27 Jul 1933
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
1
The letter argues that despite efforts to banish depression and restore prosperity, the nation remains imbalanced. Corn on the Chicago market tops 70 cents while hog prices hover around 4 to 5 cents, hurting farmers. It cites rising commodity costs and stagnant wages, warning that without price-wage balance, consumer demand and the economy will stagnate.
A Des Moines Register note favors ending patronage by placing all postmasterships under civil service. The writer argues for competency over party loyalty, urging appointments based on ability and experience to improve administration of post offices nationwide.
The piece urges churches to maintain evening services during vacation season. It argues that staying open serves stay-at-home members and preserves religious interest, recommending pulpit supply to avoid a church-wide summer vacation. It warns against depriving communities of regular worship.
The piece lauds President Roosevelt and his cabinet for achievements in under five months and highlights shocking disclosures about high finance. It warns profiteers in food stuffs will be prosecuted under law as price inflation harms consumers and fattening pockets. It urges strong actions to curb graft and make corruption unbearable.
The author advocates forming a Democratic club in Pella urged by J H Reuvers. He warns against complacency after elections, stresses unity and continuous political activity, and calls warm-hearted Democrats to organize and act promptly for strength in union.
The community pauses to praise Central college in Pella for over 75 years of service and urges continued loyal funding. The piece notes denominational indifference has waned, urges families to consider the college’s mission, faith development, and the faculty’s Christian dedication amid broader shifts in travel and ideology.
An editorial praises Central college for a distinctly Christian atmosphere and strong Bible teaching. It acknowledges student faith varies but asserts most leave with a grounded faith and urges community support during a trying period.
Summary panels discuss farm product overproduction and distribution woes with Sigourney reviewers noting mispricing, while Chariton Leader argues Iowa farm loans totaling 108 million dollars would aid banks and farmers. Billy Monroe County News reports city notices urging employees to pay bills, criticizing tax-funded labor costs and public-employee compensation.
A Newton Maytag banquet drew many Republican politicians with Governor Clyde Herring, the sole Democrat, observing from the sidelines. Reportedly, semi political discussion filled the day as the organizing committee may have known no other Democrats.
Report from Des Moines states Governor Herring received and accepted an invitation to join the Tama county reservation tribe. Prohibition remains in force for him regardless of 18th Amendment repeal. Federal law prohibits liquor sales to Indians.
In Lucas a new schoolhouse replacing last year’s burned building faces protest from citizens under Iowa law favoring Iowa products when available. Jones Construction Co. of Oskaloosa reportedly used Illinois brick instead of Iowa brick for about 45,000 bricks. Completion was set for October 1, but an injunction to block outside material could delay the project.
A fragmented item reports a nationwide surge in kidnap threats against the wealthy or prominent. The piece notes public unease and a sense of moral satisfaction among nonwealthy would‑be observers while indicating an ongoing demand or pressure related to this trend.
A fragment from This Week in Pella shows remarks by Don Heerema about women, stray comments from Cr ying Dylatra, and varied local asides. It references cigars, addresses, and neighborly anecdotes, highlighting a stream of humorous or stray notes from the community.
A rambling spoof column gathers quirky quotes and anecdotes about residents Gibby Vander Wilt collecting trash and a lady asking if she is too late for the garbage. It pokes fun at readers and rural carriers, with jests about pharmacists doctors and misheard answers. It captures small town humor and local names in a lighthearted collection.
Bus leaves Pella for Des Moines at 9 30 a m 3 30 p m and 7 45 p m All buses depart Pella for Onsloost at 9 26 am 8 28 p m and 1 40 p m Central Park Gate serves as the departure point.
Rey and Mrs William Hilmert depart Bellecon aboard 2 Wale bound for Ora as they begin a new residence.
Read about a Dutch themed tour group of 25 young ladies in Newton promoting the White Way picnic with Dutch songs and talks. Obituaries note Gysbert Groeneboom 71 and Mrs Rose Ann Wells 77. Reunions, fires, accidents, and local events fill the page, including Rev Vander Werf staying, the Second Reformed parsonage overhaul, and a child’s arm fracture from a hay mow incident.
Thirty years ago reports from Pella Iowa recount diverse items. Rev W J Van Kersen returned from a Christian Endeavor convention in Denver. Pella high school beat Monroe 14 to 10 in baseball. Jenny J Rhynsburger enlisted in the US Navy as a wireless operator. Pella tennis defeated Knoxville 16 to 13 with a 6 2 2 score line. Porter brought a Wheat outlook from Ravena Nebraska predicting 80 million bushels. Philippine exhibits totalling 500 tons head to St Louis World Fair. James McMichael and M Schakel welcome newborns. Rev W J Fowler employed as Chronicle typesetter. Rev W R Yard assists Eddyville Baptist while at college. Doctors Payne and French add a 40 gallon oxygen apparatus. Rock Island railway resumes Knoxville Branch service after washout. Infant of Mrs Southerland dies en route from Chicago at grandfather Vander Horst’s. William Vander Linden undergoes a dangerous bladder operation.
Ice wagon accident injures none as Bousquet team runs away at Ameri can House. Reverend A T Shortness dies at his mother's home in Vinton during vacation. Cornelia G Klein leaves Chroncle job to marry H A Anderson of Boone. Rev D M Hand and Cornelia De Haan wed in city. Dr B F Keables wins two cannons via Congressman Hull for college campus. Talks of a college band for next year.
A Georgia farmer halted in a Tennessee mountain town on his way to Chicago and joined locals trading poultry schemes. A man boasted two dozen chicks per dozen eggs, another claimed a better method, until the Georgia man revealed a joke: hatch a hundred chicks by setting a hen on an empty barrel’s bunghole.
A correction explains a misstatement about a city council proposal. It clarifies that employees were to receive ten days vacation with pay, not without pay. The old council members opposed the with pay plan while the new members supported it.
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