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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
6
Connie Mack, longtime Philadelphia Athletics manager for thirty years, proves he stays vigorous despite age. At 69, his energy and active involvement keep life lively, as he continues to work and stay busy rather than idle.
Chicago school teachers voted against closing the schools after receiving 2.4 million dollars for two weeks of pay, while the city prepares for a World’s Fair next year and notes that municipalities reflect the mood of individuals.
A wealthy Washington DC architect’s daughter marries a bus driver in a union praised for prioritizing love over social status. The press highlights the couple, noting the bride’s choice of happiness above class and the muted scandal in society circles.
A prominent authority warns that repeated football fatalities could provoke nationwide outrage, asserting that human life far exceeds the appeal of the sport and urging measures to prevent future tragedies.
Jasper county treasurer H. H. Morrison notes expense to print the tax list rose from about 500 to nearly 1000 this year. The Monroe Mirror reports Warren county let the job by newspaper bids and a small paper outside Indianola saved taxpayers at least 500. Tax reduction advocates will consider these figures.
The piece reflects on the exploitation of women smokers on radio and suggests standards may shift, but stresses that a woman's intrinsic worth remains unchanged and she should not sell herself for fleeting fame or popular approval.
The Chronicle community paper praises its news coverage and spicy features while pledging to introduce further improvements. Officials emphasize that past achievements are not enough and commit to remain the class leader in local journalism.
The Iowa State Teachers Association adopted strong resolutions opposing cigarette advertisements aimed at girls and blamed broader media influences. The note suggests cleaning up movies first to stop glamorizing drinking smoking and gambling by stars.
Cardinal Hayes addressed over 1300 Catholic public school teachers at an annual communion breakfast in New York City. The event drew attention as the hierarchy labels public schools as breeding grounds for vice and atheism, prompting questions about why Catholic educators were singled out for guidance.
The piece contemplates the passage of time as a new year begins. It recalls examining the calendar and questioning whether life improves by redoing life experiences, noting there is little profit from past mistakes and wondering if the coming year will be better than previous ones.
Arthur Brisbane, the top paid editor, argues silver stabilizing at 1 dollar per ounce with a 22 to 1 ratio to gold would free world trade from inflation. He claims 90 percent of people lack gold and will move to silver, predicting a collapse of the gold standard against silver. He warns goldbugs must not rule and ruin the nation’s fortunes.
A collection of editorials and remarks from various papers discussing Hooverism and Roosevelt era politics. Mentions Newton D. Baker as a potential Democratic candidate and Hoover as Republican favorite with claims of credit for prosperity. Includes a Milton Herald anecdote on unemployment and bank safety, plus a Northwood Anchor note on a Tennessee judge ordering respectful address to a Black preacher.
A Kanawah Iowa family left home for a visit and returned to find sixteen hundred dollars in currency missing. Police investigated the incident as a potential theft related to the absence of the residents. No further details on suspects or outcomes were provided.
The Chinese Jap fracas dwindles toward nothing as the bridge tourney winds down. Off season ads suggest papers across the country may need to start carrying news more broadly.
A collage of lighthearted items from Pella and nearby towns includes queries about a local character Sam Cole and sugar, a promoter pressing Dr. Fox to back a fox ranch, and a 30-year note on fox farming profits. Leon Widaard recalls a post office gag about a boy and his father’s mail, plus holiday reflections and pool construction notes. Various anecdotes reveal humor, small-town life, and suburban gossip in a late December column.
A collage of jests and light vignettes from various papers. A joke about identity and a mole, comments on frugal spouses and touchy fashion, and a hedged forecast of thunder showers juega. The column also includes a bride’s vow and a humorous aside about a reporter. Weather note hints at Friday storms. Willy asks about tadpoles and a baby’s voice.
Notice to Elizabeth Wilson and heirs that redemption period on property in Marion County Iowa expires ninety days after complete service. Property described as West 14 acres of NE quarter of SW quarter in Section 24 Township 75 North Range 21 West. J C Collins purchased in 1926 taxes. Certificate assigned to W Hart 1929. Hart holder of certificate states tax deed will be issued unless redeemed. Dated October 12 1931 at Knoxville Iowa.
Bus leaves Pella for Des Moines at 9 31 a m 2 31 p m and 7 46 a m. Also ad lists Hovel Pella 100 sheets bond paper 84x11 26c good grade bond paper Chronicle Office.
A Chronicle Weekly Health Message reports the State Sanitary Engineers committee says unemployed workers should gain permanent, healthful public works. It warns against cutting water and sewer budgets, notes disease trends in late 1931, and urges timely, value-driven municipal improvements to safeguard public health.
In this observational piece the author critiques a culture obsessed with speed. It notes Americans rush through birth, marriage, work, meals, sleep, and life itself, living under a constant sense of urgency and pressure, like steam. The passage highlights a societal habit of rapid action and hurried existence.
The 1912 chronicle notes saloon licenses in Oskaloosa rising to 1600 dollars, Dave Goff visiting Pella from Mexico, Mrs G G Thomassen breaking her hip on an ivy walk, a parsonage anniversary gathering for Rev and Mrs J C Caughlan, college gym balcony removal for more passage, a bitter winter with four to fifteen below zero, Vander Linden and Lyda Grundman visiting Knoxville, Prouty proposing federal road cooperation and funds for states, Jacob Kuiken and his blind son Peter returning to school at Winton with Winfield Dudgeon and Grace Evans wedding at Central College.
Fire at Prof F M Frush home on East First street caused about 1200 in damage. John Scheinchoven accidentally shot while helping butcher hogs at Andrew Van Zee home. BE Metz evaded holdups on way from Des Moines to Pleasantville by speeding away. Local marriages listed for the week include John Van Zouk with Agnes De Kock John Van Genderen with Marilla Colville Isaac G Roorda with Anna M Ter Louw. James H Chrisman died in Knoxville at 82. John Slot traveled to Iowa City for a nasal operation physical. A son born to Mr and Mrs John Braathart. Miss Freda Carpenter a student at State Teachers college.
A brief quotation roundup cites Carlyle praising renunciation of sarcasm and Phillips Brooks urging individuals to draw life patterns from God and then perform their duties sincerely and authentically.
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