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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
3
Carl Sandburg’s Thought of the Week frames freedom in a republic and recalls wartime sacrifice. The piece notes older generations’ doubts about youth, praises volunteers for the air service and Navy, and lauds young men going to danger with pride and resolve.
A Safetygram urges reporting Bull of the Road drivers who force through traffic and disobey signals. It urges using license numbers to alert traffic officers, noting many bulls meet deadly outcomes. It calls for brave steps to curb dangerous driving and confine such behavior. The piece contrasts road hogs with Bulls of the Road and stresses public duty to report offenses.
A review notes Demarce Bess argues Germany and Japan sought separate empires and had little real alliance. The piece suggests Japan's Pacific focus and long planning outmaneuvered American naval plans, press skepticism about Japan faded as Japan struck across the East Indies. The reviewer warns against underestimating Japan and urges unity against both Axis powers.
Oskaloosa Herald criticizes Washingtons paper use and urges conservation while Sherman Needham cites Japan as a rising challenge. LaPorte City Progress Review mocks a federal Donald Duck tax promo costing 68 thousand dollars, arguing taxes stay unpopular despite spending on entertainment.
Forty two years ago the Pella Blade notes two week gap after Jan 31 and previews February 19 issue with sleighing, coal mining, illnesses, business reopenings such as John Ulrich’s butcher shop, Aric Ver Steeg buying Cassett property, Jacob Van Dalen seeking health in Oklahoma, and plans for the Cantata Esther in spring. Local leaders urge Democrats for city council, horse shipments by Frost & Long, and efforts to beautify sidewalks.
South of East Market Square on the First of March Joost De Koning and family arrived from the Netherlands. He had a brother working as a baker at Rhynsburger & Co. bakery. Joe De Koning died recently in Pella and an offensive valentines squib targeted Associate Editor G A Stout, which he did not appreciate.
A 1912 Pella news roundup notes Mayor Nick J. Gesman will resign March 1 after two terms to seek health and Montana business. The council shifts light plant duties to A J Muth while clerk Kuyper stays. Miss Reino Borgman receives gifts at a wedding shower. A Sully incident reports a six year old boy killed by a windfall door. Industry changes include Garden City Feeder Co capital raise and stock sale to Oskaloosa men with near ten percent dividend. Declamatory winners at the high school contest, teaching certificates issued, horses for sale, and a repainted bus hailed as a peach.
Instructions describe proper salutes during flag hoisting and lowering events. Uniformed personnel render the right hand salute, while nonuniformed men remove headgear and hold it at the left shoulder over the heart. Women place the right hand over the heart as the flag passes.
Miss Madge Vander Zyl leaves for Des Moines to begin Nurse's Training. She is noted as the eighth Pella girl entering training. The Second Tiger Team beat Central Academy 34 to 21 with Tigers' players Bernie Vander Linden, Rube Brand, F Keables, F Den Adel, G Ver Steg. Central players included B Stegeman, Baitaell, G Vander Linden, R Scholte, K Byram. Ed Van Zante umpired and W W Sadler refereed.
Twenty years ago on February 9 1922 the Park Commissioners sought bids for 30000 square feet of cement walks in South and Central Parks and for 260 feet of sewer and 200 feet of four inch drain. A four team basketball tourney in Pella saw Pella win over Bussey and Murray while Monroe High beat Pella. The coffee store by De Wit brothers opened in Pella. The Pella Tigers beat Central College 2624 in a benefit game. Peter Westerkamp won ten ears of white corn at Ames. Public Health Nurse Miss Bess Synhorst returned home ill with bronchial pneumonia.
Front page notes John 8 Nollen born and raised in Pella has become Grinnell College president. Inaugural address summary given. Welfare League with Red Cross and city authorities planning food clothing and fuel drive for the needy. Churches aiding. Dakota relief efforts reported.
New Salem items note Mr and Mrs Clarence Monama of Sully visiting in the John Vande Krol home and Miss Dena Roose of Peoria helping at George Terpstra’s home. Des Moines men C Brown and T McMillin stay at John Roorda’s home while conducting gospel meetings south of Sully. Ward Williams and son Ronald visit Herman Vander Pol’s rental home last Sunday. Lester Gourts fell seriously ill Saturday evening and was rushed to hospital for stomach ulcer surgery. Popcorn moisture advice warns kernels fail to pop if too dry and suggests testing by slight dampening days before use.
In Luke 5 1 11 the Sea of Galilee scene shows Simon Peter James and John forgiving toil and nets emptied after a fruitless night. Jesus commands launch into deep waters and yields a miraculous catch prompting Peter’s recognition of sinfulness and decision to follow Jesus with his partners leaving everything behind.
In wartime urges to hate war’s evils but not people. The preacher cites Chiang Kai-Shek’s prayer for Japanese Christians and urges Christians to oppose hate toward Germans and Japanese. Warns against hysteria, fear, and civil liberty abuses, urging poise, charity, and vigilance to prevent scapegoating of German and Japanese Americans.
The McCleary Clinic on Elms Boulevard Excelsior Springs Missouri announces a free new book for anyone afflicted with piles fistula and other rectal or colon troubles. Write them today.
A reader is urged to insure farm and city property against hail and other risks, and to start a savings account with a life insurance company. The notice emphasizes precaution and requests contact with I. Wm, Disleman, Sully, Iowa for further details.
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