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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
3
A reflective column discusses voters shifting party allegiance in Jasper County, wary church membership, a sensational court case where a teen was acquitted in a double tragedy, and aging through disciplined living. It weighs economic strain, prosperity promises, and longevity rooted in steady habits.
The writer laments high motor vehicle taxes and poor road conditions while noting years of collections yielding a surplus. They argue motor tax should ease for owners as benefits rise with rural modernization and farm life evolves from hardship to greater freedom and happiness.
The piece urges parents and youths to pursue purposeful paths after graduation. It argues that a diploma signals achievement yet leaves choices open, and that determination plus practical talent helps educated individuals gain an edge over those without. It cites George Bernard Shaw as an example of striving for a higher life.
The piece notes varied human interests from flowers and vegatables to fruit trees to golf tennis baseball croquet and horseshoe pitching. It contrasts porch leisure streets parks and country drives showing that diversity of pursuits is natural and desirable.
The article argues that bank officials should be selected for qualifications rather than sentiment or personal gain. It contends that new credit laws prompted tougher officials, but calls for electing managers who serve efficiently, diligently, and faithfully, with emphasis on merit over political considerations.
The Sigourney Review notes ongoing complaints about the primary system but expresses continued support. It recalls the former convention method as restricting to party workers and praises the openness of primaries, while acknowledging party leaders may still approve nominees. The piece cites reflections from Indianola Record and Toledo Chronicle on public virtue and fashion trends respectively.
Shenandoah Sentinel roars that Iowa health officials aim to curb advertising by professionals and eateries, prompting calls to scrap or reform the department. The piece warns of sweeping laws restricting dentist, optometrist, embalmers, and drugstore advertising, urging newspapers to wake up and challenge the measures now.
A Sunday school lesson outlines leadership in crisis through Deborah and Barak, stressing cooperation, faith, and shared effort. It notes Deborah as a busy, forthright leader and cites examples of cooperative action, urging reflection on modern governance, church, and community unity.
Knoxville Iowa June 28 1938 notice of probate filed for Nellie Verros will hearing set for 10 00 AM August 2 1938 in Knoxville Iowa objections must be on file by hearing time Don L Remy Clerk of District Court J Rex Weddle Deputy
Lynnville couple welcomes baby boy born Tuesday June 28 with mother Ma riel Montgomery. Neighbors and relatives visited homes across the week including Dunsbergen, Blom, and Terpstra households. A new Gerrit Klyn farm house project was noted, and July 4th celebration at the Christian Reformed church drew a large crowd. William Vos underwent goiter surgery in Des Moines, now home in fair condition.
Case notes visiting relatives and friends in Iowa towns including Newton Oskaloosa Pella and Tunis Klein home. Entries mention De Jong Gause Elscott Meppelink Willemsen Pothoven Monsma and family health and birthday visits during a string of Thursday Sunday and midweek calls.
The town marked Independence Day with mostly homebound elderly and travelers visiting relatives in nearby towns. Kathryn Vander Werf stayed with Anna Breen in Oskaloosa. Bertha De Hammer and sons from Michigan visited her sister and other families. Several locals gathered at Albert Van Zante and Prairie City homes, while Herman Van Veen joined the Dutch Inn staff in Pella.
52 Years Ago column notes Thomas Millett appointed postmaster at Howell station near Amsterdam. Obituaries report the death of a 16 year old, farmer Huyser dies at 56 from heat, and visits by Martha Doedyns and Kate Haze to Omaha. Local commerce includes Keables Drugstore selling 900 sodas and the Pella creamery selling 30 gallons butter milk. Indian camps on Skunk River and women with pa pooses observed.
40 Years Ago item notes the marriage of William Rubbernus to Miss Mary Ver Steegh set for July 21 in Sully. Other items mention E. Dennis buying the heirs of Jacob Van Donselaar house, Dr Will Allan building a new Franklin Street home, a five year old boy breaking a leg after a fall from an apple tree, the dedication of a new Reformed church in Galesburg with Holland English services, Pastor H Douwstra and Rev F J Zwemer cited, Rev F Klooster as pastor, and William Butts purchasing a threshing outfit ready to start threshing.
In 1908 July 16 report, ceremonies for the new Second Reformed church cornerstone were impressive. Deaths listed include John Mulder aged 80 in Grand Rapids and K Vos aged 89. Dr G N Bos travels to Denver to attend a sister with typhoid fever. Local events mention buggy riding misadventure, eye trouble for Mrs John Bruinekool, a Pella high school reunion, and various community happenings including church calls, contests, camping, and local commerce.
July 18 1918 Pella reports a big rush for children as local events draw crowds. Chantay Ja leads excitement with plans for activities and notable attendance expected amid summer fair atmosphere.
A local news page lists the screening of The Kaiser the Beast of Berlin at the Elite theatre in Pella. It notes community events including a Masonic lodge and Eastern Star gathering to honor members in military service and several local family happenings and incidents.
Leighton Mr and Mrs Larry Larson and Mrs Max Baston and son Larry drove to Ames to spend the fourth. Mrs Dick Tolsma and daughter joined later for the holiday visit.
Betty Jean and Mary Ellen of Grand Rapids visit relatives in town. The Ladies Aid of the Christian Reformed church hosted a bazaar on the church lawn with strong turnout and good prices. The Black Oak Boosters 4-H club will hold a program with ice cream at the William Van Heukelom home on Friday night July 15. Blanche De Prenger visits Hampton at her uncle’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Vander Linden and daughter Margaret visited Rock Island, Iowa, with Margaret staying longer. Andy and Joen Brummel visit from Evansville with relatives here. The Ladies Aid Reform church met with 27 present. Mission Study on Arabia led by several members and new memberships. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hogaar ds at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa, a son, Friday July 8.
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