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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
3
A reflective weekly thought notes that stealing a purse is trash but stealing a good name harms the person far more, as reputation loss impoverishes beyond material gain. The quote highlights integrity and character over wealth.
Odd garbled text hints at a troubled property or home listing with unclear references to a two-person scenario and an abandoned or neglected house. Names and places are not recoverable from the fragment.
The notice discusses candidates for state offices and Congress, noting free promotional space is back. It mentions voters, campaign material, and that elections occur every two years, with aspirants expected to fund publicity. It also describes a commuter bus sighting of a woman smoking and comments on public acceptance.
A parent notes pride as one son makes the high school honor roll, puzzles over the process, and jokes about “enery roll.” They recall the honor roll may be compiled per semester and requires exceptional grades after admission. The family muses on missed time and eligibility implications.
The piece accuses Republicans of greed and opportunism, likening their push to reclaim office to gorging at a pie counter. It argues they offer only vituperation, with no constructive policy, seeking to regain jobs they lost rather than a principled platform.
Citizens praise representatives who resist rubber stamping legislation. They value lawmakers with independent judgment who meet party censure yet defend constituents' desires. These lawmakers vote with or against the administration based on what they deem right, earning voter support.
Dr. R. M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago says real journalism comes from doing the work. Education gives fundamentals. experience is the best teacher. Everyone should know the law for self protection and to avoid violations. In debt matters, interest on an open account without a contract may not be required.
A local Bible class questions how much form and how little is safe in worship. The article argues every church needs a structured order of service to avoid chaos or dullness, stressing that form should serve spirit, not dominate, and that true sanctification comes from the heart, not the setting.
In November 1932 unemployment topped 11 million and the national debt stood at 20 billion dollars. By 1938 unemployment remained 11 million while debt rose to 37 billion. The piece critiques plans like Townsend and defends press freedom for letters to the editor. It praises Col. Knox and urges aid for farmers alongside industry.
A devotional on bodily health grounded in Mark Romans and Judges. It argues disease, temperance, and sanctity of the body are tied to Christian duty. Emphasizes avoiding excess, especially tobacco and alcohol, and treating the body as the temple of God for longevity and spiritual vitality.
Mrs. Charles Lazenby of Keosauqua transferred an eye from one dog to another after reading about eye donations. After the operation she sold the dogs to Dr. Frank McIntosh. One eye had been lost in shipment and was replaced from a dog that had fallen off a shelf.
Frank Miller a farmer near South English trapped birds at night and brought them to Sigourney to claim a bounty of ten cents on each bird. He received a check for 30.90 for his three hours work. District game warden T. K. Johnston notes many birds have been in Keokuk county for some time, their numbers increasing and becoming pests.
The new $75,000 875 horsepower diesel engine at the city light plant was turned over for the first time Saturday. It carried the entire city load for several brief periods during adjustments Sunday and Monday afternoon. Trial run date not yet set, says W. Jorgensen, superintendent of the light plant. Indianola Herald.
Burial services for A. L. Child, pioneer Grinnell photographer who died recently in California, were postponed. A daughter’s letter to Snyder Brothers explains the body’s arrival from Los Angeles is delayed due to the flood and no new date can be set.
A look back at notable Pella events 20 30 40 and 50 years ago highlights local history. Residents reflect on changes, landmarks, and community milestones that shaped the town over decades.
Fifty two years ago on March 16 1886 S F Prouty sold his residence in south Pella to George Williams yardmaster at the depot Abr Ver Ploeg finished teaching a term south of Pella and began clerking in C Rhynsburger s store Herman Geelhoed left Kruidenier Bros to partner with Avie and open a new store in the Brand building G S Baron rented a Leighton store and planned to move his Michigan family to open a Leighton shop Tim Sheehy longtime Depot Hotel landlord married Mollie Williams of Prairie City George Gesman sold his Prairie City photography gallery to J Roovaart and returned to Pella to work with Reuvers Gesman studio Mr Gesman bought the Wilson property from S F Prouty
Dirkie traveled to Waterloo to see Jerry and Jacob at the Town Dairy Separator. Ben Blommers and Miss Nina Elliott visited in the Chris Le Cocq home at New Sharon. Harry Vander Linden resigned from Pleasant View to teach at Richland school.
In 1918 Charles W. Atkins of Winterset earned the Croix de Guerre as a member of the Rainbow division in France. The community notes a series of local events including fires on the Guert Thomassen estate, deaths, births, and anniversaries. High school to close May 24 with no spring vacation. several local civic and farm updates follow.
Cordova residents entertained others at Lynn Perkey's home for Sunday dinner. Otto Wynsteker visited Roy Karr and George Dailey's homes, while Charley Cadwallender's family saw Sherman Gibbons. Lavers Dailey stayed with Betty Ford in Knoxville. Dieleman couple welcomed a seven pound daughter in Pella. County nurse reported measles at Nick Schuring home near Fifield and observed illness at Fifield school with several pupils sent home with fever, including Angie Klyn, Sylvia Klyn, and Marjorie Klyn.
A local health note records quarantines in Polk township and illness reports including Marion Van Haaften's home and Pete Van Ghent's children with red measles. Other items mention visits, a misc shower for Nita Johnson, and three deaths Mrs Lane Muilenberg J M Varenkamp and Arnold Monsma with condolences. The Aid met at the church for Mrs Sloan and embroidering blocks for a biblical story quilt.
A brief discussion on the common cold urges strict rest and fluids as the best treatment. It warns against neglect and highlights risks like sinus infections and pneumonia, stressing fear of illness and communal responsibility to avoid spread.
The act seeks to build reserves for weekly cash benefits to eligible unemployed workers, stabilize employment, and stabilize business to maintain workers purchasing power.
Hon H M McCully longtime Marion County legislator and Pella leader dies at home March 8 at 64. He served as justice of the peace and mayor of Pella for seven terms. Survived by wife and two daughters Mrs J H Applegate Guthrie Center and Mrs C J Hendershot Knoxville. Other items note meat shop on west side of square, moves to Peoria farm, marriages including Marinus De Heer with Margaret Muilenberg, Leighton families relocate to Pella, Dr A B Chaffee family moves to Deacon Kean property, a large barn fire west of Pella, and Janes Ver Ploeg with Gertrude Vander Wilt.
More than 1,700 Iowa children aged five to fourteen were reported with eye and visual defects by 55 public health nursing agencies in January 1937. Edith Countryman notes irritable behavior and reduced work efficiency from vision problems, urging early ophthalmic evaluation and improved lighting, window sizing, shades, glare-free blackboards, seating, wall colors, and clean lighting fixtures to prevent eye strain.
The city council debated a new water works system as a pressing issue. Delegates to the county Democratic convention were urged to back William Jennings Bryan. The Chronicle adopted a nominal admission charge for events with entry fees and reported local marriages.
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