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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1935
Page
8
The Chronicle laments crowded eight page issues and misses space for country correspondence and reader requested articles. They prefer publishing meaningful pieces over filler content that fails to engage readers.
The article discusses how Methodist and Baptist gatherings in Des Moines Shenandoah criticized liquor sales and its evils. It argues that church positions should reflect the habits of the local congregations and questions the idea of restraint in denouncing moral wrongs.
A few days ago some older residents received their first pension checks and a merchant noted the joy on a man’s face as he bought groceries with the payment. The piece urges shared rejoicing and acknowledges these dependents still lack full support but appreciate small benefits.
The piece laments deflated incomes and rising costs while wealth concentrates among a few. It argues foundations of faith are undermined by uncontrollable forces, eroding trust in people, institutions, God, and self. It questions if normal spiritual life can return amid mechanized labor and economic upheaval.
The piece argues the world owes nothing but opportunity, not a living, noting relief rules against able men refusing work. It cites Lowell Thomas on momentum, warning that retirement without activity leads to mental and physical decline, and stresses the dangers of a life of ease after busyness.
The Chronicle notes the October 30 election in Pella on adding classrooms auditorium and gym at the high school. The federal agency funds 26800 of about 58000 total, with the remainder to be raised locally. The piece urges timely action to benefit Youth and education.
The notice highlights financial strain and government aid concerns while praising Pella and Central college. It urges voters to approve the high school addition to support education for boys and girls during a crucial hour, stressing progress and efficiency.
The article argues for school report cards that detail a child’s grades and behaviors, replacing informal word of mouth. It asserts this system helps parents monitor progress, sign and return records, and engage at home to boost learning, reducing wasted time and improving outcomes.
The Jasper County Record notes federal relief funds appear well managed yet six Iowa counties Polk Woodbury Pottawattamie Dubuque Scott and Linn receive more than half of state funds totaling 363097.63. Polk alone surpasses 150000. The piece argues larger counties justify more but questions the proportional fairness to smaller counties.
A Sigourney Review piece cites a well known American stating the nation improved after Roosevelts 1933 start, but the writer recalls bank runs and credit droughts that forewarned of no immediate light for business or agriculture, underscoring a tense outlook.
Montezuma Republican reports Pella plans a beautification drive to attract visitors. The city will plant millions of tulips with a six inch sod removal, bulbs from Holland, arranged along a uniform plan for synchronized bloom next spring.
The Cherokee Times notes Milo Reno rejects any program but his own and predicts next year will resemble a circus with multiple rings and endless aerial stunts by trapeze artists.
Orange City urges residents to buy locally to sustain merchant stock and drive demand. Purchases from out of town and mail orders drain cash away, hindering home prosperity and building activity. Citizens are urged to keep money circulating at home by shopping locally.
The Carnegie Corporation presents a Mora portrait of Andrew Carnegie to Carnegie libraries in the United States and British Dominions. The Carnegie centennial celebration occurs November 28 to 27s with the portrait framed for permanent display. Carnegie donated 2,811 libraries from 1881 to 1917, including 1,940 in the United States. Carnegie was born November 26, 1835 in Dunfermline.
A humorous column recounts tavern and street chatter in Pella with sly jests about local figures. Snippets lampoon editors, merchants, and college life, noting weddings, anniversaries, and quirky observations about daily town life and humor.
A fragment recounts Daniel interpreting Belshazzar's handwriting and exposing the king's sins. It notes the fate of his father, the downfall of the kingdom to the Medes and Persians, and warns of temperance, luxury, and moral neglect. The piece adds meditation questions on leadership and righteousness. It also mentions bread price protests and a Mississippi river murder investigation in progress.
An international Sunday School outline on Belshazzar’s Feast from Daniel 6 17 28 highlighting the dangers of intemperance and prophetic sense. It notes Belshazzar’s contempt for sacred vessels and foresees ruin, echoing the proverb wine is a mocker and warnings about wisdom and judgment.
A 20 year retrospective notes officers reelected with Oren Van Niewaal as president and Will J. De Reuyn as vice president. Brand Ver Meer suffered a second barn fire in two months. Knoxville voted 403 to 49 against switching to a commission form of government. Several residents faced medical issues and local incidents are reported including fires and a legal notice bearing a $100 fine.
Thirty years ago an injunction led to the closure of three Pella saloons for liquor sales to minors. John Mathes wed Miss Jennie Vos at her parents’ home north of town. Depot foundation work paused due to unsuitable gravel. J. Breuklander, 16, died from pneumonia shortly after a doctor was summoned. J Neyenesche’s 82nd birthday celebrated by church members. Farmers lost sums to a fruit tree agent. Other weddings included Simon Douwstra and Margaret De Hann and Dick Vander Vloeg and Gertrude Houweling. Harry Boland injured his thumb badly by splitting a nail to remove a splinter. Stegeman and sons returned from South Dakota after selling over 800 acres. Wagaman residence lots in front of the bank sold to Rich Sybenga for 500 dollars. S Gladstone, theatre proprietor, plans to install a motion picture machine. Leonard Van Steenberger, 63, died at his sister’s home.
Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of R. J. Tilma, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of District Court office in Marion County Iowa. A hearing is set for November 18, 195, in Knoxville Iowa, where all interested parties may be heard. Don J. Remy, Clerk. J. R. Weddle, Deputy. Knoxville Iowa, Oct. 19, 1996.
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