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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
6
That intrepid ace of the air Amelia Earhart Putman has the world awake to her feats as the first woman to fly both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Her nervy pluck earns nationwide praise for solo flights across vast oceans.
The argument centers on Hauptman shifting blame to a deceased pair in the Lindbergh kidnapping. The trial remains focused on Hauptman, with the defense seeking to prove his innocence. The piece notes the difficulty of weighing evidence and the pursuit of justice and mercy under the circumstances.
Marion county representative Representative Teter justifies his bid to represent constituents in the state legislature by backing tax legislation aimed at property owners. His amendment to the current tax bill, detailed in last week's Chronicle, is cited as proof he is actively serving public interests. Voters are urged to support a vigilant leader over a mere figurehead.
A mail carrier argues the public believes carriers retire on pension, but he says any pension is unpaid return on labor. He claims government grants are not given directly and the department deducts 3 1/3 percent annually, with retirement pay reflecting salary portions not yet earned.
The city election is over two months away with little stir in municipal circles. It seems incumbents will likely seek re election, as there are few financial inducements for serving in Pella. The motive for current officeholders remains public service.
The Daily Press reviews the annual baseball labor quarrel, noting players seek proper compensation while clubs must stay financially viable. It stresses hard work and the difficulty of reaching the big leagues, arguing for fair demands that do not cripple teams.
A citizen urges towns to limit taxable income by passing any excess over operating costs to consumers. In Pella, residents have benefited from lower light and power costs, prompting towns to consider this approach to aid others and themselves.
Rev Jacob Prins cites repeal failures and Prohibition promises in a W C T U address while a Manson fire disrupts the public scene. The piece notes fire departments responding, crowd disruption, and safety efforts as bystanders watch the incident unfold.
A fragment complains of a lively but unhelpful crowd at fires. It argues such people offer no aid to the fire department and that the room and company are wasted. The speaker urges giving the department space and opportunity to work without distraction.
A column defends the state paying 85 to ministers for opening sessions with prayer, arguing it honors ministers and helps cover travel expenses. It warns against cutting a core spiritual duty to save money, noting lawmakers should value guidance from faith in governing.
Louilin Press notes Milo Reno from Iowa traveled to Washington to lobby during Congress. If Reno aids farming, we support him but disapprove of his radicalism. He is quoted as predicting mob violence amid livestock feed shortages and upcoming human food shortages, a view reflecting fading influence among Iowans.
Monroe County News reports raids by federal, state, and city officers as liquor control laws are aggressively enforced. Arrests and confiscations followed, while Governor Herring warned local officers about enforcement failures. The paper notes broad support for enforcing current laws and contemplates potential night club policies under new state legislation.
A compact, humorous column notes assorted snippets from Pella life. It riffs on local sayings, bakery anecdotes, a groundhog sighting, a piano fruit gag, and playful fare about philosophy and dating, all in a breezy lampooning tone.
A fragmented column jokes about fence styles from rail to barbed wire and muses on social signals like showers and storms predicting marriages or divorces. It also mocks parcel post zones and hints at local politics with school elections and board seats, ending with Groundhog Day and Valentine Day references.
Lesson from 1 Peter 2:11-17 and 4:1-5 dated AD 64 discusses Christians as strangers in the world yet active citizens. It outlines four aims Out of the World In the World Above the World For the World, urging obedience to laws, moral discernment, and ministry through conduct that honors God and aids others.
A reader letter to the Des Moines Tribune urges a state wide pension for all citizens at age 60 with a yearly tax of two dollars from age 21. The writer suggests direct payments to the state treasurer and receipts showing payer age, arguing this would simplify administration and ensure eligibility. The note cites a report from the old pension office indicating over one million in revenue collected and a maximum pension of nineteen dollars.
W E Shaver from Des Moines argues that current law makes pension eligibility checks costly and contends that if proposed changes pass the investigators could be discharged and the pension could rise to 25 or 30 dollars instead of 14, reflecting shifts in administration and funding.
Letter to the Pella Chronicle argues against chain store taxes as unconstitutional and warns against favoritism toward wall street interests. The writer criticizes the editor’s stance and calls for fair revenue from larger firms while defending farmers laborers and independent merchants.
Each week this column surveys five residents about a current issue and records their views for readers. The piece frames public interest questions and presents diverse opinions from local voices.
The inquiry examines factors behind the waning appeal of a humor themed valentine. Analysts consider audience tastes, timing, competing formats, and changing cultural norms shaping reception.
AN ANSWERS ARIE RUYN says progress in thinking reduces the need for comic valentines and that people are more enlightened now. A VANDER WAAL suggests refinement leads to more worthwhile use of time. LEVI DYKSTRA notes the practice was once popular but has become old and worn. JOHN J. KUYPER remarks broader thinking, comics no longer appeal. GERRIT DE BOER compares the trend to other worn out customs and notes friends remain, but popularity wanes.
A National Transcript critique notes the bread purchase triggers 17 taxes and a shopper faces 58 indirect taxes in transit costs. It argues indirect taxes hit moderate earners hardest, forcing tax relief as a potential tool for higher employment, increased purchasing power, and broader economic activity.
Items from the Chronicle for February 18 1915 note prices and events in local life. Hogs sold for over 190 each at the Poland China sale A Kool Son. Vico paid 105 for a hop. Women’s Federated club organization credited to a tea chain idea. Avie Tol 80 found dead by a Rockland stock pen. Samuel Vanden Berg son of Peter Vanden Berg Rev Peter Dupree Grand Rapids Mich RC Jonkewaard Sioux Center died. Bells rung for Overbergen and others. Harry De Haan sold his interest in John A Pos store to Pos. Cav Beyer of Central College basketball broke a leg practicing. Babe Visser moved to Bussey to join brother in real estate. Gertrude Den Hartog showered. Mr and Mrs D C Thomas went to Des Moines for conductor duties. John Braashart and Bessie Wagaman at a Prairie City party. A J Grace farm near New Sharon sold for 212 per acre. Walter De Penning wed Henrietta Van Rockel of Sully. One horse driven by Van Veen nearly drowned in Elke Creek.
The week saw 38 degrees below zero in the Midwest. Mr and Mrs Bas Andeveg became proud parents of a baby girl. Tennis Vogelaer of Leighton rumored to marry Benedicts. Rail service halted two days by heavy snow. Rev Vander Ark of Grand Rapids joined First Christian Reformed Church. Pella Creamery to add equipment and raise capacity. Rural mail routes disrupted by snow. one carrier advanced a half mile before turning back. High school received geological samples from the state university. Educational rally at Baptist Church featured Dr Myron W Haynes of Chicago. John Steenhoek died suddenly at home. James Vor Ploegh, Ballengee Concert Band baritone, ill. Andrew Wormhoudt played a well received clarinet solo. R L Conrad, 37, of Raymond, Ta., died from injuries in a garage oil tank explosion.
Public opinion argues for universal government cost cuts to every level from federal to small rural hamlets, backed by factual understanding. The speaker stresses trimming expenses across agencies and programs to relieve taxpayers nationwide.
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