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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
3
A civic defense rests on character, not drawn from facades, says Admiral Byrd. The piece cites moral standards from the past, recalling a Pella philosopher Jacob Sternenberg tale and a World War II recruit joke about fear of water versus land.
A collage of radio nostalgia claims easy reception contrasts with distance and static. The piece argues the press guards freedoms against secret diplomacy, urging robust information rights and warning against subservience to political control. It then weighs home fire safety and insurance, urging complete coverage and prudent risk, followed by Iowa farm land sale data showing price gains and investor confidence despite earlier lows. Advertising costs and local business needs are touched.
The piece argues that many small towns fear spending on advertising yet those who do invest see growth. It advocates allocating a portion of gross receipts to advertising, adjusting by need, and maintaining year round campaigns to attract customers and increase patronage.
Harry J. Klinger of Pontiac Motors argues against forcing out workers at forty. He notes earnings trends, long experience, and skill in jigs and dies, insisting older workers remain essential to quality and stability in automobile plants. Henry Ford echoes the sentiment with veterans over seventy.
The piece notes unemployed residents storming a Cleveland city council to demand restored relief, labeling it anarchy and questioning the policy that the government owes a living. It cites John H Moist’s death and a later editorial on fools, then comments on a Sigourney Review stance praising a Vatican appointment to avoid war and unite Catholic communities across Europe.
Lincoln Nebraska Star reports at a regional United States Forestry Service Shelterbelt conference that ten row bolts of trees totaling 10 987 miles with a 66 percent survival rate could yield millions of trees for the plains. The program has shifted from criticism to cheers as areas scarred by years of tree loss expect repair and long term benefits.
A fragmentary 1893 note recalls rivalry between Chicago to Omaha rail lines with trial runs and record speeds, local elections naming Marian Verity Clerk, and a series of small town events. D.C. Van Zante, 28, died of tuberculosis and was buried at Porterville cemetery.
The article recaps items from a January meeting in Oskaloosa and Pella area notes. Harve to lead Oskaloosa Creamery. George Thomassen named director. Attendees include Kusper Sr. and Re. Beard who travels to Palestine. A water tank fire at the college and a bridge repair injury are mentioned. The Jolly Numbers 6 defeated the Tigers 30 to 26. Local firms report sales and advertising, including Buerkena Mfg selling bob-tleds and Pella Electric offering low rates. Canada seed oats advertised at 86 cents per bushel.
1920 item notes Rubo Brand center baskets G Vogelaar five F Don Adel four M Rillthan H Da Cook completed Tiger lineup. Contral members Ronaud Byram Itzan G Mokma Slob faced Des Moines College Joe. game outcome listed as win for Contral. Harry McIver to present minstrel show for Chamber January 21 22. Doc Wormboudt rongate Harry Lauder form. Madame doctor Melver Honeymoon show referenced.
The minstrel show proved to be one long to be remembered, a tremendous success with most proceeds going to Mr. Melver. Rev. B. F. Brinkman accepted a call to Calvary church in Cleveland, Ohio. Loyde Hillyer planned a junior piano recital at the college, while Dave Thomas prepared to study in California. The Gambell family headed to California for a several week visit as WH Fowler completed a new North Main home and planned to bring Mrs Fowler and the baby from Des Moines to Pella.
In Florida at the time, Simon Steenhoek and Art Verrips advertised the Oakland Sensible Six and the Scripps Booth automobiles for sale in their garage. Johnnie Fanssen began a new job as assessor and started listing properties, pro despite his experience in the Council and as city clerk.
Ten years ago in 1950 W A Butt was elected to the Board of Supervisors, succeeding Peter Tysse ling after defeating Republican J A Sent by over 200 votes. The report notes a claim that a harness was stolen from Gus Van Houweling five miles away.
Two boys found a harness piece in a Bethel neighborhood creek east of Pella that had been stolen from Henry Van Arkel of southeast of the city. Ivan Bradshaw of Mitchellville is jailed on bond for the theft from the Van Houweling farm. Mokma, in Cologne Germany, has served in Tokio Nagasaki and Dutch Java and remains in service.
Gerald Dykstra, a Sioux City mail clerk, visited his mother and kin. Iowa U students Logan Sendricks and Donald Wachter were home for the holidays. The Rosscreen Co held its annual banquet at the Baptist church parlors with 150 attendees. Arthur Brayton of Des Moines spoke as editor of the Merchants Trade Journal. Ed Grant photographed the entire sales and office staff of 62. W H Fowler broadcast from his office, playing records and speaking into a mic for onlookers at the Chevrolet garage.
The Little Dutch Swamp Indians were routed 32-12 at home by the Dutchmen in South Central Conference play. Pel scored 16 for the visitors as Indianola’s Johnny Moore led with 7. Dutch defense stifled early tempo and built a 16-0 halftime lead, with reserves adding seven in the final frame.
Last Thursday afternoon the homemaking class planned and prepared luncheons. Girls were divided into groups, each choosing its own menu. Some groups included floral touches, candies, or miniature skaters as decorations. Menus usually featured a salad, a beverage, and a small sandwich or cracker. Each girl hopes for more opportunities like this.
The guidance recommends avoiding exposure and staying warm. Drink ample fluids and use a laxative like epsom salts or milk of magnesia if needed. A hot bath followed by hot lemonade before bed is advised. Gargle with warm water and salt or soda. Rest in bed is urged as the best remedy.
AG NEWS reports animal husbandry classes have culled chickens at poultry houses in nearby communities. The Farm Management class last week worked out farmer choices including raising more hogs or cattle, buying land, taking trips, and buying electric ranges, with answers based on farm outlook charts and readings.
Readable scraps hint at students' outfits and gifts like jackets, coats, and jewelry. Names appear in garbled form, with mentions of Bart,Johnny Vander Was, and Hackers, reflecting a bustling school-day fashion update with playful rumors.
On January 5 the speaker Mr Ranney visited Pella High and Junior High to discuss life behind prison walls. He has toured federal and state facilities, chain gangs, and even Mexican penal centers. The program featured authentic disciplinary weapons and the electric chair once used in a New York prison.
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Trial by Jury staged by Pella High School glee clubs under Miss Anne Tysseling and Maurice Birdsall. Rehearsals start after books arrive. Cast includes Judge Lee Van Arkel and Plaintiff Marjorie Van Heuke-Jom with Council Charles Lautenbach and Defendant Ralph De Cook.
In a school setting Mildred Bishop shares a New Year resolution as 1st period physical training unfolds. The remark signals personal goals and mirrors student chatter about classroom moments.
J. P. Ryan head of the French department at Grinnell College will speak at the spring commencement exercises. He is in demand for such speeches, with Pella requesting early and securing a first come first served basis. Ryan is popular locally and teaches public speaking to Des Moines businessmen.
An editorial urges farmers and students in Marion County to better protect wildlife by sharing hay and supplies to create lean-tos and reading stations. It argues students should choose meaningful, valuable courses rather than easiest options, emphasizing learning over merely serving time.
It is mid year and exams are coming. Students are urged to study diligently, cooperate, and give their best to improve the second semester. If effort is made, exams should not be too difficult and the year can end happier for all.
With the semester near its end the problem of choosing subjects reappears for upperclassmen. Some subjects last only one term and must be replaced while others are dropped by students and more suitable options found. The note poses how to approach this modern dilemma.
Friday night January 12 Charlton and Pella High meet for first time as Chariton joins the South Central Town Conference. Chariton basketball has two losses in three conference games but recent 30-27 win over Knoxville signals potential, while Pella is favored to win.
Phillip Henry, P. N. senior and champion Showman at Kern Iowa Fairs, attended a short course at Ames during Christmas vacation with expenses paid. He studied dairy cattle among other farm subjects and finished seventh in a state dairy and grain judging contest among 800 boys. The 4-H banquet featured Governor Wilson and leaders from Iowa State College and Cornell.
Superintendent Buerkens and Coach Claypool attended a Des Moines coaching school during the holidays where 500 to 600 men registered. Demonstrations and speeches by prominent figures highlighted the program with practice games featuring Roosevelt versus Crston and Drake against Illinois.
Lab Five outscored Vor Ment 26 to 7 as Laboratory Five dominated the game. Darlander Plog led with two goals and one free throw, while the Vor Ment quintet struggled to score throughout the match. (Continued on Page 9).
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