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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1939
Page
3
A safety release urges delaying risky driving and common sense driving. The Detroit News editor warns this generation’s heavy drinkers face a passing social crisis as drivers crash in high horsepower cars.
A humorous want ad mocks the Georgia Cracker, seeking a wife with long hair who is bright and willing to work, citing a first wife who caused trouble. The piece contrasts with a wall of quotes urging more study in everyday life. Dean F Russell of Columbia University is cited on knowledge, scholarship, and practical application.
The 1830 view argues rulers should confine duties to core functions, allow capital to seek profits, and reward industry with peace and stable prices. Government should practice economy while people handle the rest. The quote envisions restrained state power and natural social discipline.
Figures show Iowa spends 185 million dollars annually and 500 thousand daily. State debt totals 210 million with a national share of 700 million. Interest at three percent and county office costs push the budget, while the Legislature and Governor Wilson pledge economy.
Des Moines remarks by R W Tallman of the National Youth Administration warn that democracy loses meaning for graduates without jobs. He cautions that unemployed youth may align with unsatisfied middle-aged relief critics, urging private business to create work rather than rely on relief.
In a playful feud, Knoxville Ex Press editor Casey accuses The Chronicle of mistaking a skunk for a groundhog. The Chronicle retorts with mock pride about hybrid groundhogs and camera sniffing, noting the creature had snow on its back mistaken for a stripe while praising sharp-eyed readers.
The Knoxville Express notes the Pella Chronicle recently ran a photo of an animal it claimed to be a groundhog. The piece jokes about the paper's limited animal knowledge while warning a local “Nimrod” may misidentify a pet in Sunday attire, with potential sentimental consequences.
The upcoming city election on March third recalls citizens’ duty to enlist qualified volunteers for public service. The current council has run the town with economy and success, and it is hoped each member will continue to contribute to the community’s well being.
The piece argues for evaluating mayoral and council service honestly as vacancies arise, praising the current leadership for city streets and properties. It cites a Des Moines writer on college branding, praising Central College and its president Lubbers, and notes Myer’s compliment to graduates of both schools.
A National authority argues savers with deposits and insurance policies are the forgotten people of America. He notes falling bank rates and meager insurance yields hurt the aged, as $50,000 today buys far less than years ago. He says cheap money benefits some while raising living costs and padding inflation.
Charles Walgreen of Chicago was honored by the Police Post of the American Legion for donating half a million dollars to the University of Chicago to study American institutions. He urged examination of national life to strengthen democracy and warned against subversive teachings in universities while praising liberty for teachers.
Sheldon Sun reports Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune ran a full page ad from a ready-to-wear store last week. It was the first ad in five years announcing a closing out sale. The piece questions delaying advertising before ending operations.
The Madrid Register News questions the primacy of the primary fund for highways and argues the primary program should be sufficiently advanced before farm-to-market roads receive attention. It notes Governor Wilson has withheld full support pending investigation into whether the primary program has met its original promises.
The column journeys back across Pella’s past, highlighting notable events from roughly 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. It reflects on local happenings, people, places, and moments that shaped the town’s legacy through time.
A long February feature notes Grinnell plans for new housing to accommodate Central students, including eleven units described as modern with essential amenities. It also mentions Central basketball in Des Moines beating Capital City CC, legislators’ pay for a three month session, and local ads from retailers, auctions, and residents like Kate Todd visiting Knoxville.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman badly burned after kerosene spilled on a hot stove. The text then lists residents and visitors including Mrs. H J Scholte in Gilman Iowa and mentions a show billed at the Elite Theatre.
The program lists Pearl Whiteman in The Lightning Raider Fatty Arbuckle in He Did It Himself Geraldine Farrar was presented in The Devil Stone Tunis Kempkes appointed to the Library Board replacing Peter Vander Ploog who died in the flu epidemic Four pupils Lucille Cocherane Verna Hendricks Gertrude Varenkamp and Faye Lankelma to recital at College Chapel Tuesday Piano quartettes featured Knoxville defeated Pella High 21 to 15 Pella line up Rillihan De Bruin Lautenbach Gezel and Butts.
Ten years ago Paul Ver Steeg left Manhattan Oil Co to join Rich- Mfg Co. A harsh February featured record cold with subzero days since 1912 and a high of 25 degrees. Snow fell near Dell and injuries occurred to Winter and Sehnack. Miss Jennie Role was found dead near Pella. Chicago Live Stock Exchange urged protests against direct paying to farmers.
The Pella Golf Club held its annual meeting and disclosed expenditures totaling 3000 dollars since the previous year. Dues stood at 25 dollars per year for resident members and 12.50 dollars for ladies and non resident members.
Dick De Wit sold two houses to Van Haat ten and Hardof near Otley, with buyers planning to move soon and take up carpentry work. Gradus Vander Lune advertises a closing-out sale on Wednesday February 15 as the residents prepare to relocate to Prairie City. The American Legion Auxiliary hosted an Americanism program at the Reformed Church with Mrs Maurice T Northup as speaker. Dorothy Jos Roy, born February 10 to Mr and Mrs John Van Engel haven, is welcomed. Pastor XII Vollman of the Christian Reformed Church conducted services at the Home for the Aged in Pella. Several residents, including Bessie Graham, John Van Engelhoven, Gerrit Schuttinga, and neighbors in Monroe, Boone, Sheldon, and surrounding areas are noted for visits and caregiving duties with family.
Pupils prepare ten weeks of poetry studies and a class project while two or more one act plays have been cast under Mr Airdsall. Marjorie Lautenbach directs Masquerade and Jeanette Tan Kola works on Soul Vibrations. Competition details, cast lists, and performance dates to be announced by Drake and The University of Ows.
1919 notes report the City Council planning paving for fifty blocks next year with work ordered to prepare connections. A February 23 highway conference at Oskatoona aims to reorganize the Daniel Boone Trail led by J B McHose of Boone.
The piece compares habits to a drug and a medical war quote notes six weeks to form a habit and being ruled by it. It argues most habits are harmful or weak and urges hard work to replace bad patterns with good ones for personal reputation and better conduct.
The sophomore homemaking class prepared and served a luncheon in the foods room last Tuesday noon. Five divisions of five girls each worked as hostess host waitress or guest in their own unit. Each group planned and prepared the meal for a successful event with hopes for another soon.
A team trophy misfired as captain Bawp claimed it for himself and tried to take the award home. The remark reflects heated locker room chatter while a teammate, referred to as Schakel, is mocked as anemic for a joke about a blood transfusion turning a friend into a turnip.
The eighth grade girls have already begun to mand and stain footstools and plan to weave seats in the near future, showcasing hands on arts training in the program.
The third annual Marion County Junior High Basketball Tournament will be hosted here on February 23 and 25. Eight or ten teams are expected to participate, with more details to be announced later.
The band enters its busiest season with preparations for contest work under way. The first contest is likely March 26 at Pella, with favorable outlook for the season and forty nine and a half bankers noted.
Fragmented column notes reveal chatter about cheerleaders, dances, and social scenes at a school. Mentions include Katie, Sammy, Molcher, Margie Veenman, Gyo girls, and Lubbers, with references to plays and court fame.
The theatre manager Mr. Anderson offers student nights to ease raids and boost attendance. Beginning Monday February 20 a couple may be admitted for thirty-five cents, and Friday nights starting February 17 will be student nights with fifteen cent admission, to pack the Centre.
In American Literature classes ten weeks were spent on poetry with four weeks focused on Imadori poetry from 1900 to 1888. About thirty five poets were read with five poems per author and special attention to each contributor. A study included sweep and change in United States poetry.
Mr. Greendyke born on a northwest Iowa farm, attended rural school, and after high school at Sheldon taught math and science, coached basketball and baseball, and studied at Penn College. He led music groups to state finals, then taught at Sioux Center and Pella High School, where his piano violin and tenor skills enriched students. His work philosophy favors aligning career with hobby to boost interest and advancement.
This week the oral English class adopts the discussion method of speaking. A chairman presides and each student presents a prepared speech with pro and con arguments. Four controversial topics were chosen by the class and discussed during each close period this week.
On February 10 1939 seventh and eighth graders held a school spelling bee in the new assembly room. The final two were Valda Mae Halvorson and Mary Esther Van Haaften. Valda Mae misspelled effectual while Mary Esther correctly spelled eliminates ding to claim the championship, amid a tense conclusion.
Friday’s music assembly showcased student performances including Home On the Range and The Sidewalks of New York with glee club and girls sextet, plus a noted improvised moment. Maxine Van Vark broke her typing speed record with 77.52 words per minute in ten minutes with only one error.
In preparation for the Ever Pupil Contest, typists are taking a ten minute speed drill each day. This interesting process shows the medium gradually rising with steady hand work and determination.
The Heng council held its monthly meeting last Tuesday to discuss a new vacation program for the school. Mr Barrens proposed inviting people with different vacations to speak during the Prilay Home Room period to provide students with cost training ideas and needed guidance. A ballot last Friday showed five leading vocations: teaching aviation stenographer music and beauty operator.
Alvin Goemant known as Porky and Harold Vanider Linden work a hand rip saw removing rust with a sten brush and sharpening it. Andy Hockman begins a new project crafting a stand from soft pine 18 inches long 12 wide 29 high. Lester Van Zee urgently needs a board stretcher after seeing a board two inches too short. Lawrence Tysseling injured his thumb with a plane as Mr Dockendorf treated it and the class recuperated in the Ag room.
Monday night after school Hon Ley Tech defeated the Atari Smashers 18 to 1 in overtime. Hopley’s team secured the win with late scoring, two points in extra time, and key free throws sealing the game.
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