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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
3
In Virginia readers are told of three morally degraded types the crapshooter the chicken thief and the dog poisoner. The piece rails at dog poisoners sparked by recent poisonings in Des Moines including the mother of a young sitter, arguing dog lovers view the act as especially despicable and the poisoner as far beneath even a dog’s worth.
In his farewell address as national commander, Ray Murphy calls Legion members to expand a vast effort for peace, child welfare, and justice for widows and orphans of soldiers who fought to defend democracy. He warns that the contributions of veterans and their families have often been forgotten and urges united cooperation.
FBI director J Edgar Hoover says last year’s crackdown led to the conviction of over 3900 criminals and saved about 31 million dollars for the public through life protection and recovered property. Yet he notes crime remains at an alarming rate with about 12 000 people killed annually, describing it as a horrifying reflection on a highly civilized nation.
An investigative report on Boy Scouts of America finds scouts exhibit far lower delinquency, at 12.7 percent of nonscout rates, suggesting active engagement in wholesome pursuits keeps youths from crime. It urges towns to keep boys employed or engaged in healthy recreation to preserve the “straight and narrow path.”
A Burbank landowner argued 160 feet of airspace above his property has rental value and sued two air transport firms for 90000 dollars. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that land ownership ends at use and air beyond is world property, with oceans and rivers similarly unowned beyond use.
The text argues that the first half of 1986 shows greater activity than 1985, benefiting farmers and consumers alike. It claims improved business signals voters that economic recovery aids the Democratic program, suggesting a positive political impact ahead of the November election.
Dr Paul R Mort of Teachers College Columbia argues for federal subsidies of 3,000,000 to aid public schools. He notes thousands of schools run well below effective teaching standards due to low salaries, insufficient funds, and lack of school board interest. Schools must be efficient.
A report notes a notable rise in life expectancy, with men gaining 11 years and overall men’s expectancy increasing by 12 years. The findings suggest improving health and longevity trends, reflecting broader social and medical progress.
The report notes century earlier life expectancy for men averaged 48 and for women 61, now 59 and 63 respectively. Infant mortality halved. among 100,000 males born alive, 88,261 reach 21, three quarters survive to 60, and one quarter reach 77. That is good news.
The Political Umps disagree on Gov. Landons acceptance address with Republicans calling it a hit and Democrats deeming it dull. They note party bias colors judgment and highlight attacks on Roosevelt policy, with a claim of relief without much spending as notably foolish.
Police officials express concern that juvenile crime is increasing, blaming it partly on movies. In Pella, local cinema has earned praise for offering high quality, responsible films that reflect community temperament, while noting some suggestive pictures exist and a strong public demand for wholesome entertainment could keep cinema standards high.
The piece recalls the revived centennial of the McGuffey reader in Oxford Ohio and notes how early impressions endure. It reflects on memory of the old textbooks, the scarcity of copies, and a wish to reread a copy once used in Roanoke Virginia.
The piece pays tribute to William A. Young, former Chronicle editor, detailing his kindness to children, earnest beliefs, and community impact. The author recalls a shared journey, his departure for the Golden West, and bids farewell as Young rests in peace.
Iowa paid 3300 dollars for federal licenses for 182 liquor stores while other vendors face 26 dollar fees. Taxed tobacco products raise almost 500 million dollars for the federal government. Governor Landon’s acceptance speech calls to end relief, yet argues how to manage it, noting the poor and those unable to work need support.
A merry collation of local quips and satirical asides from Pella introduces readers to town remarks about betting, politics, gossip, and light social commentary. A mix of jokes targets politicians, social norms, and daily life with wry humor and local color.
International Sunday School Lesson analyzes sowing and reaping from Galatians 6 1 10 and Galatians 5 16 24. It stresses that God punishes evildoers but mercy exists, and warns that sin’s consequences extend to future generations while encouraging sowing to the Spirit for eternal life.
Questions probe how many seek to do good and help fellow believers. They ask whether churches will restore spiritually fallen members and ponder if legal prohibition of liquor traffic will ever come to pass.
Knoxville residents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shhultz of New Sharon and others visited Herman Sneller Wednesday. John R Sneller and Jacob Schuring stayed several days. Don Anderson toured Missouri. A rain refreshed the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Anne Hol and Duane Lee of Leighton visited Thursday. Ashberry Murphy family visited Hamburg Indiana. Gerrit Veenendaal and family of Monroe joined Friday visitors at the Sneller home.
Flite O T yme items from the Chronicle reflect early 20th century notes and anecdotes. The entries capture daily curios, civic notices, and social snippets characteristic of 1906 and 1916 editions.
The city council voted to purchase the People's Trust Co. building for 7250 dollars to locate city offices there. John Vander Wal was elected to the local board of education, replacing G. J. Thomas Sen who resigned. P. H. Eeling died in Des Moines at 46, with a Des Moines funeral noted for P. I. Eeling.
30 Years Ago social items note Misses Marie Bousquet and Marie Lautenbach as soloists at Miss Blanche Van der Linden's afternoon tea. Birthday celebrations for Anna Le Cocq. N Van Vliet buys a 160 acre Prairie City farm for his son-in-law W Vander Kamp and family of Harvey. The Third Reformed church received a fresh paint coat. John De Reus injured after a trap door fall at the wagon factory. John De Cook and George Croll travel to inspect amphitheatre projects for a fair. Al Clark and Theo Tice among exhibitors listed.
Thomas Vander Werf of the Chronicle attended his brother’s Newton marriage. Marshall Den Adel declined Newton jailor offer. A valuable horse near Howell station died of lung fever. Main street near the depot to the square is being graded with new cement crossings. First Reformed church prepares for its 50th anniversary with improvements. Rural mail carriers Leonard Sents and George Gazel take vacation. Lena Sents and Clara Gazel substitute during absence.
Amsterdam reports a gentle inch and a half rain halting winds and thunder, boosting corn outlook in the lowlands. Rev. N. D. Gordon will preach at East Amsterdam school next Sunday at 2 pm with baptismal service to follow at the river. Harry Ver Steeg recovers from a recent accident with x rays showing no broken bones. A group including H. Van Oostrum and others took a sight seeing trip through Muscatine Mt Pleasant Keokuk and the state, reporting poor crop conditions and a drizzling return home.
The text presents a jumble of facts on earth age, human body temperature, night air safety, rural mail route mileage growth, carrier decreases, and fly-borne germs. It reads like a poorly edited compilation of general knowledge tidbits without a cohesive narrative or clear source context.
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