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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1930
Page
7
A United States publisher denounces reformers who fault newspapers for printing crime news. He argues crime reporting reflects public demand, condemns indecency in magazines, movies, and stage, and urges cleaner content to protect youth while noting some outlets avoid such material.
An editorial argues that the United States would be moral and crime-free if law worked as intended but cites higher homicide rates per capita. It stresses crime begins in individual hearts, calls for enforcement and wise legislation, notes many laws are emergency measures or trivial traffic rules, and condemns lax law enforcement.
The speaker urges that laws exist to deter crime, yet asserts many officials align with criminals or accept bribes, making the law ineffectual. Repealing laws won’t solve crime. millions remain law abiding through respect or fear of enforcement, though true justice remains elusive.
A newspaper editor invites reader input to improve the Chronicle. The piece argues many papers fail, praises efforts to enhance Marion county coverage, and urges public suggestions. It stresses editorial judgment, moral standards, and serving an intelligent readership.
The piece argues the Parent-Teacher association marks an awakening in the community. It cites a long-standing gap between home and school and calls for strong parent support and teacher participation to strengthen ties and address mutual problems.
Two youths from a small upstate town formed a vaudeville team and found work at a New York burlesque theatre on Fourteenth Street. Their refined singing and clogging act began with a bright refrain as they performed through the day and into the night, opening the afternoon show and closing at 11:45 p.m.
A Globe Review snippet notes a Los Angeles man who spoke 5700 miles to Australia by phone and muses on crows versus roosters. The light verse contrasts crowing with roosting, joking about fairness and toughness among roosters and crows.
The passage stresses that vitally interested community members extend beyond the school room and that parents must be awakened and inspired to support the movement. It urges everyone to back the Parent-Teacher Association with time and effort to ensure its success.
A column of lighthearted items from Pella residents includes quips about work ethic and social scenes. It references local characters such as Jim De Wit and Harold Kaldenberg, playful banter about Santa, cars, and a humorous verse about moonshine and the old days, with a nod to bygone local humor.
A collection of editorials notes views from The Council Bluffs Nonpareil and Northwood Anchor on income tax, change, gang violence, and public spending. It cites税 fair principles, warns against unnecessary departments, recalls 1856 tax rates, and argues taxation should be fairly distributed by ability to pay.
Washington Democrat Independent notes the push for education in homemaking as a remedy for the divorce court. It argues the nation trains men for farming and bookkeeping but leaves home building and child rearing to chance.
A brief note reports a figure elected on promises to reduce the high cost of state government. The item hints at political maneuvering and upcoming actions aimed at cutting expenses in Monroe County.
A brief note recalls the Flight O Tyme event series tied to the Chronicle on dates in 1910 and 1920, highlighting a recurring aviation or stunt theme referenced in the periodical pages.
The Pella Chronicle issued a special holiday edition with sketches of local people, businesses, schools, churches and city history. Highlights include J. H. Young turning 71 with a postcard shower, a marriage license for A. P. Buwalda and Marie Korst, and obituaries for Mrs. J. T. Klein James Sheehy Mrs. William Van Wyngarden and Jamie Howell in Jacksonville Florida. Hew Wolf welcomed a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Wolf. Philathea class hosted by Mrs. D. O. Thomas. Evans Ross Schakel, the “busy lad,” around Rock Island station, sued to Kouwen.
Ten years ago in 1920 Washington Street reopened to traffic following nearly eight months of paving. Stephen De Kock marked his second birthday. Mrs. G. F. Sadler and W. A. Young were elected worthy patron and patron of the Order of Eastern Star. Rev. Franklin W. Swift of Rochelle was to conduct two weeks of evangelistic meetings at the Baptist Church. The text notes Nellie Van’s children among readable fragments.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican remark questions the politics of liquor votes. It argues that neither wet nor dry outcomes settle the issue and criticizes politicians who push for a distant referendum instead of taking clear action.
A 1929 Chronicle clipping notes Violet Reed called to Posts ville by her father’s death and Rev Ralph T Nordlund’s decision to become local church pastor in Chicago. It lists deaths Wilma Gertrude Verwers and Robert Henry Elwood, egg market at 60 cents a dozen, a fog related crash, bridge contract stalemate, Hodell tire service expansion by Hocksema Brothers, and Rev R A Carnahan elected vice president of Central College.
At his home in this city George G Gaass acted as host to a banquet for the college football team attended by forty persons linking trustees with the team event in a formal gathering.
Eastbound Train No 472 at 12 30 pm and No 474 at 8 pm. westbound No 476 at 8 24 am and No 473 at 0 pm. Local Freight Nos 832 and 831 at 10 16 am and 7 45 am. Trains 472 473 run Des Moines to Keokuk. 474 475 run Des Moines to Eldon only. daily except Sunday. Freight must be at station by 5 pm prior day. Local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell on alternate days. The Limited trains times at Harvey with Howell not stopping. Cotton varieties with longer staple are as productive as short staple, says U S Department of Agriculture.
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