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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
3
Montezuma Republican Dick Morgan reports paving machinery is unloaded in New Sharon for Primary 69 from New Sharon to the Poweshiek county line. About 800 men will be hired at 30 hours weekly for 40 cents per hour, with 60 cents for killed labor. Two crews will work, with all men from Mahaska county where possible.
Monroe County news reports Quincy Caudill 47 died Friday at Miners Hospital Albia from injuries suffered Wednesday morning at work. Funeral Sunday at Albia Church of Christ, burial Oak View cemetery. Born May 29, 1885 in Springfield North Carolina he lived in Missouri and Iowa. Married Levada Moyle January 26 1906. ten children born two died Temperance precedes him. Survived by wife five other children plus parents and siblings.
The Iowa Savings Bank and Hedrick National Bank merged under board action Friday night forming Hedrick Savings Bank with 26000 capital. J B Swearingen becomes president, R A Bennett vice president, C G Miller assistant vice president. Banking staff from both banks remain. deposits Waivers unaffected.
Prairie City drew a large crowd Saturday for a Prairie City band concert with members in overalls, boxes for seats, and egg crates on stage. Girls assisted with a number and other specials were performed. The piece notes concerts usually end mid August but suggests continuing into early fall when farmers have time.
Letting of contracts for No 2 highway east of Indianola announced that Ross Construction will pave part of eight miles east of Indianola. A 3.95 mile spur will be built by Harrison Engineering & Construction Co. of Kansas City and 3.1 miles on the Marion County side awarded to Harrison. Labor rules mirror those on nearby Bevington to Martensdale stretch. Completion targeted by June 1 with weather permitting finish this fall. Iowa Short Line will be surfaced, extending the Omaha Chicago route. Beax Construction spring work valued at 118723 and Hesstomgesz at 122659.
The Shimmmey Tike Board of Lonerginies invites bids to surface a six mile road north of Keota. Initial plan to use rock from the county crusher proved costly due to a long haul. Farmers contributed 5000 dollars to aid improvement costs. Gravel from the local crusher was let at BELO per yard with about 900 yards per mile. Bids expected under 1.44 dollars per yard due to shorter haul. rock costs around a dollar per yard locally, totaling roughly 1800 dollars per mile. Board sets maximum bid around 1200 dollars per mile for the six miles.
A farmer died after a mill accident according to local reports. The incident left the community noting the worker’s identity and the circumstances surrounding the mishap at the mill.
Residents of Boel on Alder express concern over unclear focal points in local oversight and the ambiguity of governance affecting community services and neighborhood planning. Local officials vow review and clarity.
Local board in Lovilia fights a janitor ouster action amid wage and pay disputes. The unresolved case centers on personnel decisions and potential terminations as board members seek resolution.
Mrs. Grover Walker of Los Angeles Calif died at S hospital on Sept 10 after surgery on Sept 1 She was formerly Bess Cowles daughter of George M and Emma Cowles born in Monroe and a former teacher in local grades She moved to Sioux Falls then Los Angeles where she worked in a public accountant office Married in June 1929 to Grover H Walker She is survived by her husband her brother Hal of Salt Lake City and four nieces
An analysis from early 1932 shows net railway income collapsing to 112 million, over 53 percent below last year. Taxes on receipts are at a historic high, with railroads paying six percent on borrowed funds. Government-owned barge lines, taxpayer supported, offer rates railroads cannot meet, siphoning funds and undermining service. The piece argues railways remain essential yet are being driven toward bankruptcy by government action.
Bruce Barton’s portrait of Iowa in a National program praises the state’s rich soil and farming wealth alongside coal, diverse industry, and education. It extols Iowa’s heritage from early settlers to modern progress, urging readers to visit the state and explore its landmarks and parks.
The clerk of the district court of Knoxville Iowa reports a last will and testament filed for the deceased Adienus Terionw. The notice states the will was presented in court on September 8 1 and describes a division of interest among named parties.
At the Orpheum Theatre Des Moines starting Friday September 23 for four days audienceswill see Bell's Highway starring Richard Dix a stark brutal film based on a Florida chain gang tale It follows Dix in a gang who protects his brother during an escape attempt with vivid scenes of heat and labor in the South Also featured are Tom Brown Henry Gorden and Adolphe Menjou along with supporting acts and newsreels.
A fragmented report highlights differences in popcorn varieties and approaches by major producers. It notes varied kernels, processing methods, and consumer appeal influencing output, pricing, and market trends.
Moisture in the kernel largely determines popping quality, but starch amount and structure are fundamental. Fertilizers that boost potassium salts promote starch development, increasing starch quantity and cell development, which yields better popped corn.
The Chronicle reports 8086 scarlet fever cases in 1981 with 237 years spent in quarantine by ill children. Through September 1932, 1882 cases are recorded. Many mild cases go untreated, remain carriers for weeks, and return to school, complicating detection. Physicians urged to diagnose scarlet fever even with mild symptoms and to enforce quarantine.
Central's enrollment stands at 177 this week, down from 185 at a similar time last year. Freshman total is 65, compared with 72 last year after late registrations. Despite attendance declines and a severe panic, the student body remains near average, with a warm welcome extended to new entrants Esther Beerends and others from diverse towns and states.
A long roster lists individuals with home towns such as Pella, Pleasantville, Monroe, and Sioux Center, including Alvin Evers, Gretchen Fennema, Eunice Foreman, Lenora Gaass, Homer Gilderbloom, Robert Goedhart, Agatha Gosselink, Geraldine Gosselink, Ruth Hollowell, Arthur Hoogheem, and many others from Iowa and neighboring states, with roles ranging from students to residents. The names span multiple cities including Pella, Bussey, Kellogg, Newton, and Sioux Center, plus several Minnesota and Illinois entries, reflecting a broad local community directory.
In Oskaloosa 219 relatives petition Mahaska County officials to drop first degree murder charges against Irving Mefford 18 Bussey who fatally shot his father Suel on July 1 The petition argues self defense and questions indicting the case citing potential county expense Irving surrendered to officers after the incident saying he killed his father in bed to protect his mother and sister Opal He was released on 2000 bond and the grand jury is set to meet in October
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