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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
6
The Inquiring Reporter gathers views from five Iowa residents on prohibition after Knoxville. Vander Waal and Dykstra express cautious optimism, Koelman notes a hard fight ahead, Gosselink hopes Christians unite for victory, and Pietenpol calls for unified Christian action to curb wets and avoid repeats of past defeats.
The board designates May 8 to 15 as Pay Your Fine Week and urges settling all fines before borrowing again. Patrons and parents of minors are thanked for cooperation. Some magazines used for reference remain unreturned as the school year ends, and prompt returns help others access the files. From Gaylord's Triangle mention Cracking Ice and the Lady Who Cracked It by Geister.
Howell asserts that forming early habits shapes outcomes, while Powell recalling his infancy notes his mother hired someone to wheel him and he has been pushed for money ever since. The exchange highlights persistence and early care's impact on later circumstances.
A Sunday school lesson analyzes Jesus as king in Mark 11 1 33, focusing on his character rights and duties. It argues rulers should be virtuous and notes Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem yet upheld divine authority, while stressing citizenship duties and the balance of rights with responsibilities.
Chronicle Weekly Health Message outlines undulant fever as a zoonotic disease from infected livestock, mainly cows and hogs. It notes Malta fever as an outdated name, lists symptoms such as fever weight loss chills sweats and joint pain, and explains transmission through ingestion or skin contact. Prevention centers on pasteurized milk and protective handling of animals, with Iowa reportable disease data for May 4, 1933.
The text questions which side in the repeal battle is financially motivated or self serving and contrasts methods such as intimidation versus persuasion. It asks who sponsors petitions to lawmakers, who sends anonymous letters, who values lawmaking anonymity, and who protects the sanctity of womanhood while threatening women workers on the opposing side.
North English resident Will Meyers raises a bold crow that killed a mole in a yard. The bird pinned the buried mammal, dipped it in water, and drowned it, then feasted with evident delight. Also notes Chronicle ads offering 500 sheets of yellow second sheets for 40c.
The Baptist Ladies group met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs Les ter Dunn for their usual gathering and fellowship activities.
William C. De Bruin of Galesburg was in the city Monday engaging in business activities.
A concise safety message stresses that brakes stop wheels, but tire condition and tread are essential to stop the car. Proper tire maintenance, inflation, and regular inspection help prevent accidents and ensure overall vehicle stopping ability.
Bridge work on primary road No 59 west of Eddyville advances with the contractor in charge of the overhead St. Louis railroad bridge. Workers say completion by July 1 is likely as six miles of the pend have been accepted by the state highway commission. Concrete floor and superstructure forms are being prepared and work should begin early next week.
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