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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
6
A compact look at the Flite O Tyme Ant items as listed in the Chronicle on the dates in 1904 and 1914. The notes record local happenings, trades and brief notices affecting residents and businesses of the period.
Mrs. William Visser, just back from an Oskaloosa hospital where she underwent cancer treatment, had to return for an operation as rodents were killed under an old barn floor.
Mrs. Oscar Benson sells the Pella Theatre to B. H. Gholson of Knoxville. Gholson, experienced in oil and cinema, has owned two Knoxville theatres and is expected to bring the Pella venue to a paying basis, with local patrons hopeful for a brighter future.
The piece classifies crowds into four groups at a ball game: deeply enthused observers who follow every play. moderately interested attendees who can ignore unrelated talk. visitors mainly socializing who come for companionship. and a general crowd view treating the event as a gathering rather than a contest.
Signers of corn hog contracts grow impatient as checks arrive late. Marion county reports first disbursements with only three Lake Prairie farmers included. While the money is welcome, the delay stems from processing at the far end, not locally, amid red tape and circuitous handling.
The writer notes little local interest in opening liquor stores outside the wet centers of the state. Many showed initial enthusiasm for beer, but cooled when it arrived. They doubt sufficient local demand, fearing residents will travel to other towns for liquor. Revenue is not the main issue. life goes on without it.
An editorial on honoring mothers, using Ruth and Naomi to stress profound, respectful affection toward mothers. It laments mistreatment of mothers and praises youths who treat their mothers with love, recalling the enduring bond that survives life and loss.
An unclear fragment suggests a sentiment about sparing individuals longer to demonstrate affection. No definite names, places, or events are identifiable to frame a full card.
Rev Martin Monsma new pastor of Second Christian Reformed church preached to a near full First Reformed Church auditorium on June 18. He urged humility before God and noted that God alone knows his business, critiquing wartime excesses, divorce, and secular pursuits, and stressing accountability before the divine.
Editorials from Orange City Journal Monroe County News Pleasantville News and Monroe Mirror discuss Chicago’s big events and sensational coverage, Iowa’s new liquor stores, drought and New Deal price support, and the Dionne quintuplets. They note media bias, policy outcomes, and local birth statistics.
A light hearts and curious notes column recounts porch sitters at a kittenball game, notables like Wallace De Penning and Dick Den Adel, light jabs at umpires, post office job quirks, and a satirical Casual Lexicographer section. It closes with a religious reflection on sincere faith, covenant, and living a consecrated life.
The lesson stresses that divine favor follows human covenant, cites Asa's reform as renewal of covenant, and warns that God forsakes disobedience. It highlights reaction against misguided advice, courage for reform, and unity in religion as keys to revival and lasting moral renewal.
A survey lists vast U S telecom and power mileage, rat destruction, and tax costs, noting Kansas wheat share, Japan postal savings reach, church membership rates, and golf participation. It also mentions Navy aid to an American explorer and poultry sexing techniques for chicks.
A carnival of wry observations notes sign painters drawing crowds, birds failing to see blue, and a shuttle of humor about stolen Mozart flute. It mentions back seat driven autos, humble genius, a snake editor in a 37 cent shirt, and a warehouse fire at Rock Island Brewing Co. used for beer storage pre Prohibition.
In Newton a 12 year old, Ruth Pierson, died instantly from an accidental shooting by William Marshall during a grove picnic. Herman Plate, two and a half, died after ingesting medicine found in a door sample. The Poweshick county seat move fell short for lack of petition signatures. Other items note Frank De Wit seeking rest, Helen Slob visiting relatives, Leo Viersen at a Chicago dental college gathering, a busy feed barn on the Fourth, Henry Neyenesch returning from Peoria, 75 railroad tickets sold for Monroe to Pella, and Will Bauman’s return to Pella after cafe work and Minnesota sojourn.
Twenty years ago on July 9 1914 W J Riley leased the Limonse feed barn on Franklin street and married Miss Abigail Federin of Des Moines A quiet Fourth of July celebration occurred two Knoxville men were injured in a ditch accident J B Vriezelaar narrowly escaped after his car ran into a ditch and a failed fuel ascent H Kuyper limped from stepping on a nail Mrs William W De Bruyn Sr returned from Des Moines hospital where a cancer was moved from her side Earl Vander Meide eight year old son of A P Vander Meide was struck on the ear by a foul ball at a game Dr C N Bos city health officer noted vegetable growth in city water prior to flushing Will Ver Ploegh recovering knee injury from two years earlier H P Van Gorp and Kate Johnson attended Sioux City auto races Gideon Rietveld hunted rats on his farm producing hundreds of pests killed
The State of Iowa Marion County issues a sheriff s sale notice in favor of F A Walk against George J Heinen and others for 800 dollars. The described real estate is the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 16 township 74 north range 21 west. Sale set for July 23, 1934 at 2 pm at the south door of the Court House in Knoxville. Homestead protection rules apply if not platted within ten days. Sheriff P J Grundman signs.
Sully grade school maintained the highest dental health correction rate in Jasper County for the 1983-84 school year, despite an 11 percent drop from prior 100 percent ratings. The school had topped county records in 1981-82 and 1932-33, declining to 89 percent but remaining highest statewide.
Bayer Aspirin is advertised at drastically reduced prices, with 15e for tins of 12, 25e for bottles of 24, and discounts on 100 tablet family bottles. The ad urges customers to specify Bayer Aspirin to obtain the real product and notes doctors rely on its fast relief for pain.
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