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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
3
A safety spokesman warns to stay off moving train paths and to wait look and listen to prevent accidents. A witty correction reveals a typo: John Doe is a detective in the police farce, not in the police force.
An old town wit quips about candidates elected on an Old Age Pension platform deserting the cause. He compares them to a kid’s Dad, recalling a boy telling another he heard someone swear at his house on Sunday morning because his father was late for church and could not find his hymn book.
Under a quoted caption a short critique argues there has never been a good editor. It mocks an ideal printer who avoids mistakes offends none and always chooses the winning side, noting the impracticality of such a figure across classes creeds and races.
In two recent close basketball games the referee called fouls fairly and boos greeted each call. An acquaintance blamed boos on Americans claiming it is part of the game. The writer argues booing lacks credit to Americans and undermines civic pride and tolerance.
The article cites R E Toms of the U S Bureau of Public Roads arguing for denying licenses to unsafe individuals rather than building foolproof roads. It asserts careful examination is needed and that authorities lack the backbone to revoke licenses from those with defects or a history of unsafe driving.
An Exchange argues that despite a federal liquor sales permit program, many permit holders operate illicitly in Iowa. It notes 1 725 permit holders, rising since repeal, and questions whether permits prove legitimate business. The piece contends holders evade state enforcement and federal scrutiny.
An officer explains that only two police are on the road and urges citizens to report speeding. He warns drivers near homes schools and crossings must respect the law, and that personal status should not affect duty. The warning calls on Pella residents to curb the nuisance.
Law requires buyers pay two percent sales tax but many small purchases incur six percent. Two legislators propose remedies: attach stamps from one mill upward equal to the tax, or require merchants to remit every penny collected. Both plans offer merchant compensation. Hope grows for correcting the measure as the law specifies two percent and six is excessive.
The president urged Congress to tax federal salaries and to tax all federal bonds, arguing tax exemption favors the wealthy. The outlook splits along lines of public service fairness and banker asset handling, with strong support from moderate earners and opposition from federal workers and related agencies.
The piece notes long running pessimism about small shops being absorbed by national chains. It cites a Springfield Republican remark from 95 43 years ago about department stores rising. Despite mail order and chains, many small stores endure by modernizing, with advertising as a key to success for both large and small retailers.
Colliers argues against political control of industry and warns that state interference in management fails to improve production. He contends politics should curb abuses and labor oppression, not direct directors or micromanage foremen, and notes American results outpace Russia Germany and Italy in delivering goods.
A resident who lived in both settings argues that snobbery exists in towns and cities alike. In towns privacy is limited by constant social visibility and gossip, while cities offer greater freedom to choose associations without publicized private life.
In January 1909 the Pella Chronicle notes Frank Stubenrauch as Chamber of Commerce VP, an upcoming lecture by Professor Patty on radium and wireless, a proposed resolution on Pella Waterloo and Southwestern, and several farm sales. A Mahaska county tract sells for 80 dollars per acre, with buyers A S White and former owners Ad Woolard and Judge Prouty. Local businesses close early amid chatter of a mausoleum pitch and various small-town anecdotes.
A 1919 Pella item notes Herman Lankelma won a Wyoming homestead in a government lottery and weighs selling or sowing oats. Reporter H H Sadler cites luck following him to Wyoming Lodge City near Camp Dodge, which burned last Sunday with a $50,000 theatre destroyed. Des Moines river project seen as too costly for Marion county farmers. Other notes include cover stories on local business changes, discharged soldiers, and a small operetta at Central.
Mrs Gerrit Aalbers and daughter Hattie visited Mrs Neal Heemstra Friday afternoon. Andrew and Gerrit Van Huizen were in Pella Thursday. Delos Jelsma, ill at his mother N Panekoek's home in Pella, was hospitalized in Des Moines for an operation.
Friday surgery for appendicitis. John Magdalene and Anna Keuning visited in the Gerrit Aalbers home Monday evening to honor Marinus birthday. Mr and Mrs Frank Aalbers visited John Goemaat on Wednesday. Mrs G Laurens hosted Oak Grove pupils and teachers Miss Mildred McKee for birthdays of her son Arnold and daughter Harriet Jean. Games and refreshments followed.
Miss Hattie Aalbers shopped in Oskaloosa and Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Vos shopped in Pella. Louis Van Roc kel and family visited Gerrit Aalbers and family. The Ladies Aid of the Christian Reformed church in Otley met at the church with Rev. Veldman as speaker. Refreshments were served. Mrs. P. H. Vos hosted a quilting party with five ladies and a pot luck lunch.
H W Vriezelaar and Ward Dyer of Pleasantville attended a Keswick dairy cattle sale on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Carl Van Dussel dorp hosted callers in the L Van Dusseldorp home Tuesday. Many from the area attended Miss Clara Jelsma’s funeral in Pella on Wednesday. Mrs Harry Van Rockel and her sons Floyd and John of Monroe visited Mrs H W Vriezelaar on Friday. Miss Katie and Don Vriezelaar of Monroe dined with Louis Van Rockel Sunday evening. The A O Van Houwelingen sale Friday drew good attendance.
Mrs Barbara Urbach received 3250 in an Omaha court after suing a merchant for knee injury from a fall in his store. The ruling noted her embarrassment in church kneeling and her husband cleaning floors.
A mixed page features quirky notes on elephants cooling themselves, a hay- and mischief-filled boy scene, and school life recaps. Biographical sketch covers Miss Healy of Kiron Iowa, her hat redesign hobby, schooling at Drake, career in banking and teaching, with anecdotes from Pella and local student life including sports and contests.
The biology class estimated daily calorie intake from average menus and noted some athletes would require more energy. The chemistry class separated bromine from a compound and studied its properties as a liquid at room temperature, highlighting bromine’s use in photography, medicine, and anti-knock gasoline.
The F F A boys elected officers last week with Willis Vande Voort named president and Charles De Wild as vice president. John Vanden Baard will handle the treasury through January 1940, Jacob Vos acts as secretary, Philip Henry will report chapter news to the state reporter if applicable, and Marion Wittenburg becomes sergeant at arms.
Lawrence Tysseling builds an end table from walnut with legs finished and top begun. John Ver Meer works on a gumwood radio cabinet for about three weeks. Harold Vander Linden also spends three weeks on a plywood radio table costing about 2.50 for wood and materials. Andy Hoekman and Dwight Ver Steeg repair a 1% horsepower engine by replacing the magneto with a high tension ignition. Frank De Jong and Clarence Van Zee near completion on an 8 by 10 inch chicken feeder after two and a half weeks.
In a farm management class, four senior girls nominated for the D A R citizenship award are Virginia Kempkes Othella Van Baale Marjorie Lau tenbach and Dorothy Vander Ploeg. Good luck girls.
Freshman Jean Van Gorum earns credit for dandy editorials on the school paper, joining Stan Ver Ploegh and Theresa Wormhoudt. Sophomore Anna Mae Langerak also joins the staff writing homemaking news, with praise for all the new contributors.
The piece argues teachers are human and that students should treat them with respect. It notes students dislike being scolded for gum chewing and missed lessons, and it urges cheer and courtesy to make school pleasant for teachers.
Two high school students Leslie Sadler and Bob Black transform a stage into a pirate ship. Leslie works on the ship cabins as part of a theater project recreating the Spanish Main era.
Mr Birdsall directs American literature classes to study contemporary poetry and life and works of noted poets including Frost Lowell Robinson. Students prepare a descriptive paragraph drawing or mounted picture of characters from the poem for daily work.
A traveling school museum show was at Denver High School all day Tuesday January 17 led by Mr. W. M. Pulver his wife and son. The exhibit featured arrowheads Indian relics meteorites old books prints and a Currier and Ives print. Ter Louw from Amsterdam drew more student interest with his act and talk.
The seventh and eighth graders lost 24 to 19 to New Sharon. Menning hit three consecutive baskets to briefly put Pella ahead. At halftime New Sharon led 11 to 8. The freshmen fell 37 to 14 to New Sharon's second team. The game was hard fought and well played despite the defeat.
The column notes a foggy locker room mood and recalls Banp’s loss and comfort. It cites Pella’s recent run, mentions the Knoxville game on February 3, and reports Pella has seven wins and eight losses while urging the team to keep it up.
Directors sign contracts with cast of Blow Me Down. Cast must know lines and songs by January 12 and be letter perfect by January 16 or face removal. Rehearsals continue with pirates waitresses guests and apprentices rehearsing under Miss Hasseling and Mr Birds to ensure success.
Several pep band members trekked through rain to Colfax Iowa for a short concert during the basketball game. They returned home safely with news of experiences and gossip about Luella and Jay while curious questions linger about Colfax No. 9 and the Eddyville crowd.
On January 27 Mr. Jones from Union Pacific Railroad will present a slide lecture on Sun Valley Idaho to the high school student body. On Monday January 30 the local American Legion will supply a speaker on Patriotism. On Thursday February 2 a representative from the Iowa State Patrol under the Motor Vehicle Department will discuss Highway Safety to the high school.
The Bulldogs roll over Claypool’s Five 18 to 7 to stay undefeated. Bulldogs dominate early with most scoring in the first half as Flyers contribute to the win in Monday action.
The student body chose Virginia Kempkes as the outstanding senior girl after faculty input. She has been in Girls Scout seven years, Glee Club three years, Pep club three years, church choir three years, and GC. E., G A A two years, and chorus roles. Virginia aims to represent Iowa in the D A R Pilgrimage to Washington with the state paying all expenses. dates April 17 to 21.
Pella High captured its sixth consecutive win by routing Eddyville 39 to 11. Stientjes tallied three field goals and 11 points as the Dutch raced to a 20 to 3 halftime lead then coasted in the second half. Central Girls beat Pella 26 to 13 with Livingston scoring nine for the victors.
Pella High students enjoyed their second music assembly on Friday with songs including Poem La Cucaracha America Andantino. Margery Van Heukelem sang a solo in her first appearance before the students. Thomas Jordan of Wandsworth England admitted stabbing Mrs Ellen Hurley, claiming she pulled out and discarded his false teeth.
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