Dr. Mulder Active in Grand Rapids Civic Work
Dr. Bernie Mulder, former Pella pastor and chaplain of the Grand Rapids Legion post, leads the Christian World War Veterans in Grand Rapids. The 1929 group evolved into the Christian Ex-Service Men's club aimed at civic righteousness and social justice, promoting wholesome educational entertainment for Christians.
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Banner of
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bernie Mulder
Christian World War Veterans Organization
Mulder
Pella
Christian Veterans League
Iowa State Fair awards show dairy money gap
Observers note smaller prizes in dairy compared with other divisions at next fall's Iowa State Fair. They suggest dairy lag or misallocation of funds, and compare with Wisconsin as a model. The piece urges voters to seek efficient county administration and cautions against needless office swaps without proven performance.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Taxed again: sales tax stays, proposed reductions waited
The writer condemns the ongoing retail gross sales tax on items over 14 cents and notes repeated calls for tax cuts. They argue that heavy consumers bear the burden and predict tax reduction candidates may be laughed at if reductions fail. They acknowledge possible replacement of the property tax and suggest some will pay property, sales, and income taxes.
Growth of 4-H work in Iowa inspires farming youth
The growth of the 4-H club in Iowa is praised as a strong sign for agriculture. It stimulates interest among rural and town youths, encouraging production and helping keep young people on the farm, though it has not reached every locality yet and will take time to spread statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vocational agriculture course urged for local high school
An editorial endorses introducing a vocational agriculture program in the local high school. Superintendent Frush supports the idea, and the piece urges the board of education to plan for inclusion next year, noting the community’s strong agricultural identity and likely high interest.
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Supt. Frush
Board of Education
School Notes reveal underweight and dental needs among pupils
A county nurse report in School Notes records 95 pupils under weight and 97 needing dental care. The article suggests parental or guardian financial limits or neglect limit access to remedies, noting many families in Pella face such barriers across employment levels.
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Pella
Ape kinship sparks debate on evolution and creation
A Smithsonian statement places apes as distant cousins to humans, about 25 million years removed. The piece contrasts Darwinian views with biblical creation, arguing man was created in God's image and noting a shift from belief in evolution to divine design. The tone reflects a historical newspaper column debating science and faith.
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Smithsonian Institute
Has Education Been Overdone in Our Region
A Sun-Thai statement day morning Bible class in this city discusses claims of overproduction in colleges universities and seminaries. It asserts there is no doubt about excessive education and questions whether education may be overdone in general.
Hard Work Aids Longevity In Keokuk County
The editor highlights the link between education and practical use, noting people’s needs vary by vocation. It recalls Gideon Lough, oldest resident of Keokuk County, who would have turned 98 next month and who lived a long life through hard work. He toiled early in life for meager pay, reinforcing the adage wear out rather than rust out, a theme the editor contrasts with modern attitudes.
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Keokuk County
Gideon Lough
Lough
Spectacle Repairs Delayed In Pella After Broken Glasses
A Pella resident complains of slow eyewear service after a spectacle break. Des Moines sent parts but delivery failed to meet promised times. The dealer notes no local stock and calls for improved regional service, saying it is inconvenient in a town of Pella’s size.
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Des Moines
Kansas City
Pella
Patriotism and the Constitution as refuge for dissent
Dr Johnson warned that patriotism and the Constitution can shield those who oppose the New Deal. The piece argues the Supreme Court will decide if governance should follow the letter or spirit of the law, favoring living will over past rigidities. It recalls Lincoln and Douglas debates, noting Lincoln’s ideas endure in capitol facades.
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DR. Johnson
America
United States Supreme Court
Lincoln
Douglas
The
Union
Editorial Comment on Campaign Coat-Tails Breeze
The Sioux City Journal argues no presidential campaign exists in this primary season. Every candidate must stand on his own feet and spread his own coat-tails to catch the breeze, with earlier efforts bringing more favorable winds.
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Knoxville
The
Sioux City Journal
Criminals at Sing Sing Age Trends Prompt Moral Debate
The Watchman-Examiner cites the Copeland report noting eighty percent of Sing Sing inmates are under thirty, with an average age of thirty three and a nineteen year old majority. It argues home, schools, and colleges must teach morality to curb youth crime.
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Sing Sing
Wall Street Journal
Copeland
Advertising wisdom from Milton Herald quoted
The Milton Herald notes various reasons people refuse to advertise. It argues against ancestral bias, cost, failed attempts, lack of skill, and skepticism about advertising’s value, urging readers to reconsider and not rely on outdated notions.
New Fast Acting Anesthetic Demonstrated
Keokuk County News reports a new anesthetic that puts patients to sleep in under 20 seconds with no after effects. The unnamed white powder, dissolved in water and injected into the arm, was tested in a Baltimore hospital on four patients who woke refreshed and ready for a hearty breakfast.
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Keokuk County
Baltimore
This Week in Pella Bits of Gossip and Wit
A local gossip column compiles light anecdotes and jests about town residents. Humorous overheard lines touch on names such as Sterrenberg Van Houweling and Hagens, plus college talk from St. Louis and Washington University students. The piece ends with a joke about dog sterilization counts and veterinary work.
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Pella
Advertising Power Of Black And White Ads Cited
Edson R. Waite highlights newspaper advertising as a lasting, visual guide for buyers. The piece argues pictures and ads reveal truth beyond price, with visuals aiding decision making. Charles Roberts, 14, of Callanan Junior High, died while swimming at Roosevelt High School pool in Des Moines Saturday.
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Edson R. Waite
Shawnee
Oklahoma
F. L. Yates
Sheridan
Wyo
Pioneer
del Monte
Charles Roberts
Callanan
Roosevelt High School
Desmoines
Library Notes and Book Praises in One Page
A survey of recent books for young readers covers LIBRARY NOTES HEATON RUNS THE MILE, THE TIMBER TRAIL, ROLLING WHEELS, NO SECOND SPRING, OM JAPAN, SHE ARM OF GOLD, COLLEGE ON HORSEBACK, FROG, THE HOUSE OF EXILE. It highlights protagonists Kenneth Heaton, Linden, Gramp Gillow, Allison, Holly Daggett, and Miss Wain amid tales of school life, adventure, mystery, family journeys, romance, and Chinese life with vivid settings ranging from American boarding schools to Tennessee mountains and Cape Breton villages.
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Heaton
Ralph Henry Barbour
Kenneth Heaton
Maristan Chapman
Tennessee
Mr. Linden
Gramp Gillow
Katherine Grey
Indiana
California
Allison
Andrew
Japan
Harry S. Keeler
Express Company
London
Chicago
Ralph Connor
Ravanoke
Cape Breton
Esther G. Hall
Holly Daggett
Frog
S. P. Meek
Scott
Empire
Canal Zone
Nora Wain
Miss Wain
Philadelphia
Courthouse Painting Aids Polk County Budget
Civil works administration painting of the courthouse in Polk County cost 4006 dollars. Dan Linnane supervised the project and cited figures on Saturday. Bonds totaling 54000 dollars face value were recovered in Cincinnati, Ohio as part of the loot stolen from Mrs. Martha Gill, announced at noon.
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Civil Works Administration
Polk County
Dan Linnane
Cincinnati
Ohio
Martha Gill
Reader challenges infant baptism verses letter to editor
Gerrit Horsbergen of Monroe Iowa requests Pastor Veldman of the Protestant Reformed church provide clear Bible backing for infant baptism. He cites Acts 2 and 8 to argue baptism is for believers only and invites brief, scripture based replies for publication in the Pella Chronicle.
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Monroe
Pella Chronicle
Veldman
Protestant Reformed Church
Baptist Church
Mr. Veldman
Philip
Jesus Christ
Phillip
Jesus
God
Chronicle
Heaven
Pella
Gerrit Horsbergen
Iowa
Proof of Will Hearing in Marion County Court
Notice announces filing of Petrine Cole last will and testament in the Marion County Iowa District Court. Hearing set for April 30 1934 at Knoxville office. Don L. Remy clerk records indicate March 29 1984 filing and opportunity for interested parties to be heard.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Petrine Cole
Knoxville
Don L. Remy
Cerk
District Court
1914 Chronicle items highlight local notices and births
Twenty years ago Chronicle items from April 9 1914 mention E T Meredith as Democratic U S Senate candidate. Deaths include Dr Albert Kruidenier Mrs Leonard Kolyn and Mrs C M Van Cleave. Marriage license for W M Vander Waal and Beulah Allen. Several local events births and meetings noted including a rocking chair gift, college students called home for a death, and multiple marriages and birthdays.
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Chronicle
E. T. Meredith
Des Moines
United States
Albert Kruidenier
Aberdeen
Leonard Kolyn
C. M. van Cleave
W. M. Vander Waal
Beulah Allen
Ross Schakel
London
W. Roorda
Second Reformed Church
C. Rhynsburger
Margaret van Niewaal
Washington High School
P. C. Lankelma
Wilton McCarthy
Eugene
Clara Hinton
Central College
Hedrick
Nick Meinders
Town
J. W. den Adel
Eddyville
Sidney Dean Martin
Leona Katherine Berg
Pella
Pella Caucus Backs Hearst Delegates In 1904 Nomination
In a Democratic caucus on April 7 1904 N Van Maren moved to instruct delegates to vote for Hearst for president. The motion carried. The town faced muddy roads hindering rural mail carriers and a fire alarm required teams for transport. Also noted are local items including a hosiery plant potential investors and several deaths including Mrs Gertrude Van Zee and Mrs Hattie Eshelman. Coal in Des Moines rose to five dollars per ton.
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Chronicle
N. van Maren
William Randolph Hearst
Pella
Gertrude van Zee
Buwalda
van Spanckeren
Galesburg
Reasnor
Frank de Jong
Mary van Haaften
Gerrit Vander Linden
Tainter
Anne de Neef
Newton
Billy Bootsma
Des Moines
Hattie Keables Eshelman
Huron
S. D. Bosserman Bros
Viersen
Thomas M. Phelps
Competine
Central College
P. H. Bousquet
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Agora
Rossel Island
South Pacific Ocean
Bonn
Dr. B. Mulder
the Newspaper
Milton Herald
Jake Sterrenberg
Lady Magazine
Mr. Sterrenberg
Indy
John Heerema
John
John van Houweling
Case Vis
A. C. van Houweling
Bert Roelofsen
Plymouth
Elmer Hagens
Farmers Union
Mabel Hiemstra
George Gezel
Phil Olivier
Gerrit Brand
George Lankelma
Boots Vanden Dever
Weed
Art. Klein
St. Louis
Scotland
Milton Mill
Charles Erker
Washington University
Mill
John Pos
Library Notes
Rock Island
Wabash
Howell
Jay Bee
Rae Ted
Gerrit L. Dykstra
Otley
Federal Land Bank
M. D. Taylor
Treas
Clark Taylor
Act
Offce
Alsons Store
Norte
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