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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
3
A philosophical reflection on virtue and resilience showing that true excellence lies in aligning one’s temperament with any situation rather than merely feeling content when circumstances fit. The quotation attributes this idea to David Hume.
The body of the kidnapped Levine boy was found after months, with his father having offered a large reward. The gruesome sight worsens the parents' grief, and the public seeks the full extent of the law for the killer. Authorities pursue the guilty party, hoping to bring them to justice.
The writer urges stronger flag display in residential districts to honor Memorial Day and the men who served. Patriotism should be a constant feature in government, business, society, and home, not just during war times, reflecting enduring support for Stars and Stripes principles.
The writer urges the German people to be smart and sensible and not allow a blood thirsty ruler like Hitler to plunge the nation into another war. Citing World War scenes, graves, and devastation, the piece argues Germans are at the mercy of those in power and should rise up to demand their rights under the regime.
A radio program suggested everyone has a drive for authority, but the writer disputes it. Some people avoid bossy roles, while others seek power in school, work, church, and social settings. The piece challenges the blanket claim and asks readers to reflect on their own inclinations.
Hollywood cheerfully notes Kay Francis declares she will quit acting to marry and build a home. She says screen life and domestic life clash and believes a happy home is unlikely while either partner remains on screen with another.
A Central group skit on a college situation mirrors a long standing problem. Students preparing for gasoline service stations find few openings. Despite four years of study graduates often take jobs that require only an eighth grade education, dampening encouragement to students.
The article notes a large turnout of parents trustees and guests in Pella for commencement week events. It highlights warm welcomes, clasped hands, and shared feelings about the town as a good place to visit. It reflects pride in meeting friends and enjoying fellowship amidst a changing world.
Political talk stalls as farmers work fields and get crops in. No word on corn hog program and adjournment noted amid busy farm seasons.
The passage notes widespread disgust with hollow political pledges and fiscal schemes. It describes an era of constant experiments to fix the economy, with many citizens, including farmers, growing tired of speculation and leaning toward tangible financial outcomes.
Officials warned that speakers at the high school commencement must project louder to preserve quiet in the gallery. Last ceremony heard noise from the rear and front rows, with some programs spoken in low tones making portions inaudible. Action recommended to improve auditorium decorum.
Community groups plan schedules to minimize clashes with church and school programs. Organizers aim for broader attendance by coordinating dates, ensuring events do not overlap. The effort seeks smoother participation across local colleges, churches, and schools.
A letter defends public schools against claims of godlessness, praising teachers as Christian and moral guides. The writer notes four editor's children educated locally, argues no system is perfect, and urges constructive reform rather than attacks to sustain the institution.
The Indianola Tribune condemns Mayor Hague of Jersey City for instructing police to block a newspaper, calling for action as a federal injunction aids publishers. It notes an AG inquiry and Hague’s role with the Democratic National Committee amid broader free speech concerns.
In 52 years ago notes, Central College held June 7 and 8 ceremonies with a single graduate, Wm Arbuckle Nelson, a minister and longtime Wayne county farmer now deceased. Oskaloosa prepared for streetcars while Rev Gesman and others attended the State Sunday School Convention. Mrs de Porter visited Lyons tosee her son Will hurt by a bull, and Washington Mills of Pella opened a flour and feed store in Oskaloosa to support a busy mill operation.
Notes from 1898 record June events: the 49th Iowa Volunteers set for Jacksonville Florida with orders from the war department to join the Spanish American War, the unit leaving for San Francisco to embark for Manila, Herman Rietveld builds a brick house in south Pella, Lubberden couple welcomes a bright baby boy near New Sharon, Gesman & Co. of Oskaloosa markets photo enlargers, S F Cole welcomes a baby girl, J Tollenaar, Oakwood cemetery caretaker, dies aged 70 in northwest Fort Wayne, Brinkhoff family arrives in Amsterdam and reunites with relatives after forty years.
Miss Mary Eysink returned from El Reno Oklahoma reporting a dangerous trip due to high water as two rivers overflowed. Des Moines saw a tragedy on the Edison Light Co dam with four youths swept away and two confirmed dead. Katie Kloosterman ill with typhoid at home. El Richardson sold his meat business and moved home near town. Pella Creamery installing new scales. John De Cook sold horses for 335 dollars to Will Tice. Postmaster Bousquet attended the Republican convention in Chicago. H Vanden Oever recovered enough to run the Two Vans store. Lyman Van Houten left for Chicago for University of Chicago work. Dan and Perry Kruidenier painted Mr Kruidenier’s Croton farm buildings. Miss Bess Vander Zyl home from Oberlin teaching music.
The Iowa State Fair Board and the Iowa Territorial Centennial Committee announce a joint August exposition in Des Moines to celebrate the state's centennial. The fair will feature a centennial theme across departments with historical parades period rooms fashion shows livestock displays farm machinery history, transportation exhibits, old relics and a vast Panorama of Iowa showing rural progress from 1838 to 1938. Secretary A R Corey says the centennial fair will closely reflect life and industry in early Iowa through to the present day.
A June 20 1918 Chronicle column recalls I E Renaud reporting John D Rockefeller Jr addressed soldiers on morale in Des Moines. Local items note a church and school fire likely incendiary, a new city marshal, a tarantula sighting, surgeries for a Govt worker, speeding arrests, wedding attendances, and marriages in Knoxville and Iowa City summer plans.
The reader is urged to apply the Golden Rule in daily conduct, using a practical example about keeping chickens in one’s own backyard to illustrate neighborly responsibility and self-management. The message emphasizes personal ethics and considerate behavior in community life.
A Sunday school lesson on Mark 15 22 39 and Isa 53 titled The Bitter Cup examines Christ suffering and crucifixion at Golgotha outside Jerusalem The plan covers The Bitter Cup The Cruel Accusation and The Dark Scene and invites reflection on discipleship sacrifice and bearing the cross through questions for discussion.
A recent survey shows that if all income above 5000 dollars a year went to government, it would cover only about one fifth of annual government costs. Most tax burdens fall on the small wage earner through hidden taxes embedded in nearly every purchase. Even bread is taxed 67 times, meaning the same loaf could cost six cents without hidden taxes.
Court House News lists real estate transfers in Pella with Willem Roose and Katherine Notting as buyers, Garret Poortinga and Peter De Heus, plus Stursma and Stursma deeds, with price details. Divorce actions include Martha Van Gorp and Hobart Hodges Velma Houg- Peter H. es, and suits filed involve Arie Wielard versus John J. Buwalda. Iowa postmasters report notes 100 year territorial centennial stamps will be on sale soon after a statewide concerted drive.
Richboro Penna cleric Rev Harold Klein marks a decade of pastoral service at the Pella church. A celebratory event is set for June 29 with his anniversary sermon on July 3 as members reflect on the years of faithful work and potential church statistics.
A U S Bureau of Fisheries truck from Fairport Iowa visited Knoxville last week to distribute black bass fry to pond owners. Geo Davis directed the effort for the department, allotting several thousand fish per pond to C A Hanna of Harvey and M D Smith south of Knoxville.
Road Gas Water Heaters have long featured low cost operation. Monel introduces two extra economies. The ad notes the heater is designed to keep gas bills down and mentions rust resistant construction with two to three inches at the bottom of ordinary tanks.
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