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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1938
Page
28
A brief weekly insight quotes Paul Reynaud noting a thrilling stretch of history requires a younger man than Sam to see it through. The remark reflects a historian’s stake in leadership and succession during pivotal moments.
A special 48 page Tulip Time edition honors the 1847 Schulte colony pioneers of The Netherlands and Pella. It highlights faith courage determination perseverance and intelligent planning under Dominic Scholte, framing their voyage as a triumph of faith and community effort.
The early settlers of Pella united by concerted effort and industry transformed a undeveloped land into a thriving community. They showed adaptability, worked long hours for modest wages, and upheld consecration devotion and religious fervor. The Dutch founders created a city centered on faith family and moral living in a log church and later Scholte church.
A Chariton man recalls a radio address warning that a presidential reshuffle could turn the leader into a dictator, while urging a GM style all power president. Louilia Press notes Austrian and German refugees arriving in New York with limited English and jobs ahead. Sigourney Review discusses Gillette's likely nomination despite voting against key bills. Rockford Register decries rising drunken driving and suggests banning liquor licenses for drivers to protect public safety.
Indianola Tribune notes a shift in columnists from criticizing the president's leadership to praising his reforms. The piece contrasts past claims of too much leadership with current praise for social changes achieved under his direction. It asks readers whose leadership they prefer to follow.
Wm Vander Linden, formerly with F W Brinkhoff s drug store, traveled to Chicago to stock a full assortment for a new building on the east side of the square. Mr and Mrs W W Nossaman ran the Union House hotel by the depot. The Pella Blade noted tulips of many colors in Pella gardens signaling Tulip Time heritage. Marion County Fair premium lists were being distributed in Pella with T G Gilson as secretary.
In April 1898 McKinley proclaimed Cuba's independence after the Maine disaster and called for troops. Dr D J Jackson of Pella, 61, was killed by a C B & Q train near Durham on a professional call. Births occurred at Keables, Veenschoten, and Thomassen households. Rev J W Poot installed as pastor of the 4th Reformed Church on West First Street.
A court fight involving Portland Cement Co. looms in Harvey as 1908 news. E Hollebrands plans to enter Iowa Photographers Association contest in Davenport. Death of Margaret Foster Groves in Durham. Local business expansion by Le Cocq Bros. in their new two story building. North Western railroad worker Henry Thomassen visits home. Local visits by Cora Vander Kolk and Martha Van Toorn to Otley to see grandmother Mrs D Van der Kolk. H J Hoogenakker runs for Keokuk county representative on Republican ticket. Pella Electric Co. managers attend Des Moines convention. electrical show planned for Coliseum. Albert Van Duren and Leighton welcome baby daughter born April 22. John Vander Zyl welcomes baby son on April 16. Rev J G Brouwer’s trunk mishap breaks horse’s leg en route to depot.
Twenty years ago on May 2 1918 Fred Mathes son of F W Mathes of Oskaloosa drowned at the government training camp in Hoquai Washington. Marriages listed include Warner Van Spanckeren and Miss Rath Asch.
Mentions of Des Moines residents and students: Prof. L. W. Stegeman of Des Moines and Miss Mary Agatha Mannas of Tulsa, Dr. J. C. Smith aged 65 injured in a car accident. Ardelia Gladstone, East Des Moines High School pupil, won third prize for an essay on Liberty loans. Arbor Day observations noted with bank holidays and campus cleanups. May Fennema, Mercy Hospital student nurse, visited homefolks. Hollis Byram out sick. Branshart family’s ill child in Prairie City. Rev. M. G. Nies named pastor at Clarence Presbyterian Church. L. F. Bousquet accepts bank job and won’t run for county clerk. Dick Van Zante commissioned as second lieutenant.
Last Saturday around 11 pm a two car collision west of the Metcalf home on Pella road harmed Mr and Mrs Ellis Metcalf their son and daughter Katharyn and Mr and Mrs Nicholas Geurts who lived nearby. Drivers reported lights going out before impact. injuries ranged from cuts to a dislocated arm and teeth damage.
Three married Dutch women near Pella report husbands who never used tobacco and did not indulge in it. Some locals also avoid coffee or never liked it, including a few who abstain due to discomfort or preference.
In the Tulip Celebration crowd, the old facial adornments of men such as moustaches beards and goatees have largely vanished. The moustache cup was once popular as a gift and few shops in Pella carry it now. The long beard is rare while the smooth face man is now the majority.
Sunday School lesson on Mark 9 14 29 and Acts 26 19 20 explores the voice of the multitude the master s concern the father s reaction and the disciples perplexity The father s plea Lord I believe help thou mine unbelief emphasizes faith as the key to healing and spiritual outcomes.
Rose Hill residents and guests share a series of Sunday and Thursday visits. Rich Vander Leest and family stopped by Arie Van Haaften's home on Thursday evening. Will Jansen from near Peoria spent Sunday at John Vanden Berg's home. Minnie Mae Vanden Berg visited friends near Pella. John Ver Steeg and Mrs. Ver Steeg of Newton visited Arther Steeg. Jennie De Ronde spent the week with her sister near Prairie City. Charley Bailey and family from Minnesota visited Albert Van Zante. Delbert Shrader and family from near Knoxville visited Neal Vander Werf's home.
A poultry column explains early feeding, starting with all mash for six weeks to deter cannibalism, then gradual grain intake. May-June hatched chicks need more mash, less grain, and strong shelters for comfort. Range access and greens aid growth, aiming for October egg production with sturdy stock through winter 1939.
Prairie City notes report the Golden Hour Circle of the Christian Reformed church hosting a Wednesday banquet for church youths with a 3 course dinner and a program led by Miss Johanna Timmer, Dean of Women at Calvin Seminary. The Easter Cantata was repeated due to last week’s weather. Various local church actions include pastor calls, visits, and gatherings with members and families noted.
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