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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text covers White Sox frustration after losses and a shift in fortunes, plus disjointed passages on diet and a historic Methodist split and healing. The garbled source mentions baseball, a cellar-dwelling opponent, and later religious reunification among Southern Methodists, with no clear single event.
Editorial notes D R Townsend favors reducing the unemployment eligibility age to 45 or 50, arguing older workers would take less strenuous, shorter hours for leisure with a smaller allowance. The piece suggests prioritizing jobs for younger unemployed while maintaining a modest subsidy. It mentions the Fort Madison high school band and praises KRNT Des Moines for broadcasting the tulip festival with support from Rosscreen Co Sargent Feed Co and Bankers Life Insurance Co led by Gerard Nollen.
The passage discusses how publicity affects individuals differently. It notes free publicity benefits candidates seeking office, while others may resist when their names are used to promote a paper’s interests.
A proposal to name Miss Freda Denburger of Leighton as Tulip Queen next year is discussed. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Denburger and granddaughter of John Denburger, tied to the immigrant Wormhoudt line. A Wormhoudt descendant may alter the choice. Sergeant Carl M. Higdon, head of Iowa Policemen's Association, urges parole reform involving judges and wardens, to be debated at the next meeting.
Magazine piece notes Dutch modernization, focusing on daily life. Cycling culture is strong with one in three in large cities owning a bicycle, including many seniors. In Pella bicycles are a steady habit among schoolchildren, seen as healthy and economical for families.
Rev Blain Hyten of Cedar Rapids delivered the commencement address using humorous illustrations to enhance his warnings. The talk was unusually forceful for the occasion and the audience reaction suggested many would welcome his return.
The Delta Press backs Hubert Utterback for the Democratic nomination but criticizes his alignment with the Roosevelt administration. It questions his independence, cites his vote against the bonus as a sign of servility, and argues for a candidate with firmer convictions and occasional divergence.
The piece argues that consumers favor large stores over small merchants, expanding big business while harming small shops. It notes the paradox of backing the big retailer yet complaining about their dominance, blaming consumer habits for squeezing the little seller.
A jagged draft discusses dictatorship versus democratic governance, arguing the human race has tested many systems and outcomes hinge on the leadership. The piece asserts that with capable rulers, any system can function, while democracy is framed as a race’s effort to protect itself from internal tyranny.
A Monroe County News item notes that the Sons of the American Revolution heard claims Iowa State College Ames faculty are Communists. The piece mocks the accusation as a sign a college is growing in importance and cites the institution’s notable agricultural and technical programs.
In a farmer relief scheme the farmer borrows cash from the bank and receives aid from the federal government to pay the loan. The last loan agency pays a tax to the government, returning funds to the treasury. Who is harmed in this circular flow remains unclear.
Bloomfield Democrat notes William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette sees merit in New Deal programs. He contrasts Meyer and Post headlines, cites AAA, Neutrality Act, CCC as constructive, urges Republicans to offer ideas and avoid 1912-style reactionary stagnation.
A humorous slice of Pella life with gossipy notes and jokes about local residents. Notable bits include remarks by Frank De Wit and W. H. Fowler, a car ride by firefighters, and reflections on community habits, elections, and religious themes. The piece mixes social ironies with moral questions and light satire.
A historical Sunday School lesson outlines Jesus in Gethsemane from Luke 22 39 53 with focus on solitary prayer and disciples sleeping. It stresses Jesus unique understanding and calls the church to more earnest personal prayer and vigilance.
The article details the dog tick Dermacentor variabilis and its role in spreading Rocky Mountain spotted fever. It notes a 1933 1935 Iowa cases, counties affected, current 1936 status, rural exposure risk, preventive steps, and vaccine use made in Hamilton Montana for prevention not treatment.
A collection of similes comparing conditions to rain floods scarce peace and busy lobbyists. It mixes humorous and critical images about politics executives collectors and gossip with references to a Lindbergh case and vague numbers. The tone mirrors satirical social commentary on contemporary affairs.
The Inquiring Reporter asks five residents about forming two strong local teams to join a league with neighboring towns. Koopman favors the plan, arguing it would boost interest and draw crowds from outside. Beaning agrees, noting improved play with outside competition. Walter Donal supports two teams but worries travel costs and selection fairness. Henry Pothoven prefers continuing current practice without relying on outsiders and fears disappointment from external play.
The conservation census at Clear Lake Spirit Lake East and West Okoboji reports 7,000plus fish caught in the first six days of the open season. 748 fishermen at Clear Lake caught 3,646 fish, Spirit Lake 2,892, East Oko 193 with 1.2 per man, West Okoboji 112 with 1.2 per man. The catch includes crappies wall-eyed pike and other species. The study aims to guide future open seasons by lake and condition.
County agent Walter Brown explains new rule on green manure and winter cover crops plowed under between January 1 and October 1 1936. Acres planted as green manure add to Class II payments and qualify for an additional one dollar per acre. The maximum Class II payment equals one dollar times all soil conserving crop acres plus green manure acres followed by truck crops in 1936.
Mr and Mrs D W Aton of Rushville Illinois recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and are now grandparents to their fifth set of twins marking a notable family milestone.
The Rockwell City council has scheduled a special election for June 24 on a proposition to construct a Pilateval plant. The resolution sets the project cost at not to exceed 175000 dollars.
Twenty years ago in Fifield two Nexrars workers quarreled one shot his brother in law then beat him to death with a sun. Central college commencement speakers included Dr Mills Omaha Neb Dr Padelford board Northern Baptist convention and Prof J W Beardslee Holland Mich. Central College joined Reformed church control. J H Johnson replaced as board president by Rev B F Brinkman. Kard Nollen and his mother visited Des Moines relatives. Miss Henrietta Ver Heul returned home for summer from Hawarden teaching. Third Reformed church planned a new building and removed stables. Will Onstine postman confined with typhoid fever. Jelsma and Hollebrands reported sale of 40 acres. P Klein and family who had six months in Bedefit returned home. amp Wormhoudt of Oskar looxa attended the high school commencement where Marion was a graduate. Phil Oliver operated on for appendicitis with uncertain recovery. Aw.
A 30 year old Chronicle item lists June 7 1806 campus events at Central College including honorary doctorates for Vernon Tt Anc of Orangeburg South Carolina and Rev mes Dee Penny of Burlington Vermont. It notes a bovetall game score 11 to 15, weddings, new lumber sheds, a health return from Texas, and city council actions on cement walk requests and dynamite firecracker bans.
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