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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
4
Dorothy Thompson urges that public service be efficient and honest, enhancing dignity and social outcomes. A hitchhiker from California praises Iowa’s scenery tied to agriculture, noting the beauty of crops over flowers, while the editor recalls Iowa’s long-standing farming landscape and its visual appeal to farmers.
A reflection on folk who demand payment for every effort and resist tasks unless compensated. The author compares this mindset to Christ’s disciples who left fishing nets to follow, noting the tendency to seek financial gain in community enterprises and the reluctance to contribute without pay.
A discussion in Wallaces' Farm er says canning pays for large families by reducing waste and providing ready food, with economy and convenience highlighted. It notes that small families may not gain as much, but well stocked cellars in winter serve a good purpose and are valuable.
The text argues the seven year dry spell in the United States may be ending, noting the scriptural significance of the number seven. It emphasizes farmers as the backbone of the economy, warning that farmer failure would ripple through industry and everyday life.
The city’s eighth grade and high school have produced a sizeable group of graduates with certificates and diplomas. Many will enter college next fall, and the Freshman class may be drawn from these promotions. The piece urges offering summer tasks for the boys to provide work and income, while most girls will help at home.
The remark that cars ruin the country is noted but dismissed. The author stresses the auto industry employs hundreds of thousands in related sectors and argues its absence would harm many workers, urging consideration of this economic reality.
Fragmentary OCR note reflects a regrets about advertising volume and paper size. Mentions regent and commun group, with incomplete phrases about being regarded and fan support.
Country correspondence grows with more letters and news, boosting live coverage and feature material. Readers’ personal items weddings birthdays and social news fill pages, raising Chronicle interest and advertising value as the paper aims to be always there with news.
A reflection on keeping the Sabbath as a core institution given by God, not a mere Sunday worship. The piece discusses Pella tulip celebration fears of open town on Sunday, contrasts strict and lenient religious practices, and urges that faith be a daily, practical life, not just churchgoing.
The Osceola Sentinel cites Senator Byrd calling Washington wasteful and bureaucratic and claims he would assert the nation has wasted funds with little relief. The piece then cites the Oskaloosa Tribune musing on compulsory membership in professional associations and jokes about forcing all citizens to join groups to fund organizations.
A reflective piece questions what happens to money saved by retrenchment such as not owning a car or not smoking. The author notes no clear example of a person who saved and used the money as an alternative pleasure.
A Toledo Chronicle item mocks a man who boasts about his actions and refusals, contrasting him with his rival Rave, a seemingly prosperous service still in business. The piece highlights the speaker's hollow claims and the competitor's lasting presence.
The remark notes that the site will be hard to exempt numerous people from paying taxes. It highlights the broad scope and potential difficulty in applying exemptions, implying significant impact on taxpayers.
Sunday School lesson on Joseph’s kindness to his brothers based on Genesis 46 1 7 28 3 50224 26 with central truth Be ye kind one to another and devotion references Eph 4 32 Luke 4 1 58. Jacob’s revelation and restoration lead to Joseph’s resignation as he meets his family and interprets God’s plan amid famine and providence.
A reader denounces financiers and big business leaders who influenced U S policy during World War I and subsequent years. The piece accuses inflated money, stock market maneuvers, and political figures including Herbert Hoover of pressuring the public while profits and control remained with the wealthy few.
The Pella Blade notes the drowning of Morris McAdow 19 Rich ard McAdow 16 and Oliver Thomas 14 in the Des Moines river south of Pella. Funeral services were led by R. R. Beard. Ex Governor Stone visited Pella and several locals hosted guests and illness reports. Prof Tripp of Central College joined the Iowa State University faculty search and a Central College concert occurred at the Baptist church with Coxs Light Infantry Band providing music.
The article recalls Bert Van Vilet learning photography with J H Reuvere at a gallery on the East side. It lists elected teachers for Howell, Webster, and Park buildings, and notes Lyons elected superintendent. It mentions a family visit near Knoxville, local deaths, Lucy Huber’s art exhibit, Marion County Sunday School convention at Knoxville, and A P De Reus converting Thomson Thomassen building into a barber shop.
June 20 1907 reports Bert De Bruin and Miss Katherine Dieleman wed at the Dieleman home. John De Reus was robbed of tobacco and cigars north of the light plant. Lovilla’s business district suffered a fire causing 26000 in damages. Mrs Buerkens injured a leg, a train was delayed near Leighton, and 1907 weather showed 92 degree heat. Local notes include Corn weather benefits, Buerhens wagon factory picnic, Franklin Keables summer with father, malaria illness for Will Mathes, John Van Dalen taking a job in Boat’s store, Axon’s birth in Prairie City, Master Warren Van Spancker visiting Canada, and Tennis Van der Meide starting a new North Pella home built by Henry De Gooyer.
Twenty years ago on June 21 1917 Central listed graduates Clara Hinton Eugene Hinton Rhbynsburger Ruth Aschenbrenner Robert Scholte Hazel White Leonard Brom Anna Hospers James Lowe Rev T Franklin left Michigan after his daughter fell ill City council approved storm sewer project Marriages recorded James Van Hemert Marie Ver Steeg John Nieberg Marie Van Gorp Ed Thomassen Kate Wickhart Glen Van Dyne Lucile Donai Harry Van Hemert Les Weile and Rube Brand visited Knox ville for a social event
Miss Lillian Underhill hosts a social dance and lawn party for visiting friends. A boy who cut his hand with a butcher knife is recovering. Mrs. John Vander Beek underwent appendectomy in Oskaloosa. Carl Ver Steeg left for Devil’s Lake to study geology at the University of Chicago lab. Mrs. Dora Van Hilton returned home after appendectomy. D. McWilliams, Central College coach, returned to Abingdon, Illinois. Death notices: Mrs. Ray Harris, Ames City. W. H. Moone, 24, Des Moines. D. Vander Meer, Orange City. This issue carries the complete World War I draft registration list.
Businessmen take year start stock inventories and urge personal driving habit checks. The piece warns of an all time record for automobile accidents and deaths likely, notes regional variations, and stresses human factors as the key to safer driving. It argues skilled drivers avoid risky maneuvers, while safe drivers prevent difficult situations.
Notice on file in Marion County clerk office for hearing on June A day 1937 in Knoxville Iowa. All interested may be heard at the court or clerk's hearing. Don L 7th Clerk of District Knoxville Iowa Rex Weddia Deputy June 14 1937.
County Auditors office in Knoxville Iowa invites bids for gravel or stone surfacing and incidental work on local and county trunk roads. Bids due June 21 1937 at 1 30 PM with $60 bid bond. Plans available at county auditor or county engineer Knoxville. Dated June 6 1937. Gerald Paardekooper County Auditor.
A sharp quip notes many wish to shorten prayers with a simple Gimme and move on. It criticizes modern officials whose efficiency is judged by how quickly they spend taxpayer money.
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