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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
6
The Pathfinder argues the automobile is a disease not a useful vehicle. He notes ever higher casualty tolls as cars accelerate yearly. He warns reckless drivers cause most harm, slow or fast, and calls for drastic action against careless driving.
The piece argues banks bow to powerful entities, stalling loaning funds. It highlights predatory charges by loan companies, noting 20 percent annual interest on a $200 loan and the squeeze on those with falling incomes.
The piece argues that starting with the hardest task improves mood and momentum. A housewife might vary routines with tea and coffee, but the editor notes that tackling the toughest job first reduces stress, makes subsequent chores easier, and improves overall performance.
Some town residents question the need for the Pella Civic League but acknowledge that the group can act with a united voice on issues that arise. Its organized stance may carry more weight than individual appeals in matters requiring collective effort.
The piece questions whether golden wedding anniversaries will exist fifty years from now as life expectancy rises. It notes rising divorces and many marriages ending in divorce, concluding only a few couples may reach such anniversaries unless societal norms change.
The writer notes mild temperatures yet persistent winter fog and slick streets, warning motorists and pedestrians of dangers. Two deadly auto accidents last week underscore the need for extreme caution, though danger cannot always be avoided.
A proposal to send greetings to President Roosevelt on his 58th birthday, urging a 25 cent rate to enlarge the fund for infantile paralysis research. The plan calls for signatures from communities nationwide to demonstrate public support for the cause, regardless of political alignment.
Judge Utterback, congressman elect from Iowa sixth district, mails a Washington happenings letter to district newspapers. The editor notes this is the first such letter since taking the job, amid prior offers from syndicate writers at per week.
A congressman or legislator has offered to favor the local papers in a specified matter. The district papers express appreciation for the service and anticipate positive attention from readers.
The public believes the sentence for the Leighton bank robbers was too light given the offense. They note Mississippi would impose death for robbery with firearms. The men pled guilty and sought mercy, and Judge Hamilton is seen as strict with felons.
A letter urges repealing or enforcing a city ordinance that bans driving a car from one side of the street to the other. The author notes out-of-town drivers ignore the rule, crossing and parking on the opposite side without fear, while locals refrain. The piece questions fairness and consistency of law enforcement.
The writer warns against shallow hobbyists predicting the end of the world. He urges learning prophecy and revelation properly and notes Christ warned the end is not yet. He emphasizes preaching the gospel to all nations before the end and invites readers to draw their own conclusions.
A discussion of fingerprint impressions from hands, not just fingers, described as a valuable aid to law enforcement. It emphasizes the method’s importance for securing evidence and tracking criminals, noting progress with the assertion that “The world do move” as practices advance.
An Indianola Tribune editorial notes a lecturer predicting the Dragon and Alcyone in the Pleiades will align after mid September 1936 signaling a major event for the country. Political prognosticators will recall Maine elections are near that period.
The state income tax is introduced to bring former non tax payers into paying. Funds will reduce September property taxes and lessen the amount needed for relief, as the governor states.
Keokuk County News notes a shift from a proposed three percent beer limit to state controlled liquor and a pending general assembly bill to sell hard liquor by the drink. The piece suggests voters did not foresee a return to pre prohibition days when they cast ballots.
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld newspapers' right to critique completed court actions so long as justice processes remain unimpeded. The Wabash Plaindealer editor had been convicted of contempt for articles targeting Judge Frank Switchzer over appointing a receiver for the Wabash County Loan and Trust Co. He faced ten days in jail and a $100 fine, but the defendant had died weeks earlier after moving away.
A humor column in Pella shares light salvos about drivers, neighbors, and daily quirks. Jokes touch Miss Carrie Groenendyk, a cousin dispute, shoe prices, and a nunber of small town sightings. Notes reference Knoxville, Rolscreen, and the Indianola Tribune, with playful quips on vanity, money, and social happenings.
A man named Fred Drew chased a non existent janitor vacancy after spotting a clipped ad from a past column. He protested to the school board chairman, who revealed no vacancy or ad had been placed. The tale unfolds as a humorous misread.
An International Sunday School lesson outlines Peter's denial of Jesus in Jerusalem. It presents reading the mind, guessing the heart, misplacing steps, and regaining the senses through Mark 14, with focus on Peter's failure and the warning against overconfidence.
The speaker recounts Peter’s denial of Jesus and awakening from semi conscious numbness to tears of genuine repentance. He frames repentance as a complete turn from sin toward peace and fellowship, contrasting worldly sorrow with true contrition.
The Inquiring Reporter asks five readers about rewarding motorists with an emblem for two years without accidents. All five express strong support, citing reduced crashes, recognition for careful drivers, and the value of promoting proper vehicle maintenance and safety.
The January fire department was called to George Thomassen’s residence for a flue blaze. Deaths noted include Abram Den Adel in Lynden Washington, Eliza Parker 65, Arie Van Marcel 65, Gerrit Vande Brake 94 in Sioux County. Daisy teas were popular with a party at Prof G F Sadler’s home. The Ladies Auxiliary received a dish set from Henry Vandermeulen. Mrs P A Edmond hosted a three act Camp Fire girls show at Central. Mrs William Kelderman celebrated her 68th birthday with family. John Fennema aided his ill mother H Fennema, De Winter's installed a display case in their meat shop, and C E Werner of St. Louis to wed Miss Mary Livingston Feb 25. The coldest day of winter, 18 below zero, was recorded. Ben Meyer injured at Reynolds coal mine by falling coal. Aaron Renaud and Lena Ver Steeg wed Jan 21 at Sully. The White Way hotel on Main reopened under Van Skike. Verle Ramsey contracted chickenpox.
Iowa wildlife reports three to four hundred wild deer across several counties Washington Keokuk Pottawattamie Shelby Cass and sightings in Sac Allamakee Clayton. A wild teal visited William Bock’s De Juno farm mid September and now feeds from hands. trapping ends January 16 1935 and it is unlawful to kill eagles. birds face extinction without hunter restraint alongside heath hen and passenger pigeon.
At a special stockholders meeting in Pella Iowa on November 28 1934 the Woodrow Washer Company amended Articles I III and V Article I changes principal place of business to Oska loose Mahaska County Iowa Article III grants power to issue mortgages or bonds on all or part of assets Article V increases capital stock preferred to 500 shares at 100 each and common to 1000 shares no par value Signed by H P Van Gorp secretary
Chronicle notes a near disaster as a fire was quelled by G A Vandermeulen family and Will Van Rees after finding the city hall door locked and the fire department unavailable. Deaths include Steven Van Zee, Anna Verroson, and an infant. newborns and marriages are also listed along with local moves and political speculation amid extreme cold.
October 1934 marked the silver anniversary of Emmanuel Hospital, the principal center of Baptist Medical Missionary work in the Philippine Islands.
The record notes that Christianity took root among Cape Cod Indians about 250 years ago and marks the site of the first church, where a strong Baptist congregation later built. The passage emphasizes the historical lineage from Indigenous adoption of faith to established Baptist presence.
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