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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
6
The article argues the NRA demonstrates government resolve through its hatchery penalties and notes railroads like Pennsylvania Lines and Norfolk and Western planning large investments to modernize. It asserts pharmacists oppose a return to the old saloon, values public welfare, and reflects on library noise versus quiet for concentration.
Chronicle notes the Pella Civic League proposes removing the phrase Jesus Christ, “the king of our lives,” from a draft constitution citing offense to premillennialists. The piece questions consistency with opposition to groups that omit Christ’s name and calls for a clear pronouncement aligning with local Christian belief.
The writer argues that only those in the newspaper business know its costs. Many imagine high profits while enduring real risks. Despite higher print paper prices and bad economics, papers keep steady subscription and ad rates, as suppliers resist price hikes. Farmers have nothing on newspapers in supply and demand dynamics.
The article urges broad support for Mayor Fultz as he moves to suppress fast driving and traffic violations. It notes Main and Broadway as dangerous race tracks and criticizes Sunday night street cruising by youths blocking traffic and endangering pedestrians and motorists.
A local pharmacist recounts a convention of pharmacists and notes a shift in the job market. Despite education remaining vital, many trained individuals face unemployment as supply outstrips demand. The economic system, not education, is blamed for the mismatch.
An editorial argues a community solidarity boost for Pella and Marion county in 1984. It urges professionals and workers to support local trade to sustain jobs taxes and services, noting ties between city and county prosperity and calling for renewed cooperation and a positive business climate.
The Fremont Gazette argues debt is widespread and often rolled over rather than paid, noting the harm of funding obligations. In the Winnebago area, editorialists claim restored confidence will revive business, boost demand, and improve employment, provided purchases advance the common good rather than mere activity.
A reader lettered column from Pella shares light anecdotes and banter about neighbors, a rural mail carrier retirement, humorous quotes, and memories. It mentions figures like George Gezel, Marty Paardekooper, Russell Redeker, Pete Muyskens, Adeline Moore, and community scenes with cafe waitresses and a college club joke. The tone is playful and homespun, preserving local voices and nostalgia.
Letter from FRED LAM arguing that Old Testament laws apply only to earlier ages and that the Christian age opens mention of women prophesying. He defends prophesying as distinct from teaching or preaching and critiques verses cited on women’s roles, urging that prophecy fits the Jewish and Gentile contexts differently.
A reader letter discusses the doctrine of grace and backsliding, arguing the possibility of falling away and the danger of unbelief. The writer cites Adam and Eve, Saul, and Hebrews to support that backsliders may lose salvation and that renewing repentance becomes impossible.
T H Kaldenberg Jr of Otley Iowa argues against fatalism in religious doctrine. He asserts humans retain free will after salvation and questions verses that imply loss of grace. He urges adherence to Bible truth and faith in God as ultimate safety.
A letter replying to Fred Lam argues for women preaching and teaching in church, citing Deborah, Anna, Phoebe, Priscilla, and Mary. It cites Joel, Romans, Galatians, and Thessalonians to support prophecy and public ministry by women, urging continued Christian effort and urging readers to reflect before judging others.
Feb 19 1914 Chronicle items note Leighton Sunday school class surprised Herman Meppelink with an easy chair. Weddings include Vander Ploeg Wittmer Newendorp Vroom Poortinga and Edmand 25th anniversary Feb 14. Dykstra transferred to Pella. Grover family released from quarantine after smallpox. Mrs Anne Sampson ill during dental work. John Rapp house fire. Dr Mitten ill with heart neuralgia. 1913 high school reunion at Mabel Van Donselaar. anti-saloon league political records. Washtella Cigar workers hosted a feast at Van Dyke home. Riley stock sale brings $21000.
The People's Savings bank of Sully closed its doors Saturday morning. Mark Hanna died in Washington DC. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Will De Bie, a daughter to Mr and Mrs G Van Andel, and a son to Mr and Mrs J T Le Coca Jr. Sully businessmen organize a mutual telephone company. Fences burned for warmth due to coal famine. Marriages include H Bennink with Gertie Klooster man and Ivan Enelen with a Miss Zwank at Peoria. Tennis Kaldenberg injured by slate fall in Buwalda mine. Miss Henrietta Ganss ill and out of school. L G Ballangee, former Chronicle editor, to work at Newton Herald. Abe George leaving Marion county for Webster County. Dan Vander Linden and mumps. Pella Canning ships apples to Kansas. Two-year-old Henry Roorda’s child breaks arm. John Harriman and Miss Sarah Schippers wed at Anthony Schippers’ home.
A severe dust storm driven by a 40 mile wind swept across Iowa Saturday afternoon, darkening the skies and signaling conditions rivaling the November 12 event.
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