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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
24
The Pella Historical Society formed to preserve Holland history in Pella Iowa. A remodeled Wolters building will house antiques, heirlooms, and records with a museum, and the Tulip Time festival supports ongoing preservation efforts. Visitors can tour the new historical site guided by staff.
Relics handed down through generations, including Bible records at least 800 years old, are valued for memories of childhood and hometown scenes. Dutch antiques from small to large are loaned to the Pella Historical Society and merchants, with many preserved despite age. See the Holland antiques at the Historical Building and stove windows. they are worth viewing.
A historical notice describes Pella residents treating Sunday as a day of rest and worship. It notes minimal work on the Sabbath, church attendance, and historic quirks such as funerals or weddings avoiding Sunday. The piece contrasts Pella’s practice with other towns and mentions changes over time.
Citizens of Pella value the Sabbath highly, a compliment to the city. The remark notes how it sweetens the stance of dictators when foes choose restraint over war, reflecting a humane approach to conflict.
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