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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions indigenes and drinking, a group becoming beastly, a killer, multiple murders, and a perpetrator possibly fleeing out of state before apprehension. It references Poway and a public digtee with crime described as increasing in modern times.
One of President Roosevelt's proposals urges amending the federal housing act to allow a dean of at least 90 percent of a property's appraised value. The aim is to help borrowers obtain 20 percent less upfront and borrow more of the purchase price, expanding home ownership and benefiting many who are presently unable to buy.
The Pop of Roms condemns war rhetoric in a public address and questions the Mussolini son's book that calls war beautiful. He condemns bombing and corpses and suggests a firm stance toward the author, urging thoughtful response.
John Wynberg, a real produce merchant, gave a dime at Uhanke to fund a turkey dinner for workers at the local telephone exchange. The note praises the switchboard girls for long hours serving the public and suggests honoring paper boys delivering newspapers in winter weather. Christmas is near. readers are urged to propose a thank you gesture.
A long reflection argues many parents let children roam or idle while parents shoulder the labor. A Pella farmer anecdote contrasts parent and child roles, stressing children should be taught usefulness and help with chores to ease burden on older relatives.
The article urges discouraging firearm use within city limits citing a city ordinance. It warns parents to prevent firearm use and notes that while most people handle guns safely, inexperienced individuals can turn guns into dangerous weapons at night or around pedestrians, advising gun owners not to use them locally or face consequences.
The Fremont Iowa parent teacher association staged a program marking the centennial of McGuffey's readers. Attendees recalled enduring human interest pieces like Which Loved Best Wreddlesome Mattie and Rock Me to Sleep, sung or recited in verse within the reader pages.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Rae Late for School and various text books such as Misra s ven eraphy and Praeties. The garbled lines describe mischief and a scene of someone avoiding trouble, with scattered phrases about protection and days past. The text reads like a stray clipping with no clear narrative or date.
A garbled account discusses citizens and law obedience, noting acts of good citizenship and the impact of public behavior on community harmony. It references names and events in a confused way, highlighting how laws and ordinances shape everyday life and discipline.
A speaker denounces thieves of poverty disgrace and bitterness as threats to life and community. He cites the thief of profanity and hyperbole, urging unity and moral renewal to reclaim sanctity in homes, schools, and temples. He calls for rejecting hostility and embracing love and harmony.
A Highland Wisconsin piece critiques how readers react to editorials and payments, while contrasting views from Montezuma and Marion on trucks speed and war insurance. It argues for responsibility in public statements, the price of dissent, and the role of national power in maintaining peace through readiness.
The Indiana Daily Tribune notes the farm bill may be reported to the House by the Agriculture Committee with hopes it improves over the AA proposal. It suggests it may favor grassroots groups, likely offering limited jobs for professional farm leaders, and questions passability. If enacted, it could be closer to root concerns. if not, revisions will follow.
Readings discuss fellowship with Christ and unity among Christians, contrasting living in the light with walking in darkness. It cites biblical passages from First John and Revelation, urging persistent fellowship against trials and contrasting earthly joys with heavenly promises. Discussion prompts ask about doctrinal differences, motivation for fellowship, and bearing mutual Christian love.
A fragmented note recalls events in Pella about half a century ago. It mentions local happenings and community life, with names and places emerging from the readable text. The record hints at social activities and daily routines of residents in that era.
Names and places appear in a fragmented list from a local paper, noting visits to Palla, a Baptist parish building completion, and a draft of area residents including teachers, students, and families such as Leon, Vander Linden, Davenport, Vander Kamp, Vanderzyl, Rhynsburger, and others in Richardson neighborhood and Planeantville.
John A Pos bought Mrs Prisim property a brick house and twenty acres. Paul Renaud now owns Fast Pella land. Harley Sipkeyna and A G Borders operate the electric high pond skating rink. Mrs J Akkerman bought H Van Gorkom property near Bonsquets. Charm Lankelma joined C W Bollinger Music House to play popular tunes for customers. Drielemar boys open a coal mine west of Pella Curtis farm. Government tests rural mail routes in Iowa twenty miles long paying carriers 300 dollars yearly.
Thirty years ago in 1907 the new Home For the Aged was set for dedication with ceremonies. city notes record obituaries of Floris De Jone age 72 John Ver Steee age 90 and an unnamed individual. council reviewed half of the new Hecht electric ordinances. Pella Electric Co warned the plant would not run all winter and warned customers to buy lamps. a Chronicle box note joked about girls for the town’s boys. local movements include revival services by Rev Moankatan. several residents moved or sold property and a chickenpox bout affected Johnie and two children of Van Gerp.
The front page notes a letter from Las Welle in Chicago to Cube Brand, mentions weddings of Gerard Caese fink and Nellie Bentink, John Mennities and Margaret Den Bare, and travels of Prof. and Mrs. H. W. Pietenpol to Des Moines for an operation. A baby boy born to Pant Scholte. Henry Van Nyte Joft planning a move to Ankeny. Local trades, injuries, lodge elections, dormitory questions, cantata at Pella High, and student Oscar Creech ill with mumps.
Conservative members of Congress who favor old two piece phones will find only French designed sets in their offices for the special session. The new apparatus lets them listen and talk with a single device. No complaints are expected though protests arose when dialing was first introduced years ago.
The readable portion shows a dialogue fragment where a character asks "boy, sir" and another character responds with a softened gesture. The garbled text suggests a wartime or period drama scene with formal speech, but no clear event, names, or place emerge.
A schoolside article argues libraries should offer diverse materials to awaken a child’s wide range of interests. Poetry captivates early readers and aids language rhythm. picture books and art exhibitions excite imagination. Venues like picture books and nursery visits help children develop aesthetic appreciation beyond adult topics.
Omicron Zetayo of Central College held its regular monthly meeting at Junior Hespers home. Four students were elected to the club, Shey Ie Marvin Cady Elsjold Wieh ers Carold Van Fagen and Ver son Kooy, bringing membership to twelve. The group discussed Aristotle and will study Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy this year.
Carl G. Dune, psychologist, spoke at the Woman's College of New Haven Connecticut last week urging wider education for women to stay but cautioned against learning too much.
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