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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
3
The piece muses on February warmth and Tulip Time as Dutch heritage resurges, cites Franklin’s thrift wisdom, warns soil erosion under corn and wheat, and urges soil conservation. It urges renewed soil-saving practices and a stronger, funded Boy Scout leadership in Pella with community support to revitalize Scouting this year.
A readers’ collage notes how Mussolini aids Hitler short of war while enjoying a radio music war with older songs. Cartoons mix confidences on Axis plans, then editorials shift to New Year resolutions. Sigourney Review discusses Hitler’s deceit and European hunger, plus Russia’s raw material leverage, and stock farming optimism tied to defense and a steady market.
45 Years Ago note from Pella Blade reports progress on Marion County courthouse with second-floor joists in place and critique over a corner stone inscription. Items include Roentgen Edison X ray mentions, Forsythe illness and near death, Philo Society play plans, heavy to light snowfall, eye loss, visitors and concerts, pastors’ accidents, new residents moving in, a carpet rag party, and Marion Porter auctioneering in Pro City Colfax two-day runs.
A 1911 measure to grant streetcars equal rights on roads faced a near failure amid bitter debate in the Town Legislature. The First Reformed Church confonation noted the church finances as being in good standing following a meeting revealing the financial state.
The salary of Rev. Seth Vander Wert was raised from 1200 to 1500 per year in his sixth year at the church. Prof. P. Groet presided at the organ and sang a solo. He planned to move to Mission, Texas to work on clearing forty acres belonging to Frank Stubenrauch and would become a truck gardener after the work. Sam Hess accompanied Fred and planned to start on his land. In a high school prelim, Artie Smorenberg won Oratory, Harry DeCook and Millie Brom ranked high, Hattie Neuenesch and Wilma Rietveld placed in Humor. A New Sharon team lost to Pella 72 to 5. Pella girls beat Sharon 6 to 6. Rev. B. Brinkman, Prof. A. Kuyper and Isaac LeCocq contracted in Rock Island, Illinois to rebuild the Second Reformed Church organ for 2200 with Bennett Company. Water Works reported June totals of 155000 gallons pumped, 46 gallons gasoline used, and one meter installed. Peter Bloem became delivery boy at Plette Grocery, with praise for diligence. Miss Jennie Van Arkel joined B. H. Langerak drug store as saleslady. Some residents threatened suit over tree trimming by the light department. Street Commissioner Andeweg operated a three-point snow plow on cross streets. N Hoppers bought A. Vander Zee residence. Vander Zee moved to Oskaloosa. A. Kool advertised a sale of forty thoroughbred land China sows, terms ash or bankable note at 8 percent.
Twenty years ago on February 10 1921 Frank Frush agreed to act as temporary secretary after H 8 Keables resigned. The city proposed selling bonds around forty thousand dollars to build a larger water tower. Directors discussed the project while President Hoffman reported work on the new gymnasium and requested support to finish it. Central basketball lost to Penn at Oskaloosa 18 to 7 with a 4 to 3 lead at halftime. Lieutenant Harry Lait led singing at evangelistic meetings at Second Reformed church, a Canadian war veteran who had been shell shocked. The Garden City Feeder Co shipped one carload daily. Brick for the new pavement was laid and sixteen carloads of livestock shipped from Pella in the first four [illegible]. Vander Li Linden traveled to Battle Creek Michigan. Mrs Len Kaldenberg suffered illness and was on the mend. Kempkea affair noted while en route.
An elderly carpenter was injured when he fell and broke his hip. He was advanced in years and feared unable to walk again. Agricultural prices listed include corn at 59 cents per bushel, eggs at 27 cents per dozen, wheat at $1.40 and oats at 30 cents.
Central Iowa photographers elect Steve Van Rockel president at Des Moines meet. Rev. Wesselink portrait places second. Woodrow Model 40 Premier sales forecast bright despite depression. Central's Flying Dutchmen beat Saint Ambrose 28 to 21. Pella High over Sigourney 35 to 14. Council debates light plant equipment while Alderman Vander Ploeg pushes oil engines. West Franklin street lot sold for 1200 dollars. several bakers acquired by Korn Brothers. John Nieburg family moves to Knoxville. John Rouwenhorst to manage Pella bakery. Weather mild though shadow of six weeks extra winter. Mrs. J C Mitten starts series for The Chronicle.
Peoria enjoys mild winter weather as snow melts. Mr and Mrs Hal visit Michigan with children Everett Janet and Melvin Dear return home after a trip. They call on Mrs Basveld at the Psychopathic Hospital in Cutlerville and Don Hartog of Lacey visits with relatives and attends a men’s society meeting Friday night.
The Scout Movement, led by the Boy Scouts of America, numbers over a million and a half youths in a nine point program to foster self reliance and emergency readiness. They organize local emergency service corps and support war efforts, with Hoover praising Scout cultivation of food and war gardens and youths distributing millions of pieces of literature.
Fred Gonlay and Lee Roose left Omaha for Buffalo to seek work in plane building. Rev D J Hoitenga improves but cannot yet perform duties. Rev J Vander Plog led last Sunday service and Rev Nelson Veltman may lead next Sunday. Henry Bennink and Bernice Van Dusseldorp wed at the bride’s parents near Leighton. couple to live on a farm near Sully. Bert Swank welcomes a baby boy born January 20. S Nibbelink injures leg in ice fall and is sidelined. John Bennink’s birthday anniversary on January 26 coincides with Henry and Bernice’s wedding anniversary.
An Excelsior Springs address at 301 Elms Blvd Mo offers a free up to date hook on piles and related ailments. Request a postcard and receive a copy at no charge. The item promises relief and potential savings by seeking information and treatment.
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