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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1940
Page
3
A compact reflection argues that success in conversation lies in disagreeing without being disagreeable. It cites diplomacy, humor, and restraint as tools to prevent quarrels, noting lines about keeping one’s mouth shut and judging oneself first to avoid judging others.
A Corydon Iowa Times Republican style column notes thirty five bricklaying apprentices at Iowa State College with Extension Division oversight. It urges broader state college help to train youths in trades while criticizing unions for hindering entry. It recalls William E Borah on Supreme Court decisions and government resilience amid reported revolutionary rulings.
The piece lauds Barah's faith in the U S and farmers uniting across parties to lift prosperity. It warns against partisan lines in the 1940 campaign and notes fears of tax impact on urban areas, while highlighting Nylon's arrival and Japan's threats as broader economic and geopolitical tremors.
An advance Bubson bureau forecast says business in early 1940 will be the best six months since 1929, a hopeful note the editor hopes expands through the year. A North Dakota Advertiser quip about a bride from England kneading bread with gloves adds local color and a sharp jab at delinquent subscribers.
United auto workers endured a 54 day stoppage that halted production and cost about 102 million in sales. The dispute yielded wage gains of over 5 million annually but produced an estimated 15 million in wage losses during the strike. Editors argue arbitration before production might have settled the conflict more amicably.
The item recalls President William McKinley pursuing a treaty with Spain, the Philippines purchase, and Hawaii governance. It notes Baltimore and Ohio Railroad financial trouble, carbide lighting dangers, rising wheat prices, a new rubber goods trust, property sales near Pella, local moves in the insurance trade, and community notes on art study, church service disruptions, and electric light outages at basketball games.
Thirty years ago on February 3 1910 H P Scholte backed creosote blocks on a concrete base for the new paying noting higher cost but longer life and quieter operation. W I Fowler and P J H Van Gor joined in advocating the materials while Y T Van Niewaus & Co. prepared a business update. Edith Rhynsburger hosted a farewell for Marie Van Gorn who would move to Des Moines. Mae Tice wed Irving Wallace at the Tice home with Veda Tice in the wedding party officiated by Rev Manson. Council sought sewer land for a disposal plant and the finance committee was to locate a suitable powerhouse site. Peter Heerema suffered rheumatism and walked with crutches briefly. Albert Van Houweling studied law at Drake University and visited home. A home talent play Scenes in the Union Depot was announced with Laura Kramer starring and a strike of brides and bachelors in the cast. A Vander Zoo advertised a closing out sale with jewelry at 60 cents on the dollar aiming to raise 2000 by March 1.
Twenty years ago on February 5 1920 robbers entered the Sully bank where P C Welle served as cashier and escaped with an estimated 5090 in coupon bonds and securities from the vault not opening the cash area. The article also mentions unrelated garbled text about naturalization and a Hollander fasta ip, reflecting OCR damage and partials.
Council bids open for sixty blocks of brick pavement with J C Bunk of Ottumwa winning the award. contracts range from 2.25 to over 5.00 per yard. A flu wave passes with no serious injuries and several people nursed at home. A fire destroys a garage and implement house on the M Huyser farm near Pella, two cars lost. Local residents travel for visits and cancer of the throat prompts a Des Moines consultation.
A 10 years ago entry from January 30 1930 records a complaint within the city administration. The brief item notes a governance dispute and hints at internal friction without detailing names or outcomes.
Central college notes include endowment fund around $25,000 after leaders returned from the East. Sports report highlights Central’s basketball sweep over Western Union 61 and a later 45 to 16 win over Nebraska Wesleyan with Neifert and Wilkins praised. Local events include a tea by the college ladies, lectures by Maude Shearer coming in March, and the Co op Exchange annual livestock meeting shipping 270 cars worth $515,000.
Pella High defeated Lincoln High 36 to 15 in Pella Iowa on February 1 1940. The Little Dutch pulled away in the second half after a tight first half to win their tenth straight game. Gene Stientjes and Charles De Wild paced an efficient Pella attack while Banghart led Lincoln with ten points. The Pella Seconds also won 22 to 17 to maintain their near flawless record.
Laboratory Five edge Healy Bonecrushers 13 to 9 in overtime. Melvin Van Veen fouled out leaving four Bonecrushers. Sandy Sandress sparked the comeback as Ver Heul’s team held their foes to two points in the second half. Bert Klein led victors with 10 points, Lee Van Arkel 8, Darrel Van der Ploeg led losers with 4.
Science students under Mr Greendyke study new phases of physical chemistry and biology. During January 21 27 they viewed U S Bureau of Mines films on asbestos uses and shatter proof glass. Physics covers magnetism while chemistry completes halogens and biology explores the circulatory system of animals and humans.
Many boys and girls at Pella High enjoy skiing in great weather with a solid blanket of snow on the ground. The author notes skiing as a clean sport and urges students to take advantage of this window before graduation, recommending investing in a pair of skis now to enjoy their younger years.
Pella travels to Knoxville for a Friday Feb 2 basketball clash as both teams eye Marion County Tournament glory at the Pella gym February 7-10. Knoxville’s Fry leads scoring after recent games. Pella previously beat Knoxville 26-12.
Earl Turner, a Fella High student with limited band directing experience, led the band for five to six pieces during a basketball game on a January evening. The crowd applauded and cheered the student director before Mr. Ruby resumed conduct.
In a lively classroom scene, P. I. S. students mock the coach with a joke about a cigar while Jim Lents pretends to sit with Dave Bis as an imaginary girlfriend during an Oral English roller skating moment. Uncle Boo smiles proudly at the chaos and humor.
A new Bible course is offered this semester at Pella High, meeting daily for one hour. Miss Anne Tysseling teaches the class, which has 34 students and covers Christ from birth to crucifixion as a regular subject alongside music duties.
Notes from a school environment recount a student Ruth Van Donse laar needing help with the alphabet while peers enjoy themselves. The piece mentions a ban on skating before Lincoln game, a gym near a beverage receptacle, and a journalism class trip to the Chronicle. Former student Smoky Ver Steeg loses a boxing bout in Des Moines. Bob Van Vark debuts a new basketball uniform. Gossip hints at Harold Vander Linden and Blanche De Prenger relations as of last Friday.
Acknowledges the Pep Band that plays at every Pella High basketball game in the gym and boosts spirit. Praises musicians for willpower and determination, noting how applause encourages better performances. Thanks Mr. Ruby and the Pep Band for their contribution to school life.
The World’s greatest mine fire in New Straitsville Ohio has burned underground for over fifty years and may burn longer. It has destroyed about 50 million dollars in coal, collapsed roads, and damaged oil wells. A WPA project built barriers and tunnels around the fire to halt spread and allow it to burn out.
Editorial urges pausing at sunset to reflect on personal mistakes forgive others and seek God. It promises renewed peace and happiness if one forgives enemies and oneself before a new day dawns. The piece emphasizes quiet contemplation, prayer, and hope.
The passage notes differing behaviors in how men and women reveal or conceal their hands in public. It observes men hid or freed hands depending on observation, while women tend to keep hands in their lap, folding or displaying them based on attractiveness, with a scattered line of garbled text at the end.
Earl Conrad world lightweight wrestling champion visited Pellai high school gym Friday January 26 to exhibit wrestling and Jiu Jitsu holds on five students. The Iowa champ emphasized training, wind, neck strength, and a balanced diet while praising his long title run and appealing to students with his friendly manner.
Instructions warn that rubbing frostbitten tissue worsens injury and may cause gangrene. If a hand is frozen keep it close to the body while thawing gradually in cool air or cold water. If slow thawing is not possible, cover the part with extra clothing and avoid direct heat to prevent severe pain or permanent damage.
Journalism students from Pella High visited the Pella Chronicle office to learn the printing process. They toured the linotype, engrave department, and actual printing, with Publisher H. H. Sadler answering questions. The visit yielded practical insights into newspaper production.
Students in literature classes engage in an editorial page activity, editing one page of a feature section. The task aims to refine writing and critical thinking skills through collaborative work on a shared publication page.
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