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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
10
The piece argues Republicans show jubilance over results but warns that if they offer only empty promises, it would be unwise to entrust government in 1936. It emphasizes evaluating constructive programs over party labels regardless of Democratic or Republican gains.
ML Bowman, executive chairman of the Iowa Farm Debt Advisory Council, reported in October that 10 000 Iowans faced foreclosure. Of these, 665 had recently foreclosed, 906 sought moratorium relief, and 3 000 made no effort to protect themselves. The piece laments the fate of tillers in a troubled state, noting some have been helped while many lost farms. one farmer remarks the inescapable choice is to let the farm go and start over.
The Open Bible Church banding together to build a new place of worship after losing their former site to a post office building. The small congregation shows Nehemiah like spirit to rise and construct a neat and comfortable church edifice, and members are applauded for vision and faith.
Five local high school students received the Inquiring Reporter question. One declined for personal reasons, another due to fear of church reaction, which was justified in that case. The remaining three and a substitute answered, showing clear understanding and good writing.
A writer criticizes Iowa Liquor Control Commission for releasing monthly store receipts. He doubts newspapers will feature the figures and suggests the public likely cares little about how much money is taken from laboring classes. The piece questions the commission's motives and the value of publishing such data.
A columnist recalls a town sign warning drivers to slow down as a reminder that reckless motorists threaten public safety. The piece highlights careless driving, legal penalties, and the need for prudent behavior on roads. It argues fools behind wheels often evade swift consequences, emphasizing caution for all drivers.
Editorial calls for an end to unnecessary double parking in the business district. Points to curb space marked by the city and notes drivers often wait for other vehicles to move. Concedes Saturday congestion but insists current practice must stop.
John J. Etthell, once Bloomfield postmaster and Iowa state senator, died leaving a record of public service and upright character. The obituary honors his dedication to bettering life and his principled stance as a community leader.
Citizens mourn the sudden death of Mr. Ethell at age 62 after a heart attack. A Republican and Methodist, he was a popular after dinner speaker and active in commercial, political and religious groups, with wide esteem and many friends.
The obituary recalls Reverend Billy Sunday as a powerful and controversial evangelist. It notes his dynamic, forceful preaching, mixed reactions from critics and supporters, and his lasting impact on the religious landscape. It mentions his Des Moines Colosseum visit, the debates over conversions, and the overall belief that the world is better for his work.
Editorial notes a warning from the head of the State Securities department about Blue Sky stock salesmen targeting vulnerable people. It urges readers to contact the state department before buying stocks to verify claims and avoid scams amid rising caution. Toledo Chronicle commentary argues taxation awareness grows as government spending expands, urging citizens to demand value for tax dollars.
Chariton Leader reports a Sunday table on three point tax collections showing 83 counties receive more than paid in and 16 counties pay in more than they get back. Lucas county gains 82568 while paying 45891 and receiving 78309 including cancelled levies and 1935 refund. Rural communities are largely satisfied with the measure.
Don L Berry editor of the Indianola Record criticizes Republican candidates for refusing a unified slate. He argues party editors offered to back a slate if delegates to the last state convention would choose a single platform, a proposal rejected by all candidates. He declares he may abandon efforts to revive the Republican bid.
Local column gathers odd remarks and quips about editors, politics, church life, and daily quirks. Notes include a proposed special policeman for an editor, a mail pusher's scare about dynamite, playful aphorisms from Gerrit Hoekstra and others, and satirical jests on aging, religion, and small town habits.
A quirky collection of maxims lampoons common sense and civic duties. It mocks chicken stealing, charity, writers, hospitals named Mercy, and the idea that money grows on trees, while noting how gossip and misapplied phrases can shape daily life.
International Sunday School Lesson outlines Ezra 1 1 6 and Psalms 126 1 6 with central thought that sinners are in captivity. Time BCE 536 Babylon. Lesson plan covers rising up to build to help and to rejoice. Notes Cyrus prompts rebuilding and seeks shared effort, with cautions about accepting worldly gifts and the balance of spiritual vs physical tabernacles.
Weekly Health Message notes scarlet fever is unduly prevalent. October reports to the state department stand at 953 cases, far above the 9 year average. Forty four deaths in the first eight months of 1935 compare with forty two in the same period of 1934, with lingering post recovery complications noted.
The article outlines scarlet fever risks including nephritis rheumatism and heart disease. It stresses early skin eruptions as warning signs and quarantine, plus a community fight plan with prompt recognition isolation nurse inspections susceptibility tests and health regulations to curb the illness.
A reader praises the Iowa Pall Corn Chronicle for extra pages amid national trends toward shorter measures. He critiques shortened words and the New Deal era price changes, laments wage and pork costs, and argues for preserving etymology while resisting overzealous reforms.
Denver rows with a string of mishaps none fatal yet serious. Clarence Bierling at Denver University is recovering well from a collapsed lung. Mrs. A Keesen walks with a cast after a broken back. John Brandama fractured skull and leg in a ditch incident while driving cattle. Albert Brandsma fell from a horse. condition described as serious. Bethesda Sanatorium reports new patients Miss Nellie Van Weelden and Kenneth Van Brogen. Church elders and ministers visit patients as repairs ongoing.
Parsons College defeated Central 60 to 0. Charles Whitehead, 42, New Sharon, died after drinking patent medicine. Public sales listed for Jarnigan Reinhart Dank Van Zante Beintema Clevenger De Heer Thomassen Van Baalen Sneller. Dieleman injured eye by cornstalk. Prof Sadler chorister and Hugo Kuyper pianist at union services. Huckabee broke arm in wagon mishap. City petitions to grade streets. Mahaska county farmers met to revive old county. Longsbury injured hip entering home. Two teams pulled car from ditch. Gasoline spilled at White Way garage causing blaze.
Thirty years ago the Ladies Auxiliary planned a lefthanded event. A runaway incident near the Boot store was reported but no injuries occurred. Miss Bessie Vandermeulen and Gradus R. Hagens wed at G. A. Vandermeulen home. Rev John Firth’s family moved here from Ayrshire after purchasing the De Jong property. Electric lights briefly altered for a Vandermeulen wedding. George Ganss refereed a Central football trip to Indianola. Rev S Vander Werf accepted the First Reformed pastorate. Paul Scholte advised to seek warmer climate due to ill health. Henry Rhynsburger, Dixie chief electrician, visited his parents in Buxton. Buxton Negro resident W. H. Austin killed by his wife in a stabbing. New brick pavement work continued by the alley near the bank and Ver hey blacksmith shop. Mrs F Rederus celebrated her 70th birthday with daughters and relatives. Mr Bruinsma, an elderly resident, injured an arm after slipping on a banana peel. Street hydrants were installed by the street commissioner.
Minnie and Mrs. Frank Klynsma host visitors while Miss Helena Rupke returns from Long Island. Kansas workers plan homeward travel for the Golden Jubilee of a Dutch Christian Reformed church. J C Y Girls distribute free admittance tickets for a three act play The Cost of a Smile, with Miss Janet De Kock earning a pennant. George Spoelstra dies in Pueblo. Cynthia Van Gendren attends the funeral. Martin Bonnema Jr to become proprietor of the nearby grocery store. Mrs Spoor plans moves to Wisconsin.
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