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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
3
A newspaper report notes a man described as the father of fourteen is charged with working while receiving relief benefits. The case highlights enforcement of aid rules and the tension between welfare and employment.
An observant note on Oliver Wendell Holmes comparing man to an omnibus and comments that some modern world leaders seem remote and imperfect, suggesting their carriage was not erect. The remark implies aloofness of leaders and contrasts with Holmes’ wit.
Mil Abbott of State Teachers College, N Y, remarks that any difficult mechanism is described as feminine. The writer notes printers and linotypes labeled as She after faults and suggests a possible link between this masculine view of machines and experiences with women at home and in business.
Night driving on a busy highway makes motorists crave courtesy as glare from bright headlights can blur the road. Older cars with aging lights suffer more, while dimming headlights could prevent accidents and save lives by reducing glare and keeping the lane visible.
John Nance Garner, long known as Cactus Jack, refused a large payment to comment on radio policy. He asserted that what he says is not for sale, praising his plain, rugged persona and the vice presidency as a duty to the voters. His stance is seen as lifting the office’s dignity and offering a model of integrity.
Dr George Gallup head of the polling Institute says America has swung to the right and will demand more conservative policies from leaders. The public tires of experimentation and seeks thrift as the path out of debt. David Lawrence notes people are tired of panaceas and invective.
An insurance release warns riders face carbon monoxide leaks from hot air heaters leaky exhausts and closed cars. It notes risks from following exhausts with windows shut, cracks under the car floor, and exhaust gas curling into the car when parked with the engine running. It urges opening windows or shutting off the motor when leaving children or elderly people alone in a car.
The text accuses a present German regime of abusing criminals and suppressing dissent. It cites a past incident where machine guns were found in a hops shipment to a Brazilian brewery and more were hidden in the brewery. It notes orders to teach Portuguese and a recall of Brazil’s envoy to Germany, affecting 150,000 Germans.
Nine German citizens were caught in a murder plot against President Igas. Anger targeted Vargssi and the Brazilian people as the plan unfolded. The Monroe Doctrine and global tensions were referenced amid warnings of potential shifts in U S policy and foreign affairs.
The court reflects on Congress intent to limit old age assistance to truly needy individuals. It warns that expanding pensions to all would strain federal funds and discourage future planning. The opinion stresses states must maintain targeting to avoid crushing burdens.
Henry C. Link argues that a defeatist mindset breeds failure while a success oriented outlook empowers individuals to achieve miracles. He cites an astronomer’s view of man as a tiny dot yet still capable, urging a five year program to restore public confidence and solve the nation’s difficult problems.
The Grinnell Register notes loan funds are scarce except for strong security as Iowa lawmakers consider extending the moratorium this spring. The piece argues the last extension harmed lenders and offered little relief to landowners, while a Lamont Chronicle excerpt by M. L. Taylor from Grove, California, presents a humorous essay titled A Kiss with vivid, nostalgic imagery.
Contentment surgical major operation at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa then returned home Sunday. Robert Brush formerly at Des Moines hospital returned home Wednesday and is somewhat better. L C Brush took over the D X gas truck recently run by Verne Ratcliffe. Orvills Vander Wilt recently bought the Standard Oil Station vacated by Lee Davis.
Sunday School lesson outlines Peter James and John accompanying Jesus on the Mount Transfiguration reveals the glory of Christ and the cross. It covers going up abiding on and coming down from the mount, the purpose of the revelation, and applying the experience to ministry with a discussion question about why Jesus chose those three apostles.
Greene County Recorder notes that the Federal Home Loan Bank Review found newspapers to be the most effective advertising medium for associations. A poll of about 300 groups showed 55 percent of ad budgets spent on newspaper space and 72 percent rating it the best medium. The piece argues for advertising budgets aligned to proven results and cautions that effectiveness declines when ads are neglected or poorly managed.
Questions explore why Peter wished to stay on the mountain, Jesus instruction to silence the vision, and how believers may discern and apply the glory of Christ. They consider faith in healing and whether doubt hinders the afflicted’s restoration.
Mahaska district court ordered the Woodrow Washer plant in Oskaloosa sold to pay a $14,715 bond debt plus interest and costs. Receiver A. A. Rockwell was named to manage operations pending sale, with the plant’s machinery and assets encumbered by a first lien as of January 1, 1985. The action stems from a trust deed held by Mahaska State Bank for stockholders.
The Elscotts and Terpstras led a holiday season cooperative dinner at the Will Terpstra home with many local families attending. The Van Wyke and Montgomery groups were among those visiting Henry Van Wyke Sr. The evening featured visiting, games, and light refreshments. Ralph Terpstra is listed as ill this week. Bernice Brush has been ill.
Amsterdam residents hosted and visited relatives in Union Mills and nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Baughman and family, the Vander Wilt and Van Donselaar households, and the Schakel, Van Eden, Oostrum, and Kamerick families. A hospital admission for Jerome Henry, infant son of William Schakel Jr., due to pneumonia was reported, plus a baby boy Clarence A born to Mr. and Mrs. Gysbert Van Eden. County nurse Edith Dautremont visited East Amsterdam school for throat issues and Bible school involvement noted. Gilda Richmond Walters of Boston was nominated special justice of the Ayer district court, youngest woman attorney to win Supreme Court decision.
Elaine Stern Carrington is reported as the highest paid radio script writer and has just been commissioned to write a serial for a popular screen actor.
Special execution directs public sale of Woodrow Washer Company property in Mahaska County Iowa to satisfy a claim by Mahaska State Bank. At 2:00 PM February 4 1939 the sheriff will offer machinery equipment raw materials books notes goodwill and other assets in Oskaloosa and Pell a buildings plus receivables for cash to the highest bidder at the courthouse door.
A nostalgic look back at events from 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago in Pella. Highlights include local milestones, community gatherings, and notable residents shaping the town’s history. Old photos and anecdotes frame the reflection with period flavor.
Readers criticized the Chronicle for publishing Promoter Harris’s plea to allow more stock in the Pella Waterloo and Southwestern project. Officers sought $42 000 per mile. the council allowed $37 000. Stock sale projected at 3 500 000. Central beat Highland Park 48 25 with Van Spankeren 6 baskets Pietenpol 5 Clasz 3 Mills 8 Tysseling Fliesher among others.
Twenty years back to January 1919, a memorial service was held at Second Reformed church for John Van Veen the first Pella boy to die for his country while serving with the 168th. He was wounded July 28 and died two days later. Jacob De Groot returned home from overseas having lost four fingers in action. The Chronicle added The Farm Bureau Department edited by T R Miner County Agent Knoxville inviting subscribers to contribute. Aill and other locals attended a Camp Dodge remount sale where 2000 animals were sold for cash with mules at 250 to 550 and horses priced similarly. Albert Langerak son of Mr and Mrs Wiggert Langerak underwent appendix surgery. Walter Halbert was discharged from the navy and Andrew Van Zante arrived in an American port and had been bad
Carl Van Emmerik and Ben Kuyk are noted as discharged from Camp Pike and the draft board respectively with cheerful remarks about their returns. Peter Bloom resumes work after army service while a tenant search for Howell depot offers free rent and a comfortable home. Bernie Vander Linden chronicles college lecture numbers and entertainments, as tone tests boost phonograph sales with Victor Brunswick and Edison machines valued at two to three hundred dollars.
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