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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
4
The column laments divided free nations enabling dictators and calls for solidarity. It cites Pacific theater nerves, Australia’s stand, and neighborly farm hospitality, then notes German propaganda backfires and urges prudent resistance to Nazi influence.
The piece contrasts harsh World War II era rhetoric with a critique of Churchill and German youth. It then highlights Knoxville curb planting as civic pride, praising Pella and urging friendly rivalry. Iowa’s leadership in agriculture is celebrated as essential to national prosperity, with praise for Des Moines Chamber of Commerce for guiding farm policy and urban leadership.
A collage of editorials critiques cheerlessness, a liquor by the drink pushback, and praise for persistent advertising. It notes rising costs from wartime gearing, warns against waste, and urges saving for future price increases as the nation prepares for war production.
45 Years Ago column recalls H D Aikens wavering on buying a Steinway piano from N Ford of Des Moines after pressure. John Welch, Pella’s oldest resident, dies at 93, buried beside Rachel Smith. pallbearers named. Other items mention Mrs I D Wormhoudt’s visit, Miss Lillie Viersen buying a Steinway, and praise for Viersen. Other notes cover a Madrid ambassadorship reference, a court cornerstone delay in Knoxville, Roy Brown’s visit, Ver Ploeg farm move, a prize fight in Pella, and editor’s scathing remark about Sunday boxing.
30 Years Ago (Mar 2 1911) notices include marriages of Dr Paul Edmand to Helen Klutt Des Moines Roy Hise to Anna Docdyns and Leonard De Brayn to Marie Van der Busse. Charley Fisk moves to Oakland Nebraska to supervise ditching work. Central College Pella hosts first state peace contest with Andrew Carnegie peace foundation gift. Stock market activity noted with prices and corporate plans in the area.
Wholesale butter and egg dealers held their convention in Des Moines where a new president opposed fixing prices and urged paying producers, while denouncing storing large stock by speculators. Elizabeth Yaw gave a piano recital at the college auditorium to an appreciative audience. John G. Harrah of Newton traded the Opera Home in Pella to the Sommers-Land Co. of Des Moines. H. R. Akes acquired the Ver Ploeg property and a 280 acre Decatur County farm near Leon. John Holsebrands arranged the other trades.
The 1921 census shows 2,402 farms in Marion County, down more than 11 percent since 1910, though total farm value increased. Horse numbers fell from about 17,000 to 14,000, with other details truncated in the excerpt.
C I Carter named City Marshal replacing Charley Dennis who resigned. Carter, longtime Colorado resident, married to Nan Gosselink born in Pella. Mrs Emma Vande Kieft seeking passports to Holland after Des Moines trip. Nick Boland returns to Pella from Hedrick, farming described as monotonous. Legion discusses unemployment and a work clearing house committee forms under Commander Mark McWilliams. Post debates Fair Grounds property and a Memorial Hall. Mrs De Reus Mrs Black and Mrs Kuyper plan Pella’s first style show at the high school for live model garments. A J Kuyper and family packing to move to Chicago. Pella Tigers vs Central in upcoming benefit game, proceeds to cement walks on Central campus funded by Federated Club and Auxiliary.
Ten years ago on March 6 1931 William Van Hemert was caught by a buzz saw on John Toom farm south of Pella losing both arms nearly. He was taken to Dr Fox in Pella then Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa where saving either limb seemed unlikely. A new floor was being laid on the Pella Knoxville bridge at the Howell crossing with five hundred feet of plank to cover remaining sections. Citizens circulated petitions seeking a vote on a local issue.
The city council found the petition lacked the required ten percent of qualified voters, deeming it not a legal petition. In other news, a large painting depicting Hollanders arriving at Pella was received from Joost De Bruyn of Chicago. Central College Flying Dutchmen led the Iowa Conference, with Barney Neifert set to graduate. Central defeated Buena Vista 39 to 21 at Storm Lake, Parsons previously beat them 51 to 20. Farmers were sowing spring wheat as weather stayed favorable. Florist Martin De Jong improved after illness.
Pella rallied from behind to defeat North Des Moines 37-31 on Pella’s floor. Schilder led Pella with 14 points, as Menning, Klootwyk and Lautenbach added timely baskets in the third period while North struggled to score in the final stanza.
The column notes student life at Central College with birthday mentions a surprise, six weeks of tests, a journalism class speech by Bob Burlingame, and a social scene at a study hall table. It also references a student dating update, campus chatter, and a few quirky misreads from the pages.
Sectional tournament dates are listed for March 7 and 8 with unclear accompanying text. The fragmentary note mentions a Dutch theme or event and includes stray letters. No clear teams or locations are identifiable from the provided OCR fragment.
A two way radio system installed in two Pella high school classrooms lets Jerry Carpenter a paralyzed senior listen to and participate in his former classes. State funds cover the setup with potential expansion to assemblies and gymnasium events if successful.
A playful note describes a yearly visitor to P. H. 8 In-Flu-Enza, a new girl in school who stands out by flying in rather than traveling by train bus or car. The piece hints at caution about getting to know her.
Home Room classes extend guidance and training across etiquette, job applications, and vocational focus. Students discuss proper job applications, practice procedures, and evaluate work characteristics while speakers aid seniors seeking employment. The program shows rapid, practical help aligned with regular class routines. The New Hebrides islands in the South Seas are administered jointly by Britain and France.
Editorial discusses Lucinda Mat Tock by E Lee Masters and student life focusing on effort in sports and arts. It comments on trying out for teams and activities, accountability for books, and classroom discipline with a tone of school newspaper critique.
Pella completed their exchange assembly with Knoxville on Wednesday February 19 performing For Nothing Did the Chicken Sing before a keen high school audience. The Pella players were invited to lunch and the show was repeated at three o'clock for an REA meeting at the Legion Hall. Director Mr Birdsall announced plans to take the play to contests, hoping it brings home the bacon.
The Iowa Commercial Contest Association sponsored a state typing test for junior and senior typists. At Pella High, top performers included Martha Schevighoven and Elva Vander Waal in the junior division with strong accuracy and low errors. Senior results featured Kathryn Lautenbach and Gertrude Van der Ploeg with notable averages and ably placed classmates.
The Normal Training Club of P. H. 8 held its monthly meeting on February 17 in the Normal Training room sponsored by Miss Elnora Hepfinger. Janet Vande Kieft and Tana Mas Van Gilst spoke on teachers hobbies, Willa Mae De Bruin discussed seatwork for grade schoolers, and Cornelia erschuure distributed related materials.
The Little Dutch basketball team aims to strengthen its hold in the conference title race as they host Lincoln on Friday. With Graduation Week looming, the Dutchmen seek a pivotal win to climb from fourth toward a top three berth, bolstered by standout players and a deep bench.
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