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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
10
Short OCR fragment indicates pricing for want ads at 25 cents with 2 cents extra for additional lines or references, listed as a note from The Chronicle. Readers are directed to consider updated rates for classified advertising.
An assortment of ads for Udga free samples at Vander Lin den Drug Store and storage goods at East Second Street, along with contact numbers. Also mentions Morrell's cattle buyers, Ben Vos Air Conditioning, Green Colonial dealers Paul De Wit, and Des Moines furnace works.
Case News Pal reports a busy week with Mrs Anna Monsma and families visiting the John Elscott home. Iva Vander Polinjures her forehead at school and receives medical care. Rufford Pothoven and Earl Longaker went to Pella for business. More community gatherings include care for a ill relative, a telephone meeting at Guy Elscott, tractor school in Tainter, and numerous visits among residents in Elscott, Vander Pol, Weerdt, and nearby homes.
Iowa health officials note 1939 saw far higher infantile paralysis activity than the nine year average 1930-38 with 197 cases and 28 deaths in the first 11 months. The department points to late seasonal onset and prolonged reporting as unusual factors while four January cases already arrive.
Allis-Chalmers announces a new tractor designed to outrun rivals by 150 feet per minute and nearly double economical haul length in dirt-moving tasks. The streamlined machine with a modern radiator grille will enter production early next year in Springfield, Illinois.
Pella High plans travel to Grinnell on the 25th to decide the superior team in BOR AL action. On the 27th Pella hosts Indianola to showcase the rival quintets, with early viewing and an added admission fee for spectators.
A Modern Book of Wonders collected by Vincent Starrett offers curious marvels such as birds that resemble mowers, wheels of speed 1100 feet per second, snake charmers, talking robots, mechanical eyes, and coal perfume. The volume includes numerous pictures and is suggested as a brief study hall read for 10 to 15 minutes.
The piece recalls lively notes from the school hall about singing, prize boxes, angry show boat episodes, and post exam mood. It mentions June Weyers, Greendyke speakers, Buck De Wit, Carl Vander Linden, and a Scotch father tale about a son’s candy purchase.
Rural schools suspend end of first semester exams for eighth grade students and instead schedule a year end exam. The year end test will cover 6th and 7th graders as well, extending the assessment to younger students.
A large audience gathered at Pella High Thursday night for one of the year’s biggest crowds, filling the auditorium to near capacity and creating a lively, energetic atmosphere.
The Boone family seat was taken as entertained guests filled the ree crowd with instrumental and vocal numbers. The event featured the Boone family performing for attendees, with chairs lined for the audience and a lively program of music and songs.
Three boys from Pella drove a 1927 Model T from Pella to St. Louis and back in a rain soaked trek. They slept on a road, sheltered under a gas station roof, and faced flooded streets and car troubles. No injuries occurred though the Ford required minor repairs before resuming work.
A new semester brings changes in the homemaking program as TC girls shift from foods to personal sewing and dressmaking. Miss Buber outlines studying pattern and fabric selection before construction, with remaking if needed, while continuing to plan balanced menus and special occasion meals and research in food buying.
The Normal training girls took their state examinations on January 17 and 18. Nine juniors took the psychology test Wednesday morning, joined by ten seniors for geography on Thursday afternoon. The seniors also took a grammar test Thursday morning. Next May the juniors will take School Management Arithmetic and History, while the seniors face Government and Methods. Crude stone implements or ooliths are the earliest known handiwork of man, chipped by cave men at the start of the Stone Age. Automation has boosted farm labor, allowing an American agricultural worker to cultivate three times as many acres than 75 years ago.
Johnny Cox serving as turnkey and assistant janitor got drunk on night duty and supplied liquor to two prisoners, leading to their release and a humorous misadventure. County officials investigated liquor access, leading to job risk for Oscar Eckley and a policy change restricting turnkey selections without sheriff approval. Ralph Momeyer slated to replace as head auditor. broader reforms to janitor and turnkey funding and oversight discussed.
For insurance on farm and city property and bail on crops and auto insurance in its branches. Start a savings account with one life insurance company to secure income in old age. Insure with good companies at low rates. Gull Phone 60 at Sully or write P.O. Box 146 and I will call on you.
A shortage of white corn over two years boosts demand, says B S Dyas of Town State College Extension Service. The American Corn Millers Federation is launching a drive to expand acreage. White corn has fetched premiums of 8 to 10 cents per bushel at times. The Experiment Station distributes white corn hybrids, with seed expected to be available later.
The Protestant Reformed Church of Pella brings a suit against B D Wilkins Virginia Wilkin and unknown claimants claiming title to the North five feet of Lot 2 in Black Mighty Four in Pella. The petition asserts plaintiff has possessed the property for over ten years and seeks quieting of title and related relief. Default will be entered if defendants fail to appear by February 6, 1940 at Knoxville Court House Iowa. dated January 3, 1940.
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