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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
6
A newspaper column argues merchants should include sales tax in prices, claiming it reduces consumer pushback and aids small sellers. It then compares John Dillinger’s father to King David, noting personal bias yet urging justice for Dillinger and public safety as a ball club pursues a pennant and possibly the World Series.
The home talent program drew strong applause as a flag, Civil War mother, and Red Cross nurse appeared. The piece highlighted enduring patriotic spirit, loyalty to the country, and remembrance of soldiers who defended liberties, with a refrain to not forget.
The baseball season begins with decent interest as weather dampens crowds. Major league teams that struggled last year display surprising form, suggesting several formerly low ranked clubs may contend for top spots as the season proceeds.
The Voice of the Public column on baptism and circumcision splits readers. One side argues for publication. the other fears controversy. The editor notes both sides are heard and asserts the discussion is interesting even if it convinces no one.
Adrian Jim De Young asks if farmers could use store window stickers to advertise sales or purchases instead of newspapers. The editor doubts the method would work but acknowledges the logic of letting merchants display stickers on cars while a local street handbill ban exists around the square.
A newspaper: Should a school board meeting be private. The answer is no it should stay public like city council and court records. Editors and organization heads may want access to proceedings as public concerns.
The Chicago Cubs led by Charley Grimm have won seven consecutive games, using only seven pitchers. Radio reports claim this is a new baseball record, with the team top in the National League and continuing to press for more.
The editorial argues every business and profession, from doctors to undertakers, should advertise and support newspapers. It counters ethics objections, notes readers now seek ads to locate services, and frames advertising as a community service that helps sellers reach customers and sustains the press. It urges mutual support between publishers and advertisers.
Webster City Freeman-Journal notes Dan Turner’s attack on the deficiency judgement bill and the Senate sifting committee’s role. Cherokee Times mocks tax pledge promises, while Sigourney Review discusses sales tax and road school funding shifts from property owners to others, citing a 110 million Iowa tax year and 15 million paid by property owners.
A humor filled weekly collage from Pella includes quips about neighbors, school puzzles, and playful gags. It also features a sermon excerpt urging personal faith and the enthronement of Christ as King in individual lives.
International Sunday School Lesson by E V Good outlines Jesus entry into Jerusalem riding a colt, the cleansing of the temple, and peaceful mission. It contrasts peace over warfare, notes symbolism of the colt, and emphasizes Jesus as sovereign who can use what is offered to him, with the audience reacting as believers or skeptics.
Notice states that Woodrow Washer Company amends its articles to authorize 250 shares of $100 preferred stock and 500 shares of no par value common stock. Dated April 5, 1934.
The State of Iowa in Marion County notices a sheriff sale of real estate to satisfy a judgement of 1600 dollars against Sarah Frush et al. The property is the NE quarter of the SW quarter in Section 19 Township 76 North Range 21 West 65th P M containing 40 acres more or less, subject to highway. Sale to highest bidder on May 28, 1934 at 2:00 pm at the south door of the Court House Knoxville Iowa. If the homestead is included, owners must plat and record within ten days. costs may be added. Dated April 19, 1984. Sheriff P. J. Grandman. Deputy A. Lubberden. 500 sheets yellow second sheets for 40e at the Chronicle office.
The May 7 1914 Chronicle notes deaths of Frank Bakker 73 Mrs C P Awtry 39 Leah Frances 26 days old infant of Mr and Mrs Jim Grover Mrs Sue McClean 64 and William C Van Vark 85. Weddings include Paul N Little and Verne Rysdam James Van Dusseldorp and Elizabeth Koopmans. City marshal Henry J Brom named. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs C H Wormhoudt. Runaway on Franklin street injures none. Dirt from streets nearly paved. speaker Alohn Reuvers at Des Moines convention.
Town Democrats in Des Moines voted unanimously for W R Hearst for president. Ernest Cornelius of St. Louis on furlough. A gasoline tank sparked a store fire at F C Stubenrauch igniting wallpaper. Snap Mann broke his leg in a college town baseball game against the town team. Meyer Langerak seeks county clerk on the Republican ticket. Arie D Van der Linden dies at 55. Town quiet for conventions and court. A N Kuyper erecting a residence near the depot. Miss Anna Caroline Bousquet to wed Dr William Brooks LaForce of Ottumwa. D Den Hartog injured by a splinter. T Tysseling fingers crushed in foundry. Andrew Vander Meulen’s pacing horse ran wild past the fire crew. Gerrit Van Zante reports 60 blue racer snakes in field. Elza Wheeler falls from a new bus. Congress appropriates large federal sums for annual budget and relief work.
A Gamble store managed by Dick Vanderbest will open Saturday April 28 in the Central Bakery building on the square north side. The Minneapolis based Skagmo Gamble company operates it, selling automobile accessories and hardware. Vanderleest, former Central Bakery proprietor, is a Monroe resident and married to a Den Hartog daughter.
A Marion County survey by Extension Entomologist A D Worthington and County Agent Walter J Brown finds chinch bugs in every township. Two county meetings planned May 1 at Knoxville Memorial Hall and Pella High School to share spring control info. Farmers urged to participate and host demonstration barriers in infested townships.
R D Ricken aged 101 of Wellsburg Grundy County is among the state’s oldest citizens due to the 1934 old age assistance tax of 1.00 dollars. Though well past 65 he will not receive a pension and has sufficient means to support himself. Chronicle want ads bring results.
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