A Thought For This Week On Pardon And Radio
A Christian will find it cheaper to pardon than to resent. The radio is the chief offender, wearing out songs as stations repeat them. We support youth groups like the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Legion Auxiliary, and the Boy Scouts, urging elders to back their leadership and initiatives.
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Hannah Moore
Venes
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Junior Legion Ausiliary
Boy Scouts
Prices in Holland Highlight High Food Costs
A citizen’s report from Holland notes food prices there, with butter at 84 cents per pound and eggs at 66 cents per dozen, a level far higher than during World War I. The writer suggests Americans should be grateful for their own country’s conditions, even if seen as poor.
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Holland
95th Birthday for M. M. De Reus Sr of Pella Home
M M De Reus Sr of the Home For the Aged in Pella nears his 95th birthday. The article reflects on a life spanning vast global and technological changes from the ox cart era to autos and airplanes, noting the rapid evolution in science and society.
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M. M. DE Reus
Pella
Mr. de Reus
Clever advert schemes prompt wary reading of ads
A reader notes many ad tricks pass through papers, with a recent copy touting 4-H club framing to sell a manufactured product. The author warns the gag may not succeed, highlighting skepticism toward clever schemes.
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USA
Tulminguin
No lepte Merrimen letter to Roosevelt on grammar
A college professor issues a preannouncement criticizing President Roosevelt for bad grammar while omitting a verb, arguing even the educated err and urging all readers to improve. The piece urges that knowledgeable people should speak correctly and notes that rough grammar is common among all, including the president.
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Roosevelt
Price Gaps Between Farmer and Consumer Draw Debate
Dick M. Vawter urged at the Chamber of Commerce that the price spread between farmer selling prices and consumer retail costs requires adjustment. He noted a 5 percent rise in a widely demanded commodity, with about half of that increase going to labor, and warned that urban buyers pay far more than farmers receive due to intermediaries.
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Dick M. Vawter
The
Chamber of Commerce
A call to action on crime and wartime mental stats
A speaker critiques wartime troop statistics claiming 63 percent of white troops and 24 percent of colored troops showing a 14 year mentality. He condemns the crime wave, cites Judge Cavanaugh on killing as no different from slaughtering a cow, and laments daily murders filling front pages urging remedy and greater humanity.
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Sevet
Cavanaugh
Chicago
Religion and church and state in Washington debate
An article argues that the Vatican state concept would blur lines between church and state. It insists religious bodies are not political institutions and urges Washington to maintain constitutional separation rooted in the nation's founding.
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Washington
Vatican
Papal
Republic
Readers oppose Roosevelts court reorganization plan
Industrial News Review mailed a 12585 voter survey on changing the Supreme Court. Only 9 replies supported the plan while editor of the Chronicle also returned a yes. The majority of respondents opposed altering the court, and the editor noted broad public sentiment mirrors this. The piece argues the plan does not meet with public favor.
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Industrial News Review
Rooseial
The
Chronicle
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the Land
Bargain Hunters Flock To Capacity Day Shopping
Bargain hunters packed Capacity Day activities with heavy bank business and brisk afternoon sales. Shoppers showed money in hand yet kept spending conservative, seeking bargains that stretch purchasing power in tight times.
Editorial notes on life insurance and a welfare scheme
The Marion Sentinel urges struggling individuals to keep life insurance as a welfare program in which the society pays premiums in exchange for an old age pension. If the insured dies early, the beneficiary is notified. The piece mocks the idea of dependence, asserting people may be funding their own support. It also mentions a poultry outlook for 1938 from Iowa State College predicting higher egg and chicken prices and a strong spring hatch.
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Marion Sentinel
Sute
Stmuin
Toleds Chronicle
Towa State College
Ames
Ltd
Specia
Too Much Freedom in Sigourney Review
The Sigourney Review notes public worry about free speech but argues personal trouble stems from talking too much, not from rights. It suggests caution in speaking freely and reflects on how expressions can lead to problems.
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Sigourney Review
Montezuma Republican Reports Alooming Economic Downturn
The Montezuma Republican notes a renewed low mood with a stock market decline, lower cocn and hog prices, factory layoffs, and growing debt. It highlights a new Social Security tax requiring workers to pay one percent and employers forty nine percent, signaling broader fiscal strain.
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Montezuma Republican
Maybe the Half Did It
A September Motor Vehicle Department report notes 925000 new drivers licenses issued in the state with an average of one and a half licenses per family. The article speculates the so called half drivers may be linked to accidents.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Motor Vehicle Department
Hoover Suggests GOP Unite Against New Deal Foes
In a recent radio address former President Hoover urged the Republican Party to adopt a platform that fuses its New Deal opponents. Observers expect GOP politicians to try to fuse the foes or risk a political fuse in the effort.
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Chariton
Hoover
Republican Party
Rest in Christ and the yoke of service
Sunday School lesson centers on Matthew 11 28 40 urging rest for the burdened soul through Christ not by idleness but by bearing his yoke. Emphasizes faith with works, practical devotion, and living Abiding life. Includes discussion questions and a note on a stolen wire and the Duke of Windsor nickname remark.
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Christ
Chris
James
Giaty
Santer
Fife
Flite O' Tyme recalls Pella milestones across decades
A retrospective look at notable happenings in Pella over the last five decades highlights community events, local figures, and shifts in daily life from 20 to 50 years ago. The piece frames remembered moments that shaped the town’s history and identity.
Ashbury Chapel Fire Destroys Rames Church Site
Fifty years ago on November 28 1887 the Ashbury Chapel known as the Rames church seven miles southwest of Pella was destroyed by fire. The Second Reformed parsonage received thorough cleaning in advance of Rev. Sharpley. D Van Zante son of Jac van Zante returned from years in Oregon Washington territory. Knoxville City Hall also burned with engines unable to reach the flames. Marriage licenses issued include Vander Streek Willrips Reerink and C v Spanceren Vander Linden Kamerick Blanke Vanden Berg Scheetz LeCocq.
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Ashbury Chapel
Rames
Pella
Vander Streek
Will Rips
L. Reerink
C. v. Spanceren
D. L. Vander Linden
Miss’ Kamerick
Laurence Blanke
Miss Vanden Berg
Wm. H. Scheetz
Antonie LeCocq
Second Reformed Church
Sharpley
D. van Zante
Jackan Zante
Oregon
Washington Territory
Knoxville
30 Years Ago Dec 5 1967 Local Highlights In Pella
Hagen Bros. installed water mains at the Baptist church without leaks connecting six corporation cocks on Main Street. A. Beerink of west of town moved to Weatherford Okla after total loss by fire. Stirneman and Clara Ak Otley wed. Stirneman works in Otley store. Kempkes and Lulu Vinje of Nevada Iowa married. Windhorst family note. Richard Sybenga resigned from People's Trust and planned a vacation before new work. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. G. Waechter. Ada M. French resigns as Pella High science teacher. Annis Marshall of Blockton, Iowa, named successor. F De Young of near Sully dies. Gerrit Van Heukelom family welcomed a baby daughter. J. N. club hosted roller skating party then dinner at Lankelma's. Marriage license issued in Des Moines for W. P. Koopman and Dora Van Loon of Pella.
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Hagen Bros
Baptist Church
Corporation
Main Street
A. Beerink
Weatherford
Okla
Aon Stirneman
Clara Ak. Otley
Marris
Stirneman Axa
Mario and van Ploeg
Otley
Tra A. Kempkes
Lulu Jop Vinje
Nevada
Iowa
Pelle
H. Windhorst
Here
Home Windhorst
Netherlands
Richard Sybenga
People's Trust Co
G. Waechter
Ada M. French
Pella
Annis Marshall
Blockton
F. de Young
Near Sully
Gerrit van Heuke
Lom
Leighton
20 Years Ago News Briefs From Walley Junction and Nearby
A December 6 1917 note reports Ross Sehaker a Rock Island brakeman losing his left arm after a fall beneath a moving caboose at Walley Junction. Helen Grover marries Paul Grandia at her parents home. Pella will gain veterinarian A J Viner of Hall. W A Young elected worshipful master and W H Vander Ploeg senior warden of the local Mason lodge.
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Ross Sehaker
Rock Island
Walley Junction
Mra
J. W. Grover
Helen
Paul Grandia
Pella
A. J. Viner
Hall
W. A. Young
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Mason Lodge
Knitting League and Auxiliary Activities Noted
The Knitting League met with Mrs. John Hollebrands to remember boys at Camp Dodge with Dutch cookies at Christmas. The college auxiliary voted to spend 250 dollars on chemistry department supplies. A notice mentions two men claiming to be travelers from Holland arrested in Illinois as German spies. A daughter born December 4 to Bir and Mrs G G Kamerick near Peila.
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John Hollebrands
Camp Dodge
Holland
Illinois
Lon Wormhoudt
Bir
G. G. Kamerick
Peila
Fred Rbynsburger
Grand Junction
Colo
Army
Hedrick
Baptist
Highland Church
Harry Awtry
Atng College
Ames
Chicago
Government Aviation Corps
Christmas Hope From Sunday Schools Across America
A message from the American Sunday School Union urges faithful teaching in 2379 Sunday schools, stressing the role of teachers to guide boys and girls toward Christ and future national leadership. A Christmas poem ends with a call to share the gospel, detailing urban and rural needs and the need for spiritual awakening.
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American Sunday School Union
Pella
United States
America
Jesus Christ
Christmas Day Thought by Rev H L Van Dellen
A Christmas Day reflection by Rev H L Van Dellen urges scattering hoarders to ease poverty in Christ's name. The piece imagines relief from hunger and cold as all have food and cover, even as snow lies along the path.
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Christ
King
Rev
H.L. van Dellen
Union
Marriage Licenses and Court Actions in County Seat
Marriage licenses list: John Henry Smith Nevada .23, Bonnie Mae Klein Pella .21, Walter Booth Williamson .22, Wilma Greeley Chariton. Court actions include George Mattas vs Richard Good oral contract, Divorces Joe Sedlock vs Fi Verna Robuck Buck, David Pyle vs Marie Pyle cruel and inhuman treatment. Land transfers show John P Van Rees to Anna Van Rees and Rebecca T Lam to Fred Lam with deeds and nominal price.
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John Henry Smith
Nevada
Bonnie MaeKlein
Pella
Walter Booth
Williamson
Wilma Greeley
Chariton
George Mattas
Richard Good
Joe Sedlock
Fi Verna Robuck Buck
David Pyle
Marie Pyle
John P. van Rees
Anna van Rees
Rebecca T'Lam
Fred T’lam
Ythe Sedlock
Depot Agent Is Death by Own Action Victim
Azen Davidson, 46, of Winfield, was found shot to death Saturday in the garage at his father Bert Davidson’s home east of Stockport. Coroner Harold W. Catcott ruled death by own action with no inquest, noting a note left to his wife before he shot himself with a .32 revolver.
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Azen Davidson
Winfield
Bert Davidson
Stockport
Harold W. Catcott
Davidson
Davidson Family Death Attributable To Own Action
Stockport residents report Mr Davidson his wife and daughter visited his father's home on Thursday and planned to return Sunday to Winfield where he served as C B and Q railroad station agent. His father found the body roughly fifteen to twenty minutes after the shooting, with health described as poor recently.
Deer Sightings Reported Near Bloomfield Pasture
In Rabbit Ridge northeast of Bloomfield residents reported a deer with large antlers seen in a pasture on Mrs. Fred Yahuke’s farm operated by Arthur Simmons. The Oswalt brothers and the Kermit Swaim family also sighted the animal, which leaped gracefully, with the latest sighting about a mile west near the Ed Ritz farm.
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Rabbit Ridge
Bloomfield
Fred Yahuke
Arthur Simmons
Oswalt Boys
Kermit Swaim
Milton Herald
Iowa Corn Not Yet All Harvested
Des Moines report notes bitter winter weather topped 40 year November records in western low points. Unharvested corn husks remained on some fields as snow covered those ears, with risk that further snow could keep husks buried and cause losses, federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed said in his weekly crop briefing.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Reed
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