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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
3
The writer laments persistent poor roads affecting rural free delivery carriers and public servants. They urge rapid, nationwide hard surfaces for all routes, including gravel, rock, or concrete, to ease daily work and improve service. They advocate immediate legislation to ensure this improvement.
A columnist proposes a weekly flat health service charge to help physicians cope with slow or absent patient payments. The plan would fund care to keep families healthy and ensure medical access, while addressing fear of denial. It would require reasonable pricing and be met with skepticism from healthier families.
A jittery note warns of incendiary acts targeting a location in the city. The writer urges preemptive measures to curb arson risks and prevent further fires before a worse blaze takes hold. The message hints at suspects and advocates swift, decisive action to protect the community.
A cautious editor warns readers about traveling on slippery roads after a recent incident. The piece stresses avoiding risky maneuvers on roundabouts and highways, urging careful driving and preventive measures to protect life. It reflects on the dangers of speeding and the need to slow down for safety.
Governor Kraschid announces candidacy for a second term as Towan governor, with whispers he may challenge U.S. Senator Guy Cillotto. Supporters cite his prudent leadership and a continued program. Democratic senatorial contest features Gillette, Mya, and Richardson vying for the nomination.
A Dos Molinos Regis ter writer argues residents of aged homes or orphanages should not be called inmates. She cites Webster to define inmate as prison or asylum occupant and suggests using resident or occupant instead, noting residents enjoy dignity and freedom.
A brief notice states the client seeks rental access to hast language services, requesting prompt availability and clear terms of use. It emphasizes urgency and asks about suitable rates, schedules, and any required documentation.
Fragmentary text discusses potential lineage to a throne and an uninterrupted succession. It questions whether certain plans were necessary and notes intoxication not being essential to celebrations.
The article notes upcoming relocation as farm work winds down, with farewell parties marking retirements. Many residents plan to stay in town as younger generations take charge, though housing shortages will force some to live in cramped quarters until new homes are built. Movements involve heavy labor loading and unloading household effects and adjusting to new surroundings.
The larger endowment program at Central College aims to broaden community advancement through education and character development. It emphasizes that the institution serves the public welfare daily and seeks every dollar needed to promote the program and maximize opportunities for growth.
A fragmentary editorial discusses Dean Carl Ackerman of Columbia and a criticizes global censorship. It mentions various regions including HOR, Cinn, Turkey, Arabia, Egypt, Belgian Congo, and French West Africa. The piece extols press freedom in the United States and Canada, noting limited freedoms in other areas.
A Ta united Indian school stenographer in government service encounters a mallard duck that becomes entangled with her clothesline, prompting Will J. Ver Ploeghway to contact authorities.
Flite O Tyme reflects on events from 20 to 50 years ago in Pella. The segment highlights notable happenings, community milestones, and local memories shared by residents about decades past in the city.
Fifty two years ago on Feb 9 1846 Dirk oldest son of J H Slubenrauch clerks in FW Brinkioft buy store A new baby girl arrives at Mr and Mrs Sart Donai A hay is born to Mr and Mrs G Baron CO Durham appointed by President Cleveland postmaster at Durham Herman Mielveld and Mary Clara Cripy represent Central College in the State Oratorical Contest at Cedar Rapids
Des Moines saw a group including John Heerema Dave Ved Dught Billy Gezel and Harry Boland attend a major wrestling match. Central college President M J Hoffman completed a two month visit in New York state and other places. Obscure deaths include Mrs H Von Roekel aged 72 and Henry Peter with a drowning on the old son of Mr and Mrs B P Kruidant, while an elevator accident at Hurley New Mexico injured a man. John Ulrich Sr moved to the Veldhuizen property in the west of tam. Mrs W A Anderson and baby are noted.
Local notices list license issuances for multiple individuals in Newton Pella Monroe and Leighton with small sums and fractions. Divorces include Marsh C Grant vs Carrie Grant and Vivian Emerson vs Woodrow Emerson. Land transfers cover several warranty deeds in Pella and nearby towns with nominal sums and stated valuations.
The record notes a warranty deed conveying an undivided one eighth interest in block 57, city of Pella, from Jacob H Schakel et ux to William G Schakel for one dollar and valuable consideration. It lists new vehicle registrations including Anthony Ver Meer of Pella a Chev truck and other entries for A O Snyder and Clare D Ebert of Knoxville with Chevrolets, plus fragmented street references and vehicle notes.
Evening service on Feb 4 featured Rev Pikaart of the Christian Reformed Church of Oskaloosa with prayer and psalm singing and a sermon on Romans 8 16 The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God. Multiple visits noted among Sully Leighton Eddyville Newton and local families. Evert Vander Wert on farm care after his son’s hospital operation. Hugo Looker from Looker Bros. sustains a broken leg after slipping on ice leaving a New Year’s Eve dance.
Seventeen teams across classes A and I will compete in a state sectional tournament at Pella on February 25, 26, and 2. The event features 15 games across five sessions with teams including Bussey Melcher Monroe Uma Newton Pella Prairie City Dallas Deep River Guernsey Hamilton Harvey Kellogg Lynnville Scarb o ro Tracy. Semis Friday and finals Saturday with efforts to avoid a clash with a Central College Luther game. Reserved seats cost 75 cents for students and 1.25 dollars for adults. single admissions rise in later sessions.
Fragmentary 40 Years Ago column mentions a shop opening near Mis Viersen hull, a Dr. John Jan marriage in Pella, marriages of Jacob Puinvira and Alice Fen nema, William George birthday, de Le Cocq running a harness shop, Klondike fever and local events in Pella.
A garbled Colfax Tibune passage discusses business trends and prosperity expectations for 19st era. It mentions automobiles shaping rural America, farmers, labor, and potential downturns if industry movements are not guided, with references to the United States and Northern states. The tone suggests caution about economic paths and the impact on workers.
Recent arrests in a war-torn town for wrecking clawrooms in a boot building provoke reflections on political economy and taxpayer repair costs. The piece argues the wood shed discipline shaped better citizens, warning that without it youths risk becoming charges on taxpayers and future bandits.
A partial historical recap notes many locals: John G. Thomsen offered 26000 for three fourths of his invention to cut and rain in the field. Wilbur Kiser dies at Peoria at age 16. weddings listed for Hert, Vande Lang, Sivan Meppelink, and others. Dormant items include births, a pastor visiting, and road conditions with many logs hauled and wagons at work.
Doctor Gardiner from Iowa City conducted a hearing test for groups of thirty in the southern classroom. Pupils wore earphones and wrote down numbers heard from a man and a woman. Certificates awarded for books handed in list names and dates.
Tuesday afternoon a group of high school boys hosted a match and a program titled New Fires. Wednesday afternoon featured a matinee drawing many junior high pupils to the school event, signaling ongoing student activities.
For the memener the practice portion of the program has Geneva Wilder as the teacher for the eighth and second division in Kinggich. Reports indicate she will handle papers and prepare students for the fire division and the second division.
Six new books arrive at the school library with titles including Jack the Scot Arctic Patrols Sleigh Bell Trails Spanish Cave Lions Tigers and Everything Long Land and Laurence. After study time students may borrow a book. Also available are The Open Road for Boys and American Girl magazines with stories and jokes.
Readers Lorraine De Haun Leo Sels Donny Lubbers and Raymond Tait earned gold stars for reading five library books. Third graders Vern De Vries and Jeanette Budding returned after an illness, audiometer tests by Dr. Gardner showed good hearing, while Albert Pence recovered from scarlet fever. Helen Toom awaits her return after moving from West Columbus Street to Third Street. Juline Palmquist left for closer access to Lincoln Building. Den Burger teaches both arithmetic divisions. Tadpole tales and Brother Green-Coat lessons captivated the class. Arlene Tuinstra, now in Marshalltown, sent a postal card and Lincoln birthday plans are set for February 12 with illustrations.
A seventh grade class uses a new book Science in Living to learn about six doctors and their deeds. Aryena Huyser is listed as sick, with an appendectomy at Lutheran Hospital Des Moines on January 14, returning after twelve days.
Last Friday the Farm Shop class mixed mineral at Guerts Feed Mill but only 500 pounds were produced due to ingredient shortages. The Erskine car owned by Van Rheenen was sold for a 1988 De luxe Ford V-8. Animal Husbandry class plans to attend O K Flaughs Pure Brod hog sale at Reasnor Iowa, needing transport help. Students are drafting model barn designs with exact dimensions and construction notes.
Rev R Vande Kieft visited Tracy relatives as Prairie View School district students staged an entertainment raising 22 dollars for Red Grass and the school library. A Feb 10 dinner for W J Clark and Mrs Louisa Richards’s birthdays was held. Rev L Dykstra had a Chicago accident and Mr Van Skike of the hotel survived a cow accident foot injury.
The Campfire Girls 2nd Group held a meeting schedule disrupted by leader Ota De Winter’s illness. Des Moines Lincoln High School presented The Mikado with a Japanese setting in the auditorium. Mr. Ruby and band members, including Robert Van Vark and others, sorted music Saturday afternoon. candy was shared and all enjoyed the event.
The note outlines a compulsory four book reviews for readers and contemplates reading five more to meet a broader requirement. It mentions certificates, reading duties, and potential additional workload.
Reporters Geneva Sheppard and Keith Lautenbach note new history books for both grades. First two chapters cover cave people and are engaging. Last Thursday a man from Town City spoke with small earphones, which the students found amusing. The fifth grade produced a salmon fishing film and gave a talk. Misa Verstedg was absent six days.
The South Central Conference Music Festival will be held at Pella on February 18 with glee clubs and mixed choruses only. Rehearsals start at 4:00 PM in the high school auditorium and the main program at 7:30 PM, directed by DeanHulschtzer of Drake University who will provide ensemble selections. The event is non competitive with no judges, featuring entries from most conference schools.
The article notes grades five and six back in wood deal of Most of our school with sickness and new student Dykstra. Students study Greece and Rome, geography topics, and European countries. A field trip or event mentioned in Hamilton is referenced.
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