daily circulation reached 115 with a peak of 294. Adults read mostly fiction at 78 percent. travel, biography and history titles are underused. A new book-stack was installed last Friday as shelf space tightens. American Library Association marks Children’s Book Week November 15 to 21, but lack of children's room and ongoing circulation reduces planned events. Reference work remains essential for clubs, schools and churches, with past topics including Diamond mining, Delphi Ranches, Early Cliff dwellers, Weeds, Sun, Guppies, Pyramids, Virgin Birth, Philippines, greeting forms, Chain stores, conscience, Sparta, American statesmen, Leadership, Jane Addams, Crown Jewels of Europe, Meat-packing, Iowa authors, Pella history, James Hudson Taylor, India, Hanging Gardens, Sphinx, tree grafting, Winter resorts, Fashion history, Iceland, Athens life, Poe, and Prayers of the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
Chidren
Delphi
Pyramids
Iceland
Athens
Edgar Allen Poe
Aimie Semple McPherson
Activities of City Churches Third Reformed Church
The pastor plans to fulfill a classical appointment at Killduff and Bethany Sunday morning and afternoon, but expects to be in his pulpit for the evening service. Rev H J Pictenpol will have charge of the morning and afternoon service. Evening subject Progress Under Difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Killduff and Bethany
H. J. Pictenpol
Farmer George W. Sims Suicide Near Knoxville Iowa
George W. Sims a 65 year old prominent farmer living southeast of Knoxville Iowa shot himself in his downstairs room about 10 p m Sunday. He left no note but authorities suspect financial worries. Earlier at 2 a m he was in a collision with a Melcher driven car while traveling toward Knoxville and admitted fault. No intoxication was found.
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Knoxville
Iowa
George W. Sims
Mr. Sims
Sims
No. 6
Here
Melcher
John Nieburg
Nieburg
Marion and Abe George Revisit Pella Old Timers
Two elderly visitors Marion and Abe George of Biggsville Illinois and Ackley Iowa, with Marion’s son W S George of Kirkwood Illinois, came to attend the funeral of Dora De Wild in Des Moines. They left Pella in 1875 and 1904 and recalled early family moves, noting Marion will turn 80 and both men renewed subscriptions to the Chronicle and bought the Way Back When edition.
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Marion
Abe George
Biggsville
Ill
Ackley
Iowa
Marion George
W. S. George
Kirkwood
Dora de Wild
Des Moines
Graceland Cemetery
Pella
George
Abe
Chronicle
Young Man Dies From Auto Injury in Iowa
Relatives in the city were notified Monday of the death of Cy De Bruin at his Woden Iowa home after a Sunday auto accident. He was about 15, survived by a widow and two children. His brother Gerrit was injured and remained unconscious when the message arrived. The deceased was a son of Gerrit De Bruin and a nephew of Anne De Bruin and Jake and Tom Swank. They will likely attend the funeral in Woden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy de Bruin
Woden
Iowa
Gerrit
Gerrit de Bruin
Anne de Bruin
Jake
Tom Swank
Gummed tape ad for 600-foot rolls by Vanderzyn Bros
An advertising note offers extra heavy weight gummed tape two inches wide in a 600 foot roll. It mentions prompt service on orders for Riggens QUALITY Harvey coal and provides the Vanderzyn Bros contact as Phone 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Coal
Vanderzyn Bros
Notice to Students on Paper Sales at Bargain Prices
A brief local notice offers typewriting paper 8 by 11 sheets at 25 cents per 100 and mentions good grade bond paper, referencing The Pella Chronicle.
Baptist Church Service Schedule with Sermons
R. T. Nordlund, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features The Judgment of Sinners. Evening worship at 7 30 p m presents A Hiding Place In Time Of Trouble. B Y P U gathers at 6 30 p m. public invited to all services.
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Baptist Church
R. T. Nordlund
First Reformed Church Daily Services 1931
October 25 1931 morning evening and afternoon sessions outline sermons and lectures. The morning theme is The State of Glory IV The Second Coming of Christ. The afternoon topic is The Essential of Christlikeness. Evening features Prof Leonard De Moor lecturing.
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First Reformed Church
Christ
Leonard de Moor
Sunday Services at Second Reformed Church
Morning services include Church School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m The New Christian message at 10 45 a m and a Christian Endeavor gathering at 6 30 p m The evening program features Gods Plan for My Life as the final talk in a special series for Young People
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Second Reformed Church
The
New Christian
Christian Endeavor
Illnesses and Injuries In The Os Kaloola District
Local notices report Mrs Gerrit Hoekstra seeking Abbot hospital treatments in Oskaloosa. James Vanden Board of northwest of Pella ill with asthma. D W Gaass improving at home. Warner Willemsen injured when a box fell on his leg. Mrs H B Van Rees recovering from surgery in Des Moines. Mrs Ted Dorland recovering from appendectomy. J H Vander Linden of Des Moines seriously ill with heart trouble. Louise Gezel broke her wrist after a fall at Webster school. Rodney Hammer cut his foot while cutting wood. Ruth Blake unable to teach due to illness.
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Gerrit Hoekstra
Oskaloosa
The
Abbot Hospital
James Vanden
Northwest
Pella
D. W. Gaass
Warner Willemsen
C. Willemsen
Rt. 3
H. B. van Rees
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Ted Dorland
Mercy Hospital
J. H. Vander Linden
H. W. Vander Linden
Leighton
Louise Gezel
George Gezel
Webster
Rodney Hammer
Ruth Blake
Iowa State B Team to Play Here Friday
Central college grapplers face Iowa State Reserves Friday with key players sidelined. Dutch back Wilkins injured shoulder, likely out. if out, freshmen may take two backfield spots and Ver Dught may start at quarterback. Central, undersized, aims to gain experience and test repairs from the Wesleyan loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Iowa State
Tiny Wilkins
Winter
Ames
Central
Wilkins
Wesleyan
Tony Otis
Leavin Good
Dallas
Ver Dught
Kernahan
Schurtz
Miller Warren
Schnack
Sprague
Denekas
Flockhardt
Bussey
Veenker
Invaders
Electric Sparks No 29 1776 Spirit and Wartime Wit
The piece blends quotes on resilience from 1776 and 1931 with light social commentary. It notes Flashlight Batteries sale terms for one day only and lists reduced prices on RCA and Konrad radio tubes. A test on old tubes is offered with free Acrometer checks. The humor turns on marriage and agreement, ending with quips about concession and matrimony.
Shower for Mrs Van Steenwyk in Porterville
Mrs Van Steenwyk received a community shower after losing her home to a fire. Friends brought canned fruit vegetables groceries and dishes. Guests enjoyed coffee chocolate milk and cake as Kamerick boys played music for a pleasant evening.
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Porterville
Iowa
Marion Vander Linden
Neal Hackett
John Robertus
Des Moines
Will van Zante
Pete Dykstra
Bernice
Elmer
Vander Hirt
Prairie City
Marvel Meekma
Mabel van Zante
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Miss Meekma
Pete van Steenwyk
Kamerick Boys
Will Monster
Peter Hackett
Gerrit Sneller
Gerrit
Gradus Ver Ploeg
Magdalene Schippers
Knoxville Outclassed By Winterset Team
Knoxville high school football team lost 39 to 0 at Winterset in a conference game. Winterset’s power rushes breached the line while Orie Winterset back ran eighty five yards for a touchdown. Schell Streeter and Cronkhite stood out for Knoxville as others improved but could not overcome the Madison county squad.
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Knoxville
Towa
Winterset
Madison County
Orie Winterset
Noxville
Madison Boys
Schell
Streeter
Cronkhite
T H Klein Moves Law Office Above Post Office
T H Klein relocates his law practice to rooms over the post office, signaling a new business address and proximity to the federal building.
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T. H. Klein
For Sale Batteries by Beyers Battery and Electric
A local advertisement offers guaranteed batteries for 4.95 from Beyers Battery and Electric Company. The notice emphasizes affordable auto and shop battery options with warranty assurances.
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Beyers Battery. and Electric Company
100 Sheets Typewriter Paper for 25 Cents
Chronicle Office offers 100 sheets of good grade bond paper in 84 by 11 inch size at 25 cents per pack. Local office supply item advertised with emphasis on affordability and standard letter size.
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Chronicle
Lost 20 Ibs of Fat in Just 4 Weeks
Mrs. Mae West of St. Louis Missouri says she weighed 170 pounds at 28 and, after four weeks on Kruschen Salts, now weighs 150 pounds. She reports more energy and constant appetite control.
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Mae West
St. Louis
America
Battery sales and pricing at local store
A man visited the store last Saturday asking for more B Batteries and inquired about value. The clerk quoted two for 4.50 and noted old batteries last about 12 months, though the customer claimed 20 months, adding the shop dates its batteries.
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Miss Miner
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Harry Tusseling
Shhaeffer
John van Rheenen
East Washington Street
Jacob Vander Syde
PB. H. Vos
Otley
East Washington St
East Third St
H. van Roekel
Dave Bensink
East Second Street
D. G. van Zee
H. H. Sadler
Chronicle Office
Cole's
Len Kaldenberg
Red
Roy Kersbergen
West Franklin Street
Simon Vander Meiden
Axminster
East Washington
Poland
China
Mart Vander Linden
Andrew Pothoven
Harold J. Veenstra
Forrest Ver Ploeg
Phone Red
Carl Beyera
Carson
Harold E. Schurtz
Inquire Chronicle Office
Cornelia Porter
2Nd St
Henry J. Kool
W. J. Upton
Jonathan
Grimes
Henry Kersbergen
Library Notes
G. W. Sims
Illinois
Young Man
Cy* de Bruin
Vol
van den Berg Electric Co
Ft. Wayne
Konrad Fine Built
Coats
Hall’s Apparel Shop
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Killduff
Monroe
John Hollebrand
Liberty
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