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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1935
Page
6
At Mrs Kate Van Gorp suggestion an article stirred interest in establishing a summer and winter recreation center. The inquiring reporter found locals favor the move though some had not read the piece. The piece urges readers to note Iowa City's example and keep youths occupied constructively.
A writer recalls being measles struck at age fourteen and surviving an April shower thereafter. The piece urges parents to take every precaution during the illness and in the post illness period to prevent relapses and serious after effects.
The author argues that professionals should be trained only in subjects relevant to their service, citing a chiropractor who does not practice medicine or surgery. He compares professions to illustrate that a blacksmith need not study law and a druggist need not shoe a horse, emphasizing appropriate domain knowledge for each trade.
The newspaper states it was not approached about The Church Bell directory and does not know who promoted it. It offers to publish community church news, noting willingness to provide space beyond a full page, praising CRC ministers for making weekly church news a readable feature.
Speech urges municipal power plant employees to gain wage adjustments to match rising living costs. It notes widespread salary cuts across occupations, argues higher pay could relieve financial pressure for workers with dependents, and says the committee will investigate the demand.
Mrs. Bert Van Donselaar says Chronicle editorials are too short. The editor replies the aim is to cover many topics weekly, and lengthening them would hinder breadth. Readers’ commendation is noted, and suggestions are welcome.
Iowa Representative Roan of Lee County introduces a measure to return to a more comprehensive liquor regime. He argues the current system breeds law violations and graft, and that liquor sales cannot be effectively controlled while liquor remains easily accessible.
The quote argues that any system of control fails unless entrusted to individuals who prize honor and integrity above all else, suggesting ethical leadership as essential for effective governance.
The court and jury delivered their decision in Des Moines, with Mrs. Merrigan insisting that hanging him would not restore her husband. The defense argued for harsher punishment, but a lifetime prison sentence was deemed fitting for the accused.
Indiana lawmakers enacted a law prohibiting hitchhiking with a $50 fine. Supporters argue the measure protects travelers and reduces danger, while opponents say some genuinely stranded people are deemed undeserving. The piece notes many hitchhikers may be dishonest, yet stresses the law's practical benefits and risks.
The Chicago White Sox show promise for better standings this season after a strong run of exhibition wins. Key players Dykes, Simmons, Apling, Bonura, and new recruit Washington bolster batting and defense as the club seeks to climb from a cellar spot and win back fan support.
The editor notes towns are using PWA funds for swimming pools and asks why Pella cannot. While some work has occurred, it is unclear if the appropriation is exhausted. It may not be, and permanent improvements could be possible. Those in authority must decide.
Monroe County News notes that the Iowa Legionaire circulated part of a Daily Iowan editorial claiming communists should be free to advocate, while the piece was actually a critique of campus leagues promoting communism. The column’s intent and university response are discussed.
Prairie City News argues inflation inflates debt and erodes real value. It contends that affordable prices would ease individual obligations and restore sane finances, warning that uncontrolled inflation worsens the burden and risks another bust unless the public accepts consequences and rebuilds a sane monetary base.
A rambler guides readers through a playful sequence in which he questions spacing and punctuation. He insists on a comma between Farm and Garden, then wanders into the Chronicle sanctum amid talk of business and wordplay.
A humorous column recounts light chatter from Pella including remarks by Mrs Wehrle about club talk, jokes sparked by local shop conversations, and jests about taxes, doctors bills, and Will Rogers. The piece notes names like Frank Van den Berg, Harold Haverkamp, and Gerrit Van Haalen, with city council scenes and small-town banter.
The fragment describes Mrs Fox at the ironing board announcing that a laundering process occurred over the weekend. The scene includes Dr Fox home, Mrs Fox, and an automatic dealership notice from White Way Auto Co involving Albert Van Heukelem.
The International Sunday School Lesson centers on Christ the Saviour drawing all to him through the cross. It surveys God's love in sending his son, the prophetic lift of Jesus, and the cross as the means of salvation, imputed righteousness, and imparted grace for humanity. The lesson situates time in ancient years and places like Capernaum and Rome, urging faith in the only way of salvation.
The sermon reflects on Christ's mind as revealed in Philippians, stressing divinity, humility, incarnation, atonement, exaltation, and lordship. It urges believers to imitate Christ by embracing self emptying love and sacrifice rather than seeking exaltation. It calls for transformation to mirror God's thoughts and mercy.
The Birth Registration Campaign in Iowa shows 92.89 percent registration efficiency across the state, with counties ranging from Clay at 99.38 percent to Lyon at 1?37 percent. Delinquent certificates from September 1988 to September 1934 totaled 1656, and efforts to file the remaining documents continue. Birth certificates are legal documents vital to citizenship, and mothers are urged to ensure prompt local registrar filings.
Health Habits final Marion county issue will be issued next week and publication will resume in September. The Iowa Tuberculosis Association announced the service funded by the Christmas Seal sale has been well received by teachers in about 130 Marion county schools.
F M Frush was re elected superintendent of city schools for a three year term. Obits include John De Bruin 77 Mrs A Boschma 74 and John Kuyper of Orange City. Bert Ver Meer recovered from illness. Family trip to Prairie City for rain damaged auto. John Brand birthday gathering. Births include a nine pound boy to Mr and Mrs B Buwarda in Prairie City and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Van Masanen of Leighton. Academy board re elected Pietenpol Lubbers Muyskens. Vander Hart family at 40th anniversary in Sandridge. Eva Baron birthday surprise visit from Leighton relatives. Star Auto Co sold Ford touring cars to Rouwenhorst Roorda and Reinud. Dr J L Young welcomed in Rolfe and Dr Ayers to Leighton replace Dr Kuyper.
Twenty years ago on April 13 1905 Iowa's supreme court ruled in favor of the legality of the biennial election. Deaths included Mrs M Scheffers aged 77 and Mrs William G Klein 21. Colfax residents debated Sunday baseball while churches urged prohibition. Howell and Oak Grove school buildings were offered for sale. Prominent Pella residents attended a Des Moines professional baseball game. Sunday was the warmest day of the year at 86 degrees. Claude Porter of the stacker factory headed to Des Moines for work in a large city shop. Ezra Temple evangelist was in Galesburg. W P Fowler sprained a leg at the Bousquet home. Henry Young planned to start a Guthrie county newspaper. Bank excavation planned north of Veenschoten property. A two and a half year old near Tainter scalded by boiling water after a washing machine stopper was pulled out. Udell Hendricks in Des Moines secured a contract to employ 20 cigar makers.
J C Harward, a 60 year old farmer east of Floris, hanged himself Sunday afternoon. Family found him in the barn loft after he had left home at 1 40 for a cattle drive. A note gave details on his estate but no stated motive. Sheriff and coroner investigated. no inquest held. He had recently suffered a nervous breakdown and was in ill health. Local report from the Davis County Republican.
A fragmented report quotes a patient and Dr Jimmie Adis discussing stomach pain relief. The garbled OCR mentions tablets and a money back guarantee, with uncertain details about treatment, price, and outcome.
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