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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
3
The Farmers Union invites Senator Guy Gillette to Pella on August 24 to deliver the principal address at the annual picnic. The message praises his willingness to stand by his convictions, notes his moderation, and says many will want to hear him despite opposition in the primary campaign.
Baseball fans, aligned with announcer Bill Brown, express fatigue with the traditional New York dual in the World Series. They favor alternatives from both leagues, hoping the Cleveland Indians or Boston Red Sox win in the American League, and either Pittsburgh Pirates or Cincinnati Reds in the National League, to create a more appealing title clash.
Secretary Wallace explains the WPA laborers leaning on their shovels, noting humor in comparing recreation to labor. He argues idle ness wastes taxpayers money and weakens morale, though wages for WPA workers exceed those of golfers.
A new sidewalk in Central Park aims to keep pedestrians off the grass and protect its beauty. The walk is expected to encourage use by pedestrians this season, reducing wear on the lawn and enhancing the park’s appearance overall.
The article reflects on the passing of the summer season with lingering heat and sultry days fading. It laments the approaching return to school and grind of daily life as autumn nears and winter looms, urging memory of the sunlit months.
The speaker notes Virginia offers both mountain and sea breeze cooling, while Iowa endures hot prairie sun. Humidity makes Virginia feel warmer at times. Iowa experiences extreme heat in summer. In Virginia they found pleasant nights, but still needed cover, contrasting with Iowa’s heat.
The writer argues that race issues provoke narrow thinking. He notes past California tensions with Japanese and compares to the Negro question. He asserts social barriers persist in the North and that large black populations would challenge northern tolerance and force new solutions.
During a Marion County Ministers association picnic in Knoxville two minister wives debated chicken flavor. One hailed from Georgia, the other from North Carolina, noting southern fried chicken tastes differ by region. They recalled Virginia dishes not tasting the same and brought a sample home, missing that distinctive southern zest.
The centennial celebration prompts gathering local history from ages of community figures in Pella and Harvey. Noting a handful of residents still alive, the article urges collecting memories while they remain available to recount past events clearly. It emphasizes the value of compiling readable historical records for the county.
A reader argues that Roosevelt’s bank holiday saved the country and lifted it from a low mood into a better era. The piece contends the nation faced a recession yet benefited from executive actions that stabilized government and economy.
An Oskaloosa Herald editorial notes more people are using caution on highways after a year to date rise in injuries. It credits a thorough education campaign for increasing awareness of danger and protective behavior for the public good if the trend continues.
The piece argues hunger causes mid forenoon and afternoon fatigue and that five meals may be less warming than three when hungry. It notes women on diet resist hunger better than men and questions whether anyone should endure hunger for weight loss.
The piece critiques publicity around affluent society figures and the praise of Douglas Corrigan. It notes the public fascination with wealth and risk, referencing Corrigan’s solo flight and his claimed route with scant modern aid, while hinting at broader economic and political satire.
A speaker recounts a heated exchange with a Democrat about locating Republicans for display at the state fair and pledges to guarantee the election of George Wilson Bourke Blakemore Hickenlooper and other state officers, with a January timeline implied.
The Iowa Recorder lauds Eloover’s magazine pieces on his business and campaigns against lawlessness. It argues readers gain insight into his department’s work and notes that reaching the top attracts more scrutiny from rivals who dislike success.
The Hoomfield Democrat mocks the Des Moines Republican resolutions filed last Friday, likening them to a 1936 diatribe. The piece questions why six years after the New Deal they avoid concrete reforms and specific proposals.
Sunday School lesson explores Ruth's devotion to Naomi and her God. It highlights Ruth choosing Naomi's people and Naomi's God, contrasting faith with the era's idol worship, and notes examples of consecrated women influencing history. Includes discussion questions about Ruth's resolve and lessons for modern readers.
Perry Chaplin died in Sonroe after weeks of illness and a recent stroke. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the new Pella Co operative funeral home in Monroe. He was born June 19 1887 in Ohio and moved to Jasper County as a youth. Surviving are two sons John J Chaplin of Newton and Will Chaplin of Wichita Kansas a daughter Mrs Sherman Brows of near Monroe and David McAllister 78 was L D Anderson's father.
Sully Belin and Mildred Terlouw of South Holland and Olinvis arrived Friday for a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Vander Zyl and relatives. Numerous neighbors were listed visiting, dining, shopping, or calling in the KR Kuldenberg and adjacent households.
Elbert Vanden Berg was found dead in the school house Saturday evening from a stroke. He had served as janitor of the public and high school for nearly twenty years and will be missed by the community. The funeral was held Monday at the Community church with interment at the Sully cemetery. He had no relatives in America.
Otley and nearby residents visit family homes Sunday afternoon and evening, with gatherings at Vander Leest Vander Kolk Waardhuizen and Van Wyk households. Parl Van Hemert notes Farmers Co op Exchange shipped nine cars of train and five cars of new wheat plus one oats, totaling 42 carloads of corn since March 1, and the elevator is being painted aluminum by Jess Williams. Williams family trip planned. Van Wyk and Van Vliet visits noted. multiple relatives visiting in Minnesota, Washington, California, New York. Franklin Ver Heul visits Anne Ver Heul. Ida De Hoet spends weekend with Vander Koll sister. De Hoet to New York to visit Hemry De Hoedt.
A Pella mother asks her son about a ball game in the back yard. The boy replies with uncertainty about the day and location, wondering if the game is in the back yard. The exchange captures a domestic moment with simple dialogue.
A reflective look recalls events from 20 30 40 and 50 years ago in Pella, highlighting local stories, people, and milestones. The piece connects past community moments with present memory, offering a compact slice of local history and sentiment.
A 52 year old death enters Jim George's northeast Pella home. wife and newborn buried together. Rev A N Wyelhoff delivers farewell sermon at Se Reformed church. An advertisement claims a cure for sprains at 1 per box postpaid. Min Vecentjo Viersen hosts a social at her east side square home. Will Van Rhoonen runs a barber shop in Pella. Mrs Brown and Norman travel to Ann Arbor Michigan to join a state university family.
Alon was born to Mr. and Mrs. GT Wormhoudt. Miss Cecil Sheehy had the fortune to become her am. The residence of Wm. Breuklander was destroyed by fire. Stephen DeKoek bought the old John Funston farm for 65 dollars per acre from R. Vander Weerd heirs. Fred and Mary Rongers arrived in Pella to run the American House after a three week bicycle trip from Denver covering 860 miles.
Thirty years ago at Pierre D Iowas news notes report Murray Hagen had a severe leg injury from a train incident risking amputation. A fair pavilion night show was advertised for livestock. Mrs Vander Wal died from a paralytic stroke. Mrs Bruinckool sought eye care for headaches. Nick Vanderieft celebrated a home visit by friends. Bogaard family orchestra and James Verhey provided entertainment. W D Blank returned from Des Moines to focus on literary work and printing. Noisy boys at the depot disturbed travelers while boarding moving trains. James Vroom and father traveled to Des Moines for an operation. L D Schakel of Pelln Stacker Co injured when thrown from a buggy.
Edward Lows reports a frightened response as a car lurched and tossed Be Hehnkel and the driver from the vehicle. A. A. Visser traveled to Otley to assist John Visser in constructing a house on the Levi Dylsten farm, located one mile east of town.
In 1935 Pella's hand emphasis notes that two members joined the army leaving replacements to fill positions. a singing tour drew 17 Newton youth to Pella. J C Rhynsburger family moved to Des Moines for banking work. Children faced illnesses including smallpox and mumps. local figures marked birthdays. church redecorations continued. draft evader incident near Davenport. threshing gear transferred. Des Moines radio school prep for government service. mine incident at Blommers Mill Sunny. Ed Gezel in France sent postcard. deaths of Rev. H A Gross and Mrs Kate Kooistra Elscott.
Lynnville updates include Anna Vander Weerdt visiting Newton, threshing with a new machine, and visits to Mr. Montgomery in Oskaloosa where both mother and baby Marvin Roy were reported fine. Local band picnics at Maytag park, Betty Ratcliff fifteenth birthday surprise, and summer influenza affecting Donna Terpstra mentioned along with several hospital and travel notes involving Terpstra, Ratcliff, Jansen, and Miller families.
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