Farley for President Talk Sparks Religious Issue Debate
The piece speculates Postmaster James A. Farley may seek the presidency and notes the religious issue could arise, urging that church affiliations should not steer administration. It also cites an Des Moines Register article by Alice Dennis arguing facial expressions should not define judging a person, urging inner character over appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
Farley
Alfred E. Smith
Church Ofalion
Des Moines Register
Alice Dennis
Dollar Days Shopping Event At Pella
The editorial team thanks a reader for a gold valued letter and praise for the Chronicle. This weekFriday and Saturday shoppers from many miles around will attend Pella Dollar Days with rock bottom prices and shelves stocked with quality merchandise. Merchants aim to prove locals need not travel elsewhere for home essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chronicle
Pella
Iowa to widen Highway 163 from Pella to Oskaloosa
The Iowa state highway commission plans to widen the road between Pella and Oskaloosa, straighten many corners, and improve drainage. Local travelers say the drainage is poor and curves dangerous, and support the project as a safe, straightforward improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
Pella
Oskaloosa
Five Year Old Sealed In Attic by Grandfather Abuser
A five year old girl kept in a dark attic for life is described as illegitimate by her grandfather. The writer condemns the brutal act and rejects vigilantism, urging divine judgment rather than human revenge. The piece laments the perpetrator's lack of humanity and calls for accountability.
Friends Come to Aid After Accidental Injury
The writer recalls how friends and neighbors offered help after an accident three weeks ago. The first rescuer was a man who happened to be passing, the husband of a Pella girl. Cared-for in a local home, they felt at home and realized how strangers turn into friends with Samaritan hearts guided by God.
No fatal accidents in Marion County in January
Marion County recorded no fatal street or highway accidents in January, a measure of satisfaction. The result suggests careful driving by many motorists and a tendency to avoid risky behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Record of fatalities prompts life saving measures
The speaker notes a good county fatality record compared with others, acknowledges possible unrecorded deaths this month, and urges timely adoption of life saving measures to reduce fatalities, stressing it is never too late to act.
Pacifist but not foolish stance on arms and defenses
The writer rejects universal gun destruction and disarmament while urging reduced military spending. They oppose disbanding police in a crime-ridden town, labeling such a move as folly and calling for sanity in a time of global danger rather than pacifist naivety.
Birthdays of Lincoln and Washington Remembered
This month honors two great Americans Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Washington helped birth the republic, Lincoln fought to end slavery and preserve the union. They were builders whose character and leadership shaped our history, deserving lasting tribute and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameri
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Republic
Lincoln
Etiquette Note Urges Smoke-Free Banquet Policy
The writer argues for a strict smoking ban at banquets and meals, noting that others have rights and that smoking at table during meals is offensive. It emphasizes times and places to smoke, urging consideration for diners who are eating and anticipating dessert.
Editorial Comment Louilia Press on New Deal Support
Louilia Press notes that local farmers businesspeople and citizens still criticize the New Deal while remembering grain aid in 1934 and food for stock. It argues the Roosevelt administration fed them then and is still fighting to improve conditions with rising farm prices and incomes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louilia Press
Roosevelt
What About the Philippines
Wyoming Journal views the Philippines as a focal point for global wealth in gold oil and iron. It warns the United States to watch Japan as it pursues iron resources and notes Japan’s history of drastic acts including sinking ships trampling flags and insulting envoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Philippines
United States
The Five Cent Cigar and the Buffalo Nickel
Column notes Tom Marshall’s remark about a five cent cigar and previews a new five cent coin with Thomas Jefferson. It highlights the Buffalo nickel’s 25th anniversary on February 21 and mentions anticipated design changes every 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Tom Marshall
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Buffalo
Wages gap cited between U S and Europe
Clear Lake Reporter notes British wages run about 40 percent of U S levels while French and German pay is about one third, and other European daily wages are about a quarter of U S pay. The piece warns on admitting products from those regions. Ringsted Dispatch cites editor Koch praising Theodore Zaugg who pulled four of his own teeth with pliers, joking about seeking dentists after new advertising restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Great Britain
United States
France
Germany
Europe
Ringsted Dispatch
Koch
West Bend Journal
Theodore Zaugg
Choosing Companions in Service in Galilee
Sunday School lesson on selecting followers for Jesus work in Galilee AD 27 28 emphasizes associating assembling and aiding helpers for church leadership. It contrasts deacon selection, discusses the 12 apostles, spiritual kinship, and the need for a healing gospel with prayer aiding deliverance. A divorce note about Mrs. Stearns of Los Angeles is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galilee
Jesus
Christ
Judas
Alex Stearns
Los Angeles
Former Pella Pastor Noordewier Dies at 98
Rev. Jacob Noordewier, 98, longtime Christian Reformed minister, died Saturday at 617 Bates St. S. E. He was born December 27, 1839 in the Netherlands and served churches in Pella Iowa Kalamazoo Holland Fremont Kellogaville Jenison and Firth Neb. He was emeritus in 1912 and synodical treasurer for 50 years. Survived by three sons two daughters and multiple grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at First Bates Street Christian Reformed Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Noordewier
Christian Reformed
Bates St
S. E
Mr. Noordewier
Niezyl
Netherands
Grand Rapids
R. Duiker
Old Spring Street
Christian Reformed Church
Duiker
Pella
Iowa
Kalamazoo
Central Avenue
Holland
Fremont
Kellogaville
Jenison
Mich
Firth
Neb
First
Christian Reformed Seminary
Howard Mastenbrook
Chicago
J. R. Brink
John ’G Noordewier
Lancaster
Bates Street
D. D. Bonnema
Oak Hill
Grand Rapids, Mich
C. Dé Vos
Cooperaville, Ich
Cranks Car in Gear Dragged Fifty Feet
Chris Van Ginkle of Pella was injured when his car, balking, began in gear after he cranked it and dragged him fifty feet across a road near Knoxville veterans hospital. He suffered a broken nose a cut lip strained shoulder and multiple bruises. The car sustained a bent fender broken headlight bent bumper and radiator damage.
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Knoxville
Ill
Chris van Ginkler
Pella
Veterans’ Hospital
van Ginkle
Knoxville Journal
Fireman Rescues Baby Lamb in Blazing Okaloosa House
Firefighter Harry Griffis of Oskaloosa risked his life Saturday night to save a pet lamb from a home in Okaloosa as flames engulfed the Pete Terpstra residence. He entered amid heat and smoke, carried the lamb to safety, and later returned it to 11 year old Garrett Terpstra. The lamb died, and a purse of $50 was found in the house by Griffis. The dwelling, owned by Barney Brom of Pellita, was valued at about $6,000 in furnishings and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okaloosa
Iowa
Harry Griffis
Oskaloosa
Pete Terpstra
Griffis
Garrett Terpstra
Flite O Tyme recalls Pella memories across decades
A nostalgic look back at Pella highlighting notable happenings from 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. Local events, people, and landmark moments are reflected with period voice and concise context for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Porter and Smith Wedding Near Pella
Frank Porter and Florence E. Smith wed at the bride’s parents’ home five miles southeast of Pella with Rev. I J Stoddard presiding. Notice lists March 1 1886 city election details by ward including city hall sites judges and clerks and ends with H Kuyper as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Porter
Florence E. Smith
John H. Smith
Pella
I. J. Stoddard
City Hall
G. J. Koop
P. P. Hopson
George Croll
H. D. Aikens
T. J. Hesseling
H. Kuyper
A. D. Vander Linden
Peter den Adel
W. C. Raney
W. P. Fowler
G. Vander Kamp
A. Veenman
G. H. Boland
B. van Nimwegen
G. H. Wormhoudt
C. Smorenberg
R. G. Hamilton & Co
A. F. Smith
Joe Thomas
M. Veenstra
K. W. Brown
John Carson H. Kuyper
Marriages and relocations from Pella area 1893
40 Years Ago note from February 15 1893 reports C Rietveld marrying Gertrude Van Roekel. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs A Grandin on February 16. Lonsberry family moves from Leighton area to Dr Ed Wheeler property in southeast Pella. Renaud family moves from Sully to East Franklin Street residence bought from J A Pos. Eppa A Roorda and Jennie Verhey wed. Walter Doedyns buys Platt property adjoining his east estate.
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C. Rietveld
Gertrude van Roekel
A. Grandin
Mr. Lonsberry
Leighton
Ed G. Wheeler
Pella
Paul Renaud
Sully
Franklin Street
J. A. Pos
Eppa A. Roorda
Jennie Verhey
Walter Doedyns
Platt
30 Years Ago Deaths and Local News From Pella
Obituaries note the death of Pella business leader P. H. Bousquet after a Knoxville court visit, with other deaths including Mrs. Abe Buwalda and Anna Ver Meer. Local marriages announced at Monroe and licenses issued, charity gifts received, a Valentine party, a chi na shower, and a memorial service for Bousquet. Naturalization paperwork progress and an oral note about an overall factory selling out and plans to expand.
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P. H. Bousquet
Pella
Marion County
Knoxville
Abe Buwalda
Anna Ver Meer
Dirk “Ver Meer
Gysbert Steenhoek
Doris Bennink
Monroe
Ralph B. Hendershot
Nell Rinehart
Chicago
Illiam Visser
Jennie E. van Zee
John van Donselaar
Nellie Wanders
Vander Zyl
John van Blokland
le Grande
Oregon
Young People’s Society of the
Bethany Church
F. B. Mansen
W. Vander Hart
Anna Vander Linden
Moonlight Mission
College
Keebles
Morris van Helden
Oskaloosa
Army service roll note from local paper
Twenty years ago the following men were in some branch of service at this time, listed among local residents and noting their military status. Details read like a brief veterans column showing early service records.
World War Time Names and Local Notices
A list of individuals connected to the World War era appears alongside local notes, including names such as Henry Kuyper Paul Grandin Louis Thomassen and many others. The record also notes a piano recital at the college featuring Fay Lankelma Freda Hesselink Verna Hendricks and Ada Van Zante, plus obituaries and marriages of the week and travel news of ticket agent G O Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kuyper
Paul Grandin
Louis
Fred Thomassen
Ed Gezel
Joe Porter
Gerrit van den Berg
Robert Scholte
Gerrit Vander’ Heiden
Harry de Cook
Eugene Dennis
Neal’ van Zante
William M. Verros
Gary Vogelaar
Andrew Huyser
Yelle Heerema
Arthur Kaldenberg
W. C. van Zante
Matthew Kempkes
John Popma
Andrew de Goey
G. C. Nash
Jake Mol
Frank Simonse
Gerrit van Setten
Worp Borgman
John van Veen
Dick van Zante
Jerry de Bondt
James de Zwarte
Gerard van Houweling
David Welle
Louis van Roekel
Arthur van Essen
Connie Kool
M. D. McWilliams
Dick Diekema
Joseph Bogaard
Robert Shilling
Adrian Goering
J. H. Jensen
Lester Welle
Henry Ver Steeg
J. J. Sybenga
Kenneth Byram
Paul Sels
John van Zee
Carl Beyer
Lous de Bruin
Naldo Steenhoek
Martin Paardekooper
W. Bardman
John Slot
Arthur de Joode
Bob Hites
Roy Wilson
Dick van Dusseldorp
J. H
Vande Gaarde
Effie Brouwer
Elbert den Hartog
Henrietta Pethoven
Marinus de Bruin
Anna Ki
Arie Schilder
G. O. Davis
Rock Island
Alexis
C. N. Bos
Des Moines
Chicago
Fremont Store Is Robbed
The W. P. Rhoads general store in Fremont was burglarized early Tuesday, nets $35 cash, 80 to 140 pairs of ladies silk hose, and the entire Mc Caskey accounting cabinet with records. The thieves broke the front glass, entered through the right door lock, and left by the back door bolted. Sheriff Hook investigated but found no clues. marshal Ollom noted no prior disturbance at 1 a.m. Insurance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Rhoads
Fremont
McCaskey
Rhoads
Frank J. Hook
Walter Ollom
Theft covers money and stock loss at store
The Freemont Gazette reports a pattern of theft at a local store, noting money and stock loss but not the accounts. The latest incident is described as the last of several in the past year, with the most recent occurring about six months ago.
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Freemont Gazette
Community Notes From Local Households and Visits
Mrs. Lova Mitcheltree visits sister Mrs. Loring Garner while Robert Fleming from near Montezuma visits cousins James Fleming and Carroll Ryan. Loyal Workers meet at Mrs Charles Garner home for quilting and plans for Elevator Day. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith travel to Iowa City for eye tests. Nellie Meredith stays with her sister in Rock Falls Illinois. Homer Hull and Douglas host February meeting with cooperative supper. Newlyweds Max Miller and bride at C I Miller home before settling near New Sharon. Dick Bandstra and Gerdena Van Ryswyk wed at bride’s parents home. they will move to the new farm. Vernon Tice to move to a farm near Fremont. Mrs. Homer Hull visits Madison Hall. Art Bohnsack attends Des Moines meeting. Tillie Linsted visits Ida Steen. Local men attend John Swank sale. Andrew Bandstra assists. Leonard Dahm buys two cows. Jimmie Pethoven and Ed Northcutt receive treatments in Oskaloosa and Pella. Porter Hull visits Madison Halls. LGT club hosts cooperative dinner. men card, women Bingo and Old Maid. Clair Hull and Willis Clark stay with Madison Hall from Marshalltown. Delmar Evans visits Clair Evans in Oskaloosa. Ed Northcutt hosts bridge night. Laura Wehrle of New Sharon visits daughter Mrs John Clevenger.
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Lova Mitcheltree
Loring Garner
Robert Fleming
Montezuma
James Fleming
Carroll Ryan
Charles Garner
George Smith
Iowa City
Max Miller
C. I. Miller
New Sharon
Dick Bandstra
Gerdena van Ryswyk
Vernon Tices
Vernon Tice
Fremont
Homer Hull
Madison Hall
Art’ Bohnsack
Des Moines
Tillie Linsted
Ida Steen
Excelsior Springs
John Swank
Andrew
Leonard Dahm
Jimmie Pethoven
Oskaloosa
Ed Northcutt
Pella
Porter Hull
Madison Halls
LGT Club
Alfred Linsted
Clair Hull
Willis Clark
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Tainter
Otley
Mark Twain
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T.v.loran
Mgr
Albert
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