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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
3
A succinct weekly maxim urges readers to set a fresh hill to climb and keep moving forward with resolve. It emphasizes continuous effort and an upward path, framing ambition as an ongoing personal discipline.
The article notes another due date on Allied debt owed to the country with Finland making a small payment while others paid nothing. It predicts renewed credit demand if war breaks out in Europe, citing a total debt exceeding eleven billion dollars.
The Press recalled Frita Kuhn a German American Bund figure stating Jews aim to ruin both Germany and America and that the Bund would campaign to drive Jews out. The remark sparked accusations of un American prejudice and constitutional violation.
A county editor laments constant covert propaganda requests from groups seeking free newspaper space. He argues reputable organizations should pay and warns against unearned booster material flooding the mailbag, likening it to a free ride exploited by some promoters.
A robust sixty four year old laborer explains his youthfulness. He sings or whistles daily and has saved little on doctor bills since arriving in America from Iul wich eighteen years ago. He credits keeping spirits up as key, noting his grudge free outlook benefits himself and coworkers.
A. W. Gordon, chairman of the Omaha Association of Taxpayers, urged members to consider that Iowa’s joint personal and corporate income tax and sales tax cut homestead relief. He cited that last year sales and income taxes raised about 94 million dollars with homestead refunds of 11.01 million, claiming taxpayers were eight million relieved by the new bills. He warned that the sales tax was framed as a relief but acted as a heavier burden in another form.
Major General George Van Mosely, retired, criticizes hype around large defense outlays in a New York Board of Trade address. He laments American hysteria over spending under national defense pretexts and questions national morals when critiquing Europe. He notes failures to aid Ethiopians and Germans under communism and condemns current national leadership viewpoints.
A reflective meditation on the Christmas promise of peace and goodwill set against a torn world. The article notes the ancient angelic declaration to shepherds and the enduring hope that humanity can attain harmony despite vast, diverging lands and ongoing strife.
A 1938 editorial laments humanity’s failure to embrace peace despite pleas for a kinder world. It contrasts Woodrow Wilson’s idealism with wartime realpolitik, noting holy season sentiments clash with fortifications, air raids, and public fear. The piece recalls Christmas lessons and questions whether modern ages have advanced toward true peace or linger in conflict.
The Knoxville Journal editor urges loyalty to American constitutional government and economic freedom, urging Jews Christians and Protestants to set aside religious prejudice. It also notes Dave Sutherland’s highway proposal and Indianola Tribune reporting on the state board of assessment and review releasing 15 to 18 employees January 1 as overhead costs rise, suggesting further economies with a July board change.
Wright county supervisors move to cut welfare for newly married couples. A new rule requires a couple to be self supporting for at least one year after marriage before any aid or relief can be granted.
A nostalgic recap highlights notable happenings in Pella from 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. Local memories touch on community milestones, people who shaped the town, and events that defined each era.
A fragment recounts J K Voorhees at the fond selling check towers for the Pella Mig Co. The thermometer shows 26 below zero. Mrs C Verhhey dies at the age of 02 years. At the end of the first school term pupils read essays including Mary Forsythe Nora Davenport and others.
In the 40 Years Ago column from December 29, 1898, news items include a planned opening of the new Gosselink and Root store in the upcoming year on the Stand building at Peauklin sbr Chis. Porter promotes a new feed egoker with several workers busily preparing. Anniversary celebrations mark Mr and Mrs Williamy George. Mr and Mrs John De Kuelet relocate from farm southeast of Pella to a new home in Pella. New directors for the Like Prairie Pals Association are listed: George Liter, Joh Grandia, TD. Thee, G. Ms Van Ol G. Vanderzyl, John P. De Cook. John UL rich’s butcher shop sustains significant fire damage. A Christian Reformed church is destroyed at Otley.
From December 24, 1908, a Pella newspaper item describes a pneumatic washer priced at 8 dollars, a basketball win by Pella over Oska loost Independents 89 to 19 with players Pietenpol and Spanekereli starring, editorials on Christmas trees by H J Shutts, a brief Vander Pol ad space teaser, and local visits including Herman Vander Linden in Chicago and Beate teachers meeting in Des Moines, plus notes on residents heading to Ottumwa for work.
Miss Bess Vander Zyl, studying music at Uberlhi, Ohio, returned home for the holidays to the S. G. Vander Zyl residence. Des Martres Capital was advertised in subscription price of 2.60 in Chronicle.
The December start brought unusually gentle weather with light frosts and wet spells, aiding farmers who plowed early. Red Cross fundraising surpassed expectations, yielding 2,549 dollars for Pella and Lake Prairie, with half earmarked for Cotton Hall hospital support. Local news recalls wartime camp returns, hospital stories, and community tributes amid a busy holiday season.
An Iowa inspector reports termites found in the Farragut consolidated school building. The cost of control is noted, with few prior occurrences in the area. The article mentions inspection details and the insects’ impact on the structure.
Workers improvise hidden entryways in foundations to move through dark spaces during repairs. They cover the openings with timber and paper to resemble normal walls, concealing danger until eventual collapse or failure becomes evident.
Tax sale conducted by Treasurer Fred Wil Halls in Mahaska County covers delinquent properties totaling 6,238.98 dollars in overdue taxes interest and penalties. Auditor B B Evans acted under public bidder law taking over 27 properties where private bids failed totaling 4,871.53 dollars. Meyer via agent Carl Johnson bought most private lots including a few seavenger properties.
The Pella Chronicle offers a dollar prize for the best title to Ed Le Cocq’s cartoon about last minute Christmas shoppers. Readers submit titles in the blank space atop the cartoon. the winning entry earns one dollar. The contest runs weekly with two new cartoons each issue.
The only other bidder was the Titus Management company on a few properties. Public bidder law allows the auditor to take over scavenger properties advertised for sale three or more times if private bidders do not meet the due amount. The auditor must hold properties for a year during which owners may redeem by paying all obligations. failing that, they may be sold to private bidders at a fair price.
Private bidders had bids on 67 properties that will be offered at the next delinquent auction if obligations are not settled. The county will take over and proceed with the sale as scheduled.
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