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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
3
The text offers a fragmented note on European diplomacy and a remark by an unnamed official about clarifying statements. It references European customs and reactions to initial statements, but lacks coherent detail or identifiable facts or events.
Streets clean and yards free of tin signal Tulip Time confidence in civic spirit. The town plans broad participation to show a genuinely clean image, reaching into every home and encouraging community pride.
The countryside appears vibrant with weeds gone and fields showing gray greens and patchwork black and brown. The scene invites readers to seek inspiration and gratitude by visiting rural areas and observing nature’s renewal.
In Raleigh North Carolina a radio shop placed ten one dollar bills in the window priced at 25 cents each. Only three customers entered the store to buy the perceived bargain, illustrating the gap between expectation and reality.
A safety release advises drivers on skid control. Turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid and lift from the clutch and brake pedals. Pushing the brake during a skid worsens the slide and greatly increases the chance of an accident.
Governor George Wilson recognizes Marion County with M. L. Curtis of Knoxville named Iowa Liquor Commissioner. Curtis, a longtime Republican war horse and Journal editor, is praised for practical experience and resolve to do the right thing.
The speaker recalls Herbert Hoover's warning that paying Soldiers' Adjusted Compensation could jeopardize U S credit. He notes that national debt has grown from twenty billion to over twice that amount and that a billion can be added overnight. He laments deferment of large payments to future generations.
A breezy defense of baseball as a nationwide hobby that lifts spirits and offers a clean, engaging pastime. It argues Americans should enjoy the game more, shift focus from politics and world news, and find relief from everyday grind through baseball broadcasts and fandom.
The Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer outlines a ten year forecast showing 1,500,000 deaths from cancer that could be prevented with early treatment or surgery. It urges Americans to support cancer consciousness efforts to save lives in their circles.
Tulip Time nears as residents prepare woolen costumes and wooden shoes. Council and Mayor praised for paving improvements. Green parkings and tulips will greet visitors, highlighting Pella as Iowa’s cleanest city and promising the loveliest tulips yet this year.
The rumor notes Holland has prepared to flood its German border if invasion looms, reflecting the fragile security of small European nations amid tensions. The piece mentions distrust of guarantees from England after suffering major losses, highlighting the precarious position of neighboring states.
A visitor from South Africa notes Dutch attitudes toward Germans and Hitler, predicting Holland will seek neutrality in any war much as in World War I. He asserts Dutch commitment to liberty and willingness to flood their land if needed, arguing Americans owe much of their freedoms to the Dutch legacy of defiance.
The piece criticizes pressure to suspend German in schools due to European turmoil and reflects on 1918 anti-German sentiment. It questions the loss of humor, urges light mockery of distant dictators, and suggests humor could ease tensions rather than enforce blanket bans.
The piece urges parents to provide Tulip Time costumes for children, noting the joy of disguise and participation in the festival. It argues costumes need not be costly, often made from discarded clothes, and emphasizes the festival's spirit of thanksgiving tied to Pella's heritage.
Oskaloosa Tribune notes efforts to curb traffic on a stretch west of Grinnell. Civic authorities appeal to head of the highway patrol for a permanent Grinnell station. C A Knee plans an extra officer to cover the area. Grinnell Herald-Register calls for decisive action to curb paving density.
Sigourney Fire Department and City Council moved to remove cars blocking traffic to aid fire trucks. A Monday drill trapped 16 vehicles in the second track line, prompting a call for drivers to pull to the curb and allow fire crews to pass. The note urged public cooperation to save lives and property.
Local recollections highlight events from 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago in Pella. Residents share anecdotes of civic milestones, school happenings, and notable community moments that shaped the town’s history.
The issue notes Rev J Ossewaarde as Classis clerk with sessions at Second Reformed church and Rev 3 Van der Werf among speakers. The Pella Electric Co offers a $5 reward for information leading to convictions for strays in town. Various local items include a change of venue request for Joan Jankin tied to a murder case, a fight among asylum inmates in Knowville, and a report that Dave O Thomas clerks at the Rock Island depot with Murray Cox needing help.
May 1 1919 reports in Alton Packard a noted cartoonist visiting Pella for a college course. Chamber of Commerce members pledged over 10000 dollars for the college gymnasium. A community canvass raised funds. Private Henry Sehurer died of pneumonia near Ptfeld after illness in Chicago.
Gerrit Vin, who has just purchased the Les Perry barber shop in Sully, intends to relocate with the residence property. He previously barbered in Pella for six years as mud blocks roads kept tourists from traveling.
The college glee club concert drew a full audience by 7:20. Chas Dykstra Ross Sehakel and R Jamieson led cleanup at the depot ahead of an upcoming inspection. Woodrow plant ran two shifts. A Whoopee Party at Red Rocks preceded an accident involving Charles Haning tossed through a window and Plato Alley breaking a leg in a wrestling match with Dave McElwee. The report notes the boys were as playful as elders once were.
Fragmentary Cordova news item notes Otto Wyn and two Ark visitors at an event. Text is garbled with names and positions unclear. No clear outcome or actions are stated.
The school board met Wednesday night Ruth Perkey was hired to teach next year. Bernies De Grant re-elected at Fair Oaks Patty Dailey visited Athel Hart's Wednesday and Thursday. Arne Waardhuizen and two sons called Wednesday evening at Ray Karr's. Joy and Ellaworth Shilling visited Karr's Thursday. A special train with the Wabash officers went over the Wabash Thursday. Murray Van Tlomert died Tuesday evening in Gity at Bert Schuttins home. Jim Vriezemar bought a new truck Vernon Ricknhaugh is away the weekend at Ray Kurr's. Mr and Mrs Lynn Porkey attended a waffle supper in Mannor at Loren Perkey's Thursday evening. Hemort and family at the scwning Murray plan to visit in res hemi of Grat haz hae lime om tonne of hit.
Local residents spent Sunday with family as Vande rkalooza visited Neal Vogelaar home. Pella visitors included Mrs Gyshert Heeren and Mrs Mannie Vander Ploeg. Mrs Heeven, ex teacher Mattie Rolle Clark, spoke at Summit school Friday morning. Neighbors were visited in the afternoon, and a Maass birthday party honored Mrs Maggie Dykstra at Mrs Sara J Vries home in Pella. Margaret Ellen Van Doorninck turned one. Grace Heemstra and others called on Neal Heomatra Friday. Heomatra remains ill in bed. Dena Van Hidzen helped her aunt with housecleaning last week. Dow Poortinga shopped in Pella Friday afternoon.
Crushed rock haul continues on the road from the county line to pavement No 162 past farms of Frank Van Zante Luke Van Hulzen Gerrit Aalbers and Arnold Heemstra. Neighbors gather for visits with Gerrit Bennink and Edith Heemstra.
Pella High School highlights include editor Stuart Kayper and staff editors Jean Van Gorleum Everett Klein and Lester Vander Wilt. Miss Anne Tysseling leads vocal music. the piece mentions glee clubs, tours, and preparations for the junior senior banquet. Also notes Mary Van Zouk necklace idea and various student activities, vocal music contributions, and upcoming events.
Last week the senior normal training girls conducted practice teaching in rural schools. They split time between observation and actual classroom teaching, a key part of the training to prepare them for future teaching positions. Juniors have been preparing daily and weekly teaching programs for various groups.
Editorial lauds Palla High School for achievements across basketball music drama and track. It praises student support and sportsmanship and notes future successes while hinting at behind the scenes hard work behind returning trophies.
The senior class play The Milky Way drew praise from attendees and nonattenders alike. Maurice Birdsall directed the production with a behind the scenes finesse, while Stanley Ver Ploeg supplied stage art. The mock training quarters and realistic ring heightened the show.
The Palla high school cast in class B performed The Wedding at the Drake One Act Play Festival in Des Moines. The group earned an excellent rating and director Mr Birdsall won one of five awards. The makeup award went to the cast with Jeanette Lankelma also rated excellent. Bill Black was among five boys nationwide recognized for outstanding acting. This year marks Poulus's best showing in the contest so far.
Garden City FFA members Willis Dicleman Jacob Vos and Lloyd Van Zante represented the chapter at the Iowa state convention in Des Moines where the group was rated among the five best chapters and received a plaque. Willis Van Voort and Ernest Bramer attended also. The event included tours of Des Moines sites and a state band with two local boys Gerald Van Zante and Glenn Van Zoo marching in the parade.
Town whispers hint at next season as the marching band camps resume. A nine week summer course in band and orchestra will run through June and July with details forthcoming. New instruments include clarinets and a French horn, boosting tone with Mae Lengerak Arena Huyser Carol Beintema Phylis Vor Ploog and Earl Turner among the players.
Pella High boosts its track program as a 20 member squad trains for the Drake Relays on April 29. The team has already earned three trophies this season and holds mile relay records at Mechanicsville and Council Bluffs. Pella plans four relays and several field events, aiming to further establish the school’s track power statewide.
Town Scout Master Ruby and Kenneth MacMillan led four local scouts at the Sixth Annual District Scouts Exposition in Marshalltown. The Pella booth demonstrated Chemistry and First Aid with Archery on display. Camp Pella earned an A rating and placed second among thirty troops. P. H. S. lads Dick Van Zante, Max Kuyk, Charles Lautenhaeh, and Carl Vander Linden were noted with congratulations to the boys.
At a science day at Town State College last Saturday, over 2000 high school students viewed demonstrations of research and development. An hour of competitive exams in physics chemistry mathematics and history preceded campus tours. Pella High sent six representatives including Mr. Green dyke Philip Sehenga James Roors da Clarence Plietstra Stuart Kuyper and Joe Woods who joined the competition but won no awards. They gained substantial knowledge from the exhibits and demonstrations.
Pella High School track teams excelled at the Thomas Jefferson Relays in Council Bluffs. The undefeated two mile relay clocked 8:84.5, a state best this year and a new relay record by 1% full seconds, while the medley team also set a mark but finished second to Town School for the Deaf by a half second. The squad earned 18 points and placed sixth, with Drake Relays looming as they enter Glass B division competition and potentially face Class A contenders.
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