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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

4

Do you believe there is danger of dictatorship in our country

The Inquiring Reporter asks five citizens if dictatorship could emerge in the United States. Steve Grandia says it is unpredictable and easy for others to dictate. C. L. Le Cocq thinks dictatorship is acceptable to a point but not a deity to Roosevelt. E. Groenendyke believes people may tolerate dictatorship but Roosevelt is not a dictator yet and he criticizes resuming relations with Russia. Wilbur Johnson doubts dictatorship will take hold here and asserts Americans will resist efforts to dictate to individuals.

Steve Grandia C. L. Le.cocq Roosevelt E. Groenendyke Russia Wilbur Johnson Tomahto Tomayto Otto Roper al Smith

I fear three way dictatorship under Wallace Roosevelt and John

Arie de Bruyn criticizes a three headed leadership, accusing Wallace of dictating agriculture and John son dictating business and industry. He argues the country suffers financially and morally under this arrangement, with Roosevelt lurking in the background.

Arie DE Bruyn Wallace Johnson Roosevelt

Aschenbrenner Has Model Home

Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner showed the editor his Broadway property featuring a sizable orchard with 17 apple trees plus plum cherry pear and berry plantings. The article praises systematic horticulture, grafting on Whitney crab trees, a well kept garden and modern chicken house, noting the near street location and the home’s distinct modern style.

Carl Aschenbrenner Broadway Jonathans Delicious Grimes Golden Whitney Aschenbrenner Chicken House University Street

Ed Wolf’s double take tale of a ten dollar hitchhiker

Washington Iowa noted Ed Wolf a retired mail carrier recounts his ride from Denver to Washington when a hitchhiker shared a hard luck tale and left him with a ten dollar bill after he thought he gave a single one. Iowa motorists received refunds totaling $766940.51 to nearly 200000 in four months averaging about three dollars each. WANTED TO BUY clean cotton rags for wiping machinery offered at the Chronicle Office.

Washington Iowa Ed Wolf Denver Colo Wolf Chronicle

August Marion County relief report lists aid and aid programs

The August report from Marion County Social Service Department and Emergency Relief Committee shows 896 received unemployment relief, 140 on work relief, and 147 county cases costing 13544 from federal funds and about 2500 from the county. 946 families received commodity groceries and 124 farmers received livestock feed. The office helped in the government cattle buying program with 487 cattle purchased. A Melcher sewing project produced 77 garments in six days before being discontinued. 126 service cases included 14 to University Hospital, one to Mercy Hospital, two with home nursing care, and other investigations and recommendations.

Marion County Social Service Department and Emergency Relief Committee Melcher University Hospital Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa

Local Produce and Used Car Bargains Advertised

A compilation from area dealers lists prices on corn wheat oats and assorted poultry and hogs with Chicago and Pella markets cited. Also featured are used car bargains from 1930s models plus a variety of farm supplies and hardware items from Van Houweling Auto Co and Voge laars Hardware with local contact details.

Chicago Pella Dodge van Houweling Auto CO

Public Health Case Summary From City Records

Recommendation for placement of 4 children. Eight cases received venereal disease treatment, five cases given insulin, one infant boarded. Twelve investigations conducted for out of town agencies to locate or aid families.

Vos-Blom Truck Damaged Near Sandwich Illinois

The Vos-Blom truck driven by John De Jong was badly damaged last Thursday at about 1 30 am near Sandwich Illinois when struck by a Ford roadster driven by a local resident. The young driver suffered a broken jaw and his car was demolished. The front end of the truck was wrecked and will need expensive repairs. The cattle-laden truck was hauled to a Bos-Wynberg depot bound for Chicago, about 60 miles from the World's Fair city, and none of the cattle were injured.

Vos-Blom John de Jong Sandwich Ill Ella Bos-Wynberg Mt. Pleasant Chicago World’s Fair City

Donkey Ball Excites Saturday Nite Crowd

Donkey ball drew a lively crowd as riders Tunis Van Heukelem and Dan Dingeman tried to tame a bucking donkey. The animal zigzagged to the home plate, eluding both riders as fans watched in amusement and suspense. Proceeds totaled 125 dollars, with 60 dollars donated to Central College athletic fund after expenses. Also noted, Iowa textile strike impacts factories and workers though Iowa workers largely did not join.

Tunis van Heukelem Dan Dingeman Central College Iowa

Tomato Ring With Persian Melon Balls Recipe

A humorous vegetable poet story leads to a recipe for Tomato Ring with Persian Melon Balls. The dish blends canned tomatoes, gelatin, mayonnaise, and a melon centerpiece arranged with lettuce hearts, yielding eight servings.

Fresh Raspberry Breakfast with Chipped Beef Omelet

A healthful breakfast plan features fresh raspberries, cold cereal with cream, and a chipped beef omelet. The recipe uses a French omelet with evaporated milk white sauce folded with chipped beef, served with Holland ruska toast and strong vacuum packed coffee.

Ruth Visser of Harvey Is Missing

Ruth Visser a 13 year old Harvey Iowa high school freshman is missing. She vanished from her home after setting out to walk to Sunday school on Sunday and has not arrived. Sheriff Paul Grundman reported the disappearance in Knoxville Iowa on September 11. Local authorities are seeking information from the public.

Knoxville Ruth Visser Paul Grundman Harvey

Missing Girl Sought by Engle Visser Family

Efforts by school authorities and a private course to locate the girl have failed. The report centers on the disappearance of the child linked to Mr and Mrs Engle Visser. Further details about location or circumstances are not provided.

Engle Visser

Governor Herring Airborne Rally Landing Incident

Governor Herring experienced motor trouble while en route to a Democratic rally at Terrace Park on West Okoboji Lake on September 1. The aircraft descended rapidly from high altitude and landed safely in a cornfield shortly after.

Herring Hife Terrace Park Okoboji Lake

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