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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1938
Page
3
The State Liquor Commission released figures showing $26,000 daily spent on drinks statewide in 1937, with some towns over $100 daily. The report notes a vast total and questions how many drinkers’ families suffered while indulgence continued. It asks if sales rose since bootlegging days and whether removing liquor from bootleggers would improve conditions.
The article advises against acting on revenge by contacting the target. It suggests writing a fierce letter then tearing it up or imagining the person in a mirror to vent anger without harm. It concludes with sober reflection to curb harmful thoughts and let the incident fade.
A complaint notes the library reading rooms lack sufficient light due to high windows. Restoring better illumination would please users and cut electric bills, with expenditures justified by material savings.
Statistics show that in the past year more than 1,800 Iowa drivers licenses were revoked due to intoxication. The piece argues that any careless driver is dangerous, even with a small amount of alcohol, and praises license revocation as a public safety measure to reduce nuisance and accidents on roads. It compares drivers to horse drivers of the past, noting drinkers pose greater danger.
A reader notes Dirk De Bruin's religious observations on home and international revival trends. He recalls Pella Protestant revivals of twenty years ago and argues for old fashioned fire and brimstone preaching to draw a truer membership, despite official boards.
The effort to establish a hospital in Pella remains vigorous led by the American Legion. If public support translates into financial backing, the project could succeed. The piece notes that nearby smaller towns already have hospitals and that Pella’s hospital would rely on local patronage and ties.
Members of the Pelisa high school basketball team displayed strong play Wednesday night as they faced Pleasantsville, a formidable last year county tournament winner. The upset victory surprised many fans and earned praise for player Beye and the squad, with hopes for further wins before the season ends.
Fragmentary text shows Congress debating a proposed anti lynching bill. The piece references Southern lawmakers, public opinion, and concerns about federal action versus local norms. The readable content hints at broader social clash and legislative risk.
A reader notes that editorials are often met with skepticism, yet acknowledges that their continued readership proves they are being noticed and considered. The remark emphasizes value in attention despite frequent disagreement.
An editorial contrasts top earners with average workers, noting 16 individuals earned over 300000 last year while many teachers and workers are poorly paid. It argues for more equal wealth distribution and fair wages tied to daily living needs, urging broader earning opportunity and less disparity.
Editorial notes that business and high finance differ, praising property rights and capitalism while urging responsible finance. It recalls 1918 Germany language bans and a Frederick the Great anecdote about revenue returning to the crown, concluding too many hands hold the ice.
In Washington Alf M Landon Republican candidate in 1936 said he would not accept the 1940 nomination even if offered The move surprises few as no demand exists and the aim is to trigger a matching statement from Hoover who has said he is not seeking office.
52 Years Ago January 25 1886 reports Andrew Roelofsz of Sunlight Neb visiting his father Mrs Scholhing health concerns in Philadelphia. G Gesman clerks. Mr and Mrs J De Vries welcome a new daughter. Railroads blocked by snow drifts paralyzing Pella. Dina Lankelma leaves Blade for Riverside Printing in Des Moines.
Notes mark births for Mr and Mrs ALA Viersen and Mr and Mrs John Langstraat. Marriages include Steven De Koek and M Tysseling. Henry Westerhof joins Kenbles Drugstore as bookkeeper. Snow covers area with sleighing praised. no autos yet. W E Stout of Illinois assists brother George at Advertiser office. Klondyke fever reported among local ink and paper workers awaiting warmer weather.
A January 30 1908 blaze in Leighton caused several thousand dollars in damage affecting the holdings and stock of H M Tyse ling Burgrant De Reus Vander Zyt and the Masonic lodge. Young people staged surprise parties for Miss Lennie Vander Sluis and Miss Dena Verhey while Mrs J J Shutts was treated to a surprise by Sunday school members. A church committee considered a four faced illuminated clock for the Second Reformed church tower. Mrs F W Frahm Miss Mary Eysink and Edward Eysink attended the Epworth League convention in Grinnell. Postmaster Keables urged rural patrons to use stamps instead of loose coins. L W De Penning and Miss Aliie Buitenwerf wed at the First Reformed parsonage. Pella Poultry Association elected officers H Rhynsburger president William Maasdam VP Charles Porter secretary TT Bakker treasurer. Deaths included John Gilbert Jansma and Mrs Prof Hawley in Los Angeles. The Electric Palace planned reopening after equipment upgrade. Chronicle presses halted seven hours due to a broken gasoline engine. Mr and Mrs R R Beard began...
A fragment describes a journey through the United States on the way to the Holy Land with initial stops in the eastern region. The text highlights visits to multiple locales and reflects on the sequence of travel.
Twenty years ago, Iowa towns kept late opening and early closing under state fuel regulations. Ames is noted for college short course attendees John Gosselink, Marion Nollen, John Buwalda, Abram Goemaat, and Al Ibert Van Zante. A daughter born Jan 27 to Mr and Mrs G W Den Hartog near Pella is named Winifred. Mrs William Vander Waal and baby return to Prairie City after visiting here, Kate Beard travels to Des Moines to visit Aunt Mrs John Nollen and accompany Mrs W B LaForce to China. Dr HL F Clo was at Fort Ril.
The article notes Miss Lois Brooks resigning from the local telephone office to teach at the South Porterville school. J S Wilson moves his jewelry store to the south side of the square in the former L De Vries building. Evert Beyer, 66, dies suddenly from paralysis. A merry bobsled party of 20 is trained by Will Warner and Miss Mage ande Voort six miles east of town.
Sunday School lesson states Jesus in Capernaum where a paralytic is lowered through a roof by four friends. All participants show faith. they remove barriers to bring the afflicted man to Jesus who forgives sins and heals. The lesson emphasizes Christs power to forgive on earth.
A discussion of Jesus healing the paralytic and forgiving sins, stressing that faith cooperates with God's power. It asks how much faith the sick man had, whether believers should bring others to Christ in prayer, and if forgiveness comes only through Christ rather than ministers or priests. It wonders about ongoing dispute over Christ's forgiving power and whether forgiveness is abused today.
The Pella High basketball team faces two tough tests with Knox and North High Des Moines visiting in February 1938. Key players Di and Vos star for Pella while two-foot height advantage hindered the visitors. Indiana leads the conference as Knox and North High prepare to referee two boys games starting at 7.
North defeated Perry 25 22 as Herb Vander Waal notes. Indianola leads the conference 4 0, Pella drops to fourth after losses to Valley 20 19 and Lincoln 28 26. Nutting’s crew unveils a new score board. Bill Vande Kieft suffers a dislocated nose, black eye, and sprained wrist from a game with Lincoln. Motorists misunderstand grade crossing warning signs.
Delbert McFall brings puppy Spot to kindergarten and first grade creates a poem about the dog. Students learn books, crafts, handwriting, and vocabulary while celebrating attendance and achievements. Fourth to sixth grades describe art, geography lessons, health topics, and winter activities as they publish progress and plans.
In class, students compose original poems and select the best from their group. They assemble the top pieces into a small bound book for display and reading aloud, highlighting teamwork and creativity.
Dr W H Gardner of the University of Town will conduct hearing tests for public school pupils in Pella this Thursday and Friday. Tests run in groups of 80 to 40, with earphones and an audiometer recording responses. Assistants include Miss Edith Dautremont County Health Nurse Mrs Leo Linder and Mr Matt Kempkes Visitors welcome Schedule: Thursday 9 00 12 00 Webster grades 2 to 8. Thursday 1 00 2 00 kindergarten and grade one Webster individual tests. Thursday 2 00 8 00 kindergarten and grade one Lincoln
Dr Gardner spends two days in Pella to check hearing for all pupils in the public schools. Friday sessions run 9 to 12 for grades 2 to 6, and 1 to 3 for high school groups, with over 630 pupils involved and possible retests.
A correction explains last week’s report on Eighth Grade Examinations. The proper plan is objective type in reading civics U S history and geography for all pupils, essay type in all subjects, and objective type in hygiene and arithmetic with a single mimeographed list to each county superintendent. The state allows county superintendents to choose the examination type.
Geo A Brown and L L Peterson visited Pella to approve hosting a state sectional basketball tournament to be held February 23 to 26. The new high school gym impressed officials with restored floors and ample facilities. Marion County and parts of Jasper are expected to be represented. the local center will manage finances, ticket sales, advertising, and ball purchase with state officials providing two referees and two trophies. Season tickets are $1.25 for adults, with students paying 40 and 25 cents for single admissions.
Tests scheduled for February 3 and 4 at Pella High School for pupils who will report to the auditorium at 9:00 a.m. for instructions. An illustrated lecture by Randall L. Jones on Our State Parks follows at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Over 100 rural pupils have signified their intent to date to take county tests at Pella.
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