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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
6
The piece urges funding for street repairs, especially along Broad way, to prevent damage and injury from unmarked dips. It argues public funds are needed, suggests a future fund, and warns that hoarding money harms circulation and business.
W J Casey of the Knoxville Express sends a clipping from the Columbia Daily Tribune containing an older Chronicle editorial on adverse publicity and coverups. Casey notes traveling along and expresses gladness the editorial merits reprinting and resonates with Tribune style.
A noticeable trend in highway construction moves traffic away from crowded town cores. The shift of Highway 63 east through Oskaloosa illustrates this, reducing travel time and enhancing safety. Previously roads wound through every town. now larger areas are touched only on the fringe, aligning with modern demand.
The piece reflects on the misery of unfaithfulness, especially when children are involved. It notes the pain of separation after the wedding vows and the lasting harm to children deprived of their mother's presence and love.
The author argues pastors deserve paid vacations with support for their duties while away. Ministers face unique burdens, not easing at night, carrying church and community care. A yearly break would refresh them physically mentally and spiritually, improving their readiness to serve.
Readers debate highway speed limits and suggest gradual traffic flow improvements on Pella streets without creating new hazards. The piece contrasts calls for stricter controls with those preferring no limit, emphasizing safe driving and smoother flow.
The Catholic Church seeks to reform cinema quality and moral tone while acknowledging public preference for current films. Observers note clergy face opposition from patrons and theater managers who rely on popular entertainment. progress remains uncertain.
The article observes a surge of cars on streets and highways, suggesting owners have money or faith in the future. It condemns profiteering commissioners as useless, likening them to worn-out body parts.
A local businessman reflected that the worst effect of the low mood is the loss of confidence in others. He warned that money changes hands, lands fluctuate, and investments fail, but confidence and faith are essential because without them everything is gone.
The excerpt recalls a vivid 1911 drought in Iowa, noting early rains spared pastures while corn burned on the stalks, wells dried up, water had to be hauled, and streets remained dusty, leaving towns with scarce drinking water and livestock feeds.
The editorial argues against switching candidates Turner and Herring for governor noting dissatisfaction with both administrations but urging to stay with the incumbent path. It says policy differences are minor and emphasizes that taxes and rising state expenditures require revenue. It warns a bulky legislature could derail any program.
The Des Moines Register on June 3 chose two prognosticators to cover Calflesh’s alleged victory, avoiding a lone guess. The Humeston New Era reports a Monday rain prayer meeting at the M E church with thirty attendees including five ministers and a farmer and wife, noting clear skies but no rain and urging a revival of religion alongside petitions for rain.
Monroe County News argues smaller businesses must read their rights or be jeopardized by big competitors shaping codes. It recalls how country publishers halted a coup and won equitable treatment. It notes the NRA policy lets industries craft codes under administration, with a survey to fix injustices.
Rev. F T Rutledge Beal, former Englishman and St Paul minister, cannot become a full citizen like Dillinger and Floyd because he refuses to bear arms except under the Kellogg pact outlawing war. The Kaiser’s claim that treaties are scraps of paper is noted as having a kernel of truth.
A Pella note column shares lighthearted jests and social quips from local scenes at the kit tenball park and nearby spots. The piece mentions patrons, jokes about tobacco, cartoons, auto prices, shop chatter, and humorous observations about Dutch heritage and local life.
Voice of the Public letter argues for infant baptism as a long standing Christian practice supported by early church fathers. It defends Reformed doctrinal integrity against modern criticism, cites Origen and Irenaeus, and urges continued adherence amid rising modernism and theological debate.
The letter argues against changing baptism practice, defending infant baptism as commanded by scripture and the will of God. It cites Judas, Dr Cadman, Menno Simons, Dr Peters, and Hoksbergen, criticizing reliance on nonbiblical authorities, and urging adherence to early church teachings. It attacks views that baptism requires personal repentance and faith from infants and defends Reformed doctrine.
Reverend Murray Steinkamp argues for infant baptism and immersion practice as biblical, citing Matthew 28 19 and Acts 15 while challenging Mr Hoksbergen to study the scriptures without bias. He contends baptism surpasses circumcision, notes infant baptism’s Pentecost onward history and urges unity in Christian doctrine.
The Iowa NRA office reports an encouraging rise in complaints reflecting workers belief in a square deal and NRA protections. State Director J. J. Hughes notes better employee awareness due to posting requirements and code revisions, while maintaining confidentiality of involved parties in first settlements. Nudist Suit to be Pressed.
The Chronicle notes the Security State bank shows an A I condition. Rev A Le Grand declines a Sioux Falls college presidency. Ed Cook displays a 21 000 bill and editor praises big notes. Sack family and two employees injured when a team ran away returning from a picnic. A barn on Van Houeling farm northeast of town struck by lightning destroying it, livestock saved narrowly. A double wedding at William Kelderman home, with Albert and Jo anna Huisman marrying, and Martha Huisman wed Ralph Huisman. Dr George A Baitsell and Dorothy Horning wed. Sidewalk on Oskaloosa street petitioned and granted. Dr T G Fultz has severe tonsillitis. Five drinking fountains installed at Webster school. I T Beerends cuts finger at Van der Meulen shop. Charles W Houck dies in Colorado Springs at 51.
30 Years Ago items report a fire destroying Gerrit Stewie's Leighton residence. M Rhynsburger store burglary at Orange City stealing about 150 dollars in clothing and shoes. deaths of James Richards Black Oak township and D Wisse in this city. College board buys office desk for treasurer H J Vanden Berg. Joen Vroom wed Gerrit Klein. Ed E Egan sells Atlantic Telegraph after nine years. Walter Fowler installs new Sully exchange switchboard. Hog and cow moved to market near Newton. City water mains expansion progresses. Mrs J D Gans and twins with Miss Marie travel to St Louis World's Fair. Cherry crop outlook brighter. John Weyers wed Miss Agnes Andeweg.
Davis County Re employment office under manager A T Dahlgren earned praise from the state re employment office for an effective unemployment reduction campaign. Dahlgren urged business men farmers and others to visit the courthouse office for temporary or permanent jobs. Unemployed residents are classified by occupation and skill for employer selection.
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