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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
3
A Sidney, Iowa, obituary recalls Lowell Otte who died at home sparking memories of a 1919 Sidney incident. An evangelist showcased habit breaking, and Otte stepped forward to snap a strong string, proving character. The piece laments his suicide amid a promising career at the University of Iowa.
The Business and Professional Women clubs argue that married women are unfairly discriminated against in school boards. They acknowledge exceptions for widows or husbands unable to support a family, but insist that a married woman should be in the home and that a man must disclose his ability to support before marriage. The piece also condemns wives who seek public life over domestic life.
The piece argues a Republican landslide cannot give them control of the next Senate. With thirty four seats up, even sweeping all contests would leave Democrats two seats ahead. Thirteen races are in the South where nomination equals election, and new dealers would push anti New Deal measures to passage block.
Yale economist Prof Irving Fisher argues that government debt helped lift the United States from a low mood by returning six billion dollars to bank deposits after eight billion lost. He advocates a 100 percent reserve for checking deposits to stabilize credit. He notes relief spending as necessary and questions better alternatives.
The passing of Dr S Parkes Cadman, a noted radio preacher with a modernistic theology, sows sorrow among Americans who knew him personally or via broadcasts. His efforts for world peace and social reform, plus his earnestness, gained him a substantial following among liberals and public appreciation for his service to millions.
John D. Rockefeller reached age ninety seven by balancing labor and recreation. He credited a mix of work thought and leisure, noting that too much play would harm him, and emphasized timely rest alongside duty and effort.
A reflection on how men adjust their speech around ministers and women. It notes apologies when profanity slips in the company of clergy and emphasizes accountability to God rather than to individuals for coarse language. It urges self discipline before elders or deacons in the crowd.
The text notes initial readings of party platforms by the two leading parties, with attention to the acceptance speeches of the standard bearers President Roosevelt and Governor Lan. The fragment signals an early campaign moment and aims to outline the parties' positions as presented by their nominees.
The excerpt criticizes the administration as wasteful while noting the Republican stance on agricultural and labor relief. It argues Governor Landon favors relief with less spending, calling the idea theoretical and impractical, and suggests outcomes would reveal the reality if elected.
An overseas edict states motorists need not sound sirens for pedestrians. It urges pedestrians to stay alert and cross intersections carefully, noting both parties share responsibility for safety. The message emphasizes mutual caution and accountability on roadways.
A dated summary lists nine steps for wedded happiness. It urges avoiding Reno and big-city life, having children, owning rather than renting, using modern conveniences sparingly, sharing equal say, maintaining health, gaining marital knowledge, and placing love as the core priority to prevent disputes and promote harmony.
Editorial comments on Mr. Knox the republican candidate for vice president calling for radio freedom and warning that much current government news is democratic propaganda, arguing for honesty and less government messaging.
The Chariton Leader notes the state convention dwindled to around 100 attendees by the platform reading. It suggests thousands earlier in the day felt their party would not need a platform after November votes are counted.
In Toledo Chronicle commentary on the November 3 vote, President Roosevelt’s standing versus Governor Landon is debated. The piece notes lingering uncertainty about public sentiment three months after the election, but asserts the nation will endure and its people will be content regardless of the outcome.
Marion County News urges voters to elect Clarence Kading as county attorney promising courtesy, strong legal knowledge, and qualification for the office. The notice backs his candidacy ahead of the November election and invites residents to rely on his word.
The Keokuk County News notes a week of daytime temperatures above 100 degrees in Iowa and recalls the previous winter's extreme cold between 10 and 15 degrees below zero. It laments the lack of moderate weather and hopes for a balance restoring livable climate year round.
In a column of lighthearted notes from Pella, residents joke about local antics and miscommunications. Bert Baron’s wife, a mug shot joke, council cautions on drinking, Roy Van Heukelem’s Dutch chatter at the Home For the Aged, and playful jabs about grasshoppers, tires, pipes, and post office site quips populate the column with affectionate village humor.
A collage of political quips notes Huey is the Democratic governor nominee in North Carolina amid a string of election chatter. The piece jests about reforms, presidential wives, and party loyalties while lampooning political rhetoric and weather-induced woes.
International Sunday School Lesson outlines Acts 8 28 40 with Golden text Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word Central truth duty of all Christians to carry the gospel Place Samaria Gaza Azotus Time A D 37 or six or seven years after Pentecost revival notes include fragmented plan and lessons Seeking the Truth and moral guidance for spreading the gospel context.
A sermon reflects on Philip guiding the Ethiopian Eunuch to understand scripture and believe in Jesus. It urges bold Christian preaching centered on Christ, belief followed by baptism, and joyful obedience. The speaker emphasizes preaching to hearts, not only minds, and confirms faith expressed by deeds.
Excessive heat forced the highway commission to temporarily lay off more than 75 workers on road projects in Mahaska county for about a week to ten days. Some crews faced extreme conditions while others, including the viaduct project north of town and the rock quarries, continued. Officials said the easier jobs would keep operating while more arduous tasks paused.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss the Iowa Training School for Boys at Eldora. It notes a strong presumption about teaching youths, aiming to train them into seerastiat citizens and mentions graduation or outcomes around 85 to 80 percent of boys achieving a certain goal.
The Iowa Agricultural Conservation Committee announced rules for forest plantings on crop and pasture land to qualify for soil-building payments. Woodlot must have 1000 one year old trees per acre with 66 percent alive, and shelterbelts require 400 three year old evergreens per acre with 300 alive. areas must be fenced. Walter Brown notes woodlots reduce erosion, provide fence posts, timber, fuel, and wildlife shelter.
July 16 1986 a one year old on a Marshall county farm died from scarlet fever. The report stresses the need to report communicable disease, quarantine and isolation, noting Iowa saw 4489 cases and 34 deaths in early 1936 and urging parental respect for health regulations to shield children.
The Rev. C. E. Clark sustained burns on his hands early Tuesday while extinguishing an accidental basement fire in the Clark residence. A gas pressure burner leaked and ignited. he smothered the flames with a blanket and was burned. The fire department was called and responded to the incident.
Harrison township farmer Chas Oldham passes along a peculiar weather yarn. A hen abandoned her nest after a week, eggs placed in a garage box hatched daily for a week with one death said to involve a family member.
A roundup of 1916 memories from Oska loose and nearby towns includes Henry De Wit marrying Myrtle Richmond in Oska loose, farewell for G A Van der Moulen in Los Angeles, a lightning fire on F Hocksema’s Washington street roof, a crash injuring De Bruin Vander Sluis and Ver Meer near Prairie City, and Chronicle office outages due to storms. Other notes mention Dudok Langerak visiting Des Moines, Kathryn Rietveld visiting Louilia, Dr J L Young moving to Bagley for a motion picture business, Cotton Hall interior work, a shooting-gallery injury at carnival, Christina Brom recovering from an operation in Iowa City, Henry Van Oostrum moving to Tipton, and Billy Baer injuring fingers at Garden City Feeder.
30 years ago on August 2 1906 John Walraven a former resident of Pella died in Prairie City from injuries after falling from a wagon. Owald a Bros light plant traded for 3000 acres of land. H H Severn appointed library trustees succeeding D S Huber. In Newton James S Jelsma married Lenora Hayes. Contract for a new president house at Central College let to K Verhey. Buerkens wagon factory defeated Diple man coal miners 18 to 1. Over 5000 baskets of cherries shipped from here. Reo plant producing 28 touring cars and seven runabouts daily. Beatrice Bolon cut foot on scythe. Deaths Teunis De Haan 76 and Samuel McAdoo of Runnels. Cement sidewalk laid at George Heeren residence. Martin Paardekooper went to Des Moines to see elephants. Samuel Liter bought B F Spilman property in south Pella. Frank Baer taking stenography course at Rock Island Ill. A block of livery and sales barns burned in Ottumwa worth 75000.
A total of two loans for refinancing existing mortgages or financing new construction, amounting to 2900 dollars, were made in Marion County under Title II of the Federal Housing Administration as of March 31, 1936. The statewide tabulation shows 645 Title II loans totaling 2,218,189 dollars, with Title I loans for modernization and repair numbering 10,056 for 3,701,465 dollars as of April 30, 1936.
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