05 Jan 1933
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
1
The piece condemns widespread credit use as merchants shift to cash sales due to unpaid accounts. It questions why customers did not pay cash while money was available and notes merchants seek protection as obligations mount.
A Danville Iowa account from 1918 notes the editor family were first to catch the flu despite avoiding contact. The piece argues the disease spreads through air, not by deliberate social separation, a view supported by some physicians.
The notice urges every parent to attend the upcoming Parent-Teacher Association meeting and to join if not already a member. Teachers are expected to attend, and supporters are encouraged to fully back the organization to promote its community work.
The piece laments railroads once thriving with crowded passenger service and heavy freight, now facing a dire situation. It notes railways remain essential yet questions whether the public can or will offer a remedy to the crisis.
A local business man notes he could not borrow $10 at his bank, reflecting a broader claim that banks refuse loans to those who need funds while readily lending to those who do not. The piece argues banks should have option to aid depositors who can repay, warning the current climate harms public confidence in financial institutions.
A practical Christmas effort by the Community Welfare League and the Parent-Teacher Association filled baskets with provisions for holiday dinners and other meals. Deliveries were coordinated by J. P. De Cook and G. J. Roorda, reflecting ongoing local generosity that keeps the spirit of giving alive year after year.
The notice urges accepting scrip in trade to help unemployed workers in Pella. It explains scrip pays three cents per dollar in three cent stamps when transferred, and that merchants will accept it for change at any local business. Citizens should inform merchants to accept scrip and support welfare efforts.
The piece urges citizens to obtain and use local scrip through the Chamber of Commerce, noting stamps are available from C. Smorenberg and Hugo W. Kuyper. It stresses immediate participation to boost prosperity and criticizes bragging as ineffective, urging practical effort and diligence.
A Lovilia report notes theft attempts during fires on December 17, with goods moved from Elmer Durbala home and Cherry shoe shop. It praises local vigilance, warns thieves cause loss, and urges stronger deterrents. The Jasper County Record discusses state police reform and appointive lifetime judges. Northwood Anchor urges buying locally to boost the economy, advocating "Buy At Home" and local consumption.
A Dalles of anecdotes and social quips fills pages as locals joke about taxes on schemes to end depression, church notices, and cheerful banter. The column riffs on community life, scripture, parish banter, and playful wordplay among residents including names like Billy Bientema and Otto Mathes while musing on common concerns and city quirks.
Chronicle notes from Jan 4 1928 include the Pella P E C society’s 23rd anniversary social at S Bert Baron’s home. Des Moines salesman Paul Agberle shot by his wife in an automobile near Wright and Cedar as Dick Weyerse arrives. a postponed birthday for M De Reus Sr at the Home For the Aged. Peter Vander Werf’s return from Marshalltown with a wolf hunt. local egg and poultry prices. a small fire at Eli Hollebrands. weddings for Al bert Van Gorp Christina Van Weelden Jacob Van Wyk Hat tie Neyenesch Jacob Spoelstra Emma Boot. deaths of Gerrit Koopmans Mrs Frank Veldhuizen Gerrit Klyn Peter Ten Hagen Dick Koopmans. Dick Bogaard’s hernia operation and birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Jim Veenman on Dec 27.
Twenty years ago in 1913 Pella hosted an auto race along River to River highway with Davenport and Council Bluffs cars. The town buzzed as Dec 28 bazaar for the Methodist church raised funds. Local nuptials included Samuel Van Vliet and Jeanette Hospers.
Parishioners and locals send greetings and milestones including anniversaries and births. Guests at a 19th wedding anniversary include Paulus Bandstra Adriana Nele mans and W A Young. A nurse trainee Marie Bogaards returns home. The Baptist Bible class studies Mormonism at Dr J W Bailey’s home. Apple King Al Clark recalls the Chronicle with apples. Simon Van Halm travels to Plymouth England en route to Holland. Ed C Klein’s daughter born to Mr and Mrs Klein of Monroe in December. Pella residents mail wooden shoes via parcel post. Rev C H Sisson’s engagement to Miss Frankie Neuer announced. A bouncing boy born to George Croll Jr. and wife. Harringtons of Aledo Ill welcome a 10 pound son on Dec 26. The Chronicle notes the baby’s long way from home with congratulations. Local business thrives on good crops roads and times as Rev B F Brinkman receives an automobile from his sons.
The lesson outlines Jesus after baptism facing 40 days in the wilderness, tempted thrice by Satan, and the need for temptations as spiritual education. It stresses divine guidance, warns against seeking evil, and links temptation to character strengthening. It then emphasizes that Jesus immediately begins preaching the gospel as the primary method to extend God's kingdom.
The sermon contrasts Jesus kingdom of love with worldly empires, stressing repentance and faith as entry before the kingdom. It notes Jesus calling fishermen, not scholars, to ministry, and asserts God can use both learned and unlearned if they surrender. obituary of C. A. Roberts, 64, publisher for 30 years.
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