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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1937
Page
3
A jumble of items weighs in on Roosevelt era taxes, aviation sacrifices, and Marion county relief. It notes radio weather reports as a new tool and hints at religious scandal among Missouri clergy. The piece touches fashion rivalries as spring beauty shops emerge, hinting at public conscience and social trends.
A reader recalls a mother's claim that children follow the proverb to train up a child in the way he should go but notes that youths may stray during the wild oat years. The piece argues parental influence remains strongest, predicting a return to principled paths as hearts are tugged back.
A reader notes frustration over enforcement of new Iowa motor laws. The letter argues officials cannot patrol every highway segment and urges stricter enforcement and meaningful punishments to deter daily violations. It warns that many drivers will ignore traffic rules without a reliable enforcement system and accountability for officers.
The New York Giants rallied from a 9 4 deficit to tie in the ninth and win in extras against the Philadelphia Phillies, a heart breaker for Philadelphia and a setback for the Chicago Cubs as the Giants moved closer in the National League pennant race.
The piece notes Iowa as notable for extreme temperatures, with heat waves in summer and bitter cold in winter. It laments the lack of a way to store heat like coal, imagining storing thin heat for winter use while residents continue to sweat and shiver.
A newly created swimming pool offers wholesome recreation for all ages. The effort focuses on urban population concerns and community engagement, seeking to provide a positive facility for Cary and surrounding county residents to enjoy.
In a discussion of public recreation, residents lament the loss of home activities and describe evenings spent at the pool area. The piece critiques local clergy and calls for a balance between religious standards and progressive community life, warning against excessive liberalism.
The article argues the current building surge offers no relief for housing shortages. It notes hotwings and constriction projects won’t meet demand for retired farmers moving in and those crammed into small quarters. With fall approaching and schools opening, 25 more houses are needed to avert acute overcrowding.
A reflective essay notes how homes are rare in daily life as people chase roads and duties. It laments that children seldom value home, and parents and adults spend hours away, leaving a few to keep home’s meaning alive.
A convoluted editorial discusses how newspapers publish wedding notices and the ethics of reporting such events. It cites a widowed woman denying plans to marry and a widower pressuring for coverage, highlighting tensions between sensational reporting and journalistic restraint. The piece notes editors face pressure to balance publicity with responsible publishing.
The piece discusses a pre convention struggle within the Republican Party over leadership. Herbert Hoover is advocated by some as the leader, while Alfred Jandon is favored by others, amid expectations of a 1940 presidential race with strong support.
The Marion Sentinel urges support for the attorney general and county attorney to end gambling education and wipe out slot machines in Iowa. It warns of syndicate influence corrupting enforcement and argues the state cannot tolerate profitable crime. It emphasizes public duty to combat the evil openly.
Senator Carter Gham, a veteran Democrat, vented frustration on Thursday of last week. He claimed the nation lacks coherent government, saying Washington and several states show no effective governance amid violence and disorder.
A Sunday school lesson discusses the Passover as a prefiguration of the Lord's Supper. It covers preparing ordinances, the blood’s protection, and the church's ongoing observance as a memorial of Christ's redemptive sacrifice.
A string of local notes from Holl to Antwern details injuries at Sumpter Coal Co, social visits across Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Des Moines, and Davenport, and numerous travel plans. Individuals named include Jennie Jelsma recovering from an auto accident near Monroe, Kenneth Fox, Mrs. Raymond Krouse, Mr. and Mrs. Celso Van Houweling, and Rev G Menning among others. The report covers farm store improvements, school staff visits, and vacation plans to Denver, Michigan, and South Dakota.
The column highlights notable moments from Pella’s past including events from 20, 40, and 60 years ago. It reflects on local memory and community milestones, featuring people and places that shaped the town’s history.
Fifty years ago near Pella, a major blaze destroyed barns and contents at Jacob Vander Syde’s farm while robbers blew open a safe at R.4 Hamilton & Co. Timber dealers. Residents faced drought as wells ran dry and water had to be borrowed. Local figures report horses sent to Orange City and a Holland Literary Society picnic planned near Pella.
Four decades past in Pella news, word spread of Alaska Klondike gold fever and ventures to reach riches. A baby and a boy arrived in local homes, a new restaurant opened on the square, and notable deaths and business openings appeared. Cherry Sisters drew Des Moines crowds as Cedar Rapids residents, while editorials mocked popular stage shows and praised hard work.
A Mahaska county boy Walter Coulson seven lost his life when he fell from a spring wagon and its wheels passed over him. Attica man William Smith escaped injury after his wagon was struck on Knoxville main street. Harvest delays from heavy previous rain hinder grain. About 4500 of 9000 state teachers exam takers failed. a teacher shortage noted. Roy Wilson fourteen escaped death when a runaway team hit his cultivator and hurled him down. Rev Ben De Haan served a Glen Ulin church and planned to resume study at Oberlin College. Widespread begging plagued Pella with daily appeals for strangers. Viersen and Lautenbach marriage near Pella. Walker Sailer injured a foot dropping a heavy tool. Chairley Dillon left electric grit plant to become engineer at recanning. Net Van der Loest near town had a brief illness.
A compact item notes a twenty year period marked by a public event or legal action with emphasis on a party or gathering. It outlines lingering impacts on local residents and mentions involved organizations and dates in a brief, period-appropriate tone.
Notice of renewal of the Articles of Incorporation for Pella Produce Company of Pella Town Iowa. It lists the corporate purpose including buying selling and handling farm and dairy products and real and personal property. Capital stock is 26000 dollars across 200 shares. Board term is twenty years from April 4 499% to April 4 1957 with officers elected from the board.
The town hosted a story hour in the park for local children led by ers, librarian of the Carnegie-Viersen library. A reception honored Miss Josephine Winkel, returning missionary from India, at Third Reformed church.
On the Jake Mouw farm a mother cat and three kittens were introduced to solve a rat problem. The mother disappeared with two kittens, leaving one behind. A local terrier then nursed the kitten, and the dog and cat now accompany and care for the orphan together, a curious animal tale from Sioux County Capital.
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