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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
10
The article reflects on Walter McGhee’s death sentence for kidnapping Mary McElroy of Kansas City and questions crime deterrence. It cites jurist doubts, prison breaks, and calls attention to social unrest, Huey Long’s wealth redistribution stance, and the auto industry’s role in employment and economic life.
A reader criticizes Iowa legislators for spending time on taxation plans that shift costs to the public. The writer argues taxes on corporations or merchants are borne by customers and that taxes on services relying on public patronage hurt users. They urge lawmakers to defeat ill-advised taxes or face public blame.
An editor reflects on funeral notice wording, arguing for using passed away instead of died to spare readers’ sensitivities. The piece notes death remains, but phrasing can ease grief and avoid graphic disease details.
The Chronicle investigates rumors of a Pella liquor store location and manager, finds information false, and notes no site or manager determined. The issue hinges on a senate bill allowing stores by option, but Pella votes against repeal, indicating likely no store here.
The editorial argues the swimming pool project should continue to be pursued even if the measure fails at the polls. It notes arguments on both sides and urges supporters with children to favor the pool, insisting maintenance can be funded by paid admissions and public subscription if needed. It concludes the pool is the sensible option.
The provided text fragment discusses valuing our children's bodies and characters over money, but no clear event, names, places, or dates are present to summarize into a newspaper card.
The Bloomfield school board votes to establish a vocational agriculture department next year. The Chronicle praises the move as a forward step and notes the local Bloomfield program and instructor Prof. C. G. Stivrmeier. Abe Klaren is credited with inspiring the effort and the paper hopes for lasting success.
A reflective column laments social shifts in dating and marriage. It recalls past strictures on propriety and discusses how modern behavior exposes the young to behaviors once guarded, warning that the old aims of purity appear out of step with contemporary practices.
Iowa Senator Dickinson visited Roanoke to criticize the New Deal amid strong Democratic sentiment. The piece defends Roosevelt's policies as better than alternatives, noting the New Deal's mixed results but overall superiority to what might replace it. The tone counters Dickinson's critique and emphasizes party loyalty.
A homeowner reflects on driving from a long driveway where exiting backwards is required. The piece notes drivers often assume a curb will stop them, with some honking while others proceed silently. Observations emphasize that assuming safety can be mistaken without careful checks in both directions.
A relay station rumor stirs the town as residents joke about broadcasting time and marriage bets. Local tales include Miss Anna Tusseling, dentist boasts, jewelry as door knobs, and lighthearted barbs at politicians and neighbors with quick jabs about weddings, money, and daily life.
About four years after initial enthusiasm a Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Legion hall with Congressman Dowell and the Des Moines postmaster yielded two prizes for best reasons to build a federal post office. The appropriation was rumored, then faded, and residents now hope Congressman Utterback will help.
Editorial notes the president’s view on electric light and power systems with reduced rates and potential sixteen billion dollars in investment to rebuild capacity. It cites Indianola Tribune praising Democratic critics of New Deal policies and notes renewed political optimism from Virginia Senators Glass and Byrd, Senator Murphy, and Governor Herring about pragmatic reform and rising industry, employment, and farm markets.
In Leon a swimming pool with bath house is being built by relief work. The engineer estimates total cost around 18000 dollars including grading. After relief work ends the project should be ready for use and locals hope to take pride. The idea of a pool or lake near Sigourney is praised as healthful for youths.
A Sunday school lesson on the resurrection from Luke and John, urging belief in Christ as life after death. The text notes Mary Magdalene and the other Mary at the tomb, the empty tomb, and Jesus' message to Galilee, with meditations on faith, doubt, and eternal life. It invites reflection on Easter celebration, Sabbath observance, and the heavenly prepared place.
President Roosevelt signed the work relief bill return trip aboard the U S Varragut. The program allocates 125 million dollars to feed and clothe the unemployed and dependents while enrolling 340,000 youth in the CCC, boosting total CCC camps to 2,916 and aiming to provide work for about 3.5 million people directly. Indirect jobs in private industry are also anticipated.
The article outlines proposed social security legislation including old age and unemployment insurance, poverty care, and public health. It notes a wide open debate, plans like Townsend and Lundeen, and the need for state cooperation to fund benefits. It also covers the Home Owners Loan Corporation, dust and soil erosion concerns, and upcoming congressional sessions with numerous bills before committees.
Items from the Chronicle of April 20 1906 report Cornelius Rhynsburger found dead at home near Howell station with death believed to occur two hours earlier. Other news notes births marriages anniversaries travel weddings and a frost damaged oat crop. Local figures burn bricks plan improvements and a minister returns to missionary work in India.
Twenty years ago on April 22 1916 two fires in the fourth ward caused little damage. Mrs John Boot died at her son-in-law Simon Vander Pols home at 69. A birth announced for Rev Hal E Nortons family in Ainsworth Iowa. L Wielaard returned from Rochester Minn where he had two teeth removed. The legislature appropriated 5000 dollars to compensate T D Fultz of Ames father of Dr T G Fultz for injuries in state service. Jay Kempkes of Columbus Junction high school visited his mother. The college glee club toured Pella promoting a concert. A clown on a mule drew attention. The board of review added 26000 to city property valuation. Neighbors surprised William Brand at his new Franklin street home. W H Vander Ploeg and A C Van Houweling attended the San Francisco exposition. Dr J J Sybenga moved from Leighton forming a partnership with Dr Carpenter. A broken engine near Prairie City delayed the Rock Island train four hours.
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