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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1936
Page
8
The article recalls severe floods and other disasters across the nation, urging readers in Town to avoid self-satisfaction and to remember suffering areas. It commends the Pella community for its generous response to the Red Cross appeal, sending more funds than requested.
Dr Townsend shifts stance after Senator Borah endorses the Townsend plan for old age relief. The change signals political advantage for a presidential candidate who backs it, though original drafts may struggle to win broader voter support. A large group of potential pension recipients favors relief, seeking greater financial promise than current state programs.
The piece reflects on shifts in classroom discipline from harsh corporal methods to more dialogue based approaches. It questions whether talking and report card notes or traditional punishment yields better behavioral outcomes, inviting discussion among teachers and parents.
Five citizens are asked if motor vehicles should carry a governor limiting speed to 40 mph. The piece argues public safety favors speed controls, noting more accidents occur with no speed limit, and that emergencies require speed but not constant high speed. It contends slower speeds are easier to control and blames the driver more than the car.
Editorial notes urgency to repair 600 block Main Street between Diamond Oil and Third Reformed Church before the tulip celebration. The writer laments holes in the road hindering travel and visitor impressions, urging action to improve safety and appearance. The piece also muses on liberty, religious questions, and the Consumers' Cooperative movement against monopolies.
A traveler argues that open saloons reduce harm by concentrating drinkers in one place while avoiding a hidden menace from illicit stills. He cautions that young people may become addicted to strong drink and notes that both wets and opponents fear public reaction to the poll question.
The piece notes uncertainty in the next presidential race with farmers as key. It suggests many farmers benefited from removal legislation through government contracts and may vote based on past government help. The argument is that loyalty stems from past aid, making outcome dependent on agricultural interests.
The Horton trial in Bedford draws major press interest from Ohio dailies with reporters on the scene. It promises to be one of the most sensational cases, with developments unlikely to be suitable reading for youth. The piece laments domestic tragedy and the harm of violent killings within marriage.
The notice notes growing interest in Tulip Time across communities with Holland heritage, particularly among Central College graduates and relatives. It mentions visitors from South English and Pella alike and urges a warm welcome to all attending the festival.
The writer recalls a health magazine article claiming negative thoughts like hatred harm the thinker through nervous system strain, causing high blood pressure. They acknowledge not being Christian Scientists but believe thought affects health in many ways and have long trusted its impact.
Monroe County News mocks a Liberty League plot to despotize government and compare it to a Moscow attack while Grinnell Herald-Register and Montezuma Republication mix up a May West deed tale. The piece lampoons sensational political coverage and misidentifications in local reporting.
Chariton Leader reports Dun and Bradstreet’s last Friday review shows a five year high in retail and wholesale markets despite floods and heavy rains in some areas. Apparel and household goods lead gains with nationwide increases eight to 12 percent, some districts up to 16 percent. Building materials demand may rise as waters recede.
International Sunday School Lesson outlines Luke 14 1 24 with Golden Text Come for all things are now ready Luke 14 17 devotional reading Isaiah 65 1 7 and a plan emphasizing giving the invitation making excuses and completing the task The lesson urges joy in Christian faith and urges inviting the poor halt maimed and blind to fill the Lord's house, compelling attendance if necessary
F Wilson of the Jasper County Mirror addressed Newton ministers on Church Advertising. The piece recalls President Coolidge’s Sunday sermon anecdote, noting Bet K. F. favored modest church advertising over extensive publicity, as referenced by the Knoxville Express.
The text notes that the poor are often more moved by the gospel than the wealthy and that the penitent, whether beer or poor, may enter if they accept the invitation. It asks readers whether richer or poorer reach the gospel, what excuses bar invitation, and how far to extend the invitation, ending with the question how many ways we can say there is room.
The Inquiring Reporter canvasses opinions on a governor to cap car speeds at 40 mph. Gove Van Zer supports it for safety, while Dr Kramer sees emergency exceptions. Other contributors favor lower limits or gradual control to curb alcohol related accidents and reduce fatalities.
Seasonal selling and cool roads slowed cattle and hog sales. About 40 head of common horses were sold, delaying livestock bidding until 2:30 PM. From 2:30 to 7:30 PM over 500 head moved. Prices ran well above the prior weeks as buyers showed strong demand.
Standing prices for feeder pigs show high quality feed er white face stock sold by local producers at 8.05 dollars. The sale notes exceptional overall quality and strong market lines with prices: 11.60 per cwt, 9.90 for other lots, cows 5.15, steers 8.20, bulls 7.60, canners 4.70, mileh cows 49.00 per head.
Marion County farmers join the Farmers Association under Sheriff Grandman to curb thefts by tagging each farm property with individual brands. The plan, approved by state and national authorities, aims to stem stolen property sales with verified records in county and state offices across the country.
Twenty years ago the city council considered favorable action to plant about fifty trees in Central Park. Obituaries noted Mrs. G J Gosselink age 80 and Mrs. G Ver Ploeg. Memorial Day speaker was Hon Byron C Ward of Des Moines, Civil War veteran. Cornelius Huyser wed Nettie Ver Meer with Rev C De Leeuw officiating. Louis, son of Mrs M A Clark, married March 17 at Waterloo. bride unnamed.
The oil department toured through mud to Cole flour and feed, fire quickly out. Miss Johanna Hendrika Eysink, 65, died after a long illness. Pete Stubenrauch planned to take home seekers to South Dakota. Prof W A Young traveled to Ottumwa to read a paper before the Southeastern Teachers association. Paul Stegeman of Des Moines visited his parents in this city. Eli Richardson, who went to South Dakota on an excursion, bought a 320 acre farm. Des Moines river rise feared to flood river farms, but danger passed. Bert De Bruyn almost lost a finger at the wagon factory.
Delle Jelsma resigns as clerk at the American hotel to join his father in insurance. Jay Kempkes fills the hotel position. Herman Rietveldt bought a car in Des Moines and aims to promote good roads. Frank Vanden Berg, formerly in Oskaloosa, begins work at De Reus barber shop. G. Van Loon builds a new barn on Joe Crookham farm. W. J. Ver Steeg of Des Moines orders seven drays from Ruerkens Mfg. Co. for transfer business.
The district court in Marion County Iowa fixes a hearing for April 12 1936 at 9:00 A M in Knoxville Court House on the report and application of Ida M Le Cocq administratrix of Theo F Le Cocq deceased asking that certain personal property be set aside to Ida as absolute property. The order requires appearance to object or risk default and approval of the report and application. Dated March 30 1936 at Pella Iowa. Dick C Van Zante attorney for the administratrix.
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