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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
3
The piece reflects on Theodore Roosevelt as a model of effort and leadership and notes Iowa farm news about hog production. It cites a plan to raise 78 million hogs in 1940 with a projected average price around six dollars, suggesting the nation should adjust herd sizes and breeding to improve outcomes.
The column laments wordy prose and praises concise writing as Mrs Hasenwinkel urges simple speech. It discusses drought fears, soil moisture sinking six feet, and compares past Midwest hardships with 1934. An ad in Chicago Tribune celebrates owning a home, while a Gallup poll shows 77 percent oppose war, questioning whether war resolves ideological conflicts.
A Memphis youth leader divides people into three groups: selfish risk-averse types, those who ignore communal needs, and true Americans who back constructive efforts. He asks if any reader wants to be a builder who improves the community, state, or nation, or remain content with self interest. He urges open hearing on both sides and responsible action for progress.
Carl Crow discusses Japan's narcotic campaign in conquered China and the alleged complicity of officials, arguing the drug war profits sustain domination. The piece condemns vice, praises patriotic education in schools, and urges citizens to honor flag and country as a civic duty.
Oskaloosa Herald cites Durant on Europe’s centuries of conflict and notes talk of abolishing the postal savings system. The piece argues the government pays higher interest than banks can, and that abolishment would push banks back toward normal business and deposit interest.
Bedford Times-Press notes a brutal winter with heavy snows and plummeting temperatures since Christmas. The writer laments endless shoveling, coal hauling, and the discomfort of overclad nights while enduring record cold and home hardships.
A nine story smoke house at Swift & Company in Chicago’s stock yards burned trapping firefighters. one worker was killed as the building collapsed. Other terse notes mention local Des Moines telephone exchange pleas, Paris unrest, school district costs, and various local anecdotes from Pella.
30 Years Ago March 3 1910 itemized notes from the college town recount a February theater production Union Depot and two charity evenings netting over $100. Mrs Scholte visits Des Moines with her son. Charley Dykstra considers land in Colorado. Reverend Vander Ark resigns to move to Drentre Michigan. Richard Sybenga shifts his paper bag outfit to Des Moines and forms Sybenga Co on 6th street. Hero Zuiderweg welcomes wife and child from Holland. works as timer for Vander Meulen Co. Warfield and Pratt hire A Ver Ploeg to run their canning plant. Jolly Numbers Club defeats Tigers 24 to 19 amid lineup rumors. Creosote wood block paving debate plus letters from A D Vor Steeg and anonymous A N B. Writers critique Art’s arguments. praise wood blocks, noting slippery pavement. Dean Severn buys land east of campus from President Garrison to build a new Sunnyside home, selling college property in the process.
Chronicle item recounts people visiting and moving about the area. Louie De Bruin, visiting Prairie City, may relocate to the Stoddard property north of campus. Den Burger and family moved to Leighton. Kate Johnson visited Monroe. Matthew DeWitt sent a Harts Mountain from Germany. Herman Geelhoed shopped in Chicago for his store. A Hoovenakker went to Clarion where son Henry edits a paper.
Twenty years ago in 1920 the government began tapping two irrigated tracts for returned soldiers in Nebraska and Wyoming. Interested men included Jefe De Cook, commander of Gold Star Post No. 8. In sports, Pella Hiseh defeated Attica Consolidated High School 20 to 1 in a basketball game.
A list of local notes covers sports, contracts, and city matters. Van Boorninck broke a wrist while Lautenbach was badly winded in a game with three regulars. Vanden Qover and Butt starred for Central's see club. Petitions seek payment on East Third Clark and Liberty streets. a committee will study the issue. Raymond Hienstra’s burial at Monroe follows a lengthy illness. Wiehe Koopman plans to move his ditching machine to Creston for contracted work. The White Way Auto Co advertises the Huber Light Four tractor, 12 horsepower on the drawbar. Central College President M. J. Hoffman receives a six month leave due to throat trouble. Chamber of Commerce, led by Hon. J. Weaver, plans to present $2780 in merchant support for the year.
Ten years ago UW and local figures note a Penn defeat by Central College in two tight basketball contests. The first game ended 86 to 26 with Oska leading, while the other close clash featured Viet and Western Union players amid conference implications. A Pella Dress Club front replacement and Uncle Billy Young's California town picnic tale finish the report.
A long letter to the Chronicle lists attendees at a high school auditorium style show. People include Black's Style Shoppe and The Model Clothiera along with The Two Vans shoe store. The event is described as a season’s riot of color and splendor with many farmers attending a De Cook feed barn horse sale nearby. Dr. Georgian Chalfont moves to Oskaloosa and Mrs. Ira Curtis at the Pella hotel confronts three visiting boys who caused mess and trouble.
Pella High completed its 1939-40 season with a 77 to 26 win over North Des Moines, extending their streak to 20 straight victories and improving to 21 wins in 22 starts. Ge Stienties led with 10 points as De Wild and Heerema scored 6 each, while North High rallied briefly in the final period.
The February 21 1940 all high school party at Pella High drew 160 students and nine of ten faculty. A Student Council program opened with Norma Jean Schriener as emcee. The Swing Band performed while Dorothy Jo Bean wowed with toe tapping. Central College guests Mr Gerald Vanden Berg and Miss Algonda Van Wely sang and imitated orchestra styles. Freda Zwank presented Blue Orchids and Mr Green Dyke added playful piano pieces. The jug and band finale featured Warren Joe Joe Leo with various instruments. Afterward the gym hosted a grand march and musical games led by Mrs Ralph Grundman. A lunch of apple, candy bar, ice cream, and a cupcake followed. The party ended as a grand success and anticipation for another.
Homemaking II girls spent a week studying meat cuts and visited Schippers Market. They observed the roasting process and learned to identify different cuts, aiming to improve accuracy and understanding of market products.
Mr Robert Ruby an instrumental music instructor says a small orchestra will furnish the musical accompaniment for Trial By Jury The group rehearses under Miss Tusseling and Mr Birdsall They aim to learn music cues action mood and underlying spirit of the operetta The directors praise cooperative planning between instrumental vocal and drama departments for an evening of entertaining performance
Students in the Bible class reach the end of six weeks of study with interest shown in their sessions and progress noted by the instructor.
Early life lessons of Christ form the course focus on the Sermon on the Mount and the beatitudes. Students aim to apply Christ's teachings to present day political social and religious life. Reports say the Bible course is engaging and beneficial for them.
Pella High welcomes seventeen teams to the sectional, eight remain in Class A contention led by Pella and East Des Moines with Melcher and Montezuma as dark horses. Pella would face Montezuma first, then meet the Prairie City winner in semifinals, while Knoxville awaits the Melcher Monroe winner in the other opening night bracket.
Roosevelt Roundup notes a playful toast on automotive topics. A brief column joking about two cars never crossing paths, reflecting light local humor and community tone. No dates or places are specified, but the piece fits a small-town roundup skit.
Editorial warns that the school year ends soon and students face tests after being tested by the wind of change. An old fairy tale pig and a wary groundhog frame a cautionary note as weather forecasters predict a late spring and lingering cold.
A quirky local note sketches a game where a team, led by a wary coach, misfires on early bets but keeps the crowd hopeful as players scramble for rebounds and baskets. Street side chatter hints at tension and renewed teamwork ahead of the next match.
A quirky text fragment questions grammar errors and Latin vibe in casual speech. It contrasts correct forms with misspellings and awkward phrasing, asking if an experienced grammarian would note met and other forms as incorrect.
Webster grade school pupils entertained Lincoln Grade School at the high school auditorium on February 22 with pageants drills and songs honoring the flag. Mothers and friends attended as speeches and a flag history lesson emphasized loyalty, with the national anthem closing the program led by Director Mr. Brown and co-directors Lautenbach Prange Ver Heul Streyfeller Reuyers.
Two days of home room games left Hopley Bears and Claypool Cagers undefeated. Hopley defeated Healy Bonecrushers 23 to 8 with Boertje shining and Ray Robus scoring the Bonecrushers’ only two field goals. Claypool edged Ver Meul 26 to 17 as late rally sealed the win. Friday Lab oratory Five outlasted Doc's Railsplitters 18 to 12 amid fouls and limited subs. Ver Heul rallied past Birdy Bluedevils 18 to 17 in a tense finish.
Pella High School held a Monday afternoon music assembly in February with selections including My Bonnie La Paloma On the Beautiful Blue Danube The Mermaid Camptown Races and The Cornfield Medley. Betty Vriczamar performed The Kiss by Arditi and students reacted with applause.
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