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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1931
Page
7
The editorial argues for courteous, educated officials with character and ability to guide the city. It cautions that intellect without virtue or virtue without intellect are flaws. It cites dangerous truck and bus blocking views and fading parking markings, urging better driving care and restored markings.
The piece argues that many youths finish high school and stop pursuing learning for immediate paid work. It notes some believe marriage ends education needs, especially women who become homemakers. Mothers testify that lack of education caused losses, while some use education better than others.
A historical article notes farmers facing hunger after last summer's drought and crop failures in Arkansas, challenging the idea of independent farming. It also comments on Chicago politics, contrasting Judge Lyle's law enforcement pledge with Thompson's organizing strength as an election looms.
A defense of revered leaders Lincoln and Washington against recent and historic articles. The piece dismisses rival claims as cheap journalism and asserts that millions still honor the nation’s founders and their legacy.
An excerpt from Martin L. Davey defends Abraham Lincoln against a recent attack on his character. It argues Lincoln’s greatness grew through time, despite human flaws, and denounces efforts to destroy idolized heroes while praising George Washington for enduring fame and leadership.
For years the city of Pella has debated the electric light and power equipment to buy. Opinions split along views on steam versus oil methods as residents test and compare different systems. The discussion reflects varied experiences and expectations for future city service.
A Sunday school class recites scriptures as they add offerings. Each boy misquotes a verse while a superintendent watches. The sequence ends with a riotous twist as Tommy deposits a line about fools and money. American News Features describes the scene.
A humorous Gazette column recounts quirky local vignettes from a ride with the family to a parade of small town scenes. Bill Schreiner’s automotive quip, a Los Angeles council protest over dial tones, and Arie Schilder’s mayoral bid on a hot air platform anchor a slice of civic life with wry observations.
A compilation of editorial opinions from various papers on birth control and social policy. The pieces critique the spread of birth control among educated classes, discuss political dynamics, and touch on automobile safety and Prohibition era concerns, citing diverse local stances and rhetoric.
A lengthy discussion on whether to replace steam with oil engines showed divisions among aldermen. The council planned to compare initial costs and operating expenses, coal costs, and future reliability while weighing impacts on the city’s power rates and employment.
In This Week in Pella, I J Beerends recalls boyhood fits and door slams as a release, while his mother’s memory recalls a boy biting fingers in similar moments. The writer notes many ways youths seek relief from childish storms as another season prompts thoughts of John Lankelma and age.
Twenty years ago notes from the Chronicle report that the Intercollegiate Peace Association selected Central College for the first state peace oratorical contest to be held on May 12. It lists weddings including Vander Baard with Vriezelaar and Rempe with Grandin, and notes Grandma Vander Pal’s 89th birthday. A hog shipment of fourteen cars brought about $1400, and Marion Myers moved from Harvey to Pella as Rock Island agent.
A look back at early March events with neighbors surprising the De Haan couple on moving day. A new osteopaths examining board emerges under a Jewish Legislature bill. C L Carter becomes city marshal, replacing resigned C W Dennis. Marion county farm census shows fewer farms but higher total value. Weather in early March favorable for moving. A H Clark shows a farm deed dated July 1 1848 once owned by his father. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Paul Ver Meer. Deaths listed for Mrs W W De Bruyn and Mrs C Koopmans.
In the Chronicle dated March 6 1930 Central College captured the conference crown by defeating Buena Vista 85 to 29. Other notes record Mrs John Braam turning 81 at Washington Street a Puritan drug store radio hookup airing Central’s Storm Lake victory and the destruction of a straw ignited by sparks from a Rock Island train. Nick Bogaards and Thomassen’s store changes noted along with infant Jean Raymond’s death near Pella and Fred Lautenbach purchasing P H Stubenrauch’s insurance stake.
The Chariton Leader mocks pessimists predicting a harsh spring and poor prospects. It notes tulips and grasshoppers appear in Lucas county and argues the opposition in Congress dampens American spirits. The piece defends current pleasant winter weather and rejects doom-laden forecasts.
The review notes the Wicker sham report pleases both sides. It claims the report contains enough material to satisfy even the driest reader and also enough for the most radical to satisfy a craving for drama. It asserts the report required substantial ingenuity to create.
A spirited exchange about radio talk and love’s role in the world. The piece playfully criticizes the Jefferson Bee as a drone and urges renewed effort to restore vitality. Ned and Ted joke about joining a quartet, Ted insisting he not stand in the middle.
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