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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
3
A short thought of the week notes that it is easy to criticize others work but far more profitable to improve one’s own work. The message encourages self improvement rather than fault finding among peers.
The writer praises volunteers who embraced a pure Tulip Time festival avoiding carnival elements. The community formed a solid unit through cooperative effort, making the event worthwhile for Pella even without external publicity.
Communities would pay to gain Pella like publicity and Tulip Time offers a natural way to reap advantages. Many locals have not fully contributed by wearing costumes, with some mocking those dressed in simple outfits as clown suits.
Community members urge embracing Tulip Time costumes to show unity and support for organizers. They stress not ridiculing wearers, noting diverse adoptees contribute to the festival. The piece highlights junior chamber planting drives in Bloomfield and Pella style civic beautification.
The article notes wartime anxiety and propaganda, citing a mothers card from the war department and echoing Nazi rhetoric. It cites Edward Stettinius Jr. discussing war orders as volatile yet profitable, then shifts to optimism about television's future. It discusses Harper’s Fiske and Fortune projections, contrasting U.S. and British adoption, and suggests theatres may drive TV popularity more than homes.
Charles City Press criticizes the high price of Ohio special elections. It notes two congressmen needed to fill vacancies in the 17th and 22nd districts, with primaries costing 71 829 dollars and elections estimated at 70 000 to 75 000 dollars. Total spending exceeds 140 000 dollars for a service lasting months. Taxpayers question the logic and suggest governor appointment for the interim as a cheaper alternative.
The article urges citizens to engage in local development, arguing progress hinges on collective effort. It cautions against selfishness and compares uncooperative individuals to hogs crowding the trough, stressing cooperation as the path to maximum local success.
The April 4 1899 issue notes an Easter themed edition with a red cover featuring angels and roses. Advertisers include Allen & n ranch Cole Seed Store Mrs M Thomassen Lat cla Fisk Vander Pot nd Lauikelins Ge Me Wermhowdt Wormhouit Niewan and others. Snowstorms in Minnesota and Missouri delayed service from St Joseph Kansas City. G Thomassen died at 66. he ran multiple businesses and served on the city council. Roller Mills moved and Tauntenbach Bros added workers. A robbery attempt against Mrs Meyer failed. no arrests reported. Des Moines Central Te phone Co. rep visited.
A 30 year old man named Sully was injured by a blow to the head while opening a barn door. He remained in serious condition as helpers tended him. Mrs D Tice and Edna Ver Ploeg assisted, Edna was bruised when kicked from the fall during the incident.
Twenty years ago on April 8 1920 the Fit Board announced no Lake Prairie District Fair would be held due to a $1000 deficit the previous year. The town planned paving North Main Clark Liberty and East Third. Blunk contractors arrived with brick paving equipment. Ver Steg’s car ignited a straw stack and burned. Pos Jr. couple planned to move to Long Beach California. Ladies Federated club and Devereaux Players showcased new stages and programs. President Borasa sought health recovery in Arizona. Samuel Zyemes spoke on Christian leadership in Polk County.
Editor Young discusses the college assembly's advisory talks with Frush and Dean H W Die tenpot as not going well. The piece highlights Harry Ne Reus's candidacy for Marion County Attorney and recounts his wartime service and commission. Bert Hover, seen as a Democrat for abroad service, faced questions over a ballot choice in California.
Items from a 10 years past edition recount Central College teams touring the Midwest including a banquet for the champion basketball squad and a gift of gold basketballs. Other notes mention lumber firm ties, a first movie talkie at The Strand, theater showings, new insurance office space, local fire losses, Chrysler cars arriving for distribution, electricity rate changes for large users, Chicago painters wages, a bridge parking incident, tricks on Jake Plender, and John N. Vander Linden asked for a calendar at 1 30 am.
In the Iowa Daily Press Association all-state selections, Pella leads with two players on the first team. Gene Stientjes and Fred Heerema earned first-team berths from Pella, while Carl and Ray De Wit were named to the second team. the Oskaloosa Herald notes Mahaska and surrounding counties contributed multiple honorees.
The junior class at Pella High leads four classes with a 96.9 percent attendance. Freshmen follow at 95.4 percent, seniors at 95.1 percent, and sophomores at 194.9 percent. The six week average daily attendance was 62.6 for juniors, and officials hope to maintain or improve the high arverage to secure state funds.
The local American Legion Post and Pella Rotary Club will send 3 or 4 boys to Hawkeye Boys State in June, selecting from qualities such as honesty, cooperation, sportsmanship, respect, loyalty, and promptness. Previous attendees are ineligible. a future class will choose its best girl and boy for awards at commencement.
Girls in a homemal class read Good Manners by Bertha Bailey McLean from Iowa. They hope to learn self rule and etiquette and perform skits to illustrate manners in restaurants theatres and public settings.
The Pella High School Concert Band departs Saturday morning for Grinnell to compete in the District Music Contest. Over fifty enthusiasts travel to challenge other schools for first division honors in solos small ensembles and concert. Soloists include Arvena Hamon Sandven Charles Hautenbach Carl Vand Linden and others. Ensemble groups feature Woodwind trio quintet and brass sextet with members listed. Parents and friends plan to accompany the musicians and hope for success and top honors. results will appear next week.
The 1940 schedule lists games at Lynnville Sigourney Knoxville Pleasantville Indianola Winterset Melcher Colfax Lincoln and partners. A string of quirky student fashion notes follows mentioning Margie Mary Gordon Jerry Barbara and Flo with various items and questions about new styles.
Spring training ramps up at Town High School as P H S tracksters prepare for the first state indoor meet at the Town U field house. A 15 strong noon workout leads a larger group of farm boys shaping up under Coach Claypool. prospects are bright with talent spotted in sophomores and juniors. The Iowa City trip will feature a five-man medley relay and an open event participant from two hopeful groups.
Read quotes from Freda Zwank Joe Woods Earl Turner Alice Postma Wayne Schakel and Marge Veenman about future goals with ambitions ranging from marriage to college teaching journalism and secretarial work. The panel reflects diverse paths including medicine radio work and hunting for a husband as they consider life plans after school.
Editorial notes spring vacation begins April 8 at Pella High School. Students anticipate a week of leisure unless chores or yard work intervene. Many expect lazy days, muddy hikes, and time with friends in nearby towns before returning ready to finish the school year.
The notice invites readers to consult Miss Gosselink, the school principal, about spring mood and travel plans. It suggests discussing vacations and potential longer-term arrangements before leaving, urging quick contact for guidance.
The Hopley Bears edged Claypool 12 to 11 to claim the Home Room Conference title in a close battle decided only at the horn. Seniors Boertje Postma Van Arkel Everett Klein De Cook Vos played their last high school game as Healy Bone Crushers won 18 to 16 in overtime over Ver Heul. Coach Claypool named an all tournament team led by Boertje Den Martog Van Arkel Brummel De Cook. Standings list Healy Birdsall Ver Heul Dockendorit with top teams at 601 834 500 500 333 333 0.0
Physics students under Mr Greendyke study rays including x rays and cathode rays. X rays reveal bone defects by producing images and require about 25 000 to make an inch. Cathode rays are fast negatively charged particles possibly about 100 000 miles per second and are used in fluorescent lighting radios and telephones. The class also explores the radio tube and the photo electric cell.
The farm shop crew continues repairs by replacing ledger and wear plates in old mowers, restoring them to near new condition. They also paint wagon boxes and other farm implements, showcasing skilled workmanship.
The second period world history class led by Miss Jane Link held a State and National Republican Convention during the past week. Students drafted a five point platform on farm relations, foreign policy and related issues, reflecting classroom political study.
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