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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
6
The piece notes mixed feelings on railroad rate hikes while stressing the carriers face a critical need for help. It urges motorists to stay within marked parking spaces and avoid hogging spots, warning that markings alone will fail without proper driver restraint.
Public reaction to the Hoover debt moratorium reflects broad support and skepticism. While many see potential benefits for business, observers await clearer outcomes before forming final judgments.
Readers who disliked posing for portraits can now use a newly invented instrument that lets a person take their own photograph. The device promises easier, independent self portraits without the photographer's direction.
The article notes another successful circumnavigation by aviators Gatty and Post, drawing wide celebration in New York City and beyond as it proclaims the world continues to turn with swift progress.
The Chronicle notes strong reader feedback on its weekly farmer visits and the Inquiring Reporter. It invites continued reader participation to keep these features engaging.
The article laments a shift in auto safety focus from reducing speed to speeding. It argues past efforts centered on slowing drivers to protect life, but now speed and hazard are urged to move aside, underscoring a clash over safety priorities on roads.
An institution concludes that many children's defective eyesight results from parental negligence, with teachers and the children themselves also bearing responsibility. The piece argues that accountability is widespread and need for action is shared.
Fire department members express strong belief that back premises in the business district must be kept clean and free of fire hazards. They indicate that drastic action may be taken if needed, reflecting Chief Van Vark's opinion as representative.
A 78 year old Detroit resident known as Grandma Stewart recently celebrated her birthday by piloting an automobile solo from Detroit to San Pedro California, a 2800 mile journey. She has completed the trip five times with two non driving friends. The feat challenges old fears of rail travel and showcases her youthful driving prowess.
The upcoming 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth highlights his passion for education. Five American universities awarded him doctor of laws degrees: Harvard in 1776 Yale in 1781 University of Pennsylvania in 1783 Washington College in Maryland in 1789 and Brown in 1790. Washington's philanthropy for youth education underscores the significance of these honorary degrees.
The Minnesota seizure of 30,000 copies of The Saturday Press for attacking the city administration was ruled unlawful. The court held the statute invalid as a violation of constitutional rights and affirmed that officials cannot destroy newspaper property without legal process, upholding press freedom.
Property owners complain of higher taxes as motorist revenue grows. Since 1921 motor license income rose 14 percent and gas tax 79 percent yearly. In 1981 ten states boosted gas tax. this year gas tax nears 600 million dollars and motor vehicle tax around 1.5 billion. Expenditures for highway building only up six percent. The automobile becomes a costly luxury.
William L. Chenery of Collier's Weekly analyzes census data showing Americans in large cities have more births than necessary to sustain growth yet actual births fall short of needed levels. He predicts a stationary population around 170 million in 40 years with a possible slight decline thereafter, indicating broad acceptance of birth control despite church debates.
A column discusses differing attitudes toward Hoover's moratorium with debtors favoring relief and creditors demanding timely payment. It notes political and economic tension as nations finance obligations versus those paying.
An old saying is cited about a depression lasting until two pair of pants wear out and the notion that a man may wear out his two pair by wearing both at once. The weather makes the average man prefer to wear none.
A Chicago Methodist encampment debates Sunday swimming in a new $30,000 pool with conservative delegates calling it an outrage. A Davy Institute bulletin on lightning favors Beech over Oak, noting oak’s larger root area and tap roots attract lightning. It urges avoiding trees, staying in open spaces, and getting wet rather than becoming a target when storms loom.
In this Week in Pella the column collects town chatter, jokes, and anecdotes about local life. References range from municipal talk about south Pella, to sightings of familiar figures, humorous quips, and reminiscences about residents like Rev. Derbyshire and Flor Geurts, with light commentary on daily happenings and local humor.
Kent, June 14. A thunderstorm warning notes that sheltering under an oak tree is dangerous, comparing it to searching for Fioline with a lighted match. The fragment emphasizes oak trees as unsafe during storms.
The Chronicle reviews the Flight O'Tyme feature tied to events on two dates, 1911 and 1921, detailing milestones and context. It highlights the evolving use of air travel and related stories referenced in those years within the era's aviation narrative.
Chronicle items from July 18 1011 note Charles Welch winning the city schools coal contract for the year Will Fowler brings yellow June apples. McIntire livery barn overhauled After 23 year absence Mr and Mrs John Beyers of Pasadena visit relatives G Beyer near Sully celebrates 88th birthday Death notices for Miss Jennie Den Boer A H Betzer Mrs Gertrude Vos 73 and Mrs Caroline Ogden 74 agitations for an improved city association Ice man works overtime Wave of local events including a birth James Nimmo barn near Monroe struck by lightning and burned Fred De Cook invited to haymaking weekend at Henry Renaud farm
A fire alarm sent the fire department to Mrs. Elizabeth Van Zee's West Washington home to extinguish a basement blaze. The Pelia band performed in Knoxville for disabled soldiers at the Veterans hospital. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Langstraat northeast of town on July 6. Richard and Mary Bruins, children of Rev H M Bruins, suffered typhoid fever. Marion County Wool Growers reported 72 000 pounds of wool shipped this season. Y T Van Niewaal advertised a white skirt sale in the Chronicle. Miss Dena Wolecotten daughter of the new pastor at Second Christian Reformed underwent appendicitis surgery. Marion Wormhoudt studying law in Washington DC visited relatives here.
State Board of Control notes Iowa coal fully meets steam and power needs, relying on Iowa coal for institution use. It details bids, quality analyses, and aims to keep Iowa mines active, with annual coal expenditure around $500,000 including $200,000 in freight, and totals for biennial purchases ending June 30, 1930: 265,592 tons valued at $902,440.41.
Four daily round trips with connections at Monroe to Knoxville. Special round trip rates between all stations. Pella to Des Moines departures at 8 31 a m 12 31 p m 5 01 p m 7 46 p m. Des Moines to Pella departures 8 00 a m 12 00 p m 4 30 p m 6 15 p m. Pella to Oskaloosa departures 9 34 a m 1 34 p m 6 04 p m 7 49 p m. Oskaloosa to Pella departures 8 00 a m 12 00 m 4 30 p m 7 16 p m. All busses except late evening connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. All buses run through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
The Inquiring Reporter asks five residents when they expect business to recover from the current downturn. Responses reflect varied optimism about timelines and factors influencing a rebound in the local economy.
ANS J H Cole expects gradual recovery from low mood with complete recovery by year end based on a strong agricultural outlook. Arie Schilder foresees hard to tell outcomes, cites Germany and the need to adjust between labor and machinery. Other local voices see varied conditions with cautious optimism and belief that changes may come before the next presidential election.
Eastbound and westbound train numbers run between Des Moines Keokuk Eldon and Albia with daily service excluding Sunday. Freight shipments must arrive by 5 00 p m the previous day. Local freights sometimes carry passengers and certain trains stop only at specified intermediate stations.
Farmers and individual landowners in the United States植 planted 33,467 acres to forest trees in 1930 highlighting a significant rural afforestation effort across states.
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