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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
5
An odd story about a Negro woman allegedly dying by her own hand prompts a local old man to compare reactions of whites and Negroes. The piece shifts to a Ben Den Adel ad touting NU-WOOD insulation and a sturdy machine shed, urging planning and local lumber services.
A long record of service highlights Rev Jessie B Reid of Oskaloosa Illinois and Rochester as the consecration address speaker for the Fifth District Iowa Christian Endeavor Union gathering in Pella Iowa October 4 5 6. Her work spans Chicago hospitals prisons and youth clubs with Billy Sunday and Paul Rader Tabernacle involvement.
A flapper on her first voyage asks to see the captain, insisting this is a pleasure trip. A sailor directs her forward as she pursues the ship’s commander. Read the Chronicle Want Ads.
The Webster Lincoln buildings report progress and routines as students observe Constitution Week with lessons on the Federal Constitution. Janitor Michmershulzen, recovering from a broken hip, plans to return in weeks, while Miss Dora Bootsma recovers from surgery and may resume duties soon. John Wisse covers in her absence. New panic proof locks are being installed on high school doors. Mrs Frush and Mrs Cook fill in for missing staff, with typing classes running evenings in the high school.
Special report from Amsterdam notes Mrs John Vander Camp remains in critical condition after several months of illness. Local social visits include Knoxville guests Mr and Mrs John Shivers and daughter at the C T Van Lint home. Additional callers: Mr and Mrs P A Bogaards at Mrs Anna Roorda, Mrs N Van Oenen at Frank Hagens, Barbara Van Oenen visiting from Indiana with Van Lints, and L Rus family at P J Van Steenwyk. Gradys Van Zee and C F Mathes hosts. Henry and Jennie Rietveld with Arie Klyn family in Otley.
The season opener drew lively crowds of students and faculty. Prof. Hackemack led song with evident warmth, while the sophomore play and various performances showcased campus talent. The moonlit promenade, refreshments, and bright attire left a joyful impression of an excellent start to the term.
An era classifieds page lists farm offerings and rentals in Osceola and Pella Iowa, including 200 acre farm for sale near Oska loosa, various used cars from Pella Motor Co and White Way Auto Co, and farm items like eggs and potatoes with trading incentives. Also advertised are coach puppies, rooms for rent, and laundry services via Pella Dress Club and Ottumwa steam lat fo agents.
The 12th annual Christian Endeavor convention of the South district will be hosted by the Reformed churches in the city on October 4 5 and 6. Speakers include Judge Hubert Utterback Rev Jessie B Reid Rev Mulder George M Gibson Rev Harold Bentley Everett Robie and Miss Lillian L Robinson. A pageant Crusade with Christ, mixers, banquets, question box conferences and education sessions are planned. A 25 cent registration covers all sessions plus meals and lodging for the three days. Cornelia De Kock of Pella is registration chairman.
A collage of oddities and brief crimes from cities like Belmet Chicago and London. Items include a man parading in a starched collar, a 15 mph highway fine, a drunken collapse death in London, a bankrupt Dublin commander finally paying debts, a Chicago woman sleeping 72 nights in a park, and a Paris-Marseille fortune disinheritance worth 380000 dollars. Also noted are record flights by Miss Bobby Trout and Miss Elinor Smith, a 60 divorces in London, a 650 pound circus fat lady sent to Australia, and various petty thefts, lawsuits, and curiosities across the Atlantic world.
Frances Zuckigesick, an Indian girl from Franz Canada, tending traps, was attacked by a mother bear with two cubs. She killed the mother with a hand axe after a fierce struggle while carrying a papoose. Her act follows the loss of Mrs M N Boots and children. neighbors express heartfelt thanks.
Miss Helen Hackamack joins Central this year to replace Mrs. Mary Liggett on leave. She trained at Carthage Illinois for a voice diploma and earned a B M from University of Illinois after two years there. She taught music last year at Broadus College Philippi West Virginia and will direct both glee clubs. Central welcomes her and anticipates a bright music year. Mrs. Dorothy G Wayman, editor and manager of the weekly Enterprise at Falmouth Massachusetts, is a widow with three sons and a noted author of books and magazine articles.
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