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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
6
The piece notes a general lull in discussions of the economic downturn. It suggests conversation enlightens but does not improve money matters, while acknowledging the instinct to discuss the persistent low mood despite breuth and chinch bugs affecting attention.
A note ties Flite O Tyme to a Chronicle dated 1904 and to the year 14, indicating a historical reference or revival event connected to early 20th century publication and a mill or time motif.
The New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick New Jersey will celebrate its one hundred fiftieth anniversary on October 2 and 3. Founded by the Dutch Reformed Church it remains a school of the Reformed Church in America and traces to 1628. The 1784 general synod named John H Livingston and Hermanus Meyer to form a faculty. The seminary has operated continuously for 150 years with buildings dating from 1866 funded by Gardner A Sage James Suydam Mrs Peter Hertzog and Mrs Mary B Pell. The October program will bring graduates ministers lay members and representatives from other theological schools and will include lectures on theological education the service of New Brunswick graduates abroad missions and future church enterprise.
The summary notes a peaceful Fourth of July with a large crowd and few fireworks used, highlighting Judge Utterback’s well received addresses. Though no political content was intended, some attendees suggested he could become the next congressman, given district support and his qualifications.
Gerrit de Boer and a dedicated team organized the Fourth of July festivities with careful planning and extensive helpers. The writing commends the engineering and management behind the event, noting the large scope and the importance of volunteers in making the celebration possible and beneficial to the community.
The writer laments that leading primary candidates may lose the nomination at the county convention to those with fewer votes, arguing against 35 percent and two-thirds rules. They ask if the majority should rule, noting the fairness issue and calling the topic worthy of debate.
The piece argues that mockery appears in print and urges conscientious objectors to revisit an earlier editorial on desecrating life. It warns against narrow views and inconsistency, noting life is vast while refined by our small personal worlds.
During vacation, the piece urges parents to consider sending children to high school. It acknowledges distance and cost challenges but argues education is priceless and essential in this demanding era, believing there is a way to make it possible.
The writer condemns John Dillinger for arming accomplices to rob banks and kill officials, accusing authorities of failing to stop him. They urge stronger action, even militia, to curb the high handed crime and its impact on law and order.
A speaker argues that 95 percent of wealth is held by under five percent of people, claiming equal opportunities are insufficient. He says a small privileged class blocks livelihoods for the middle class, and that a countrywide effort is needed to loosen this grip to save democracy.
The piece contrasts the United States with Germany under Hitler, noting his growing forces and followers. It references Paul von Hindenburg and broader concerns about dictatorship, suggesting belief that such regimes will ultimately fail.
The piece laments Mme Curie's death caused by radium, noting how a life saving agent can become deadly. It cites sun, air, and water as health sources when used properly, and reflects on human powerlessness against discovered technologies turning destructive.
A reflection on Independence Day emphasizing fundamental rights from the federal constitution, including voting, worship, free speech, press, and peaceful assembly. It warns that prosperity can dull appreciation, notes how other nations restrict rights, and recalls Holland pioneers while urging gratitude toward divine blessing and the giver of gifts.
The Sioux City Journal denounces liberal prison and asylum releases, arguing dangerous individuals threaten society. It cites a case in Philippi West Virginia where a 31 year old ex hospital inmate killed a 15 year old student, urging stricter custody and accountability.
A rustic column of witty social asides and local quips from Pella. The piece mocks topics from drink in print shops to grey hair debates and playful city observations. It weaves humor about neighbors, sports, and daily life with light satirical jabs and cameos by named locals.
A definition and exploration of metabolism as the body's chemical changes, heat production, and end products carbon dioxide and water. It explains basal metabolic rate in resting fasting conditions, respiratory quotient values for carbohydrates proteins and fats, and that one liter of oxygen yields 4.825 calories.
Five locals weigh whether a minister should announce the fire location during services. Gezle urges disclosure for relief, Veenstra supports it with caution, Vol argues it prevents alarm, Grootveld favors informing congregants, and Donai suggests a method to relay the fire location to the minister for clarity and calm.
Sunday morning the Men s Bible Class at a Baptist church assembled for study and found five members named John Blommers Varenkamp Braafhart W Vander Linden and Vander Waal If John Liter had attended there would have been six Johns in the group highlighting the unusual name concentration in a single class.
The State Highway Commission at Ames announced two highway construction contracts in Jasper county totaling 170,814.25 dollars. Carlton Construction Co. of Marshalltown won paving 6.4 miles of highway 14 from Newton south for 158,307.53 dollars. Schroyer and Stoops Baxer and Ames received 12,606.72 dollars to install 13 box culverts and extensions along No. 14 south of Newton.
Thirty years ago the Chronicle reported Democratic nominees Henry for president and Davis for vice president. A Atlantic Iowa constable arrested W Storms for mistreating a hired horse that died. Memorial service for Dr E H Scharff in Central College chapel after his death in Salida, Colorado. Mrs A Beeve died at 75. A 14 year old Russian girl killed by a Russian miner at Ottumwa for refusing marriage. Pella Band ended Saturday concerts, moving to Tuesdays. Harley Stonaker filled in for Sip Viersen who was nursing a sore finger. S F Cole added a new fountain to his drug store. Marriage licenses issued to Arie Kamerick and Gertrude Ver Stooge, Richard Douwstra and Helena Briolla. Cement walks under way. Boils forced Peter Krudeni er to wear a sling. A C Van Houweling in Missouri promoting his stacker invention. Democratic convention in St Louis noted as a bigger attraction than the World’s Fair.
Twenty years ago Newton beat Pella 16 to 9 as local players listed include Van Arkel Aachen brenner J Boyd Kuyper J Rhynsburger Lankelma Braas hart F Rhynsburger Baer and Carson. Officials of the Third Reformed church presented a Dutch language petition to the city council about cars with mufflers near the church on Sunday evening. Deaths reported Mri ng Huyser 76 and John Ver Beek 62. Light poles on main street were painted white to mark the White Way route. Engle, child of Mrs H J Ver Ploeg, had typhoid fever. Street work at Garden Square curb. Mrs Adam Kling died in Monroe July 1. Monument to L Stogeman unveiled at Oakwood cemetery. Andrew Wynna 10 injured coasting on sidewalk. A daughter born July 13 to Mr and Mrs Sam Verrips. Ruth Grundman ill with typhoid.
D K Unsicker of Wright recalls a 1950s gentleman's agreement among Tazewell county farmers to quit spring wheat to curb a chinch bug invasion. The plan, with ostracism for violators, led to no pests the next season and widespread testimony that the damage rivaled today’s scourge.
J D Radebaugh, a rural mail carrier on route two at South English, retires after thirty years with the U S postal department. He will draw a monthly pension for life as his route is split between route one at South English and Webster's mail route. He remarked he knows how a fish feels out of water.
In northwest Iowa farmers report 10 to 90 percent infested corn fields with corn ear worms showing heavy activity. The pest cannot overwinter in Iowa, with three generations annually and the first generation causing the most damage. Current controls are only partially effective, as arsenic mixtures offer limited suppression if applied before eggs hatch. females lay about 1100 eggs.
John D Rockefeller celebrated his ninety fifth birthday Sunday in reasonably good health though the recent heat affected him and even intimates noted its impact.
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