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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
3
A church bulletin reflects on Sigrid Undset’s reminder to judge others after a year of observation. It notes LeRoy Kimmell’s lasting Christian influence, marked by a Nativity painting by LeRoy Kimmell and Will Ver Ploeg hanging over the Baptist church organ. The piece urges a New Year resolve to live Christianity visibly.
Anthony Eden told the National Press Club in Washington that a core distinction separates democracy from totalitarianism. In democracy the state exists for the individual, while in totalitarian systems the individual serves the state. He warned that the worship of the state is the great evil of modern times.
Travelers praised the Christmas decorations in Pella's downtown area as outstanding in their travels. Merchants undertook the effort from civic pride, not for direct gain, helping the community appear forward looking and unified.
The city provides a supervised free skating rink in the southeast, praised by elders and children for safe, healthful recreation at minimal cost. It lies within easy walking distance and is kept in top condition with regular water topping, complementing the swimming pool as a valued venture for families.
Recently the Rotary Club of Italy announced its disbandment after fifteen years of service. In a brief statement the spokesman claimed disbandment was for the benefits Rotary stood for, but the Regime led by Mussolini was cited as taking over its functions. The move is viewed as nonvoluntary by observers as Europe’s freedoms erode under pressure.
Last week’s deep freeze recalls pioneer families on the Iowa prairies who built log cabins and endured endless labors to stay warm and fed. Their courage and faith kept them going as they faced harsh winters with grit and resilience.
SAID ARCHIV von Rassenbrolge in Berlin condemned bombing logic that targets crowded quarters as the "refuse of the community" and argues bombs would reveal neurasthenics and remove them from social life. He called the spokesman a madman, asking if civilized people would justify such views.
A family briefly left their farm residence to attend a nearby neighborhood gathering. They returned within about two hours to find their belongings in order and no obvious signs of disturbance.
A house blaze left a family homeless after neighbors failed to stop the fire. They had gambled and lost most of their property, with less than one third insured and no replacement value left despite full payout. The piece ends urging complete insurance coverage and self-help.
The author observes older houses built twenty years ago suffer from drafty windows and ill fitting doors. He argues modern homes should be weather stripped and insulated to save energy and reduce heating costs, expecting added costs to pay back quickly.
A nationwide Christmas Eve broadcast featured leaders from statesmen to farm groups urging cooperation among citizens and the elimination of class distinctions. Speakers warned that class warfare helps dictators, stresses the need to resist special privileges, and cautions against powerful interests exploiting divisions. The message expresses hope America remains free from class consciousness and harmful legislative favoritism.
Editorial notes Arthur Bartlett argues in American Magazine that Congregational and Christian churches are voting on whether capitalism is Christian and if Communism and Socialism are the Christ path. Bartlett cites church leagues as crusading against profit and warns that voting wrongly could kill Americanism.
Nelson of the Keeley Institute in Dwight Illinois says women seeking treatment for alcohol habit surged 99 percent in the first eleven months of 1938 compared with 1937. He notes overall increases, cites closures of core institutions, and urges temperance education by the liquor commission.
Ottumwa Carrier notes a sharp Christmas weekend spike in Iowa highway deaths, reversing a year of improving safety. It cites careless driving, accidents, and the role of individual responsibility, with drinking not a factor in many cases. The piece urges motorists and pedestrians to reassess behavior to halt the fatal trend.
A four year old 2000 pound Percheron heritage herd sire named Jucula is showcased at H. W. Vriez’s Otley farm. Breeding traces to France. noted for easy movement despite large size amid a erratic local economy and wartime concerns.
Miss Bertha Vander Waal, teaching in Chicago, spent holidays with mother Flora Vander Waal and relatives. Bob Van Arkel, Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls student, is home for vacation. Dick Steenhoek, long treated in Des Moines veterans hospital, returned home last Friday. Mr and Mrs Rienk Klein of Pella were supper guests.
Gerrit Schutting a home Sunday night. Gertrude and Ruth Vander Lune, workers in the Central College dormitory, spent Christmas with family. Church services were held in the Christian Reformed church on Old Year’s Day. John Vos, in Denver, visits Christmas with parents and friends. Miss Cornelia Van Gorp, teaching in Monroe, visits with parents. Elders and deacons installed at the Christian Reformed church. Simon Den Hartog installed at the Reformed church. Dykstras move to the house vacated by Ben Van Zante and family. Prayer services to be held Wednesday afternoon. Best wishes for a Happy New Year to the Chronicle staff.
The Amsterdam union Sunday school renewed leadership appointing Henry Terlouw as superintendent Gradus Schakel as secretary Clara Van Steenwyk as treasurer and teachers Millie Schakel Clara Van Steenwyke and Henry Terlouw. The note muses on New Year weather and rural road fatalities.
Two Pe ie la High School cheerleaders M Veenman and Jeanette Lankelm received letters for their service. Lester Vas, president of the student council, praised their hard work and enthusiasm at games. The article notes the school was cleaned during vacation and urges students to keep the building tidy.
30 Years Ago item recounts Highland Park versus Central basketball on Jan 8 with Leighton town team defeating Pella high school 21 to 19. Notes Emma Jo Langerak wed Ben Langerak at her mother’s home with Rev. Van Kersen officiating. Dispatch cites new stock watering law hindering Pella Waterloo and Southwestern. Promoter Harris gloomy over project without state council relief. Mayor Vander Zyl calls for Italy earthquake relief funds. banks to receive donations. A runaway incident injures Lane Kaldenberg’s wagon driver. Grandparents from several families visit Leighton to surprise Rev Duiker. Baptist church annual meeting features four young musicians. Rail travel critique and a Grinnell College professor critique at a teachers convention.
The sophomore homemaking class is busy with home problem projects outside school. Girls pursue dresses, personality enhancement, better family relations, and other topics they find interesting. Some have completed projects, like Freda Mathes in a blue and black plaid dress and Marjorie Lautenbach with a wine colored handbag.
Twenty years ago on January 9 1918 delegates from seventy Iowa counties met in Marshalltown to organize the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Existing county bureaus existed in all counties and J B Vriezelaar died at his Otley home after a long illness. An editorial noted 300000 auto licenses awaiting issuance with only 22 Des Moines clerks.
In a brief anecdote from Ken Murray, a Nazi customer at a beer garden greets a waiter with Heil Hitler. The waiter remains silent. The patron repeats the insult, asks if the waiter hears him, and boasts of invasions. The waiter calmly asserts Holland’s safety and jokes about past Kaiser power. The exchange ends with a wry comeback about handling Hitler too.
The state recognizes speed and accuracy in straight typing for novice typists since December 20. A list previously published included sixteen. now twenty three members receive the honor, including David Braashart Freda Zwank Betty De Prenger Sara Rose Vander Linden Helen Klyn Grace Rozenberg Floyd Mathes.
On Thursday evening December 22 the Junior class held a Christmas party in the study hall. Activities included chinch o checkers and ping pong. Warren Schreiner Joe Woods and Joe Hoeksema entertained with music as Warren played bass violin Joe Woods violin and Joe Hoeksema a jug.
Guests enjoyed a grab bag with a large apple and two popcorn balls for each youngster. The party broke up around ten o'clock, and all the juniors reported a good time.
Pella will host the Indianola Indians on Thursday with two games on the local floor. The first team contest starts at 7 30, followed by the reserve game. Indianola returns most of last year’s squad including Stary Leitch and Frank Zicke and relies on a zone defense and quick break. The Dutchmen bring back most of their players, promising two tight basketball contests.
A short tale by Bert Glendenning follows Tommy resolving to stop lying stealing and fighting. He writes strict lines then secretly eats strawberries from the ice box, debating whether he has broken his vows yet. The piece centers on a child’s moral test and humor.
Melvin Van Duren builds a wheelbarrow as a school project started December 21 and aimed for completion January 7. The activity highlights student carpentry work and goal setting in a classroom workshop.
About ten weeks before Christmas vacation a telephone was installed in Mr Dockendorff s room. He asked Charles De Wild to answer the telephone when it rang and Charles said he can t hear anything over the telephone. Mr Dockendorf then asked Howard Bergman how about you I can t hear either but he got the job anyway.
A local note praises the Kerr brothers for moving to Ottumwa, expressing regret at leaving Pella yet wishing them luck and hoping they like their new town as much as the fans enjoyed their time in Pella.
A collection of brief quotes from teachers about their holidays. Nutting spent Christmas with his wife's family and rode a toboggan at 80 mph then New Year at home in Grinnell. Hopley stayed home in Atlantic and saw the theater on New Year’s Eve. Birdsall ate too much, slept, read, and visited Ft. Dodge on New Year’s Eve. Miss Ver Heal rested. Mr. Greendyke drank coffee at the bank. Miss Healy refused to comment. Norma Jean received a bed spread and nail polish from Santa. The old George Washington in the auditorium might speak if seniors know. Dockendorff bought a new car. Girls’ basketball practice includes scratches and bruises, while boys call them sissies.
A reader reflects on birthdays and social events from Christmas Eve to New Year. The piece praises Mr Woods and Miss Gosselink, thanks a custodian and assistants, and muses on New Year resolutions versus individuality. It urges keeping achievable goals to avoid losing personal distinctiveness.
Philbert V. Fuga notes Christmas practice winded players after Winterset’s cold reception. Bop gets a short ban for sneaking in after ten. Chuck De Wild shone during vacation with three shows in a week. Oskaloosa brings more girls than boys to practice. David Braashart earns best clown on the court as locker room choir croons On Oh Pella in rag time.
The Pella High Chronicle lists student birthdays for the upcoming week including Marion Wittenburg Joe Woods Mildred Den Hartog Dorothy Verought Helen Klyn Virginia Carpenter Bertha Carson Wilma Buwalda Gerald Den Hartog Clyde Evers Marjorie Boot Edith Brummel noting dates from January splashed with a humorous disclaimer about no responsibility for any after effects.
Tin cans have at last found a place in Pella High along with other respectable objects. The boys in
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