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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
3
A reader defends farming as a Godly productive industry and clashes with a neighbor over the corn-hog program and government policy. He cites scripture, Lincoln, and需 agri culture act notes, urging honest officials and stored food in good times, and he invites a public discussion with SCHAKEL.
William Vos argues against women preaching and teaching in churches citing biblical verses from Corinthians, Timothy and Ephesians. He contrasts male biblical figures with female leadership and critiques Baptist doctrine, then shifts to economic concerns about corn hogs, wealth distribution, and President Roosevelt.
In a farmer discussion, the writer argues the corn hog contract is unfair. A longtime producer with 2000 hogs could gain a 7500 dollar bonus while continuing overproduction, while a smaller producer who cannot reduce herds would pay for others’ bonuses. The plan, they say, preserves overproduction and penalizes the innocent.
George Ver Steeg writes that the Pella National Bank has joined the government insured deposits program up to 2500 dollars, urging residents to move funds from lock boxes or post offices to the bank. He argues insured deposits are safe and help community recovery and growth.
A reader disputes a signed opinion in the Chronicle Voice of the Public. The writer defends the Holiday Association’s stance on withholding food from markets to obtain fair prices, praises pastors who criticize destruction of food, and notes support from a 20 month old movement with over 1.5 million members. The note references governors’ conference and Secretary Wallace.
Will Rogers stars in Mr. Skitch at Rivola Theatre Oskaloosa on Saturday Jan 13. The Fox comedy shows a penniless family traveling west after a bank failure with dramatic and humorous scenarios set in auto camps and Yellowstone Grand Canyon scenes featuring ZaSu Pitts Rochelle Hudson Florence Desmond Harry Green and Charles Starrett in supporting roles.
A neighbor argues against signing the corn hog contract citing cost of production, government subsidies, and importation of farm foods. He criticizes Secretary Wallace and warns of a bureaucratic dictatorship while recalling a packing plant visit and tending to rural hardship.
Harold J. Veenstra denounces a plan by the Agricultural Administration and questions the basis of loans and debt for the underfed. He argues the Farmers Holiday Association agrees to cooperation only with sound economic policy and opposes measures that reduce food production. He challenges the idea of more debt for farmers already overburdened.
Enthusiastic Central College reports a week of prayer and revival services with Dr Nettinga from the Western Theological Seminary. An English service and Dutch language sessions mark innovations, while opera date changes and a state teachers college meet are noted amid campus events.
Edith Van der Ploeg stayed in bed for several days following a vacation due to a severe laryngitis illness.
Marion county farmers have received fair or better hog prices in just one of fourteen years since World War I, with 1926-27 the sole exception. Prices have fallen behind the fair exchange value, driven by weak demand and foreign markets, prompting calls for adjustments in production and policy.
Pershing Coal Company notifies Rock Marvell and Marcullina Marvelli that the April 1 1926 real estate contract for the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Section 26 Township 75 Range 9 west forfeits for nonpayment taxes in 1931 32 and interest since 1931. Within 30 days after service they must cure defaults pay taxes interest and principal due on May 1 1981 1992 and 194% at 500 dollars per year or contract cancels per Pershing Coal Company secretary and receiver signatures.
A break-in occurred at the Bite Way store in Rodyville on Wednesday night. Police are investigating a possible theft and quotes from a store employee, Roy Bra, are being reviewed. No injuries reported. Nearby surveillance footage is being examined for leads.
In Marion County District Court a report and application by Jacob De Ronde executor seeks release of chattel mortgages and conversion of an eighty acre farm. The hearing is set for February 6, 1934 at 10:00 AM in Court Room 1 Knoxville. Interested parties may appear to object or defend. otherwise orders may be entered.
Notice of sheriff s sale in Marion County Iowa on February 8 at 2 PM at the south door of the courthouse Knoxville for Grace Funk against Curl C Gamble and Grace Funk to satisfy a debt of 1100.41 dollars plus costs. Property is described as Lot 4 Burney Subdivision Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Section 6 Town 7 Range 19 West with a 12 foot alleyway easement.
A fragmented old recipe describes sugar cocoa milk corn syrup butter and vanilla. It notes stirring over heat until a soft ball forms in cold water then cooling on a platter with brown coloring and a suggested mint garnish.
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