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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
3
An elderly lady answers a child's question by saying she has been young for a long time. The piece commends reading and intellectual hobbies to keep the mind active and happy, noting age after fifty is a matter of spirit, not flesh.
A story recalls a man who, worn by endless nights, hires a night watchman to wake him near dawn and then commands the man to go to the devil, pulling the covers up to enjoy the activities he always wished to do but could not.
In Indianola a friendly Whisker Derby begins with farmers and professionals growing beards until August dedication of the new courthouse. Whiskers will be measured for prizes, a publicity stunt amid a hot Warren County season.
Congress passes a law requiring bureaus to send booklets and speeches only to those who request them or who already receive department mailings. The measure aims to reduce waste in newspaper wastebaskets and curb the postal deficit by limiting unsolicited material.
The excerpt condemns Father Coughlin for twisting current news to suit his views and calls Harlan Miller of IT IS M. a critic of his sensationalism. It argues that straw man tactics and truth distortion undermine a reformer's credibility and the value of broadcasting.
The north road to the river faced months of delay after grading in June left it a quagmire. Crushed rock moved to the south end while PWA rock was awaited, hampering local commerce. More rock is now being laid, and residents hope the hold up ends soon.
The text states that brickbats from the dark backfire on the thrower and a brickbat with a name attached may benefit the receiver. Bouquets from the dark are flattery, but a named bouquet is valuable. It advises delivering bouquets or brickbats directly to individuals, even suggesting throwing a brickbat to an enemy while looking them in the eye.
Bob Clark of Polk County urges action on hill tops where drivers hug the center of the road risking head-on collisions. He suggests a WPA project to install warning signs at hill tops. He also notes reckless speeding on North Main and West Washington endangering children.
A communication reached the Turners, a German ancestry group in Ame It reminded boys of German parentage born in 1920 that they must serve in the German army. German Consul Fritz Hadler in Detroit said citizens would not be arrested on American soil but might be if they entered the consulate. The Turners promptly protests.
A readers’ letter argues men should obtain naturalization papers promptly to gain privileges and meet responsibilities. It notes Dutch residents face the same issue and warns that noncitizens would suffer in war. Pearl Buck’s controversial Harper’s article is cited, urging men to read and let their wives see it.
A scientist with many degrees reflects on lifelong study and humility. He notes twenty five years in teaching and field work, starting only at the A of knowledge, acknowledging life’s span is short for full mastery. He contrasts open minds that eschew certainty with those who study others through books and magazines.
The piece praises Iowa’s scenic farms and lush fields from corn to alfalfa, notes the varied challenges of drought and pests across nearby regions, and reflects on farmers’ fortunes. It emphasizes gratitude for the land’s fertility while warning that human mismanagement risks undermining nature’s gifts.
Eldora Herald Ledger notes a rise in church interest in the United States from the 1939 Yearbook of American Churches. Adults over 18 show 950,562 more members than the prior year with Protestants at 32,940,965, Roman Catholics 15,492,015, and Jewish congregations 2,980,832. The piece anticipates further increases as church methods progress.
Robert Maynard Hutchins, president of the University of Chicago, told students at convocation that true education is not measured by wealth but by character discipline and spirit. Democracy depends on educated citizens and a disciplined mind. The piece commends college youths and notes some seek publicity by odd acts while affirming core values.
A July 8 1909 hometown note recounts a court fine of 11610 for a finance violation and mentions plans affecting travelers and land sales in Bow River Valley Alberta Canada. It cites irrigation land prices up three and five dollars per acre and notes bridge replacement proposals over the Des Moines river. Local visits to Chautauqua and trips to the West Coast Canada and Colorado are listed alongside brief humorous remarks about Peoria autos and air.
A rain soaked 1919 Fourth saw 100 uniformed men march under Mark McWilliams with a picnic for discharged soldiers. Mayor Vanden Berg announced a Park Commission election date and a 223 mill limit for park upkeep. The news lists local deaths, theater ads, returning soldiers, and farmers urged to concrete corn crib foundations as rat issues and corn at 1.70 per bushel are noted.
The readable text shows a fragmentary report mentioning Kuyper, dollars, and aid crops, with scattered names and place hints. The text is incomplete and does not yield a coherent event, date, or action suitable for a full headline.
Ten years ago the Chronicle highlighted civic service on a three site window shift. A hospital scene at Otke Vost included a loud attendant after an accident. A vague reference to Arty Beyer and a stew incident appears in the fragmented text.
Financial report for the School District of Pella Independent Township of Lake Prairie Marion County covering year ending June 30 1939. Includes revenues expenditures balance sheet and notes detailing district operations and fiscal position. Presented to stakeholders with district name and fiscal year in a concise summary format.
School House tax fund receipts show figures 833, 3045.22, 9010.45, 2087.84, and 4552.61. Warrants outstanding are listed under the School House Tax Fund, indicating current obligations and balances.
The General Fund and revolving accounts list receipts, disbursements, and balances with extensive supplier names including Akers, Chet B., Acme Chemical, Heeren and Co., Houghton Mifflin, and many others. It records on hand balances, total receipts, and disbursements, ending with a signature by Secretary Samuel Versteeg certifying accuracy.
Centerville area social notes list Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Heuk gen visiting Pella last week Wednesday and staying the rest of the week. Mrs Van Heukelem and Mh spent time in Pella. Mrs J Barnes of La Platte Missouri visited her mother Mrs Tom and other relatives and seen sister Mrs Faye Roberts. Mrs Arthur Mechlenbrock of Minneapolis arrived to visit Wilsons and Rosemary. Con De Prenger and children of Leighton visited John De Prenger’s home Friday evening. Mrs Julius Ustermarkt stays with Dan and Nona Aalbers in Tracy to care for their granddaughter Sunday evening. Juanita Glendenning helps with housework.
England and Wales count only 60 000 of these animals while other nations report 67 000 000. The government plans an awareness drive to boost ownership and monitoring of the species.
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