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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
7
The city council in Pella announced a Christmas gift of ten percent off electric bills for January and throughout the year, doubling the existing discounts for many customers. Officials hailed the move as thanks to the plant’s strong finances and pledged further rate reductions when possible, noting the utility remains debt free with a substantial emergency fund.
Pella High School showcases a varied program Wednesday featuring Miss Anne Pysseline and Mr. Robert Frittell, with performances by the band, girls and mixed choirs, and the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs. Seatings may be reserved at Linden's Drug Store, with prices 10 and 25 cents.
The United Service Women of America thank local business houses for placing Buddie Boxes reading Buy Two, Leave One. Boxes allow customers to donate a second item to be sent to service members, as a small gift. More contributions are requested from the public.
Christmas party hosted by Legion and Auxiliary members at Memorial Hall Tuesday night drew excellent attendance. A decorated tree, Santa distributing gifts to children, and a program featuring solos recitations and duets entertained families. Mrs. Dora Carson presided in place of ill president Mrs. Agnes Weyers. many junior members helped, with gifts and candy for the children.
Dr R J Danhof of Holland and former Chr Ref Church pastor will speak at the church dedication with a two day program. A Bay City note from Dr and Mrs M C Schroeder says twenty one people offered to foster a dog, and twenty residents in Pella want a home for a pet. Doctor Schroeder is in the army. John N Mathes remains bedridden and unwell.
The Monday twenty minute blackout drew strong public participation with minimal incidents. Mayor Frush credited near total compliance and urged readiness for another blackout soon, noting a few forgotten lights and a warehouse glow but overall smooth response. Police reported no major issues while merchants and watch groups observed quietly.
An article describes the Polkce National Bank hosting a holiday event titled Koffie Klets from December 26 to 31. Patrons receive treats and dowetnits, with activities for children, including a gift and a story advertisement. The piece mentions schedule details and a guest, Chester Pen Haye en of Minneapolis, with a distant note about a vote early this week and a shipyard work plan in California.
The Federated Club plans about twenty baskets for families in need and calls on elders and children to assist. Members voted to donate 85 to Children’s Home Society, 10 to Pan-American Student Exchange, and 10 to Scholarship and Loan fund. Meeting at Jordan Hall December 15 featured orchestra boys and Dr. W. W. Orr speaking on Christianity.
A small son warned the family of a fire at the Daugherty home on Daughe Street. The fire was extinguished before the fire department arrived. The blaze confined to a curtain and window with damages covered by insurance.
An audience of about seven hundred filled the College Chapel to hear Handel's Messiah. The chorus delivered an able performance with clear intonation and spirited tempo. Several local residents returned to attend the concert after the half year, while others expressed high praise for the ensemble and soloists.
A notice apologizes for a program error that prevented a dedication announcement from being printed. It invites members to attend the district dedication event and corrections are issued to ensure all other announcements reach their destinations.
Dr J J Lubbers and Wormhoudt, trustees from Central College, returned from Washington D C after presenting the college to the War Department as a potential wartime education and training resource. The delegation met with officials and planners to ensure the college’s role in national efforts, with assurances of ongoing consideration for higher educational institutions.
Rev C De Leeuw of Lai Illinois, pastor since 1910, addressed local deeds recorded at the County Seat. Recent items include M J Kuldenberg and Agnes Kuldenberg transferring land to Hertha and Johanna Rouwenhorst. Albert N and Mary De Wit to M J De Wit. Chas E and Maxie Lautenbach to Albert Van Heukelem.
Faculty at the college outline holiday plans as Christmas approaches. Several will stay local to teach CPT courses while others travel to family homes or visit friends in cities like Minneapolis and Lincoln. Notable names include Dr. Lubbers family, Professor Bosch, Miss Willis, and Dean Pietenpol, among others planning time with relatives, reading, or conference activities.
The Little Dutch defeated the Knoxville Panthers 84 to 0 as Rudy Schilder led with 13 points and Stan Borgman added 12 while the defense held Knoxville scoreless in the first quarter and kept them to 3 by halftime. A second team win followed 32 to 12 with solid all around play.
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