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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
3
A reflective line questions how often someone has said yes to favors despite knowing a firm no. It probes the tension between empathy and personal limits, suggesting a pattern of giving in to others’ needs at possible personal cost.
The text argues that saying yes when you mean no is a lie and leads to ongoing fabrications. It claims honesty is best, as truth surfaces despite attempts to conceal it. The author warns that repeated deception proves the value of a clear no.
The quotation from Thomas Jefferson urges aloofness from foreign entanglements while remaining supportive of liberty abroad. The speaker notes the advice remains timely as Amer ica weighs its stance amid Europe’s troubles and warns against contamination by bad principles.
People of Marion County align with Governor Wilson urging the state Board of Education to buy Iowa coal for state institutions. Wilson argues saving a dollar on outside coal harms unemployed miners, noting most relief funds are tied to the coal industry and favor keeping miners employed.
The dispute between John Garner and John Lewis of the G I Q over insults and gambling drew sharp public reaction in Texas. Lewis offered no comment while Garner gained widespread support and millions of new friends, underscoring the adage that people in glass houses should not throw stones.
A Galesburg farmer argues relief checks are being abused by households with members employed elsewhere. He suggests periodically publishing the names of all on relief to deter fraud and ensure honest claimants are not unfairly affected.
A Chicago newspaper recounts the deaths of three young women in a railroad crossing crash. The piece contrasts their fatal error with the widespread lack of driving courtesy, noting a car driver behind sped away after the incident. It questions if he can ever erase the memory of his act.
A Victoria Spain story cited by The American Mercury shows Franco ordering destruction of school books such as The Life of Plants and The Insect World. The piece argues against censorship and cites Justice Brandeis warning that zealots threaten democracy through well meant but misguided actions.
The August National Geographic features two color images related to Pella. One shows street scrubbing at Tulip Time and the other a half page portrait of Virginia Kempkes. The article Abiding People of Plenty by Leo A. Borah highlights Iowa places, industries, education, farming and social life through a traveler’s eyes. Copies may be bought for fifty cents from the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C.
This piece denounces the global arms race and American complicity in munitions production. It argues civilization is misused as a veil for greed and violence, warning that war brings only misery, bankruptcy, and moral decline for all nations. It condemns hypocrisy between proclaimed kindness and destructive actions.
An Hampton Chronicle editorial urges that small advertising investments are worthwhile even if results aren’t instant. It contrasts a fable about a Native American feather with caution against dismissing ads that seem slow to pay off.
A stance arguing the WPA should remain temporary relief, not an industry or entrenched interest. It warns the dangers of expanding relief as demands grow and supports reorganization to enforce the revised rules. The piece cites comparisons with England and Sweden and emphasizes relief as aid, not a career.
A compact reminiscence recalling notable events from Pella across three decades. It highlights local happenings, community shifts, and enduring landmarks that shaped the town, inviting readers to recall how these moments influenced present life.
30 Years Ago Aug 12 1900 Henry De Gueyer advertises the Electric Palace closed Aug due to heat. The U S Mint previewed a Lincoln penny replacing Indian Head. Nick Gesman lists a 10x200 ft lot near town for 8200. Mayor Nick enforces new speed ordinance. Two Ottumwa Courier printers and wives acquitted after a drunken altercation on a train. Oskaloosa curfew law noted. New Sharon Star comments on enforcement. Local anecdotes include mothers steering kids to bed, a 1910 bicycle headline, and Baker razor deals.
Abe Van Houveling bids on a rough week as Oakland hat incident near Columbus and West street draws attention. Fire menace suspected incendiary with bloodhounds. Kuyper Lumber advertises hog houses. Rube Brand writes from France. Cody Well married a French girl. Chautauqua program features Henry Kuyper 158th band members Homer Rodeheaver and Robert T. Matthews. County Attorney Shinn vows grand jury probe into high prices. Reformed churches plan mission festival with speakers from Japan and India. Antwerp letter from W C Stonaker reports work with AEF. Swift & Co. campaigns against government packer control.
August 8 1929 notice says a graveling contract for the Knoxville Pella road would be let on August 15. Mr and Mrs J B Grandin were touring out west with 180 farm folks, 150 from Town, on a railroad and bus tour.
A garbled collection of items from the West includes a Wallace sponsored tour in Yellowstone Park with John Wallace directing, mentions of the Edue ment of Central, a Central Grandman's Grove gathering on August 24, and Oldahams Union leadership by John Simpeon. Other notes describe a new embalm move, Kuyper's Korner squib, travel plans to France and Germany, Marion Vanden Oever defeating Gerald Rysdam 5 and 3 for Pella Golf Club champion, and cement work on the New Central second floor.
Miss Clara Aplin dies at her Ames home on Wednesday morning. The column lists numerous visitors, relatives, and neighbors from Monroe, Ames, and surrounding towns, detailing visits, illnesses, social calls, and local events spanning early August. Names include the Wormhoudts, Vanden Berg, Klein, and Van Hemert families, with notes on baptisms, picnics, and road mishaps.
Cordova notes describe visits among residents including Clyde and Vivian Karr family acquaintances, Clifford Eden family bringing Alice and Patsy from relatives, and multiple calls at Calvin Bricker and Murray Van Hemert homes. Wabash engineer Matherly supervising new rails with Hobart Nichols as boss. a work train with a ditcher moves west near Per-
The column recounts a Deligh t Kars gathering on Monday August 21 with James Templeton and family visiting the Lynn Perkey home in the evening. It lists shower attendees for Mrs Gene Shanning Mid and mentions Will ie Te afternoon with Junior Waardhuizen and Grace Kure visits. It notes Ter Louw's nature interests, Bible teaching, and a picnic at Lynnville including a nephew from Uni sparrows and bird specimens. It closes with Roger Boertje noting dead birds in a mulberry grove from a recent wind event.
Jacob Whiteman of Middletown Connecticut bought a large wire cage and baited it before bed. He woke to find two rats caught inside the cage and his cat also trapped, a curious mishap reported in local notices.
Veterinarian Keny Stouder of Iowa State College Extension reports very few equine sleeping sickness cases in Iowa. More horses have been vaccinated with an improved vaccine this year, likely reducing cases, though August typically sees higher illness numbers.
Over 20 000 residents show interest in honey farming with activity spread across the region. More than 400 commercial producers employ upwards of 600 workers, signaling a growing local industry.
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