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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
3
A local column reflects on enduring Florida style resilience with musings on climate change in Iowa noting historic cold snaps and warm summers. It praises ministers workload, anticipates the return to schools and colleges, and congratulates the Junior Legion Auxiliary for a state award recognizing outstanding activities and teamwork.
The piece critiques an article in The Nation arguing that its view of faith is atheistic rather than Christian. It notes the author rejects the Bible as rule and emphasizes personal creed formation amid many beliefs. The piece asserts Christianity as a proclaimed truth and suggests the spirit must be restated, possibly in a non Christian form.
The article argues Christianity remains a vital spiritual force shaping hearts and actions. It rebukes secular skepticism, defends belief as governing ethics, and lauds Christ’s teachings as a complete philosophy guiding world affairs through voluntary submission, not coercion.
Osceola Sentinel reports Iowa liquor permit holders spent 5.32 monthly on liquor for the year ending July 1, with liquor sales at ten million dollars, up 19 percent. There were 162,221 permit holders, vs 150,219 prior year, and three year averages rose from 49.32 to 63.89. The piece argues ten million could have funded employment in food and essentials.
Shenandoah Secretary Wallace attacks Republicans over deficits, while Indianola Record cites local option sentiment on liquor and beer. Both papers critique prior New Deal programs and 1938 legislature actions, urging readers to decide local policy rather than state control.
Public school instructor Joe Griffi condemned children in Newton streets for wearing C I 0 caps and waving red flags, calling for accountability of parents if it was a lark and branding any adult instigation as un-American. He urged banning Reds from all movements and demanded a showdown on the Maytag strikers controversy.
Sunday School lesson outlines Hannah's vow and prayer for a son, Samuel, with Elkanah and Peninnah in Shiloh Ramah. It traces Hannah’s quiet prayer, Eli’s misreading, and her joyful pledge, noting motherhood as a divine gift and urging devotion amid modern distractions. Also cites estate news on John Pomeroy and state liquor tax gains, plus Cape Mendocino lighthouse height.
Two FFA members Gerald Van Zante Edward Van Zante and Gerald Den Hartog showcase baby beef calves. Gerald senior in Vocational Agriculture shows progress on a 800 to 1100 pound herd, aims for blue ribbons. Edward calf weighs 800 and 1100 pounds, gained 100 pounds monthly, with hair curled for the photo.
Jess Hendrix a 42 year old veteran Ma son county coal miner was trapped underground for three and a half hours in a slope mine five miles southeast of Knoxville He entered with three coworkers to place shots and was trapped by slate at 10 am coworkers escaped and summoned help Rescue brought him to Knoxville hospital at 1 30 pm where he was treated for shock and body bruises
A retrospective look at notable events from Pella spanning 20, 40, 50, and 80 years ago, highlighting community milestones, local figures, and moments that shaped the town’s past.
Fifty-two years ago in August 1886 Cox's Light Infantry Band was acclaimed as the top band in the state. The group included M A Clark Sexton D Daily W S Riddle W P Fowler M Hammond A De Vos Joe Slavats George Gesmman John Hall Fred Cory M Luyben A P Van Nimwegen R Luyben J S Houck W E Andrews and J LeCocq. Frank Vanderen studied medicine with Dr A Guthrie. Plender made wooden shoes in Pella. A ball game near the depot ended 28 to 8 for South Pella. Dr George Allen died at nearly 54, survived by wife and three children. Rev W H Dorward gave his farewell at the Baptist church. Mrs Vander Wilt died at 29 leaving husband and three children. Master George Gaass hosted a children's party near the college. Samuel Stobbelaar, formerly pastor’s son in Pella, returned to practice under Dr Hl B Oggel who left for Orange City.
August 16, 1898 note recounts the Spanish American War ending August 12 after three months two days, cost at 103 million dollars, 600 American lives lost in battle. Local items include Gerrit Visser selling property to A. Vander Kraan of Olivet and moves by Mrs. F. C. Garlick to East Des Moines. Minta Forsythe travels to Sully, H. S. Nollen leaves Des Moines for Queen Wilhelmina coronation, and J. L. Andrews dies in Pella at 76.
R Harlan curator of the state Historical society arrived to gather precise history of Holland settlements in the state. Hannes Baron of Peoria died after a long tuberculosis illness. Cornelius Breoklander and Miss Katie Freeken wed on August 19. Rev. H J Pietenpol announced farewell sermon as Third Reformed pastor after six years to take a church at Waupun Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs D De Prenger of Leighton visited local residents.
John Denburger and his two and a half year old twin girls Bessie and Beulah described as very bright and active. Harry Bultema a Christian school teacher leaves for Luetor Kansas to visit friends Rev Henry Kuiper. Rev F B Manson Bethany church pastor departs for three weeks at Winona Indiana Bible conference. Ira B Catlin heads to Canal Zone to resume police work on canal project. K Van Zante of San Francisco visiting relatives. Rainfall totals 8.48 inches reported. Otley rural carrier sports a new uniform. John Doedyns ships a young coyote home from South Dakota. Mrs H Hospers of Fort Sill Oklahoma returns from vacation to work with Apache Indians.
August 22 1918 items from Oskaloosa recounts of local moves and births. H P Lankelman left for Torrington Wyoming to teach science and oversee athletics at the high school. Pauline Garrison of Cald well Idaho arrived to begin teaching. Geraldine Aschenbrenner returned from army Y M C A work in New York City for a three week vacation. Bertha Vander Linden engaged in Red Cross work overseas. News of a baby born to Mr and Mrs Vander Linden near the fair grounds. Deaths: Rev R R Hopton Powell WY Adrian De Haan 55 John Brom 84 Mrs Elizabeth Bowman 90. Oskaloosa Baptist association meeting with Pella church. Arie Waardhuizen losses a barn to lightning. J F Dykstra and son Francis left for Des Moines to bid Hattie Sipkema farewell before Red Cross duty overseas. A son born to Mr and Mrs E G McIntire of Des Moines. Leonard Braam visiting from Hope Theological Seminary.
Aunty Nell withholds her age for two decades in this verse fragment. Little Bell presses for her age, while Nell evokes a long held secret from sixteen to twenty years ago. The tone hints at a private, serene reckoning with aging.
A compact reflection notes that certainty is rare and even the best wagers carry doubt. It compares daily decisions to betting on a sure thing, highlighting how risk and unpredictability shape choices.
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