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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
6
Officer Grandman campaigns against dim or faulty vehicle lights as a needed safety measure. The Parents Teachers association meeting in Pella emphasized the city must prioritize child safety on the way to and from school with immediate action urged.
A speaker reflects on addressing college students noting that while they may doubt and react to advice they are serious about life yet still seek enjoyment. He emphasizes their humanity and capacity to balance responsibility with fun.
The All-States News Bureau portrays Texas’s Jack Garner as future speaker if Democrats gain control. He is described as unlike the late Nicholas Longworth, aligned with the “little man,” which the piece argues could give him an edge over other contenders and drive a favorable change in the House.
Mrs Henry Rhynsburger spoke on public libraries and the shift toward wholesome books for children. She urged greater library use to keep kids away from trashy literature and to foster a lasting reading habit from childhood.
A considerable boom grows for former Virginia governor Harry Byrd, brother of aviator Richard Byrd, as a presidential candidate. His lifelong dry stance could appeal to many Democrats and Republicans, potentially outperforming Roosevelt or Ritchie who are less staunchly dry. The piece notes a shift against prevailing Democratic views, urging leaders to recognize Byrd as a viable choice.
The piece weighs whether to view the economy pessimistically or optimistically. Eastern cities report revival with workers returning and grain prices rising, yet unemployment remains high and factories idle. Officials say optimism is needed but should ignore exaggerated press claims, with better days expected but taking time.
A weekly news sheet reports physicians see a close link between emotionalism and heart disease. High pressure life with hurry and bustle blamed for increased mortality, while heart specialists note civilization’s stress as a major factor. Call for slowing down and recognizing humans are not machines.
The city-manager plan, long used in major cities, is seen as doomed as Cleveland voters reject it by a large majority. The Literary Digest cites politics at City Hall as a reason with Republicans and Democrats contesting control. The editorial advocates the aldermanic plan, criticizing concentrated power.
A commission report notes lynchings fell from 255 in 1892 to 10 in 1929 with an average of 17 over the last six years. It argues that justice requires hearings for the accused, condemns mob violence, and warns that one crime does not solve another.
The article appeals to community parents to enroll in the Parent-Teacher association to strengthen ties with teachers and promote overall community welfare. It stresses that active membership, not a few, drives success and that the children depend on parental support for the program’s future.
A collage of local wit and gossip from Pella residents. Names like Sherman, Jemison, Van Zante, Ver Meer, and De Wit surface amid jokes about politics, weddings, cigars, and civic life. The column riffs on world affairs, taxes, and the era’s social quirks with playful, regional tone.
The note references the Flight O Tyme stemmed from chronicle entries dated 1911 and 1921. It highlights a historical aviation or event timeline linked to the two years without detailing specific incidents or figures.
Legal notice announces a will filed in the Marion County Iowa district court for Adriana Maria Van Horsen deceased. Hearing set for December term 1981 on December 9 in Knoxville with interested parties invited. Don L. Remy, Clerk, and Deputy L. B. Clements.
A quote from Bishop avid of Liverpool contrasts two education types. One focuses on passing exams, the other fosters enjoyment, turning education into an atmosphere, discipline, and uplift that educes a student who loves learning.
Chronicle items note Mr and Mrs J N Melton leaving for a new home in Fulton Illinois. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Grandman. Mrs John Braam seeks treatment in Rochester Minnesota after a fall. Francis Huyser recovering from appendicitis at Maaslka hospital. Youth group members surprise Peter Kuiken on his birthday. Week’s deaths include Mrs L Lundy and Mrs Stephen Van der Zyl. Harold Bientema of Waterloo and Miss Irene Palmer of Indianola wed. First Reformed church offers stables on church lot at public auction. Central College football loses 21 to 0 to Osteopathic College of Kirksville Missouri.
Twenty years ago on 23, 1911, H Welle sold H Kuyper stock to J H Kuyper and Co. Mrs L A Eysink’s family gathered for a surprise party after a death, with obituaries noting Margaret Thompson 98 and others. An estimated hundred attended a K of P lodge entertainment, Mr and Mrs H Kuyper marked their 55th wedding anniversary, and local movements included Hattie Harmsen’s school return and Vander Pol’s goods trip.
Indianola Tribune reports Dan Malone a north of Indianola farmer died Saturday afternoon from monoxide gas poisoning. Coroner ruled accidental after finding Malone in his garage on the running board of his car with the garage door ajar. The tight space likely caused fatal gas buildup. Malone had spoken of working on the car earlier and told his wife he would sweep the walks after returning home. Clarence Reynolds assisted in the search with Mrs Reynolds but Malone was not found until after five o'clock.
Advertises 100 sheets of 8x11 good bond typewriter paper priced at 25 cents per pack. Located at Chronicle Omics store.
A synthesis of editorials notes wooden bridges fading from main roads and the tourist dollar's impact on local trade. It cites Des Moines statistics on tourist spending and argues open wider bridges aid safety and business, while a Jasper County Record column questions posthumous examinations of a hanged man and criticizes Cedar Rapids slaughtering of cattle amid tuberculosis concerns.
The Toledo Chronicle backs President Hoover for his disarmament stance and cooperation with the League of Nations Council to avert further war. It argues a united world pressure is needed to prevent war in the Far East and that Hoover embodies the nation’s capacity to meet the emergency with wholehearted support from those invested in America’s best interests.
A Sigourney review criticizes big newspapers for not aiding agriculture and cites proposed county resolutions from a Tax Payers Meeting in Chariton. Proposals urge salary cuts for officials, delaying cattle testing, eliminating the county agricultural agent, halting road machinery purchases, publishing Farm Bureau memberships, reducing county home staff, stopping new road projects, and replacing gasoline spending with horse labor. The list advocates a 15 to 25 percent reduction in non mandatory levies and broader cost-cutting measures for 1932.
A Keokuk County farmer, described as a thoughtful pioneer and philosopher, spoke last Saturday in the county treasurer’s office after paying his full share of taxes. His remark suggested that the low mood will end when the people tire of the current situation and act.
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