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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
3
A Washington Post reader complains that crises keep newspapers behind in worrying about Japan and Hitler. A psychologist notes sensational stunts by youths swallowing live animals get publicity rather than hunger.
A Mason City Globe-Gazette quote urges that at least once daily every American should reaffirm there is nothing in the European political situation worthy of American blood. The statement emphasizes restraint and prioritizing national interests.
A safety release warns walkers on country highways to walk facing traffic on the left so they can see approaching cars. Walking on the right makes drivers harder to spot, and this repeated advice aims to save lives.
A homeowner considers making the house more attractive with a birdbath for songbirds, flowering beds, fruit trees, and even small houses for wrens. The idea emphasizes personal satisfaction from transforming the home into a pleasant private space.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Vermont author, criticizes American reading, noting Americans rank with Pangia in good books. She recalls three days of cross country travel where she saw only one reader, while many bought sleazy magazines. She urges scrutiny of reading choices as a character index.
The piece urges townspeople to buy butter fat cream and eggs to support farmers as these foods fall in price. It argues these items are among the cheapest and essential for both table use and cooking, urging cooperation to restore profits for farmers and reduce substitution.
The New Sharon Star editor says Dateh can do it and so can we praising the clean-up effort. Pella is commended for roses and community spirit. The Star won first place at the Iowa Press Association contest for community service in towns under 2500, noted as a fine weekly with quality news and appearance.
The Dies committee reports agitation for deporting aliens who advocate government changes. It notes proposals for concentration camps in Congress for those who cannot be sent back. The public protests follow the New York Bund meeting as aliens are seen exploiting American tolerance. Strong European nations fear loss of liberties.
More than fifty deaths occurred in Marion County in 1935 from cancer. The women of America rally to educate laymen on recognizing early symptoms. Early detection enables treatment by x ray, radium, and surgery, reducing deaths as with tuberculosis. Citizens should support the effort, for any family may be affected.
Marion County reports an organization dedicated to cancer work called the American Society for the Control of Cancer. The reference notes the society's role in coordinating efforts and promoting awareness within the community.
A columnist argues that merchants should size advertising to gross volume and net profit. Regular, planned ads keep the merchant and goods in customers' minds, avoiding stagnation and decay. Pair ads with displays and courteous service for lasting success.
The Queen and attendants have been elected as committees advance Tulip Time preparations for Pella’s Fifth Festival. The move indoors for part of the programs aims to control costs, while flowers color the town and Dutch costumes attract visitors. Indoor housing may become a long term feature to support ongoing events. Visitors value flowers local color friendly treatment and simple, affordable experiences.
The piece urges open minds in a time of possible U S involvement in world conflict. It cautions temperate comment from officials and warns against propaganda and jingoism that harms national interests.
Sioux City Journal notes that many drivers perform with a flourish, speeding from starts, braking hard, and weaving through traffic. It argues for reporting such motorists to the safety council to prevent accidents and remove dangerous drivers from streets.
A reminiscence recalls events from Pell 30 40 and 50 years ago with brief notes on notable people and happenings. It highlights school milestones and community memories from the distant past.
The item notes Ne Vere returned from a trip to the South and West and announced the purchase of a general merchandise store in Inmmewell Kansas with plans to relocate. It also lists local activities including a Second Reformed church organ event, a silver offering of 75 dollars, a wedding, a glee club concert tour, and various community notices from Eddyville and Pella areas.
Twenty years ago on April 17 1919 a well respected red farmer died at home in the city. A clerk at Bell Clothing House bought a half interest in White Way Auto Go from Andrew Ver Meer. J M Coxs parents in California celebrated a Van Cleave birthday. the man was 74 on March 24. Burglars stole from Bell Clothing House and other stores, car wheel tires and a motometer were taken from Rev Brinkman. Detectives with bloodhounds could not solve the case and the trail faded. Mrs Milton J Hoffman gave a long voice recital at Central College to positive notices.
A Kuyper Lumber Co ad touted 202 home owners reroofed with Mule Hide. A Pella to Knoxville gravel road contract was to be let July 1. Van Den Berg Electric advertised a new Prigidaire cold control dial. Gypsy band caused mischief at Van Polen home. sheriff recovered funds. Lydia Welch died in Knoxville at age ? Robin Welch, ex American Petroleum Institute official, based in Phoenix. Farmers Union formed a burial cooperative. no quorum but by-laws drafted for later meeting.
Mrs Mamie Vander Ploeg and Mrs 2da Wittmer of Monroe traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to visit their father Wm Wittmer at the Lutheran hospital. Gerrit Brouwer and son William visited Gerrit Van Ee at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa last Sunday. Van Ee remains hospitalized but improves. I W Vriczelaar was in Knox ville on business Monday and Roy Van Essen, who had the mumps, is improving. The Ladies Aid of Otley Reform Church met Thursday at the church and Mr and Mrs Lewis Van Rockel and family spent Monday evening with A A Van Rockel's family.
Mrs Van Door and Mrs Walter Van Door hosted gatherings while new birth news came from Otley and Des Moines. Local families including Vos and Aalbers shared dinners, hospital visits, and shopping trips in Pella Monroe and Des Moines as neighbors greeted a newborn son and caught up after medical care.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Ulemsten and Mr and Mrs Simon Van Dusseldorp visited with Mr and Mrs Albert Hlemxorn and Mr and Mrs Jacob Hiematrn and Ronald Wednesday evening. Bert Blom won a large Murphy Feed bag at the Murphy Feed entertainment at Loxton Hall Polm Thursday evening. A number from the locality attended and Mr and Mrs Simon Van Dusseldorp visited the Van Dus seldorp home Sunday afternoon. A pheasant hen was noted by farmers sowing oats last week, hopeful pheasants may become as common here as in northern counties.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Vogelaar and daughter Lenora visited Saturday evening in the parental Hiemstra home in Vella. Sunday visitors in the Neal Heemstra home included Mrs Robert Baker of Monroe and many relatives from Monroe.
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