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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
3
A Reader's Digest style column argues against DuPonts as devils, cites high lawmaking activity and crime costs, noting many criminals go free. It compares U S crime costs to education and charity, and favors Monday holidays to avoid breaking the work week, while noting a caveat about too much play.
Chuck Klein, formerly of the Cubs, delivered a timely three run shot that beat Chicago in Philadelphia as the Cubs clung to a slight lead and squandered chances. The Phillies celebrated the clutch hit amid lingering doubts about Klein's past with Chicago.
Fragmented OCR text references towns and games, a cave salt, fever, and rising excitement then a sudden decline. Mentions Bell a, Knots on a log, and countywide activity with calls to get busy. No clear events or dates are readable.
A fragmented text discusses alcohol and drunken driving penalties including license suspension and fines. It requests attention to the postal department emphasizing benefits of mail service and expects postal workers nationwide to answer queries. It notes mail speed advantages with examples and mentions prior commendations for a specific shipper and multiple unclear points.
A local speaker laments pride in wanting rapid advancement noting a boy who aspires to be an officer and a girl who refuses to organist unless she is the lead. The speaker urges faithfulness in small duties to earn bigger tasks and stresses that one must start as a private before rising.
The piece argues the strike situation is alarming as workers seek fair wages amid soaring living costs. It notes many are paid small wages while living costs surge, complicating efforts to restore employment and leaving the question open: where do we go from here.
A reader laments changes in society where liquor access and public drinking have become more accepted among young women. The writer recalls old norms where women avoided public taverns and notes men’s influence and perceived respectability of current venues. The piece suggests moral concern over shifting social behaviors.
The Chronicle IAS invites readers to submit birthdays and wedding anniversaries for a birthday and wedding feature. Readers are encouraged to send in future dates through year end to ensure recognition in the column. The paper expresses appreciation for past submissions and aims to continue the tradition.
Last week the feature tested L101 weekly visits among farmers and residents in Pella and nearby towns. Sixty persons refused interviews but were courteous. The engraving department, added nearly two years ago, lets us use larger pictures and has boosted the feature. Cooperation from families is vital for continued success as we expand this project.
An incoherent editorial montage cites campaign managers, a U S politician in England, tulip garden thefts, bread price debates, and garbled phrases. It mixes political critique with bizarre asides and impossible claims, ending with confused local to global concerns.
Sunday School lesson plan notes faith as believing venturing and sacrificing drawn from Genesis and Hebrews 11. Key figures Abel and Abraham illustrate obedience and trust, with emphasis on faith guiding life and devotion, not mere words. The text links belief, faith, and action in daily Christian living.
Local feature revisits notable happenings in Pella from 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. Old events, people, and moments are highlighted to reflect community life and changes over time. Archives spotlight anniversaries, milestones, and enduring local traditions.
Fifty years ago on June 23 1887 Pella residents noted P J Koclman removing a picket fence around Patti Square and a bandstand rising in the park center. Snow and Huber elevator was destroyed by fire but the fire department saved the warehouse and nearby G G Thomassen store. High School graduation exercises were held at the First Reformed Church with Prof C C Cory and others present. student orations covered Progress The Vigor of Faith A Story of the Past and more. music included Cox's Light Infantry Band and a vocal quartet.
A garbled OCR item recalls an aged figure nicknamed Chachi with a reference to Soi Saree and a 40 year marker. The fragment hints at a reminiscence or retrospective note in a local paper without clear dates or full names.
Rev Leonard Colyn was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian church at Laurel Iowa. Scholte and Messrs Custer and W A Young. A G Mansham went to Keokuk where he had a position with a wholesale grocery house.
A June 27 1907 item notes a Fourth of July celebration to be held on the college campus with speaking games ice cream and other Fourth of July refreshments. Also reported William Johnson of this city and Miss Myra Woods of Cambria Ind were married at the Savery Hotel Des Moines. C Le Cocq of Leighton suffered apoplexy in his store. John Hoksbergen was injured at the Pella Creamery well. A Tuesday storm caused a temporary business suspension and a rush of people home. The Pella band was hired to play at Monroe for the celebration.
A report outlines several small events: A. C. Kuyper, ill with quinsoa, visiting a store. Tease Le Gorg attending the Iowa State Seddlers convention in Davenport. Harry Vander Linden traveling to Knoxville for a state teacher's certificate exam. Dick De Wit driving to visit Miss Nettie Rea enhances and attend Van Valk school exercises. a Marion Porter home blaze caused by a gasoline stove with it lit. S. B. Grant, AmEx agent, injures his toe when a cream can falls.
Twenty years ago on June 28 1917 the Pella Chautaqua closed amid disappointment to ticket holders while the token hand proved strong Rev J W Bailey resigned as Baptist pastor to join a new college board in Iowa city officials in Oskaloosa move to fix a dangerous kink on White Way weddings births and business moves fill the page mayor Vandenorg fines six men for drunkenness locals travel for university and Epworth League events as several deaths and personal misadventures are noted including axle damage and a few fined drivers
Soland Ride invites bids for a gravel and incidental work project in Knoxville Iowa. Bids due May 21 at 1:20 PM with certified or cashier's check of 50.00. Contract awarded by county with liquidated damages for failure to execute within ten days after award. Plans and specs available at the county auditor's office or county engineer's office in Knoxville. Authority: County Auditor GERATI PAARDEKOOPER. Date: June 1991.
A legal notice from Dintréet Court of Towa at Marion County announces a filed instrument purporting to be the last will of McCombs. The matter will hear before the Clerk on a scheduled date at Knoxville, with interested parties invited to appear.
The Independent School District of Mel a invites sealed bids for furnacing and natalie work in the Lincoln School building. Bids must be in by 8:00 p m July 6. Detailed specs available from the secretary. The board reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. Samuel Ver Str
Fragmented OCR text outlines ten leadership rules. It contrasts the boss relying on authority with the leader guiding others. Several garbled lines discuss blame, guidance, and time, ending with a remark about arriving safely after pleasant help.
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