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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
5
REV M E STEINKAMP argues against Sunday movie showings in Pella Iowa urging residents to uphold the Lord’s Day Morality. He condemns commercial enterprises on Sundays as corrupt and calls for the town to remain the Salt of the Earth, urging the manager to align with local values or leave.
The reminiscence recalls King Philip II and Dutch migration shaping Pella Iowa, then trails through memories of Rev. Emanuel F. Scarff and his son Charlie Scarff, plus cousins Will Scarff and Cora Scarff Brewster. The narrator envisions returning to the Moore home in Pella, reflecting on family ties, dreams of a 1947 centennial, and plans to revisit or even fly to Pella in old age.
A feature discusses how women perform diverse tasks from typing to factory work while preserving femininity. It argues constant washing challenges, praises mild soaps like Ivory for protecting skin, and asserts hands symbolize womanly beauty amid evolving roles.
Dr William J Scholes explains the origin of cancer as a mass of low grade cells lacking a surrounding membrane and blood supply. He notes cancers arise in epithelial tissues such as skin and organs like lip tongue throat stomach uterus intestines and breast. He argues scar tissue from irritation or injury fuels cancer progression, that cancer is a middle life disease, and that the only effective treatment is early surgical removal.
A morning pledge declares a shift toward positivity and self improvement. The speaker vows to stop resenting neighbors, abandon envy, and focus on personal duties while seeking hidden beauties and praising worthy others.
Ben Voge laar reported possessing a Dutch Haagsche Post from Amatenium with a comic supplement. The front shows a skeleton caricature of Hitler labeled De Wijf Doodvon nissen Van Beuthen and the back features a series of funny pictures. the meaning is unclear.
Church notices invite public to Legion Memorial hall for services at 7:30 p m and a 6:30 p m Young People gathering. Third Reform holds 10:45 am service and 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm programs. First Reform lists Sunday school at 5:00 am and evening talks including The Rod in Thine Hand.
The Baptist church invites all to Sunday school at 9:30 a m with classes for all ages and morning and evening preaching by the pastor. Morning theme The Door of the Fold. Evening theme to be announced. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:30 p m. The public is invited to all services.
A partial list shows individuals fined or jailed for violations of fish and game laws. Names include Tom Fairweather for pheasants during closed season in Des Moines with a $25 penalty, Chas Carusso $100 for out of season pheasant shooting in Mason City, Ralph Tripp $85 for shooting quail in Fort Madison, Scott Lynder $35 for quail, Herbert Burtlow $10 for peddling fish without a license in Ottumwa, Pete Nava $15 for hunting without a license with an assembled gun in a motor vehicle in Waterloo, John Wilson $10 for hunting without a license at Jefferson Barracks, Vern Hughlan $100 or 30 days for deer violation, and Gress in Maine $100 or 80 days. both appealing to district court. H West $15 days in jail for spearing catfish in Oskaloosa, Jerry Bird $40 or 12 days in jail for spearing catfish in Delta.
Readers express appreciation for the Chronicle Sunday School lesson column. Messages from New Sharon teachers and others praise its practicality and helpful slant on temperance, noting the feature aids those unable to attend teachers meetings.
A playful piece explains the cap M letter’s role in a weekly’s life. It highlights its use in announcing births and marriages, marking illnesses and deaths, and even noting Monday events and names of many Mrs and Messrs. The letter appears in typographic humor about newspaper production.
Ground dates are prepared with a jewel teaspoon of soda and boiling water. Mix sifted ingredients including sugar flour salt and nuts. Add an egg and butter then grind dates and rub with soda before pouring the hot water over them. Combine all and bake in a moderate oven.
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