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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
4
Editorials across Iowa weeklies argue the highway patrol should operate as a safety patrol free from political appointments. They urge removing partisan influence and preventing frequent turnover of inexperienced staff to ensure effective law enforcement.
The passage argues that following the teaching it is more blessed to give than to receive, urging parents to model generosity to instill giving in children. It asks whether receiving a gift warms the heart as much as giving, asserting that giving yields stronger goodwill and long lasting memory.
A young lawyer in his first trial faced a stinging line from an older opponent who said the windmill run by water line exposed a flaw in his argument. The quip and the ensuing political chatter offered a sharp posttrial relief.
In a new series Father Coughlin has reduced his influence by spending broadcasts explaining the first talk. The public sees little good from this effort as well-meaning aims are overshadowed by straw man arguments used for publicity.
The Viewpoint notes Anthony Eden in New York stating that a modern democracy rests on racial and religious toleration, individual liberty, and equal treatment before the law. He asserts rights of minorities and majorities alike are essential to progress, a view he says resonates with Americans.
A longtime Red Cross promoter prefers staying in the background to public praise, enjoying the sense of usefulness from successful promotion of the great and worthwhile work. The remark offers a refreshing object lesson in community service.
The text warns that under privileged groups reproduce at over twice the rate of educated groups, predicting in three generations the former's offspring will be sixteen times as many. It questions whether this would improve the population and urges those with higher standards to bear children to uplift the race, noting the concern persists beyond the writer’s lifetime.
The writer argues that Mexico has seized millions of dollars in private oil properties from U.S. citizens and shows no intent to pay. It warns unsettled world conditions and fears of a German foothold in Europe threaten South America. A Lima Conference should address Mexico before further U.S. goodwill toward neighbors.
The boards of supervisors of this part of Iowa are praised for financing lime to farmers at cost. Previously farmers could not deduct enough money from earnings to cover lime purchases.
The article urges farmers to lime acidic land to restore soil health. It notes lime costs $1.25 to $1.50 per ton, half the price from earlier, and predicts better clover stands and subsequent corn harvests. It emphasizes soil building as a public-spirited practice for farmers and officials to support.
The piece questions Hitler’s claim of German subservience and argues that the youth, though indoctrinated, will awaken to freedom as lies and forceful control collapse. It contrasts centuries of enlightenment with the regime’s propaganda and predicts a moral reawakening despite the state’s brutality.
Merchants in Pella boost Christmas decor and stock display, aiming to invite home buyers after Thanksgiving. While many have begun advertising and window dressing, some store fronts remain bare. Community-wide efforts could curb outside shopping and keep gifting local this season.
The Christian Herald reports a record rise in church membership. Dr Herman Weber’s figures show 764138 new members pushing total adherents to 62848094, about 60 percent of the population. Catholicism remains the largest single denomination with 15592016 adults. Baptists lead Protestant bodies with 10332005 and Methodists with 9109359.
Mapleton Press argues that residents who disparage their hometown hinder progress. It urges pride in the town’s reputation to inspire efforts to improve conditions and remove faults, noting that constructive spirit spurs development and higher standards.
Sunday School Lesson discusses Christ's new commandment to love one another as Jesus loved us. It covers Love's Supreme Requirement, Question, and Sacrifice with references to Matthew John and the Pharisee dialogue. The lesson urges loving enemies, discipleship through love, and Jesus's willingness to lay down his life for friends.
Mrs Lester Fause Sr spent Tuesday with Mrs Will Swan. Evert Vander Po and girls stayed at the parental William Rykhock home in Sully on Wednesday. Lory Gause did carpentry for George Van Gorp near Searsboro Thursday. Henry Willemsen visited sisters at the John Meppelink home Wednesday. Jessie Hill and Walter were New Sharon callers Thursday afternoon. Virgil Benson visited in the Harry Williams home Sunday afternoon. Several Case school pupils were absent due to flu and bad colds. Evert Vander Pol and Henry Willemsen attended the Lane De Penning farm sale Wednesday. Lewis Wanders and others visited the John De Jong, Viola and Paul Elscott home Sunday afternoon.
The Ebenezer Reformed Church on Main Street Leighton serves 240 members with an average attendance of 350. The church rebuilt after a December 3 1924 fire, dedicated August 14 1935, costing 16000 with a 3000 debt remaining. founded 1890, fifty year anniversary planned in 1910.
The narrative records numerous Sunday and weekend visits among residents including Lynnville and Newton locals. Lyle Montgomery marked his 27th birthday on December 12. Robert Brush underwent brain tumor surgery in Des Moines Mercy Hospital. Several families shared meals and dropped by homes of Willemsen, Terpstra, Van der Pol, Vander Pol, and Klyn, with others noted as guests or attendees at various houses.
New Salem residents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vande Krol visited Oskaloosa on Tuesday. Tempa Taylor of Lynnville spent Friday with Mrs. Elgar Taylor. Mrs. John Vande Krol and Lynt stayed with Mrs. Wilburn Van Wyk in Sully on Wednesday. Catherine Vander Pol called on Mrs. Lyle Montgomery and Pauline Terpstra Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Monsma of Lynnville visited Dirk Monsma Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meppelink and Mrs. Russell Vande Krol attended the funeral of Mrs. Meppelink in Leighton on Friday. Newton callers Friday included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ludwick, Mrs. Henry Klyn, and Mrs. Herman Vander Pol and Catherine.
Saturday visits included the Vander Wilt Jr. and Herman Vander families. Sunday visitors dropped by the Dirk Monsma, John Vande Krol, Elgar Taylor, Bert Renaud, and Will Lowry households, with Virgil and Velma Kooistra among those stopping by multiple homes.
December 14 1886 column notes Prof C C Cory resigns as Superintendent of Pella Public Schools after 15 years ill health cited. L J Hancock of Sigourney elected to succeed him. Cory later leads Mitchellville Girls Industrial School. A boy is born to Mr and Mrs M Van Gorkom. Vandermeulen Bros buy 400 zer e Dunn farm northwest of Pella. Govert Van Zee 73 dies at E Verploeg home. W H Rolff of Granville and Dina Thomassen of Pella wed and depart for Sioux County.
40 Years Ago column notes Kester of Knoxville moved to Pella and took the Slot property. B Koltnander near Pella dies at 31 leaving a husband and two children. The Marion County Teachers Association met at the Baptist church in Pella with Dr A B Chaffee, president of Central College, presiding.
The event featured an address titled The New Era by teachers with music directed by Miss Lillie Viersen. A duet by Mrs Etta Belle Fisk and Leroy Viersen and solos by Miss Hattie Cox and Miss Harriet Van Spanckeren complemented readings by Miss Dora Bootsma. Supt W J Lyons and Prof W W Cook led discussions as Rev H J Veldman and family arrived at the First Reformed church.
The Fowler Telephone Co unveils a new switchboard as poles go up on Main Street and cables near completion. A December 1918 item notes weddings, furniture for a Thomas House wedding suite, local advertising gifts, a crime talk by Pat Crowe in Ev a, a librarian appointment, land sales, piano purchases, and a Will Van Baale farm auction with horses near $200.
Twenty years ago, December 19, 1918, Cotton Hall became a public hospital with influenza patients under care of city volunteers and nurses. Some patients arrived by ambulance truck. Two Hoff man children were severely ill while others recovered. several deaths followed influenza including Mrs. Walter De Wit and Henry Hoffman. Armistice memories reached Rube Brand in France as he awaited return with oatmeal and pie in demand. Local editor urged closing draft offices to speed discharge at camps. farm sales near Pella reported $55 per acre, corn $1.00-$1.50 per bushel, wheat $2.05, hogs $15-$16.40, eggs 65 cents per dozen.
A playful adage notes that love and liquor alike drive life and fate. It urges living in a way that, when called to account, yields a solid alibi and clear conscience. The line blends romance with cautionary wit in a period-tinged voice.
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