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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
3
An editorial stresses that free government fails when citizens neglect voting and cites 22 million nonvoters in a past election. It argues the government is the people and urges every voter to exercise the right. It also notes prosperity shown by church improvements and urges congregations to invest in upkeep.
The Chronicle advocates repainting rural mail boxes to restore legible names. Aging boxes now obscure residents, hindering locating farms for passersby and editors alike. Maintaining clear box lettering is presented as a desirable and necessary measure.
The writer notes that birthday parties delight children, giving them recognition they have missed. They describe the cake, candles, refreshments, and playmates as central, while acknowledging cost limits. Even with expense, a small outlay can create lasting happiness for youngsters.
The article notes rising state liquor sales in Iowa, arguing that increases often signal economic distress rather than prosperity. It recalls open saloon days when drinkers spent resources to obtain liquor, sometimes pawning belongings, and warns that funds used on booze reduce money for life’s necessities, raising unemployment and hardship. The piece cites Billy Sunday to claim booze and happiness diverge.
Economists foresee a great business boom this fall with rising employment, lower relief loads, good farm prices, active construction, and a high stock market. Politically prejudiced individuals may miss it while open minded people recognize signs of coming prosperity around the corner.
The Iowa Press association argues that newspapers should not be burdened with health bulletins that are presented as advertising. The effort seeks to separate public health information from paid promotional content and preserve newspaper credibility.
The board of health seeks principles to avoid pro advertising in a state health bulletin and to include all medical professions. The Iowa Medical Society funds a free health bulletin promoting the medical field. Pella physicians prefer anonymity and oppose publicity. The column argues for a neutral public health bulletin over professional advertising.
A North Central business upturn forecast after a Consumers Tax Commission stir. Taxes draining one quarter of income slow buying. more June to July retail improvement. Chicago retailers increasing purchases, auto demand, employment and building activity. Local signs include more work and higher retail buying as the economy edges up.
A front page summer issue of the Marengo Republican in 1910 quotes a newspaper man who praises local readers for sharing travel and social information. He notes that people who know others’ movements act as dearest friends and that editors will often learn where someone has been if told.
In a survey of general business uptick, voices weigh the New Deal's impact. The Rural Electrification Administration funds electricity for Georgia peaches, removing fuzz. A town recorder notes excessive overwork and overindulgence, while Newton residents struggle to keep jobs and cars as pay deficits rise.
The lesson outlines the judgment God pronounced on Eli’s house for his sons’ sins, Samuel delivering the message, and Eli’s death after the ark’s capture. It emphasizes timely parental discipline and the duty to train children in Christian fear, with discussion questions and brief community notices. Key figures include Samuel, Eli, and references to Shiloh and Aphek.
Melvin Van Zee of Pella and Frank Van Dyk south of Peoria Town display prime dairy calf and pure bred Berkshire pig projects. Melvin, a G. A. Van Zee son, will be a junior in agriculture and aims to improve dairy cattle with a Guernsey heifer chosen for his project. Frank, with one year of vocational work, shows nine pure bred pigs from a Berkshire gift and plans to grow a breeding herd, selling boars locally.
A group of six Pella youths led by Mark Thomas undertook a spontaneous all night Model T journey starting August 13. They traveled through Tam, Clear Lake, Albert Lea, La Crosse, Harmony Minnesota, and along the Mississippi before returning to Pella tired yet content. They faced a storm, navigation hurdles, and an undercover police check before finishing the trip with dripping clothes and benumbed bodies but merry spirits.
A note recalls Walter Sexton and Miss Josie Homer wed in Oskaloosa on August 24 1880. The column also mentions David Bogaards visiting relatives in Pella and Mrs M H Post with two children from Grundy Center visiting there. Vandermeulen Bros Bockenoogen saw Jacob De Vries as new clerk replacing Ht De Haan. S. H. Viersen bought Vandermeulen Bros stake and Viersen Bockenoogen run the store. Henry Nollen Jr bought a Des Moines typewriter for nearly one hundred dollars and friends gathered to see the letter writing device.
Forty years ago Cox's R R I & PL band joined Des Moines jobbers and a manufacture excursion to Lake Okoboji. John Wisse bought half interest in the Pella Steam Laundry. The Tysseling Gaass and Nies families held a reunion at John Varenkamp's near Killduff. Marion County Christian Endeavor Union met at Second Reformed Church. Walter Porter rode to Omaha Exposition by bicycle. Dr E G Wheeler built a residence on West Market. City water works bid ads issued by D Kruidenier Wm Kruger and L Maasdam.
The 30 Years Ago item notes speakers Prof. Jay A. Lapham Rev. S. P. Shaw Rev. A. LeGrand Prof. W. A. Young Rev. R. R. Sadler Rev. L. L. Hansen and Rev. Stanley E. Wilkins at the Oskaloosa Baptist association meeting in Eldon. Des Moines mob protests forfeited Des Moines Sioux City game. ticket office torn down and refunds issued. Ver Steeg sells stake to Charles Dykstra. several deaths reported. A child reportedly fell but recovered quickly. Frost observed near town August 24. Student Pastor George Hankamp of Monroe preached at Bethany church. he planned to finish his Holland Michigan course in two weeks.
Mrs E C Nibbelink traveled by train to visit her parents in Lacey while Mr Nibbelink rode his bicycle to Lacey and to his farm near New Sharon. Webster school building received forty new seats. Mr and Mrs L H Sadler welcomed a son named Robert Arn old born on August 24.
Twenty men from Pella, Iowa enlist in U S military service for World War I, the largest single call to date. James H. Cochrane moves to town to join Farmers National Bank. Rev W H Dillon is surprised with birthday gifts from Knoxville parishioners. Local market prices list cattle hogs corn wheat oats eggs hens roosters. Paul Lautenbach shifts from clerk to post office worker. Benjamin Ver Steeg of Sully wins Jasper County essay prize for wartime contribution, trip to state fair. Fred Geze spenders days home from chautauqua before returning to LeMars Ia.
New Salem residents and families from Lynnville Sully and Oskaloosa describe a week of visits. Andrew Van Zan Te and Mrs Van Zan Te visited Leslie Vande Krol home while Treva Vande Krol stayed with grandmother Emma Kruseman in Sully.
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