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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1937
Page
9
Doctors in Monroe County oppose Relief Administration fees for services to relief clients and have gone on strike. They argue grocers receive payment for value, while no reduction occurs. A similar push is seen in Marion County. The county relief office has no say. higher authorities set schedules, and appropriations limit charges.
The piece argues credit can ruin or reward a person based on repayment history. A cash buyer is praised, while a reliable payer builds a trustworthy credit profile, guiding lenders and reflecting a business’s assessment of honesty and reliability.
A weekly exchange asserts neither Gover nor Kraschel will seek U S Senator Gillette’s seat next year for the offered salary. The piece argues governors pursue higher motives than pay and would likely face defeat if aiming solely for the office.
Mr Garber at the Farmers Union picnic warns that some seek personal gain from organizations rather than contribution. He recalls Jesus disciples seeking compensation and notes newsmen often face poor seating and ticket costs while still being pressed for publicity. Local institutions generally treat reporters politely.
The Chicago Cubs, after a brief setback, have re established a four game lead in the National League pennant race as the season nears August 23. The New York Yankees loom in the American League, with the term Murderer's Row highlighting their formidable lineup. The piece notes public speakers and propriety, then abruptly shifts to a Des Moines newspaper annoyance about dogs roaming and a stray fragment about the paper’s experience.
The piece urges restraint with dangerous dogs, advising owners to chain vicious animals at night and take precautions to protect riders, especially boys on bicycles. It then extols the modern car as a bundle of conveniences, noting features from wipers to extra lights, highlighting advances since 25 years ago and cautioning that benefits depend on proper use.
A compact reflection on how inner thoughts shape character and conduct. It argues thoughts govern behavior, urging mindful mental nourishment, guarding against trashy writings, and seeking spiritual renewal to keep thoughts pure and elevating.
Toledo Chronicle argues against partisan appointments based on efficiency while Knoxville Express cites Iowa law banning flying under 1000 feet above crowds. The state aeronautics commission deems such stunts illegal, and Secretary Corey of the state fair says the airplane crash act will proceed despite the commission’s stance.
The Colfax Tribune quotes editorials from Humboldt Republican and Knoxville Journal arguing for public aid only for the aged or infirm while insisting able-bodied people be obliged to provide for themselves. It questions associating a Supreme Court justice with the Ku Klux Klan and notes suspicion I that Senator Black was elected with Klan support.
In Montezuma, a Congregational Busy Bees lesson recalls John D Rockefeller's philanthropy with Ida Tarbell's writings. A debate arose over accepting Rockefeller's gift for the Foreign Missionary society, with a sharp remark that the money was tainted and “taint mine.”
A Sunday School lesson discusses social justice from Leviticus and Luke, stressing treatment of the poor, fair dealings with neighbors, and humane acts toward strangers. It notes modern shifts to legislation for welfare, calls for sharing resources, and raises questions on hospitality, labor relations, and government relief.
Leighton J Mulder of Spring Lake visited the Hesselink home with Mrs. Ira J Hesselink. Families and friends frequent Rock Island Illinois and Holland Michigan for visits and state fairs. Sunday school picnic at Black Oak school grounds included a cooperative dinner and program. Helen Vander Linden prepares to teach in Greenfield Town schools. Several residents attend the State Fair and visit relatives. A Needus Club picnic honors Florence and Florenc Den Adel leaving for Dex Moines AIB studies.
Washington reports a survey by the National Industrial Conference Board and the Department of Labor showing American factory wages advanced about 16 percent above the 1929 level while wholesale prices remain roughly 10 percent below that year. The decline from 1929 hit bottom around 1933 and both wages and prices turned up afterward.
Dirk P. De Young of Avenel New Jersey has written a 16 page booklet titled What you should know about your ancestry and how to trace it yourself. The author notes the value of genealogy and explains name origins and family histories including De Jongh Hyer and Van Bersen. He urges readers to explore their roots without fear of finding shameful histories.
Fifty years ago on August 31 1887 the Pella post office moved into new quarters in a building formerly occupied by Wm Verros C a furniture store on Franklin street now part of the J C Penney space. Postmaster J H Stubenrauch, clerk Dick Gosselink, and Mrs G S Baron’s shop on Leighton operated during illness of Mrs Baron. Local residents include John De Boest visiting family from Oregon, T Muilenberg moving his family to a Sioux County farm, delegates E R Cassatt and H Neyenesch to Des Moines Democratic State Convention, and T J Edmand Gyrenus Cole delegates to the Republican State Convention where Gov Larrabee was re nominated by acclamation.
40 Years Ago column notes the Pella band boys received new outfits for the Semi Centennial celebration. Herman Rietveld sold his coal bank northwest of the city to W Wright, W Dingeman and John Verros. Anie De Jong died at 89 at his son in law H De Bie’s home on West Franklin. G T Tusseling started with Buwalda Electric. Arie De Wit died at 41 on S Van Zee farm south of Pella. Everything prepared for the Sept 1 2 Semi Centennial.
Thirty years ago in Marion County a barn fire started by a boy with matches killed three year old William Reed’s son and five horses after a worker took matches away then returned for more. A bride, Miss Bessie Boots, wed Krvn Van Zante of San Francisco. Other items note a mission fest talk, G A R resolutions on Harmon Todd, a hog price record at Whitehall for Star Masterpiece, several deaths and jury service summons, a lightning strike on a barn and courthouse, ordination of Rev J Clyde Clark, and a fatal wreck at Town Central.
On the east side of Central college campus a doctor left a blushing young maiden at the R. L. Sadler home Wednesday September 4.
Twenty years ago on September 6 1917 Pella participated in a baseball tournament won by Knoxville. Mr. and Mrs. D W Gangs celebrated their golden wedding with family. John De Wit died at 69 after a brief illness on East Second Street. Carl Reyer was to sing at First Reformed church with Orval Le Van Herman Braam Andrew Wormhoudt and James Verhey in a quartet. Other notes include complaints about boys in parked cars and marriages and job moves involving local residents and visitors.
Zac Aschenbrenner, who spent the summer with a chautauqua company, has returned home to resume his medical studies at the University of Iowa.
Notice filed in the Marion County District Court in Towa for the last will and testament of Jane Meppelink de ceased. A hearing is set for September 27, 1937, in Knoxville Iowa where interested persons may appear. Don L. Demny, Clerk, August 26, 1937. Rex Weddle, Deputy.
The Iowa State Safety council explains section 340 of the new motor vehicle code. Right turns and approaches must hug the right edge of the road, left turns from near the center line, and after entering the intersection the left turn must be made to exit on the right of the center line. Inside left turns allowed but not cutting corners.
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