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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1939
Page
3
A reflective passage urges elders to seize present joy, noting Dutch and Scotch thrift. It recalls plans for old age, savings squandered, and the need to enjoy nature and travel while health lasts. A light anecdote ends with Mrs MacTavish and Sandy at supper.
A rural carrier from Alton Iowa recalls whether any C from Orange City or Sioux County attended last week's Pella convention. He says none came and cites a family of twelve children. He also recounts a door encounter where a man with a small black bag entered, with the carrier jokingly hoping the visitor was a piano tuner.
A good omen appears as multiple homes go up in the city for elderly residents and young buyers. Builders say occupancy is high with waiting lists, reflecting stability and savings. Chevrolet's M. E. Coyle urges graduates to lead with help, sincerity, and personal effort.
G T Guernsey of The American Teacher challenged editors to understand communities beyond country club circles. He urged insight through broad acquaintance with all social ranks, while the writer questions the prevalence of such editors and warns against overemphasis on elite society views.
Last Thursday evening Lieutenant Governor of Iowa B Hickenlooper spoke to Legion Post members and visiting Rural Carriers who had served in the war. He warned that a politician praising a city for a new post office implies citizens owe gratitude to a government, a point likely to spark local debate.
A political exchange centers on government duties and duties of citizens. The speaker challenges government reach, while Mr. Hickenlooper backs a view that government exists to serve, not rule. The piece contrasts freeman independence with servile obedience.
A London dispatch reports threats to silence opposition as newspapers fear government control, with Gerald Barry warning against a wedge toward state oversight and Sidney Carroll arguing that marching orders from government endanger democracy and press freedom in both nations.
The state outlines a plan to distribute pink cards to sheriffs deputies police departments and prosecutors urging confidential reports on individuals listed as weaknesses such as reckless driving drunkenness mental disability poor eyesight epilepsy heart trouble drug addiction incompetence and doctor referrals. The piece argues officers should reveal risks openly rather than hide behind secrecy, warning against political sway and secret accusations.
Sioux City Journal notes a Chicago woman using an umbrella to stop a purse snatcher and jokes Chamberlain should have used similar method on Hitler. Danbury Review laments pension fever spreading to senators and representatives, predicting an Eden on earth once all pension papers are issued.
The News-Herald urges youths to apply themselves to useful tasks during vacations. It emphasizes practical work at home, maintaining order in the house and garage, tending the potato patch with a hoe, and washing the family car as valuable learning experiences.
Mitchell County Press condemns a nationwide rat-killing drive while contrasting real vermin with societal loiterers and cheats. The piece laments annual waste from rats and rails against frauds, theft, and nonpayment, urging public intolerance of parasitic behaviors.
Atlantic News Telegraph argues crop diversification strengthens farms against cash shortages. It notes diverse crops reduce financial risk and cites current agricultural difficulties as a driver for adopting varied crops nationwide. It suggests hard times may push better long term farming practices and resilience.
A group including Ray Boland visited the Henry Boland residence sharing bright remarks. A law firm office in Kington DC near ary Building was claimed to be pictured on every ten dollar bill. Dr and Mrs F P Carpenter returned from a two week vacation in the Ozarks and Oklahoma. The Doctor said he drove 516 miles in one day.
A 1909 report recalls a recent election on funding a municipal light plant and water system, with water passing 274 to 145 and light failing 117 to 165. Women did not vote. a majority was enough. Carnival attractions on West Market Square included Devile the bicyclist, a reptile show, ferris wheel, Ben Hur, Dixie Land Minstrels, and other acts. Other items mention a Knoxville lumber yard sale to C. F. Allen, a note on Pella and Knoxville relations regarding a light plant, a new ten mile per hour auto speed limit in Oskaloosa with a fine for a visitor, and various local business notes including land agents and ditches.
Yella Heerema returned to Pella after more than a year overseas service. He and Mrs N Brand had given ...
The report covers a family dinner for grandsons Dave and Lester Welle and Joe Schippers return from overseas service with the A E F. It notes local sightings in Monro Des Moines, a Rainbow Division concert at Pella Chautauqua, and Pella Meteors beating Attica 5 0 after a prior 24 16 loss to Melcher. It lists 33rd Town reunion plans, new International Oil station construction, a wagon traveler with goats, carp fishing at Klein lake, and Navy sailor Harry Koopman’s discharge hopes.
Ten years ago in July 1929 the O P Thre company installed a new dynamic brake testing machine as Henry Pething traveled to Cleveland to buy it. Pella firms like the Pella Overall Company ran at peak output with strong orders. Maytag adopted the Pella garment for workers at the Washer plant. Golf at Pella club saw Joe Shinn lead with 85, Willard De Winter 90. A gas flare at Baptist camp in Iowa Falls injured Gertrude Van Niewaal, serious condition. Wheat jumped to 1.10 and corn to .80 per bushel after a bearish crop report. Mr and Mrs Mark McWilliams planned Cedar Rapids move.
The article notes threshing season in Summit News with oats of good quality and busy kitchens for crews. It lists numerous residents from Monroe Pella Newton and nearby towns helping with threshers dinners, visits, and social events. Families such as Baker Shannon Van Rockel Hiemstra Van Dus dorp Aalbers De Haan and Van Gorp are mentioned along with church groups and community gatherings in July.
Olden Donald of Mingo spent Monday in Edgar Ross home with relatives. Donald Hiemstra turned 3 with a birthday cake and red wagon. Miss Wilhelmina Duim of Monroe stayed for dinner with Madeline Vriezelaar Sund. Carl Ver Heul and baby visited. Joyce Vriezelaar and Ruth Buwalda from Pella stayed in Elmer Vogelaar home.
The Lynnville column lists nine births including a baby boy born July 22 at Skiff Memorial and a 7 lb 10 oz boy born July 14 at Mercy hospital. It notes Miss Marie Van Zante visiting Pauline Terpstra, Wm. Terpstra making a Pella call, Marvin Potter kin from Oskaloosa visiting Ray Potter, Maxine McMaines vacationing in Nebraska, Levi Miller visiting Montezuma, John Willemsen receiving $60 at a picture showing, Dunnink visitors in Earl Graham home, and David Conn and family visiting near Mitchellville with Mrs. Conn recently recovering from illness and due for further treatment.
Mrs Helen Christ received $50 from Pueblo Colorado after a rattlesnake bit her while she watched birds at the city park. Mr and Mrs Everett Willemsen and family visited Mr and Mrs Willemsen on Wednesday evening. An arm operation occurred this week.
The piece notes ancient California redwood trees and Oregon firs surviving from four to five thousand years, highlighting vast lifespans and ecological endurance across species. It frames these trees as enduring natural monuments reflecting long regional environmental history.
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