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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
4
A column blending social musings on mothers shaping peace withLighthearted anecdotes about a Scot’s vanity, Santa at Christmas, and a moral about Santa evolving into a spirit of giving. It also highlights wartime reflections on bombing ethics and hopes for arbitration and religious freedom, ending with an Inspiring note about Professor Steenbock’s irradiation research and vitamin D.
The text describes Steenbock’s work on vitamin content in foods, the sun’s impact on nutrient reception, and his choice to place patent rights under Wisconsin University control. He forgoes wealth to fund research for the benefit of humanity, choosing a modest life while supporting future discoveries.
The Daily Worker piece argues the Soviet Union’s one party system is the peak of democracy while criticizing dictatorship and one-party rule as eroding individual rights. It contrasts this with Western checks and balances, cites Stalin and communism as dangerous, and notes America’s stance amid 1939 1940 economic and political shifts.
A Sabula Gazette editorial reflection notes readers praise editors sparingly and criticize quickly. It cites Napoleon and Marshalltown Times-Republican quotes, arguing freedom endures when crushed and that conquerors fade while government returns to the people.
A garbled 40 years back clipping mentions a San Jacinto California quake damaging every building in the city, an eight murder note in Dallas, Irish American agitation over Britain, and a Fenians appeal in Omaha. It also cites a Christmas party at G. A. Vander Meulen’s, Voorheus in Kansas, Van der Menten and church trees, a healer ad about vitamin A, Dwight Moody’s death, and smallpox in nearby towns.
A 1909 item notes busy Christmas shopping in Pella with merchants bustling. An Angus steer grand champion at Chicago sold for $850. The old Scholle church was slated for auction January 11 with pulpit Bible among items listed. Pella advertised non taxable bonds at 4.44 percent.
Twenty attendees discussed renaming the Chamber of Commerce to the Community Club. M. J. Steiner addressed the group on paving projects. Absent council members prompted a resolution asking for payment. Committees reported on hospital plans and a home talent minstrel show. Gary Voglear was opening a show.
An assortment of short items mentions a truck and tractor garage in an old barn, fines from Mayor traffic actions, a basketball game with Ten minutes of action, and various local names such as Rhyns ars, Denny Hynes, Rozenberg, John Kallenbergs, and Harry Valkenburg. The text also notes a pension revision for Rock Island staff, a death in Or wee City, and wedding references.
A fragmented note describes illness and a wedding trip with unclear details. The text references flu and pneumonia and mentions a person named Colle in a casual, diary-like tone.
A jumbled local recap mentions a collision near Prairie City with injuries to two people and head dents. The Woodrow Washing Machine Co plans stock with no par value at $59 a share to shareholders. Other items note medical operations in Minnesota, a political figure’s activity, and various names in unsettled contexts.
Pella High School’s Flying Dutchmen won their fourth win in five starts by drubbing Montezuma 31 to 15 on the home floor. Ray Wit sparked scoring as Pella built a lead, then held off late substitutions for the win.
Thursday afternoon the Farm Management class visited Ralph Grundman's farm to view his new barn noting rafters and mow space. F P A students work on glass projects and sharpen tools while Abe Synhorst builds a chicken feeder. They sort potatoes at Mr Dockendorff's yard from the F P A test lot including obblers chips warbas and chippewas with plans to sell next week.
A warped collage from Valley High School and Odwaln Iowa papers mocks game spirit and civic life. It threads basketball clichés, outburst from a referee, a racially tinged remark about Ozzie Simmons, a cruder joke about dating and money, and editorial notes on local exchanges.
Mrs Grace Hill crafts a tale of Camilla Chrystie whose life changes after Offrey Wainwright gifts her orchids. The romance follows her trials and triumphs as fashion, society and enduring affection shape her path, leaving a lasting impression on readers.
Healy Bone Crushers beat Birdy Bluedevils 10 to 7 in opener with Dave Braashart and Carl Vander Linden leading scorers. Claypool quintet edged Railsplitters 16 to 13 as Hockman led with 12 of 13 points. Norman Van Houweling and Paul Van Houweling contributed eight and four for Claypool.
After reading Mark Twain's autobiography, the Junior literature class wrote of amusing incidents. A girl recalled catching fish and placing them in the bath tub, feeding them crackers. The class spent an entertaining hour reading these auto biographies aloud.
Doctors stress sugar in diet while highlighting candy use for mothers during holidays. Homemaking girls plan and pack Christmas candy boxes as favors, turning sugar cooking into a wholesome study and festive activity.
The passage advises coughing avoidance to prevent spread, sleeping alone, using individual towels and handkerchiefs that can be burned, frequent hand washing with soap and running water, and emphasizes this as the physician's most effective method to stop contagions from spreading.
Gordon Ruggaard, a P H S junior, has carried six nicknames from Speed to Bubbles. He was once called Flash after a comic strip, and Whitie for blond hair. Peepsqueak fit his chatty nature, with a final moniker given in revenge. The piece hints at a Show Boat event on January 8 featuring radio and screen stars.
Editorial urges students to seize opportunities in 1940 with determination and faith. It stresses that success comes from inner will and action, noting Christmas vacation reflections, upcoming tests, assemblies, and spring plans as motivation to persevere.
The Show Boat, famed from the Mississippi River era and a radio program backdrop, will dock at Pella High School for a one night stand on January 8. Sponsored by the Instrumental Music Department and Parents' Music Club, the program promises varied entertainment and proceeds to fund new uniforms.
Teachers gathered at school to review an important chapter in Implications of Classroom Research focusing on literature handwriting and spelling. Miss Milliken and Miss Lautenbach led literature while Miss Bee be and Miss Ver Heul chaired handwriting with Miss Bootsma and Miss Ver Heul on spelling.
The Sophomore English Club skipped its weekly meeting last Friday for a Christmas party organized by president Semon Sandren. Members exchanged gifts and the girls served homemade candy.
From a class of 61 beginning typists 17 have met the master's requirement of 5 speeds at 30 words per minute with fewer than three errors. This list appears as a permanent file in the commercial department and includes Julianna Flietstra Rosetta De Bruin Maxine Vande Veer Clara Roorda.
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