13 Oct 1932
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
1
A month from Election Day the writer notes limited voter discussion yet asserts voters may still act at the polls. The piece condemns Mark Sullivan as biased and mocks Cubs World Series pay, pointing out players earned over four days while Yankees earned more per player.
Pupil workload has increased from routine daytime study to extra activities including parties picnics book reviews and social duties. In high school students must study at night consult encyclopaedias and balance class work with numerous tasks leaving little free time.
Ogden L Mills contrasts Roosevelt remarks with Hoover's background noting his Iowa farm work until sixteen and high school years. It traces Hoover's path from Leland Stanford University engineer training to thirteen years in Europe before returning as a national savior, highlighting his limited direct farm experience.
The piece argues that current food distribution methods threaten national interests and risk promoting socialism by giving undeserved aid. It laments widespread hunger despite abundant granaries and warehouses and suggests charity alone cannot solve the crisis, calling for a shift away from distribution based on earning capacity as the pivot.
Churches across the country mark a week of prayer and penitence amid what is described as the most trying times in world history. The piece urges reflection on personal conduct and a return to foundational spiritual principles, acknowledging blame while stressing communal repentance and gratitude to the Creator.
The article urges National Education Week from November 7 to 18 to spark renewed interest in education. It notes budget cuts pressure schools and colleges, but highlights progress in curricula, teaching, and the shift toward practical, workshop like institutions. It defends athletics as a complement, with grades tied to participation, and emphasizes Rhysian education and higher student standards.
The speaker notes rapid progress and urges a pause to inventory current stock. It is important to assess where they stand and what remains to reach ongoing development. The aim is to identify assets, gaps, and priorities to sustain momentum.
The week will be observed in our midst with plans for public recognition, though specific dates or events remain to be announced. Local officials expect a formal acknowledgment in the coming days as preparations proceed.
Henry Field says Roosevelt is no farmer and lacks a silo and pigs. Others in the Roosevelt neighborhood say Field confused Franklin D. Roosevelt with another Roosevelt nearby who has everything on his farm except a radio station. The Bath Tub debate continues as doctors urge more hand washing. gates and lavatories in diners are lacking, especially in cities and travel, prompting calls for better facilities. Campaign spending stems from state tax funding, with Dr Bryan’s Wet Successor discussed alongside Ruth Bryan Owen’s nomination and her stance on wets.
A clipped report notes that all state employees down to stenographers have been assessed for the Republican party, though the piece cannot guarantee full accuracy or context of the assessment.
Monroe County News quotes Henry Field claiming Roosevelt has a polo ground and tennis court on his farm while former Virginia Governor Byrd counters with a personal inspection showing Roosevelt’s adjoining farm hosts a herd of Guernsey cattle dairy and horse barns poultry houses a silo of corn silage farm horses hogs and more than 600 laying hens.
This week in Pella blends cheeky musings on Dr Fox and local figures with barbershop chatter and political bets. The piece lampoons a mix of residents, high school gossip, class rings, jewelry, fashion, and small town pretenses while hinting at broader Iowa political leanings and a lighthearted skepticism of local events.
The New York Times prints a biblical line from Daniel weighing the weights and measures of a text in quotation marks. It cites the phrase main and tekel upharsin as being weighed and found wanting.
From the Chronicle of October 10 1912 highlights include S E Cronkhite seeking reelection as sheriff on the Democratic ticket Clarence Vander Linden and Lydia Grundman wed Arnold M Roelofsen dies at 77 and a five year old boy of John V Haaften ill with pneumonia Also notes on local moves and visits across Otley Sully Sioux and O’Brien counties.
Rock Island marked its 70th anniversary as a series of grim notes surfaced. Mrs. George A. Willard of Oske loona was found dead by her foster daughter Mary Ellen Willard. Dr. L. E. Park of Tracy died of a heart attack. Rev H. G. Barr urged enforcement of the cigarette law. Jerry Kraai of Orange City perished from gas or in a septic tank. a gasoline stove exploded at Roy McNeese’s Ten Brook property. Dr. H. C. Wormhondt injured by a car door. celebrations for J Z Stubenrauch’s 80th birthday amid family help and debris cleanup.
A Sunday School lesson stresses that the kingdom of God begins with ideals. Abraham is cited as a model, with the home needing Christian atmosphere, continual teaching beyond outward worship, and heart knowledge. It urges parents and teachers to embed God’s words in daily life, talk of faith at every moment, and convert actions toward the kingdom.
The article reflects on the lasting impact of wholesome influences from the ome, stressing how such values shape character and community ties across generations. It emphasizes gratitude toward mentors and the quiet strength of everyday acts that foster resilience and unity.
Reuben Schakel was out Monday for the first time in two weeks due to illness. Esley Langerak and Edward Goad collided on the baseball diamond. Esley bumped his head and Edward’s left eye swelled shut but he recovered to resume school duties. Mrs. Murray Nesbit has been ill. Chas Lautenbach and others visited Lee Lautenbach in Des Moines Friday.
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