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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
3
Walter P Chrysler argues in a magazine article that the average car is as flawed as the average driver. He asserts safety devices and speed laws cannot compensate for inexperience or carelessness, stressing that accident prevention ultimately rests with the driver.
The college and high school banquet at the Legion hall last week stands as one of the few occasions that leave a lasting impression on the football teams and student bodies, showing the community’s belief in their intellectual, physical, and moral growth. It honors the foresight of business leaders who organized it and the students remember such courtesies.
A local notice warns that passing another car at intersections is dangerous and illegal. It cites frequent occurrences in Pella and similar towns and urges drivers to stop the practice before a serious accident injures people or damages vehicles. Parking cars near intersections is also condemned.
The passage reflects on how extended cloudy spells highlight the value of sun, noting Samuel Taylor’s idea that dark periods are essential for vegetation and that people similarly need and appreciate sunny days after successive overcast periods. It emphasizes gratitude for sunlight.
The piece reflects on the loneliness of grown children leaving home for college work and new lives, noting time feels both swift and slow. It also laments the harsher loss when death claims children, leaving lasting sorrow and long empty days.
The piece argues that industrial leaders like Andrew Carnegie and Henry Ford show heart and philanthropy, while noting not all industrialists fit this mold. It emphasizes that, after distinguishing good and bad, there is much good in American industry.
The Des Moines Register notes increased drinking in the United States last year with 8,665 alcohol related deaths and higher totals in several large cities. Repealists predicted worse conditions under prohibition would improve after repeal, but the piece argues that controlling the liquor traffic requires curbing the appetite for drink.
The Christmas season nears with gifts filling Pella stores and plentiful merchandise. More people are working and ready to spend, signaling higher shop activity this year. Shoppers are urged to read weekly Chronicle ads for bargains and start buying early while stocks last.
In the buildup to the 1986 presidential campaign, observers debate the likely Republican nominee as available material and speculation circulate. The field includes several prominent figures, with voters watching for clarity on the party’s direction and strategy.
The speaker stresses seeking the office hinges on which candidate can persuade the nation with Republican programs. Issues must decide the matter, not personalities. A platform promising rapid change could yield victory, while slower change may not.
A writer recalls Brookings South Dakota as the seat of the state agriculture college and notes a distinct moral atmosphere. He asks who will college in Polla and its influence for good and how such influence changes life compared to towns with other spirits.
A commentary emphasizes the need for thorough forms and checks in federal relief programs. It notes red tape is part of the process, questions may seem odd, but full information prevents abuse and supports proper relief distribution. It argues relief work is a significant, real job for those who administer it.
The Indanola Tribune notes a Chicago funeral sermon by Rev Dr Harrison Ray Andre for Sidney famous cartoonist killed in a car crash condemning reckless driving. He urges manufacturers to face consequences and calls for action. Also covered is Rev Charles E Coughlan’s Sunday broadcast attacking Roosevelt era policy and communism fears with farmers’ self regulation advocacy.
Jasper County report notes the International City Managers' Association met in Knoxville and praised the city manager plan for reducing politics and wasteful purchasing. It warns politics in municipal and school elections invites extravagance and dishonesty, stressing voters should favor personal ability and integrity.
Marion County News urges readers to purchase early to secure desired gifts. Delays at peak season lead to missing items, while early buyers lock in selections. Articles can be kept for Christmas delivery, emphasizing prudent shopping and the proverb a word to the wise should be sufficient.
Toledo Chronicle urges ongoing Education Week at local schools urging every parent to visit, observe, and engage with teachers. It calls for active parental interest in what schools do for children and notes teachers welcome cooperation for student benefit.
The Beckley West Virginia Register lauds radio sport reporting忙 praising Clem McCarthy for the Louis Baer bout blow by blow description. It argues for steady, factual, human-interest reporting without hysteria, noting radio will adopt the press’s crisp style in sports coverage.
A playful column notes readers spotted a mistaken want ad and jokes about cheese ads at IGA. It recalls car mishaps before Thanksgiving, neighbors, and community quirks with short quips about local people, pets, and daily life in Pella.
The snippet recalls old anxieties about hot pins in crowds contrasted with a remark about a man with a large cigar protruding from his mouth. It suggests a satirical or provocative image reflecting public fears and social behavior. The exact source context is unclear.
The report cites 20 accidental deaths in Washington last year from carbon monoxide, mostly November to May, with 10 from car exhaust and 5 in home garages. It warns CO is odorless, causes illness and disability, and outlines symptoms and the critical need for ventilation and safeguards in garages and industry.
Denver residents report returns from California and Chicago as Rev. Van Dellen and H. Vander Laan recount visits. Prof. J. Van Ek tours Europe for study while teaching at Colorado University. The Christian Burial Association reports 900 members and six deaths, Hoogstraat reelected. East High defeats South High 17 to 0 in a Thanksgiving recess week note. Mr. and Mrs. S. Olthoff relocate from Grand Rapids to Denver with two daughters.
Week reports Mr Olthoff a patient at Bethesda Sanatorium. Dr Kartz recovering from ruptured appendix operation. Miss Helen Dykstra had surgery at St Luke's last Friday. Misses Anne and Martha Zykstra Anne Faber and Jennie Moes joined Thanksgiving guests at the home of IL Stek in Boulder Colo. G Ter Maat enrolled in Denver University Theology Department.
Washington officials announce the Potato Control Act as part of a government crop regulation. Anyone buying or selling potatoes after midnight Saturday without a government stamp faces a $1,000 fine. A national tax exempt allotment of 226.6 million bushels is set, with a tax of 0.75 cents per pound on potatoes sold beyond the allotment. The first affected harvest is expected late in December.
Fremont suffers heavy loss as the A. J. Rhoads mill burns at shortly after 6 m. Nov 26. Lloyd Rhoads operator left moments before and reports no warning. Cause under investigation with engine room cited. fire threatened nearby residences and blacksmith shop but rain helped prevent spread. Built in 1901 by A. J. Rhoads, the mill served farmers but is not expected to be rebuilt. insurance was limited and business was not thriving.
International Sunday School Lesson outlines Nehemiah 4 6 9 15 21 with theme A Mind to Work. Emphasizes overcoming obstacles through teamwork trust and prayer. Central truth: church can triumph over inner and outer abuse when work proceeds with God faith and collaboration.
The 1936 radios unveil numerous interesting features but the core leap is the new all metal tubes, touted as a radical, fundamental improvement enhancing performance and longevity across models.
At the election lodge officers J F Porter was chosen noble grand of the Odd Fellows, W A Young worshipful master of the Masons, and Mrs Cecyle Vander Beek noble grand of the Rebekahs. John Ter Louw sat on Bethel church consistory, family surprised with a party. a silver serving set presented in appreciation. Wedding bells for Phil Cobbs and Vergie Harris, Arthur Klein and Antoinette Neels. Wynna and Clark granted a week vacation from city light duties. Lost food supply advertised. return to Leonard Wood Glover et al. Stag party at Prof Sadler's with limburger cheese and other fare. Muirhead awarded Heerema blanket as best college football player. Mr and Mrs Jay Hesselink ill with typhoid. Birth announced for a son to G A Vander Meulen of Monroe. Harry De Hann to Prairie City to join Murray Ten Hagen in business. Ten Hagen recently bought a store there.
Thirty years ago on December 7 1905 Miss Carrie Cox and Miss Ethel Leland headlined a college benefit concert. Thanksgiving at R L Sadler home fed nineteen. old acquaintances greeted M M George of Kirkwood Ill and Jake Brand fell ill en route to Pella.
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