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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1932
Page
6
The Inquiring Reporter asks readers if placing too much stress on athletics in schools is a public concern. Respondents share views on balance between sports and academics and the potential impact on students.
A panel discussion on athletics in schools features Mrs H J Rhynsburger Tunis Kempkes A J Bolan Mrs H L Renaud and Mrs John Heerema. They debate stressing sports versus academics praising supervised activity while warning against overcommitment and home life disruption.
A Pella District American Sunday School Union campaign urges renewed Bible study based on Psalm 119. The message laments the Bible's slide behind stories and newspapers, pleads for the book to be central again, and asks for prayers to illuminate hearts and steer lives by scripture.
A prayerful assertion that God’s truth will prevail despite persecution. The speaker honors God’s word day and church while facing condemnation from judges. In faith, the speaker trusts divine justice over human rulings, claiming assurance through steadfast vows.
Marriage licenses applied for William Seuferer 23 Lacona and Emma C Metz 19 Lacona. License granted William Larson 21 Knoxville and Marjorie Porter 20 Knoxville. Verne J De Bruin and Dena Van Veen listed. Leonard Fynaart 30 Oskaloosa and Gertrude Pippel 30 Pella. Births recorded since last report: Virginia Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Stewart. Kenneth Jarman Knoxville born Jan 16 1932. Phyllis Lorene daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hennison Washington township born Jan 19 1932.
A reader writes to the Chronicle praising the paper and correcting a past error. They warn that coal strip mining harms miners and compare it to the ill effects of the devilish machine of hatred and greed. The writer urges changing employers to favor love, suggesting a swift transformation if followed.
A husband trades for a playful Swiss goat for his son, but the trip to Mr. Longhorn ends in mud and mishaps. The animal causes havoc at home with the wife and neighbor Mrs. Gimleteye, while the goat nips at a cake basket and provokes a chorus of exasperated jokes. The tale closes with the wife demanding the animal be gone and remarks on goat cheese.
Mysterious Smith and his company bring a four day engagement to Rivola Theatre on Sunday. The act mixes serious mystifying feats with humor, praised by critics for its balance and artistry.
A man recalls failed attempts to harness a goat that led to a drunken spree, arrest, and a jail stay. A note reveals his wife fleeing to Reno for divorce with their child, leaving him broken and vowing to cast goats aside. The piece ends with a writer’s note about goats and insanity from an asylum inmate.
The Pella Theatre of shows Monday and Tuesday nights feature Her Unborn Child, described as a top human interest picture with humor and tragedy interwoven. The cast portrays strong character ethics, including a conscience-bound doctor, a protective mother, and a just suitor, while exploring wealth’s corrupting pull and the impact on a family.
The Rt Hon Walter Runci Man MP condemns drink as a major curse on Great Britain outlining its industrial, moral, and financial harms. He cites a household budget waste of 1,446,000,000 (1926) on strong drink and calls for a sober people to prevent moral and physical exhaustion after the war.
Jr. and Mrs. J A Smith welcomed a nine pound baby boy into their home last night, as announced in the Plain Dealer want ads. The clipping notes the birth in Cleveland and promotes the newspaper’s advertising results.
Maytag factory in Newton Iowa runs over 75 percent full time since mid October last year reflecting higher demand. An announced low priced porcelain tub washer on November 1 and the new cast aluminum tub washer spurred a sales surge in November December 1981 compared with 1980 and January of the prior year.
The Maytag sales organization is nation wide and reports that sales increases are well distributed, signaling a new tone in business. This implies employment for factory and distributing outlets as well as in other states producing materials for manufacturing. Over 10 000 dealers and salesmen are engaged in distributing Maytag washers.
From the Charleston Gazette, Central College Iowa with 125 male students formed a five man squad of 37 straight wins this season before losing to Town State. Coached by Leonard Winter the team featured Babe Tyssel ing Cornelius Muyskens Leola Schnack and Clarence Wilkins. The 21 game 42.7 point average last season crowned them all Iowa conference selections.
A fragment resembling a motivational wartime speech urges buying from pessimists as prices drop. It claims American wealth, industry, and big firms remain, while fear and speculation drive values down. Investors are urged to seize the moment before opportunities vanish.
A quotation from Efficiency Magazine of London urges Americans to shake off a lingering low mood. It argues that prosperity did not last forever and that the current gloom is not permanent, urging readers to awaken and take action rather than dwell on fear or failure.
During the war a camp command fired on a gleaming light they mistook for enemy camp-fires. As the moon rose behind trees they realized they had targeted the radiant queen of night, an indictment of infidelity against Christianity.
Notice that bids will be received until 7:30 PM February 2 1932 at the City Office Pella Iowa for 30000 sewer outlet and purifying plant bonds at 4 percent interest maturing 1933 1952 callable after five years and payable from the outlet plant fund tax and 11000 sewer fund bonds at 4 percent maturing 1988 1950 callable after five years payable from the sewer fund tax City Clerk A C Kuyper announces the sale and terms of both issues.
Detroit resident Mr. Herman Rankis credits Kruschen Salts with easing rheumatic aches and swelling and helping him lose 22 pounds after starting a morning hot-water dose. The ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe, quick fat loss aid with a money back guarantee and drugstore availability worldwide.
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