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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
3
A weekly reflection cites Bruce Catton on reading newspapers for insight and notes the nation has entered a post holiday recession or status quo. The piece argues the downturn mirrors recent business cycles and urges the economy to resume work rather than lingering idle.
The column argues the Social Security Act unfairly burdens workers and employers. It contends younger workers pay far more than they receive and older workers face minimal benefits at age 65 regardless of earnings, calling the program a mere pittance.
A meditation on Republican adherents who secure well paid jobs despite opposing views. The piece notes their prudence in not biting the hand that feeds them, recognizing that political alignment does not affect employment, and predicts a sad day should such opportunities end.
The piece urges parents to support school vaccination for smallpox, noting a 75 cent contribution per child. It argues the move, though belated, will protect current and future health and help prevent an epidemic.
The author recalls a nine year shift in perception of Pella bologna and other local products. After trying the local items and competing brands, the quality difference is clear, especially in home cured bacon and sausage. Visitors from other towns consistently recognize the superior taste and demand for local goods.
The speaker endorses keeping American ships and personnel out of the China Japan war zone. Citizens in foreign areas should evacuate to avoid death or injury, as the nation will not shield them if they are endangered. The danger to soldiers and civilians is clear, and all in danger should leave until the conflict ends.
A column argues the educational system should focus on practical subjects used in life and criticizes college admissions excluding students lacking French knowledge. The piece reflects an editor’s defense of traditional schooling and calls for narrowing curricula to universally useful content.
The article argues that concentrating study on only what is absolutely necessary in high school and college will benefit all involved. It emphasizes streamlined curricula and core competencies to improve outcomes for students and institutions alike.
The piece argues that criticism often comes from outsiders lacking insight into church, lodge, school, and government workings. It praises Roosevelt, suggests better judgement is needed before judging leaders, and urges critics to consider how they would perform in authority.
The Northwood Anchor questions how a state minimum wage law would function across states. It presents a hypothetical Iowa rule of 16 dollars a week and a small business scenario where two girls would earn 12 dollars. The piece argues the law could penalize the employer or eliminate work, leaving both sides harmed.
Indianola Tribune cites Japanese atrocities in Nanking with a Chinese execution report from Arthur Menken. Marion Sentinel quotes Dr Albion King praising blood tests to curb drunken driving and explain dangers of alcohol. Chariton Herald Patriot notes President Roosevelt’s anger at reporters and calls for a balanced budget and blame assignment to Congress and Mr Roosevelt.
A Sunday School lesson on Mark 1 14 28 declares Christ needs workers today as in biblical times The plan emphasizes preaching the gospel repentance and firm consecration as prerequisites for effective fishers of men It notes Jesus power through teaching and healing and asks whether today s gospel retains its same force amid modern church life It points to looming Iowa construction spending topping 16 million dollars in 1938.
The Marion County Board of Supervisors on December 13 1937 approved raising the average monthly family relief from 18 to 28 dollars per month as urged by the Emergency Relief Committee. The measure, supported by Chairman M A Barnes and Clerk Hollis L Bybee, was endorsed by the county Emergency Relief Committee on December 13 1887 and filed with the auditor. The same session approved bills for insane commissions and various supplies before adjourning.
The January 3 1938 regular Board of Supervisors meeting had all members present. J F Clark was approved and sworn in as district official and seated. Arle M Bogard was voted to act as chairman for the following year.
The Marion County Board of Supervisors set interest reductions on old School Fund loans, approved renewal on same terms, and allocated new loans accordingly. They appointed Anna Kissinger Anne H Bogard and W L Brasher to the Social Welfare Board for 1988 and designated the Knoxville Journal as official county newspaper for the year. Designated depositories and clerk treasurer accounts outlined with multiple banks and fund limits.
A compiled board docket lists numerous names and items: contracts, supplies, bonds, and petitions. The entries include agency staff like E.R. Bousquet and W. Wilkes, and actions such as quarterly reports and approvals for petitions and exemptions. The document closes with adjournment to January 4, 1930 and signatures by Auditor Arie H. Bogaard.
A nostalgia column looks back over key events in Pella from two, three, four, and five decades ago. It highlights notable people, local milestones, and community moments that shaped the town’s history.
Fifty two years ago John De Boest began work in Miss H. Viergen’s general store and John Pos started clerking in H. F. Bousquet’s hardware shop. Isaac Van Gorkum Sr. died at his daughter Mrs Theo LeCocq’s home at 93. Jacob Reynolds, father of Mrs H. F. Bousquet and former Pella resident, died on his farm near Allerton, Iowa. Pella boasted four drug stores F. W. Brinkhoff H. Vande Ven Wm. D. Forsythe B. F. Keables.
40 Years Ago Jan 11 1898 Bert Van Vliet leaves Reuvers Photograph Gallery to join Allen Stubenrauch drug store Gerrit Tysseling buys stake in Pella City Roller Mills Peter Vander Werff shoots a timber wild cat near Pella hunters doubt it is truly wild Rev C L Custer ends his pastorate at the Baptist church and relocates to Colorado Dr P De Pree also closes his pastorate
The text fragment notes a person or group moving from Pella to Michigan, mentioning locations Pella and Michigan and implying a relocation or relocation timeline. Contains no clear names, dates, or outcomes beyond the move.
January 16 1908 notes include Gradus Veldhuizen and Miss Bessie Van Hemert marriage with Justice Gus Van Vliet officiating. Other items cite Johnny Van Baale entering the School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs Iowa Rev T Vander Ark turning down Zeeland Michigan call Herman Hanson joining H D Wormhoudt in Pella. The Chronicle featured a Pella Stacker Co sales force photo. Directors named for Pella National Bank include Bousquet Beard Nollen Rietveld Scholte.犬
A 25 cent increase in the minimum water rate was approved by the city council. The report lists community events from the period including church socials, attending the Older Boys conference in Ottumwa, aid appeals for French orphans, library activities, and various local deaths and funeral attendance. It notes residents and families such as the Sadlers, Aschenbrenners, Smorenbergs, Reuvers, Vander Ploegs, and Colyn among those mentioned in local notices and obituaries.
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