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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
1
January First is called the most resolutionary day yet few keep them. Many resolutions lack seriousness or willpower to enforce. Some are forgotten quickly, like a man who quit drinking nine times before breakfast. We can resolve to live better lives and apply ourselves daily.
The piece notes healthy civic optimism despite a year filled with discouragement. It cites faith in the NRA and CWA as part of forward progress and urges looking to a higher source, the heavenly father, as the first cause of all good.
The noted Sunday school writer Rev William T Ellis explains two types of hypocrites he described years ago. Some think themselves better than they are while others admit they are worse than they are. He notes profession often outweighs true fruit in life and asks what readers will do about it.
The author reflects on the joy of Yuletide family gatherings and the sorrow of distant relatives. The home circle, though temporary, offers a chance to renew bonds before children depart for college, work, or marriage and establish their own households.
The Chronicle editor recounts arriving in Pella five years ago during a harsh winter with icy streets and snow, recalls early colleagues, the Rolscreen company, and the 1929 industrial review. He notes strong staff cooperation, long tenure, and hopes the year 1984 will be the best yet.
Personal farewell notes a longtime Pella business leader P. H. Van Gorp admired for friendship generosity and civic involvement. He supported Baptist church Central College and local causes, active in business for 40 years. A loyal community figure whose loss is deeply felt.
Editorial selections argue the NRA remains active with code enforcement and a coal code controversy headed to court. Other pieces note strong local commerce after a brisk shopping day, warnings on life insurance lapses, and mixed opinions on economic policy and media freedoms.
A rambling Pella column recalls ChristmasDay meals, gifts, and local humor. It notes cigars passed around, a Santa visit, quirky town anecdotes, a parkingsummons prank, and jokes about Model T crankups, marriages, and local figures through lighthearted vignettes.
Iowa editor recounts 1869 McGregor Times critique of women skating as unladylike. The piece contrasts views on women’s rights and sport, noting Harper’s pictorial plate and the editor’s harsh stance that skating is unhealthy and unseasonable for females, urging abolition of female skating.
Samuel M Zwemer discusses a painting inspired by an Abyssinian envoy at Versailles. The crucifixion image spans two hemispheres, with blood tints across continents and the inscription For God so loved the world. The piece emphasizes Christ’s sacrifice as humanity’s hope and redemption.
Governor Harring privately told House and Senate leaders to end the session and limit to emergency business. The piece notes a battle over bills as lawmakers resume after Christmas, with few wearing their hats to stop non-controversial acts slipping through.
Malone and Maniece push H. F. 180 to abolish county agents system in Iowa. Farm Bureau support splits. debate expected. Senate mystery ensues after a page questioned clerks about political affiliations, prompting an investigation into Democratic reactions and Republican staffing claims.
The legislature focuses this week on passing the liquor control bill in the House and a tax revision bill in the Senate. The House resumed committee of the whole to explain liquor provisions governing state liquor stores and sales. Local option remains the main fight, with counties cities or a statewide policy debated. Iowa’s varied history on liquor is recalled as many expect passage within twenty days. A large bloc of House members vows not to adjourn until a tax revision bill passes despite doubts.
The article notes efforts for major tax relief for real estate and unemployment aid, with S. F. No. 7 under Senate review. It mentions possible income tax changes, a retail or gross sales tax, and franchise tax, plus a two million dollar relief need. Prohibition of marathons is urged, a telephone call routing bill passes, and 360 bills linger. Rumors surround Republican governor candidate discussions.
Chronicles from January 8 1914 report the mayor and city council traveling to Des Moines to inspect paying options for Pella. Marriages listed include Dirk Van Ryswyk and Catherine Kloosterman T Dibboel and Maggie Stamm. Deaths span John Ente De Vries 78 G Vander Wilt 96 Dr J L Beyl’s father Mrs Cass a Ann Fleck 78 Mrs S Markel 83 and John Boot 71. Rat steals soap at Jake Sterrenberg’s barber shop then is trapped. a chimney fire at Jordan Hall prompted alarm but no blaze. University of Iowa students Kamp Wormhoudt George Lankelman and Jelle Heerema home for holidays. Carrie Edmand teaching in Fort Dodge high school. Mrs P Rus’s children celebrate her 70th birthday. Mr and Mrs J M Veenstra return from wedding trip to Denison and Chicago. City librarian report shows 1 912 books in circulation in December with $6.63 in fines.
A Des Moines capital building damage estimate reached 300000 dollars. Miss Ella Sullivan, a Marion county teacher, died after the Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago. Ottumwa closed all games of chance to begin the year. Eldora single ladies list 100 eligible bachelors. The Pella Creamery Co was incorporated with 10000 dollars. Charles Dennis of Rock Island Railroad spent time with family. A three year old daughter died of lung fever. Strait Vande Kiett and Jennie era wed by Justice Van Viet. H Kersbergen won 100 cash prize and gifts for best Des Moines Daily News work. The coldest days of winter, 18 below, were recorded on a Saturday. Sam Sherman and Geo Stout began publishing The Pella Banner. There were 104 lynchings and 128 legal executions in 1903. Over 4000 killed and 5000 injured in railroad accidents.
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