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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
8
Five citizens from Oliver and Pella discuss the Patman bonus bill with mixed support for veterans and the needy. The piece notes uncertainty over timing and argues colleges should allow field use with labor infield preparation, while Father Coughlin’s influence wanes and public demand shifts.
The piece argues students should choose the baccalaureate speaker to feel included and not slighted. It urges citizens to curb excessive applause and engage more actively, noting youths resent autocracy and should be involved in decisions.
An editorial notes rising airplane accidents and lists seven contributing factors. It cites pilot laxity, defective machines, neglect of preflight checks, and overconfidence as major causes, arguing defenses favor safer ground travel despite air travel seeming statistically safe.
The White Sox pace remains strong though the Yankees briefly overtook them on Memorial Day. Giants set a demanding pace. both teams appear World Series contenders though reverses could alter the field. Merchandising shifts emerge as Dick Den Adel voices business changes.
The Chronicle appeals to readers as a dependable weekly paper with unique features. It highlights town visits, Sunday school lessons, editorials, sports coverage, and a broad community orientation led by Rudolph Ulrich. Advertisers and subscribers are invited to support this southeastern Iowa weekly.
A letter laments the many invitations alumni receive they cannot attend due to distance cost and prior commitments. It notes past trips to Chester Pennsylvania and Decatur Illinois as examples and reflects on missed chances to reunite with Dr Evans and fellow alumni.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce notes the FHA housing campaign failed to persuade local property owners to use avasi ve funds for property improvement. It contrasts success elsewhere and urges material dealers and tradesmen to ignite a building and repair drive to prevent deterioration and raise property values.
Chariton Leader notes last week’s raid in Corning clearing 18 machines from eight establishments. Adams County court House and wrecked machines claimed $251.9 from the slots. Keokuk County News reports the NRA code delegation to the president was declared invalid by the US Supreme Court, limiting New Deal achievements.
The Montezuma Republican notes a claim that under the 1933 Thomas Amendment all coins and currencies are legal tender for debts. It playfully suggests paying a $100 bill with ten thousand pennies and even paying a mortgage or car installment in nickels, while admitting no guidance on obtaining such coins. The piece mocks the lack of practical pennies and dimes.
The Pella Chronicle prints a humorous column of local gossip and chatter. Topics range from neighbors’ quirks to service members, post office rumors, and speculation about NRA, with names like Van Zante De Reus and De Wit appearing amid playful quips and community hints.
Five citizens share views on the presidents veto of the bonus bill. Bartlema suggests pensions for disabled veterans and retirees, Robertson doubts the timing, Lam supports veterans but calls the policy a trap amid wartime profiteering by munition makers.
A 1934 health bulletin reports drowning deaths in Iowa across counties. Dickinson leads with nine deaths. Polk and Woodbury follow with seven and five. Males outnumber females three to one, and ages 1 to 9 show twenty infant deaths in drowning. July and August peak, with most fatalities in ponds and streams. many victims could not swim or stepped into deep water.
A fragment from a Pella area column notes that a Reformed congregation cleaned the church on Wednesday and in the basement received a fresh coat of paint. Gerrit Andinga Sr and a family visited as callers, with mentions of Ren Sr and Gerrit Vander Mol visiting Byron Center for a funeral held Tuesday.
Fragments show multiple Newton Killduff area residents and relatives visiting for Decoration Day. Attendees include Schell family, Adams family, McLaughlins, Oyksten, Verners, Lanphier kin, and Parsons relatives. A Children’s Day program was planned at the Methodist church and birthdays noted for Mrs. Carl Parsons along with other local visits and dinners.
Peoria residents Mrs Otto Pethoven and infant Gladys Ann visited their sister Mia on Wednesday. Parochial School pupils enjoyed a Wednesday weiner roast as the term ended. Mr and Mrs Fred Vander Schaaf and son Carol Edwin drove to Newton under Dr Carpenter care. Paul Nicuwsma and family visited Henry Nicuwsma Thursday. Walter Vander Hart welcomed a new baby girl Nellie Bandstra worked there. Mrs Bert Swank and daughters Harriet and Flora spent the day at the Coen Staurama home. Cecil Vander Molen left for Orange City as a Protestant Reformed church delegate to the Pella classis.
Heavy rains pushed Des M river levels up flooding lower lands and blessing fishermen with abundant fish as water covered ayous and fields. John Hof and family moved to Nashua Iowa while Hof continues work linked to Moorman Minis. Ishma Woods’s little daughter died in a Des Moines hospital with interment Saturday. The river is falling Tuesday and cooler weather offers hope for saving planted crops and drier days for corn.
A study shows the Illinois Central System allocated a total of 3,162,300 dollars in Iowa during 1934, with wages accounting for 2,825,812 dollars and pensions totaling 94,650 dollars for 159 retired employees. The railroad employed about 2,288 people on average, paid 447,451 dollars in state taxes, and spent 59,173 dollars with public utilities. Seventeen cities and towns shared the expenditures, including 68,750 dollars to 26 firms for materials and supplies.
The District Court Clerk of Marion County Iowa holds on file a last will and testament alleged of G H Wormshoudt deceased to be heard July 1 1935 in Knoxville Iowa. Interested parties must appear for the hearing as required by law. Dated June 8 1986.
Historic notes recount events including a degree conferred at Shurtleff College Illinois for Ton him Groundbreaking for Jordan Hall at Central College in Pella a local resident bail posted for cattle roaming Des Moines area yellow anniversary for Ed Warren Des Moines burning rubbish damaged Roorda grocery store fire about $20 WoT Van Sant house near Peoria destroyed rumors of saloon trouble for minors marriage of Quick and Margie Fennema Bryan’s Newton visit with J B Weaver birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Toom Cornelius and Nellie marry Andrew Cheesman foot injury from polished shoes horse incident near Leon two boys toppled from a hitching wagon.
Twenty years back Chronicle page notes school athletics with Wall, Ver Ploeg, Wormhoudt, Rilli han and Beurkens among track and baseball rosters. Odd Fellows officers elected. Van Zante Bros advertise hammocks. homes sold on Main Street. a college student earned a summer job through a want ad. local families visited relatives and Central’s graduating class connections are listed.
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