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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1941
Page
3
A reflective column ties Christmas meaning to wartime aims and a push for peace. It cites the President’s glad tidings, urges steadfast faith, and notes geography, media, and rising radio reach. It warns of fire hazards in winter and advises property safety, land investment, and prudent budgeting during hard times.
The piece reflects on America's wartime era, urging courage and fitness for the young, praising rapid innovation and the shift from battleships to faster, lighter ships and air power. It notes Pearl Harbor as a turning point, supports air and torpedo forces, and views Frank Knox as a steady guide for future naval policy.
The editorial voice proclaims the church college as America's oldest higher learning institution. It asserts a long history of service, leadership, and spiritual mission, pleading for financial support and prayer to continue offering scholarships and access to the poor. It highlights alumni influence and the institution’s role in church leadership.
42 Years Ago in Pella Blade reports Dr. Nossaman dissolving his partnership with Dr. H F Keables to practice medicine solo. Other items note Vander Linden praised for preventing Des Moines River ice jam damage costing about 1000 dollars and a lively tale about a fight near Kh Meat Market with Otley and Harvey men.
An early 1940s front page displays a Bell Clothing House ad occupying about two thirds of the page. The promotion seeks ten thousand dollars in twenty days and is described as a sacrifice. Separate text mentions Forest Kingabary, a college student, who recently married Cornelia Hisselman of Pella, and was subjected to student hazing at his boarding house the night before his wedding.
In Pella a winter scene fills town notes as residents endure freezing temperatures, with college notes detailing snow fun, a roof hazing episode ending when smoke forced a reveal, and local visits. Frostbite, icy walks, and an improved gym balcony headline a snapshot of life, while Liberty, Monologues, and trips to Knoxville pepper the column.
Twenty years ago a farm accident near Andrew Van Zee left John Scheinkhoven wounded when a rifle discharged during hog hunting. Dr. McCarthy and two other doctors operated at the Van Zee home. Other items note Franco’s stance on naval disarmament, Borah's Senate troubles, a Red Cross nurse assignment to Polla, Arlo Wielard’s tire shop fire, and a New Year’s Day blaze at the Frush residence.
In Indianapolis visitors recount rapid expansion of Germany’s air travel system as the first timetable is issued. New plane factories rise while large machines are planned for regular trips nationwide. Community notes mention Miss Sarah Gosselink’s return to the Fremont library after her parents’ accident. Nearby scouts share plans as Logan Hendricks and Francis Dykstra pursue First Class status while Frank Den Adel organizes a fourcounty basketball tournament at the Central Gym with the Pella Tigers among contenders.
Recap of 1981 Red Cross receipts totaling 1664.55 with over 500 sent to Mississippi flood relief. Pella area notes include Van Zee’s death from infection after boils, Mayor Fultz urging firework bans, Central’s 29 18 win over St Ambrose, Schnack and Babe Tusseling key scorers, Grinnell College’s John Nollen to be inaugurated president, and local theatre via Zane Grey film Riders of the Purple Sage.
Mrs H W Pietenpol of Pella named regional representative as Iowa’s United China Relief launches a national drive. Herbert Horton chairs the executive slate including leaders from Davenport Des Moines and other cities to raise eight million dollars for civilian aid in China as part of the national defense effort.
A damaged clipping mentions the average dollar and euro in relation to a market note. It references currencies and possible exchange considerations but provides no clear figures or events.
The lesson highlights Jesus as sheltering wings for believers, cites Israel’s rejection, and urges gospel urgency. It recalls Matthew 23 37 38 and John 14 1 6 while urging repentance, faith in Christ, and a hopeful anticipation of the Lord's return for the faithful.
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