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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
8
A concerned farm woman from Holland advocates daily contact language classes to speed learning for immigrants. The note urges organizing an American class if enough interest forms, highlighting urgency and community benefit. Also, Pella High School seeks space and funding for improvements, noting possible government aid and a matching local contribution.
The speaker Brown draws mixed reaction yet the group weighs overall merit. Pastors likewise face approval and disapproval, but the committee keeps voices on the list, urging consideration of the good over brief flaws and warning listeners to hear speakers firsthand.
The Chronicle urges readers to submit farm or city scene photographs to boost interest and engagement. Editors invite sales staff and non subscribers to contribute pictures or inform on suitable scenes for printing to advantage.
The Knoxville postmaster situation deepens as civil service rules apply. Seven applicants include no William J. Johns, former deputy county treasurer, though he once served as acting postmaster. An examination will determine the next appointee under the Civil Service Commission review, leaving Johns unsure if he needs to file.
The Chronicle criticizes motorists who double park on business streets when curb space exists for other cars. The piece argues this wastes time and blocks traffic, especially when streets are crowded. It also notes progress against out of town peddlers but observes that peddlers still cluster in the district, delaying a complete end to the nuisance.
A motorist was severely reprimanded for driving over a Broadway fire hose. A fire department member delivered a stern rebuke, stressing that such action harms property and hose costs money to replace.
The article questions Frankie Frisch’s team selection for the Americans at Cleveland and notes widespread public reaction. It argues that fans favored the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, urging fan input for next year’s lineup to avoid another controversial choice.
A reader letter criticizes capitalists and those living on relief as parasites and urges stronger traffic safety. It condemns drivers who ignore laws and warns that careless driving leads to wrecks, hospital stays, or death, calling for tougher education to curb the rising death rate.
State health officials warn of seasonal fly problems in city and country premises. They urge keeping homes clean, providing screens, using fly swatters and flypaper, and eliminating breeding grounds to reduce the disease hazard and protect the community’s health.
Editorial notes that for a third straight year the American League beat the National League in the Cleveland All-Star game. Jimmy Foxx of the Athletics drove in four runs including a homer into left field, delivering the winning score as the Nationals managed only one. The piece defends Mickey Cochrane’s selections and questions critics of Frisch’s managing.
In Knoxville Journal commentary readers discuss Casey Johns and Utterback in the post office selection fight. The piece argues Johns is too young, hints at political deals, and notes July 9 filing deadline with Johns likely pursuing the postmaster role despite promises of a longer term.
The Keokuk County News argues that government effort to tax billionaires and millionaires is doomed, claiming the wealthy are stronger than the state. It likens the idea to failing attempts to levy a proceeding tax on packers, which shifts penalties to consumers and farmers.
This Week in Pella features humorous quips and anecdotes from local residents. Notes on Delbert Kuiken, Neal Kuiken, John Heerema, Mrs Kate, and others share small town banter about ministers, cars, parks, vacations, and daily life with light sarcasm and affection.
The lesson for Sunday July 21 centers on David's choice to avoid revenge against Saul. It contrasts Abishai’s urge for retaliation with David’s restraint, highlights trials of coming to the Spirit, and ends with reflections on Jonathan’s friendship and the Christian call to respond with mercy rather than revenge. Eleven questions challenge readers to apply principles of forgiveness and righteous action.
A busy weekend in Sigourney area with Sally and Ray Buitenwerf visiting the De Jong and Dieleman homes. Des Moines and Newton connections attend services, with Rev. Butler and Miss Lucy Hall noted. Families Pierre Dieleman Rennier Dieleman Harold Sparks and others are named among visiting relatives and neighbors. An infant ill with septic sore throat and pneumonia is reported, and Marie Brand and the Long property sale are mentioned. Harold Sparks buys a new International truck. others host and visit across Newton and Hopkins areas.
Sunday guests at the Brand home marked a 31st wedding anniversary celebration with neighbors providing refreshments. Dozens attended church services, band programs, and community gatherings as local families, ministers, and artists were noted in Oska Joes, Kelusas, Newton, and Sully.
Miss Margaret, 52, a resident on a farm near Newton, read of using a washing-machine wringer to shell peas. Sunday her right hand was caught in the wringer and badly lacerated, requiring eight clips to close the wound. The Monroe County Mirror reports the incident.
Chronicle of Inn reports a Second Reformed Sunday school match where Albert Van Hou weling's team beat Pete Kuy per's 640. Pitchers were T. Kuy per and Rev. Brinkman, with Van Divke as substitute for Herman Rogaard. Red path-Vawter chautauqua hosted at home over Sunday and Boy Scouts of Pell aided public pool construction. Deaths include a nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ta Pooma and a six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Meinders from injuries after an accident with a hay fork pulley.
Forty years ago in Pella, Sunday passenger service on the Rock Island railroad was planned. local notes reflect fires, heat, weddings, deaths, property sales, and community happenings including a moonlight picnic by the Skunk River and funeral services for Terman Neyenesch. A private power venture, marriages, births, and municipal staffing changes also appear amid warm seasonal days and local hospitality.
More than fifty Minorca L eggs pullets out of a 400 chick brood on the J E Holeton farm three miles west of North English in the Grit ter neighborhood died after eating lath or shingle nails. Post mortem by a veterinarian found nails ingested from a can on the brooder house roof. Haleton, a carpenter, owned the farm.
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