Political quips on Turner and rival campaigns in Iowa
The Organ of the Democratics in Des Moines cites Turner Calflesh and Manning amid speculation of a political plot to defeat Governor Herring. Rival Republicans like Cedar Rapids Gazette Mason City Globe Gazette and Davenport Times oppose the Turner regime, while the Cubs begin a five game winning streak, leaving opinions unsettled.
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Democratics
Des Moines
Turner
Calflesh
Manning
Denmark
Herring
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Is It Right to Pray for Rain
The text argues rain prayers may be improper if aimed at changing God’s will but proper as a show of dependence on God. It notes life obeys universal laws, prayer cannot alter them, yet gratitude should lead to righteous acts, and warns some should not pray if they harbor iniquity in their heart.
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Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Boston
Charlie Grimm
Orange City Journal
American Red Cross
Sioux City
Sioux County County
The
Harold Rozenberg
Pentees
Baptist Church
Dr. Peters
Gerrit Hoksbergen
Monroe
Iowa
Christ
John
Steinkamp
Matt
City considers new electric rate schedule
Readers learn that the city council soon will adopt a new electric rate plan aimed at large consumers and likely favoring lower combined rates for electric stoves and refrigerators. Mayor Fultz supports a concession, noting production costs fall with new equipment and the city seeks no profit, intending savings pass to users.
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Fultz
System and Order in Daily Work Across Professions
The text argues that daily routines benefit from order and systematic planning for housewives, professionals, teachers, ministers, and workers in all fields. It warns that haphazard methods create confusion and reduce productivity, while organized effort speeds tasks. It notes that lack of system can hinder efficiency and success.
Pella Crowd Lacks Size at West Market Park Evangelistic Meet
Visitors traveled 35 miles to West Market park for an evangelistic conference featuring Paul Rader. Locals appeared sparse as observers questioned why the Pella community did not attend, suggesting the meeting may not have fit local tastes or expectations.
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West Market Park
Paul Rader
Chicago
Cubs May Falter In Pennant Chase Says Column
A sports column suggests the Chicago Cubs may fall short in the pennant race. It notes the team began strong by winning seven straight, then struggles with pitching dimmed hopes. It compares Cubs to the Braves and Red Sox, warning home games favor rivals and road games pose challenges.
Real menace spotted in rush to fires on Main Street
Citizens rush to fires in mad traffic endangering themselves and others. Automo biles speed through Main Street while fire trucks maneuver, with bicyclists weaving through heavy traffic. Officials urge orderly conduct and cooperation to protect firefighters and the public.
Judgment and the Drouth in a Divinely Tied Debate
Last week five citizens offered views on whether the drought reflects divine judgment or is a secular phenomenon. Three see a strong link between drought and national missteps, while two disagree. The piece argues that nations must repent and align with divine plans to regain favor and relief from wrath.
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Drouth
Israel
Hamilton Running for Iowa Supreme Court Justice
Keokuk County News notes that W H Hamilton a Sigourney attorney has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for a justice of the Iowa supreme court. The Orange City Journal urges support for Red Cross flood relief benefiting Sioux City and urges contributions citing the recent heavy rains and local crops.
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Keokuk County
W. H. Hamilton
Sigourney
Iowa
Bits of Gossip From Pella Readers and Clergy
A lighthearted column from Pella includes humorous exchanges at the post office and a kittenball game tale. Readers riff on signs and names while recalling church questions about believer’s baptism and infant baptism. Gerrit Hoksbergen of Monroe, Iowa, pleads for scriptural study and right division of truth.
Infant Baptism Debate Cited Across Theological Row
A letter criticizes a minister and criticizes infant baptism, urging return to scriptural basis. The writer cites Matthew 28 Mark 16 Colossians 2 Acts 15 and Romans 6 to argue baptism follows belief rather than infant baptism. The piece protests perceived bitterness and urges unity on core gospel truth.
Plea for New Deal on Corn and Hogs Probed
An opinion piece argues for changes in AA A policies on corn and hogs, contending the current program harms farmers who face debt and price declines. It condemns six million pig culling as a misstep and questions divine sanction for tillage directives while urging a rebalanced agricultural approach.
Let Us Hope For A More Social Spirit In Policy
The text argues that farm debt and soil depletion threaten farmers and calls for land reform to restore fertility. It praises national leaders for plans to aid farmers during drought and drought-like shortages, while criticizing wartime credit and greed. It cites Fritz Kreisler on distributing wealth and urges restraint, humility, and support for current administration with cautious critique. R. Vander Linden signs.
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Tan
Fritz Kreisler
Yar R. Vander Linden
Notice of Sheriff Sale Real Estate in Marion County Iowa
By special execution issued by the District Court clerk F A Walk sues George J Heinen and others for 800 dollars. The sheriff will sell the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter section 16 township 74 range 21 west at the Marion County courthouse Knoxville on July 23 1954 at 2 p m. Homestead claims must be plat and recorded within ten days. Dated June 20 1934.
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District Court
Marion County
Iowa
F. A. Walk
George J. Heinen
George J. Helen
Court House
Knoxville
County of Marion
State of
Iowa Old Age Tax Payments Pass 92 558 Reported
Des Moines data show 92 558 Iowa citizens paid the $1.00 old age assistance tax for 1984 between May 15 and June 16. Treasurer Leo J. Wegman noted receipts fluctuated daily from $507,000 to $20,043.00 as county and employer letters pour in. Mrs. E R Meredith urged timely payments ahead of delinquency July 1.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Leo J. Wegman
E. R. Meredith
Ames
Wegman
Meredith
Wedding Bells Ring in 1914 Chronicle Notes
Twenty years ago to the date July 2 1914 lists marriages for Paul F Hodgson to Nellie Smith and Leno H Rollins to Julia A Dunn with other social items. Also noted are anniversaries, deaths of H Nevenesch age 90 editor of Pella Weekblad, and various local moves and events including Lucile Donai becoming night operator and Marinus Van Gorp's sudden death while seated.
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Chronicle
Paul F. Hodgson
Nellie Smith
John S. Nellen
Lake Forrest University
Ill
Louise Stevens Bartlett
Lake Forrest
Leno H. Rollins
Julia A. Dunn
A. P. Kuyper
H. Nevenesch
Pella Weekblad
D.W. Wilkes
Lucile Donai
Donald Mair
Marinus van Gorp
H. Vander Syde
Jacob van Gorp
M. Nanktgeboren
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Kamp Wormhoudt
Pella
Connie Breuklander
J. P. Durham
M. van der Linden
Chicago
Kryn Ver Ploeg
Oskaloosa
D. Hynes
Rock Island Railroad
Jacob A. Rus
Chronicle Fourth of July appeal and local notices 1904
Thirty years ago on June 30 1904 the Chronicle invited thousands of non subscribers to the Fourth of July celebration here. Items note John Weyers leaving for Salida Colo to make a future home. A horse team set a Des Moines fire department half mile record surpassing Sioux City. Marriages include Rev Richard Donnstra and Miss Lena Braam at the bride’s home and Anne Kamerick with Miss Gertrude Ver Steg at the bride’s West Washington Street residence. Local notes mention spring chickens at 25 cents a pound, Nellie Rillihan dying of heart disease, Sarah Welle starting telephone duties, Will Thomassen’s death at his mother’s home, and Rev E G Beyer visiting his parents after Palestine.
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Chronicle
John Weyers
Salida
Colo
Grace Stonaker
Harvey
Wormhoudt
Tunis Kempkes
Richard Donnstra
Lena Braam
A. P. Kuyper
Orange City
Des Moines
Sioux City
Nellie Rillihan
Leighton - Anne Kamerick
Gertrude Ver Steg
Washington Street
Sarah Welle
Will Thomassen
E. G. Beyer
Palestine
Sandridge
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Frank L. Roper
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Steve van Roekel
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