29 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1938
Page
1
A brief meditation notes that people may speak idle words about us like rooks cawing at a church steeple and we should not mind their chatter. It uses a calm, old fashioned tone to urge calm acceptance amid gossip.
Last week’s snow boosts moisture for farmers across the snow belt and shapes a festive scene. A German Count criticizes the Monroe Doctrine while urging South American independence and stronger states, arguing its abolition would aid development and regional autonomy.
Across the country adult education programs aim to erase illiteracy, led by Louisiana's No illiteracy by 1940 plan. The Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion brings Christmas carols to the aged and shutins, showing service beyond self. Secretary Ickes blasts Germany over Nazi persecution, drawing American backing and launching propaganda countermeasures. Booth Mooney warns Texas hog production could shift markets, affecting midwestern pork exporters.
A speaker warns that surrendering rights under deluded progress ideas leads to power by a dominant group. True security comes from citizens holding the reins of national destiny. The piece ties democratic strength to personal sovereignty and historical experience across Europe.
The author warns that surrendering civil liberties mirrors despotic Europe. He contrasts Nazi and fascist regimes with the American Bill of Rights, arguing that free speech religious freedom and legal protections must be defended. He recalls 1917 1918 and recent Supreme Court rulings and urges vigilance against executive overreach.
A Douglas Wyoming Enterprise editorial praises restraint in spending and warns against government subsidy. It cites Judge McElroy on reckless driving as a societal threat and urges stronger policing, traffic safety drives, and a wartime like mobilization to cut winter accident tolls by at least 20 percent.
The lesson centers on Peter's call to discipleship and service, highlighting Andrew's role in bringing Peter to Jesus, and Jesus' command to launch into the deep. It stresses faith, mission, and the Christian life as a departure from sin toward decisive service guided by Christ.
Cordova families shared Xmas dinners with the Hart and Perkey clans while Van Hemert relatives gathered for a Christmas meal. Gurney Marquis and children visited the Hart home. Pair Oaks and Red Rock schools held Friday night programs at the church. Sunday school could not meet due to illness. The program featured Jingle Bells, Santa Claus drill, recitations, and songs by student groups.
Notice of probate filed in Marion County Iowa for the last will of Jack Pethoven Deceased. Hearing set for 10:00 A M on January 23 1989 before the court clerk at Knox Mile Iowa to prove validity. Objections must be on file by the specified hour. Declares filing by J Rex Weddle Deputy.
The Works Progress Administration reports over 55 miles of Mahaska county secondary roads graded this year the largest mileage to date. Future WPA activity focuses on county quarries a new shop building and the city sewer project. Some cushion road projects will run through winter to employ 100 to 150 WPA workers as road work winds down in Scott White Oak Pleasant Grove Monroe and West Des Moines.
A note on the abundance of nearly fifteen varieties of furs marketed as rabbit fur, alongside numerous false names used to disguise the true material. The fragment suggests consumer caution in recognizing authentic rabbit fur amid mislabeling and fraud.
A year in review notes Baptism for Mr and Mrs A C Kuyper and 54 members received into church. It recalls the Messena earthquake and tidal wave in Italy, high school literary society debate results, local accidents at Vander Pol store, liquor prohibition petitions, Crozier seated after a recount error, and local social visits including a Rhynsburger-Switzer wedding. An ad touts Scott’s Emulsion claiming cod liver oil aids digestion.
A sailor Fred Faussen recalled a severe sea storm where oxygen tanks broke loose, an engine was knocked free, and a fire near the powder magazine threatened the ship, yet he survived. W A Young prepared for debarkation from Camp Meags to aid in discharging men from France. Professor Liggett ill with pneumonia at Ellis Avenue, Chicago. Flu quarantine limits lifted in Pella next Sunday as Central College plans January 7 reopening. The first zero weather of winter arrived with heavy snow and rail delays. John Vander Wal left Sharples Cream Separator for Garden City Feeder as Western Town salesman. Ruby Clare, a Red Cross nurse, visiting the Clark home and stationed at Fort Des Moines. Ben Synhurst a medical student at Iowa University.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Heerema the previous Tuesday. An advertisement noted horse buyers visiting Lake Sehakel barn seeking 500 horses and also mules and ponies. A large plea urged contributions for starving Near East Christians driven from their lands by the Turks. Sadler’s column cites Wilson as the voice of the American people.
Otley residents Frances Ver Stoeg and Maggie Poortinga joined Reinard Poortinga near Galesburg for a Sunday visit at the Don Poortinga home to help Harold celebrate his birthday. Various families from Pella Monroe Newton and Osceola attended gifts and a luncheon following a Christmas program at Otley Reformed church.
The ladies of this vicinity gave a handkerchief shower for Ant. De Jong of Leighton with handkerchiefs mailed separately. Mrs. Kenn is spending a few days in Nevada, Missouri, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John De Prenger and family.
Local families share Christmas meals and greetings across homes in Pella and nearby areas. Mrs Karver seeks treatment at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa. Various kin including Huyser, Van Roekel, Ustermarkt, Vander Haar, and De Bruin attend gatherings and exchange gifts.
In Amsterdam in 1938 the year offered varied weather and multiple family gatherings. Christmas was observed at the Isaac Woods home with children and grandchildren present. The Minnekus Schakel home welcomed relatives including Lane Schakel of Scarsboro, and the Cornelius Hackert family hosted their brood on Christmas Day. The East Amsterdam Sunday school treated about 80 children to candy, while Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hackert visited the parental Henry Terlouw home as gifts were given to Bible school teachers, pupils, and parents. Mr. Terlouw thanked the Chronicle staff, fellow correspondents, and readers for their good wishes.
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