A Thought for This Week Independence Quote
A brief weekly reflection attributes independence to enduring liberty, citing Daniel Webter in a concise, period-tinged sentiment about lasting freedom.
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Daniel Webter
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
3
Brookhart backs Roosevelt and declines Farn-Laboe ticket
The report notes Former Senator Smith Wildman Brookhart will support Roosevelt and reject the Farn-Laboe nomination. It argues Brookhart has a right to choose and questions the impact on Roosevelt's reelection while praising Roosevelt's administration and civic service over Reverend Coughlin's radio influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Wildman Brookhart
Roosevelt
Farn-Laboe
Brookhart
White Sox Struggle Amid Tigers Home Stand
The Chicago White Sox endure a string of misfortune as Detroit Tigers visit, dropping games that push their season into a calamitous stretch. Fans note unexpected losses even to cellar teams after tenuous winning spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Los
White Sox
Two Major Parties Face Townsend Pension Question
The article argues the major parties should have adopted a Townsend plan in their platforms or risked a third party movement. It predicts a pension system for retirees will eventually become law, with parties modifying the plan as it passes into policy.
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Townsend
Pasa
The Criminal and His Era by Judge Cavanaugh
A public library hosts a discussion of The Criminal and His, a book by Judge Cavanaugh with 30 years on the bench. The author argues crime is an epidemic of lawlessness and that citizens will act in organized protests rather than violence as courts delay justice.
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Cavanaugh
Revered Hollebrands praise Pella Chronicle in Detroit
Rev and Mrs J J Hollebrands of Detroit Mich commend the Old Home town newspaper the Pella Chronicle. The editor expresses gratitude for the warm remarks and the cooperation of readers and friends that help the Chronicle earn esteem among leading locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hollebrands
Detroit
Mich
Pella Chronicle
Marion County State Bank promotes FHA loans for homes
Kenneth H. Bean, president, touts FHA loans via Chronicle ads to attract buyers and builders. He notes total interest and mortgage insurance around 5 14 percent, lower than average straight bank loans, urging rent payers to become homeowners and contact Bean to secure a loan. Now is the time to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County State Bank
Kenneth H. Bean
The
Chronicle
Mr. Bean
Automobile sales signal prosperity amid hard times
The piece notes that a surge of new automobiles on streets reflects renewed prosperity, countering the era's overall hard times. It contrasts current demand with a prior slowdown in auto sales and implies rising consumer confidence despite economic strains.
Evidence of rising prosperity and confident spending
The text notes speeded up growth over three or four years and asserts prosperity is not imminent but visible. It highlights new confidence among the financially secure to spend, with everything indicating more prosperity ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alno
Rything
Prayer for rain and priorities in faith
A religious exchange argues that praying for rain is not the only purpose of prayer. It cites Elijah’s rain cessation and James 6 17 to remind readers that deeper spiritual concerns surpass material crops and temporal prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Elijah Fir
James
Living tribute urged for public men while alive
The piece argues that honors should go to living leaders rather than the dead. It critiques posthumous eulogies in favor of praising current public figures, urging recognition of their deeds and plans now to aid practical progress for society. It notes the living deserve praise and support to inspire continued civic effort.
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New Age
Scottish Rite Pree Mansoury
Homer
What Education Is of Most Worth
A ReadersDigest article argues education should be intensely practical guiding students to gain skills for living and working. It urges trimming dead languages, prioritizing useful knowledge, and stresses four traits of a truly educated person: breadth of view patient thinking sound judgment and clear expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Louisville
Poli
Gossip and quips from Pella readers and editors
A collage of cheeky remarks, reader questions, and witty asides from Pella, with snippets about local figures like Cynthia Slips, J. Penney stores, and Missy Pella. The column ribaldly riffs on gossip, politics, vacations, and humorous misstatements, reflecting playful community tones and local curiosities.
Editorial Comment Lovilia Press Critiques Hangings in Owensboro
Lovilia Press questions American civilization after 15 000 gather in Owensboro Kentucky to witness a hanging. Mameston New Mra notes Smith W Brookhart abandoned the U S Senate bid and backs F D Roosevelt for re election. He will not campaign for Iowa Democrats as former Labor delegates weigh next moves.
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Lovilia Press
Owensboro
Old Rome
U. S
Mameston
New Mra
Facmer-Labor
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Iowa
Union Party
William Lemke
New Deal
Beginning of World Missions Lesson
The lesson outlines travel after Stephen's death with the dispersed apostles preaching beyond Judea, Antioch becoming a hub for Grecian outreach, and the church’s duty to global mission. It stresses traveling, tarrying for divine guidance, and trusting combined effort of God and people to win souls.
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Stephen
Phenice
Cyrus
Antioch
Apostle mission and ordination in early church
The passage emphasizes God’s role in conversion, the apostolic mission to organize the church, and the ordination of Saul and Barnabas after fasting. It notes opposition from Elymas and laments neglect of ordination, urging the church to support spiritual work and missionary initiative. It ends with meditative questions on modern church efforts and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Apostolic Band
Voice of God
Saul
Barnabas
Holy Ghost
Antioch
Salamia
John
Elymas
Paul
Local Manors and Visitation Notes from Kellogg Area
Residents near Kellogg and surrounding towns hosted and visited relatives and friends from Wednesday through Sunday. Visitors included families from Los Angeles California and Newton along with local hosts in Kellogg Sully and Gateuke. A Swearingen reunion near Kellogg drew sixty one relatives honoring Jim Swearinger of Dows. The community also marked birthdays, tonsilitis issues, and social gatherings at local homes and churches.
Picnic gathers many from Killduff and Newton area
John Elscott and daughter Bever ly, Mr. and Mrs. Theo, Emmett and son Keith of Killduff and Mr. and Mrs Ray Gifford of Newton enjoyed a Maytag park dinner Sunday evening. The gathering honored Mr. and Mrs Terpstra and son awaiting a Clov New Mexico winter. Metta Romans returned to sister C B Dick’s after three weeks in Moines. Dr. and Mrs Albert Verwers and daughters Mabel and Gladys hosted as guests Dick Van Arkel Oskaloosa, William Verwers Pella, Juke Verwers Kellogg, N Neal Verwers Keota. Mrs Esie Verwers Sully visited. Homer Parish and Lyle Brand traveled with families to Belle Plaine and Hollandale for visits. Albert Verwers and two daughters Mabel and Glass attended Vos and Den Ael reunion in Pella.
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Delmar Blscott
Dorothy van Gilst
Lucille Sherman
Sully
John Wisville
Biehner
Roy Compton
Landmesser
Vor Clifford
Swearingen
Ed Hummer
Kellogg
Jim Swearinger
Dows
Carl Parsons
Judith
Henry Denen
George Drake
Dick Jensen
Marie van Norton
Henry Jongen
Newton
Tom Swan
Will Eichner
Methodist Ladies Aid
Adios
Social Yhof
Lynnister
John Elscott
Beverly
Theo
Emmett
Keith
Killduff
Ray Gifford
Maytag Park
Moines
Albert Verwers
Mabel
Gladys
Dick van Arkel
Oskaloosa
William Verwers
Pella
Juke Verwers
Neal Verwers
Keota
Eizie Verwers
Amsterdam Weather and Local Happenings Report
Rain cooled the area with upcoming heat and clear conditions benefiting plants. Fred Oostrum returned from Minnesota noting hot, dry crops. Beulah Ver Steeg fell from a broken swing rope but recovered by next day. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kuyper of Independence Iowa visited Amsterdam friends. Mrs Kuyper, Ida Van Ness, long taught at West Amsterdam school. Dick Michmershuizen’s friends celebrated his birthday at Mrs. P Van Steenwyk’s home with ice cream and cake.
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Fred Oostrum
Minnesota
Will
Talbert Oostrum
Beulah Ver Steeg
Robert Kuyper
Independenc
Iowa
Amsterdam
Otley News Highlights Mutual Visits and Local Travel
Otley residents shared visits with the Vander Kolk family and relatives, while four Otley boys embarked on a bus trip to Oregon. Various locals hosted guests from Newton, Delhi, Monroe, and Pella, with several attending a Marion county fair pageant and a Mission fest in Pella. Minor car trips and church work updates accompany community life notes.
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Ira de Floedt
Charles Vander Kolk
de Hoedt
Bill Kelderman
Chivetlan Reformed Church
Thomassen
Newton
McKeever
Otley
Oregon
Leon Stokes
Andraw Vos
Norman Robus
Marvin Neeley
Daugh
Bricker Bricker
California
Ouey
Hubert Postma
Floyd Postma
Monroe
Mae Redding
Delhi
James van Vliet
Elton Cade
Harvey
Albert de Joode
Alice Postma
Marion County Fair
Neal van Hemert
Guo ‘Tiley
Ida Ne Soedt
Braker
Toy
Vander Kolk
Pella
Charles van der Koll
Famil
Summit Strivers
Lucile Vanden Bard
Winifred’ den Hartog
Sophia Hooren
Anna Slocum
Olive Noch
Joan Vstozdaay Korine
Mrs. Jaar
Tty Moeave
Cora Heer
Dis Tenia le Be
Anna Bie
20 Years Ago Notes From the Chronicle August 31 1918
Items recount local events including letters after a street robbery slur by M Moore of Kha Washington and marriages of B Pietenpol with Miss Helen Garson of Huron and W e seven Clark of Pella with Miss Hovkirk of Sisonrne.
Frost, marriages and small notes from August 20 1906
Frost was reported in river bottoms and northern areas with no damage. Nel lie Van Dasse vat wed William Walter Smith at Newton. Andrew Van Drimmelin returns to Pella from Knoxville after 14 years. W J Clark buys and moves into a brick house in South Pella. John Ellerbroek visits Pella for the first time in 27 years. Mrs Jacob De Haan visits Kellogg. son Ben preached in Oberlin. A son is born to Mr and Mrs Tom Vander Linden of Olivet. Pella Canning averages 1200 tomatoes daily. Reel Island depot agent sold over 600 state fair tickets. attendance expected over 1,000. Mrs P De Cool breaks arm. several attend Oskaloosa Baptist association at Lovilla. Gerit Walraven injures his foot chopping wood north of town. A son is born to Mr and Mrs Vander Linden of Olivet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC. van Dassevat Newton
Nellie
William Walter Smith
Wittenberg
Andrew van Drimmelin
Knoxville
Pella
W.J. Clark
A. T. Klein
South Pella
John Ellerb
Reel Island
P. de Cool
Lovilla
Gerit Walraven
Wand
Tom Vander Linden
Olivet
Fire Danger Escalates in State Parks Amid Dry Weather
Extreme drought drives fire hazard to near maximum across state parks and preserves. Careless behavior at picnics and discarded cigarettes have caused heavy losses. the Conservation Commission bans camp fires in many areas and requires Custodian approval to light any fire. Public cooperation urged to avoid brush fires and to report risky activity. In Sioux City a murder probe continues as the body from the Missouri River identified as Rudolph Mancheck, aka Thomas McFarland.
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The
Conservation Commission
Sioux City
Missouri River
South Sioux City, Neb
Rudolph Mancheck
Thomas McFarland
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