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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
3
A collection of 1940 era reflections praising Churchill’s resolve and naval strength, criticizing appeasement, and highlighting anti Semitism concerns. It cites Willkie on anti Semitism and honors John F. Kennedy style generosity, with a story of Pat McKenna the White House doorman who found happiness in service.
After World War I the United States armed forces men gathered to establish The American Legion. The aim was to unite veterans, promote patriotism, and provide community service. The organization sought to advance national unity and support returning servicemen through charitable and civic activities.
A reflection on the American Legion during 1940, noting public suspicion of military movements, the Legion’s community service, youth and school cooperation, and the role of the Auxiliary women. It asks whether the Legion justifies its existence and upholds constitutional freedoms amid troubled times.
The Knoxville Journal and Indianola Herald fragment discusses judges and loyalty, quoting Josh Billings on knowing what isn’t so. It recalls bygone slang like "Oh, you Hd" and notes era shifts, demon rum drives, and old social tokens alongside debates about virtue and propriety.
The Carroll Herald questions why trades are underrepresented among career choices. Alfred M. Cooper argues teachers undervalue trades, crowding higher professions with hopefuls unfit for them. He says crafts need the cream and demand early training in high school or after graduation, with strong wages and jobs available for capable youths.
A 41 year old item reports on Pella events including Floyd Davis on water quality at a new well, a rising China Japan trade note, Knox ville band night mishaps, a Su School picnic at Skunk River, a Baptist church parsonage, Pella baseball loss to Knoxville, city council plans on Main street water and fire safety, a new Delaware Ce mine in Pella, a Young Man's Business Exchange idea, Mineral Water awareness, a Merchants Carnival and local entertainment, a barber job change, a house sale, a jail disturbance, and ads for lawn equipment and canning fruit plus farm land sale near Sully.
The item notes Frank E Baer who went to Richmond Indiana to work for Meyer Cigar Co returning to visit relatives in Pella after marrying Miss Feral Young. A shooting near Graffis store in Galesburg left a woman wounded, and a Des Moines trip to find her husband ended with a self inflicted shot. Local excitement includes land buying trips, injuries from a hay rick collapse, and Thunder Creek drying up. The piece records farm and town happenings with several named locals and places.
Twenty years ago in 1920 thieves raided the Rock Island freight house and passenger depot stealing about two hundred dollars in goods and rifling trunks. The Vrieze Saar store at Otley was broken into the same evening. Federated Club held its second field meet at Central athletic field with proceeds aiding the park improvement fund. Sarah Mildred Willmer spoke on her World War experiences and defended the Y M C A. Leon Hackett planned a trip to China and France, then Holland to visit relatives. Uncle Billy Young urged no distinction between German rulers and people in a critical editorial. Henry Ver Steeg brought the Monroe band to Pella for a concert. Two lady saxophonists impressed, with Carl Boyene solo noted. Mr and Mrs John Faassen visited Clavinda with their son Joe. Fred Faassen and his wife from Zion Illinois would join in Ottumwa.
Ten years ago manufacturers eyed a Pella site for a Little Mac plant and proposed stock sales to locals, met with mixed reaction. Watson Van der Ploeg left for Chicago to head a bank after serving as receiver for four defunct Iowa banks. Oskaloosa planned a new airport with an air show as residents anticipated an eighteen hole miniature golf course. Local stores under remodeling projects and new hires at Central College included instructors and staff, while a swimming pool debate showed broad support for funding. Clergy and residents participated in church ordination and services as Rev H C Jacobs led in Pella, with Miss Jewell Peterson directing music at Central.
Marion county residents bought 821.65 worth of 1939 Christmas seals aiding Iowa tuberculosis effort. Iowa totals reached 110,527.02 with 4.2 cent per purchase rate and 89 per capita in Marion county. The 1988 county sale stood at 515.72 and 1.99 cents per capita. Volunteers across 99 counties energized the statewide campaign.
A Iowa State University Ward article warns that growing clashes over war resemble Mark Twain’s prophecy of public frenzy. It argues the quiet, steady pressures will inflame opinion, silencing dissent, then urges calm, patient parenting to avoid escalation and nurture reasoned discussion.
In the summer, families should plan weekly nature outings to bond with children. Parents gain insight into kids activities, guide growth, and become teachers through practical experience. Bring cameras, enjoy birds and trees, and perhaps golf or swimming between hikes.
The article discusses why toddlers throw tantrums, noting they stem from wanting impossible things and limited by environment. It urges parents to view the child’s restrictions from the child’s perspective, avoid adding mood or bias, and provide simple substitutes to ease emotional outbursts.
Obituaries note Louis C. Fessler 84 dies at Skiff Memorial hospital Newton with two daughters and a son. services held in Monroe. Other items report Joe Brassfield stroked and admitted to hospital, Roland Clarke’s critical illness and death, Donald Moffet missionary activities, social events, visits, showers, and numerous family announcements across Monroe, Ames, and surrounding communities.
Agnes Vos of Pella and Catherine VanderWerff of Galesburg visited with Leona De Jong. Virgil and Esther Miller and Ivan Miller of Kellogg spent Sunday in the Floyd Miller home. First Reformed League for Service met July 10 with devotions led by Tunis Hartgers and Ed Van Herman. Hostess Henry Van Rockel served refreshments to a group including Vander Pol De Jong and Rozendaal families. Frank Beyer was hospitalized in Newton for observation. Nearby travelers from Kellogg returned July 12 from a Black Hills trip visiting Melvin Town Chandler Minnesota and Castlewood South Dakota en route home.
Cordova News reports in Knoxville telephone office workers at Alberta Cove and Peternella Snellers plus Billy Cove and the County Engineer Ernest and Clifford Simpson. Accidents involve Ern s back hurt and Marjorie Van Hemert with her mother on Coal Hollow bridge. Socials include Bible class at Mrs John Ryken and visits among Klyn family and others. Weather notes mention a nice rain and strong wind with no serious damage.
Tracy residents report Rev H S Koning and son Eugene left for a vacation in Denver. Mrs Nellie Niemandsverdriet visited with Donald and Lena from Grinnell. Neal Goemast family from Louilla attended church Sunday then visited John and Mrs Vande Kieft. Koning conducted services in Pella Sunday evening.
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