21 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
1
Coach Len Winter cites fear of criticism as keeping people from entering the Pella theater while ministers and others attend elsewhere. The piece urges enforcement of road laws, backs Officer De Hoog in pursuing speeders, and asks citizens to report license numbers to stop reckless driving.
The writer laments rising farm costs saying hogs at 3.00, cattle similar, chickens 4 to 7 cents a pound, cream 16 cents. Farmers feel pressured as prices fall and wonder who will relieve the feeding problem. It notes relief won’t come overnight from any single group and warns the trend may worsen before improving.
A reader laments the lack of vocational agriculture in our high school in a strongly agricultural community. Bloomfield already maintains such a department under C. G. Steinsmeyer, whose work covers farm machinery, repair, and related subjects beyond pure farming. The writer urges the board of education to consider adding this curriculum next year.
The Battle Ridge school, entrenched in 63 years of ministry and generations of students, was destroyed by fire. Locals recall decades of learning within its walls, as plans rise for a new building that will carry on the community’s education legacy.
A political statement argues for absolute loyalty to the government amid a severe national crisis. It criticizes critics who fault the government for not moving quickly enough and urges patience, urging citizens to trust leaders and allow time similar to that given Hoover and his administration.
The author argues that appetites drive liquor sales more than laws. History shows regulation rarely controls drinking demand, making future control by state or federal authorities uncertain. If appetite persists, liquor will be sold, echoing past saloon days despite reforms.
Local shoppers respond to bargain sales as advertising drives turnout. Readers increasingly seek value, with ads guiding the budget conscious to maximize each dollar. The era favors promotions that inform where to get the most for money.
A. N. Vander Linden’s death is mourned as a personal loss. The tribute recalls his youthful spirit, sunny disposition, and remarkable endurance. He valued regular habits and walks, limiting meals to two daily, embodying a measured, self disciplined life.
Mr. Vander Linden, a regular reader and contributor to the Chronicle, refrained from eating at his regular hour to avoid embarrassment for guests. He was a great friend to the paper, often bringing locally relevant material and supporting community efforts. The community mourns his loss, and his memory continues to speak.
A compilation of editorials arguing against government price controls on hogs and calling for less government interference. The pieces urge adoption of market forces, critique current relief measures, and warn of rising costs if the deficit continues. It references Roosevelt and the need for job restoration and tax-funded relief.
A bustling fragment from the Pella Chronicle blotter shares quirks and quips. anecdotes range from Dr Charles Mayo on liquor to Santa Claus by a chimney and a bride’s mother asking about wedding plans.
Two local girls joke about marriage hunting a doctor or a preacher. An Oklahoma to Texas letter describes farm success near Alto and oil wealth, with humorous anecdotes of rooms, chores, and a dough board. The item also mentions post office notes, a hog shed remark, and a harmless misunderstanding about a dream involving Hippy Gez el.
Thirty years ago items from the Chronicle of December 24, 1903 note the cash grocery owned by G A Stout was closed. Several New Sharon residences were broken into and robbed but little of value was taken. The Breuklander home was burned, with contents destroyed by fire. The Hawkeye Manufacturing Co of Newton was incorporated with $150,000 capitalization. Mrs T L Cummins, mother of Iowa's governor, died of pneumonia in Des Moines.
The Iowa Society for the Suppression of Disease and Degeneracy prepared a bill similar to the recent marriage law for submission to the legislature. Prof. Farmer of Pella spoke in Knoxville on Teaching Viewed From the Teacher's Standpoint. President Roosevelt urged higher pay for rural carriers. George Gezel known as the Chronicle's devil missed duties due to illness in L M Donai's seven year old daughter. Christmas services across churches were canceled amid a measles outbreak. Joe Silverman of Harvey escaped drowning after his horse broke through the Des Moines river ice. Mr and Mrs Van Niewaal welcomed a baby girl born the Friday before.
Twenty years ago on September 25 1918 John Ewing of Des Moines and Rose Smorenberg of this city along with John M Veensstra and Nellie Van Klootwyk united in marriage. Wm Schreiner told the city council Howell station pumped 15000 gallons per hour increasing water supply. Deaths included John William nine months old son of Mr and Mrs Art Kocleman and Rev Ance Rederus of Arlington Illinois. The text notes the grandchildren of Mrs Abraham Bogaards.
The column records several community notes including a surprise 82nd birthday, the P. E. O. society’s 14th anniversary at Mrs. H. D. Wormhoudt’s home, and Bert Stegeman’s holiday visit from Graceland college. It also mentions a sleigh first of the season, a boy from J. Kuyper’s family receiving eye surgery in Oskaloosa, births in December to the De Zwarte and Breuklander households, travels of Miss Van Niewaal and Miss Van Niewaal for holidays, and a reported 700000 dollars in business by Jelsma and Hollebrands.
A reflective note extols simple pleasures as the finest in life, accessible to everyone regardless of background. The saying emphasizes that happiness and satisfaction come without spending money and invites readers to value small, everyday experiences.
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