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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
3
In a fragmentary World War II era column, a critic labels the swashbuckling figure once called Der Fuehrer as measured by Pope and Socratic quips about marriage. The text suggests satire on leadership and personal fortune, touching on happiness and philosophy, with lingering unresolved tone.
Excerpt notes the contrast between calm measured speeches by Chamberlain and Beck and the loud aggressive threats from the German dictatorship. It highlights the tense atmosphere of postwar diplomacy as voices diverge in tone and approach.
In a breezy chat on coastal life two men recall past thrift as they discuss surplus talk in the Midwest and a joke about how fashion and customs have flipped. The elder notes mothers once knit socks from old bathing suits while a daughter now turns a single sock into a swimsuit.
The article lauds W. L. Fowler and assistants for moving wires underground, noting a street face lift as poles and wires disappear. It cites improved city appearance and enhanced telephone service, especially during storms, as key benefits of this progress oriented project.
Olaf Hansen of Alameda Calif buys five thousand lapel buttons reading I'm not mad at anybody to counteract hate propaganda. The Fairfield Ledger argues that class division and group antagonism threaten national unity and calls out narrow thinking and prejudice as signs of a petty mind.
In Wallace's Farmer Cliff Gregory argues a two week shift in farm sentiment favors resealing instead of selling surplus corn to stabilize prices. He stresses the on-farm floor under prices, bin and crib storage, and farmer responsibility, while paying tribute to Hugo Kuyper and urging public appreciation for neighbors' unselfish service.
Dr. D. W. Morehouse of Drake discussed college life, describing it as a contest in sincerity and integrity. He emphasized personal conduct and character as key during student years and the broader college experience.
The article argues education is a mutual process where college culture shapes student growth. It compares education to cultivation, noting time and environment matter, and praises Central College for valuing personal development and service. It warns against extracurriculars overshadowing academics.
The American Federation of Labor warns that without substantial business expansion before spring inflation fears rise for wage earners. It criticizes Congress for defeating an adminstration lending bill and says revival must be shared by business and government or the nation risks a prolonged low mood and stalled recovery.
The Des Moines Register’s W W Waymack told Drake graduates that isolation is a mirage and America must play a major, unselfish role in central world tasks. He urged leaders to shed war profits aims and lead with conscience, warning that without global service the nation cannot solve its own problems.
Editorial from Denison Review reflects on Thanksgiving timing amid Roosevelts policies and forecasts broad support for a timely holiday, noting crop gains in western Iowa. It shares a Clarinda Herald Journal piece urging local stores to coordinate sales to attract regional shoppers and preserve small towns.
News notes from Pella and surrounding areas include Dr Keeney moving to Pella to practice medicine over Wormhoudt’s store, fines for disturbance of the peace, Pella losing a baseball game to New Sharon, and Pete Bloom’s prior pitching performances. Local real estate sales, auto purchases, fair advertising, and church mission collections are reported along with travels, vacations, and school appointments.
In 1919 Pella Bussey Prairie City and New Sharon planned a September 9 baseball tournament at the college athletic field. Kuyper Music House offered $2 to any batter who hit its sign. Pershing townsite by Mammoth Vein Coal Co planned 105 L-shaped houses, with 130 completed privately. A Tracy spur rail line was laid, and a public lot sale sold 130 lots to Lyman Y. Houten. Vander Meulen Co sold stock to J. S. Wilson. Speichermann moved to California. Several locals changed jobs, visits, and moves noted, including librarians, teachers, and civil service postings. The Alamo theatre featured Mabel Normand in Mickey.
Ten years ago on August 29 1929 announcement notes September 9 as the opening date for Central College new teachers include John P. and others assignments outlined for the start of the term.
Cordova residents report visits and gatherings including Eden and family, Ralph Hart at Swank reunion, and Sarah Jane Harvey with Joe Templeton's crowd. New births include Myrtle Elizabeth to Rodney and unknown Fitzgerald. Sue Ann to Forrest Core in Knoxville hospital. Community activities span flower club, teacher meeting in Knoxville, and local travels with farm work and road trips.
Monroe notes report Howard Porter longtime dramatic coach and English instructor resigns and is released from contract to take an assistant role to Agnes Samuelson secretary to the Iowa State Teachers Association. He is a former Monroe instructor and other local movements are listed.
Miss Helen Dykstra returned from Lisbon visits while Blaine Vriezemar traveled from Newton. 4‑H members head to the State Fair. Roy Van der Ploeg and John Vanden Baard plan to attend. Des Moines calls and multiple family gatherings mark a bustling period with numerous visits, picnics, and reunions across Pella, Tracy, and Des Moines.
Mr and Mrs John Vanden Berg and two sons Marvin and Kenneth enjoyed the Klein family reunion at Riverview Park Mr and Mrs C De Lange and id Den Besten and son Neal visited Thursday afternoon at the Riverview area location
S H Keuning home visits and regional family updates include Corsica visitors in Otley and Pella, De Lange and Bloodsworth families touring local homes, new nephew Jerry Lee born to Mr and Mrs Melvin Verwers, Passmore in critical condition near Des Moines, State Fair camping by Vanden Berg family, local school preparations at Fifield with Miss Mark Hegwood as teacher, and multiple visits among local households with community gatherings and outings noted.
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