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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
1
The article condemns spectators who throw bricks at those resisting seating rules and blocking view at the field. It urges ball clubs to enforce seating, notes city donated seats to the college, and that a $25 rental must be paid by the clubs with voluntary collections to cover expenses.
Swinging from baseball to politics the report notes Senator Smith Wildman Brookhart has been nominated by Farm Labor to run for the U S Senate opposing Henry Field the Republican nominee. The move pleases Brookhart supporters and some Democrats seeking a tide shift while Field supporters fear the outcome. Brookhart is now in the race.
Readers are urged to bear with a column on kit tenball as thousands attend weekly diamond contests. The 500 seats rented from Central College fill early for two 6:45 pm games, with many standing throughout. Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner notes Michigan trending Democratic like Iowa. The piece hints at political shifts reflecting national mood and a wary view of a Republican administration amid a looming panic.
The kittenball managers have adopted a rule ejecting any player who uses profanity twice on the grounds. The rule should also apply to spectators. Profanity from sidelines is heard in the bleachers, and measures should curb it before it grows into a bigger issue.
Dr. Danhof argues ministers' worry over movies mirrors moral aims but ignores varied audience habits. He notes producers and theater managers face demand for better films while some audiences avoid good pictures due to prejudice. He cites Pella screenings by Benson as examples with moral lessons and few harmful elements.
Peter M. Van Gorp died suddenly at 3 30 am after a brief apoplexy. A 47 year old carpenter, he enjoyed a healthy day prior, attended a ball game that evening, and woke to a fatal illness. The piece meditates on life’s fragility and moral readiness. It also includes a miscellany of humorous skits and editorials about youth, love, and social scenes.
Editors concur that business conditions, declining for years, may have hit bottom and are turning up. Locally improvement hinges on farm prices rising first, with the community following the rural economy. The piece warns the world is heading into a bad period, illustrated by a vivid car analogy.
Four youths were found swimming in the city water tank that supplies Pella residents. The incident, noted as occurring this summer and last, tests the town’s claim of being the state’s cleanest. Residents weigh the embarrassment and safety concerns.
Our Modern Age notes Northwood Anchor George Jessel reveals engagement to Norma Talmadge while both are married. He says Mrs Jessel will divorce in Reno, Norma likely soon after, and displays a telegram signed Honey Mamma. The remark highlights public declarations of married couples planning weddings around divorce dates.
The Monroe County News argues that publishing budget estimates and holding hearings invites taxpayer scrutiny. It contends such checks encourage careful budgeting, balancing income and expenses, and reduce overdrafts. The piece cautions against haphazard spending by governments and individuals.
A fragmentary Pella column describes Shummy Donal escaping dress bets after a win over the Knotholers. It swerves through humorous schoolyard remarks about poetry, politics, aldermen, and local misadventures, with stray names like Earl Black and Vander Linden amid jumbled chatter and faded anecdotes.
The Flight O Tyme column traces its origins to a Chronicle entry dated 1912 and reappears in 1922. It surveys aviation notes, small events, and periodic updates reflecting early flight history. The piece links each era’s milestones with regional or niche aviation interest.
Udell Hendricks underwent an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Maryland. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs L A Bickford of Waterloo formerly ticket agent of the Rock Island railroad here. Jim Koopmans injured hand in a sling from a shop accident at Buerkens wagon factory. Mrs Ben Kuyk helped sister Mrs John Groeneboom care for her boy who broke his leg playing. John Klearkx a dimer at Van der Meulen hardware store broke his left arm after a ladder fall near Henry Vande Noord home. Deaths for the week include Mrs Lucy Hendershot aged 70 and Isaac Newendorp aged 57.
Twenty years ago 1912 reports list Prof G F Sadler musical monologue at Harvey Paul and Fred Weigelmier opened a pickle station A Van Stight received many tokens on his 80th birthday Married Jesse L McCormick and Johanna Mathes in Oskaloosa Deaths Mrs John R Kuiper 85 W B Bruins 78 Mrs A Peyer 87 and Mrs B Bruins mas Mrs A Den Borst burned by frying pan grease fire Marriage license William Sthakel Josephine De Bruyn Thomas Vander Pal sold 81 acres east of Fella to G Gosselink Jr for 8000 Fire caused 200000 loss Ottumwa business district
The piece outlines three opposing groups to temperance reform. Money from the drink trade profits from drinking, others indulge their appetites, and a large confused faction questions drink effects. The third group, pivotal yet persuadable, is targeted by dry advocates amid strong propaganda and press influence.
The Inquiring Reporter asks a weekly question about a public issue and records varied views. The column surveys opinions and presents reader perspectives on the topic of the moment.
The question notes that low mood is not the sole cause of unsettled business conditions across the country and asks whether other factors contribute alongside mood, suggesting a broader range of economic or policy influences.
A.M. Sell cites inflation hurting small businessmen and high paid managers, noting earnings above 25,000 are scarce and orders once easy are harder to secure. He warns loss of public confidence signals a coming crash as institutions lose faith and adapt to a new condition.
A group voice laments low mood harming business and unemployment while noting plenty of food. They discuss the cost of living, wages, and spending habits, arguing that habits and prices influence downturns more than pure shortages.
A historical notice explains a recurring sale event named Auction-Scripey, with a requirement to ask merchants for the item to be used for representing favorite articles. The sale is held on the first Saturday of each month as part of a trade extension.
A. A. Van Roekel argues unemployment and reduced earnings affect sales, but bad management, unwise investments, high living costs, excessive debt, and loss of public confidence also bear responsibility for the current downturn. He cautions against attributing the situation to mood alone.
A Q A letter asks Einstein to explain daily curiosities about space limits crowded seats bent light traffic visibility around corners and repairing a car. It challenges common sense with playful questions on golf balls holes refracted light and eye catching store displays.
Economist Roger Babson asserts that collective gloom stems from spiritual factors rather than economic malaise, arguing mindset shapes financial outcomes and urging focus on inner values to restore optimism.
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