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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
4
The writer condemns incompetent workers in city, county, state, and national governance and in everyday trades. He argues sentiment should not mislead elections or hiring decisions, citing a personal infected tooth as an example of a bum job and urging vigilance against inefficiency in every line of work.
Bob Elson, a WGN sports announcer, is praised as one of today’s best radio voices. The observer notes his keen sense of play on air, describing how listeners picture every move from batter to pitch and ball flight, suggesting he brings thrills to radio broadcasts.
The Swimming Pool has opened for the 1938 season and is expected to be a popular resort for hundreds including boys and girls and older residents. The author praises the city for building the pool, notes previous denial of such a facility, and hopes continued patronage will make it a permanent recreational fixture.
The primary election is concluded with nominees for various offices. Voters may back party tickets in nominating, but in the general election may scratch and choose freely. Citizens should elect the most efficient and best suited representatives.
Despite the automobile and airplane era, horse racing remains highly popular. The piece notes horse races at district, county, and state fairs draw keen spectator interest, rivaling modern auto and air races in thrill and appeal.
The piece argues that God sanctioned ancient wars for defense and that, by extension, God has supported the United States when it acts with humanitarian aims. It asserts America has fought only for defense and aid, aligning with divine will as Lincoln did when he chose righteousness.
The piece argues that opposing the president did not justify disqualifying Senator Guy Gillette. It says conviction should not be sacrificed for party loyalty and defends opposing what one believes to be wrong even within a campaign.
Schools push broader physical development with new programs as athletic activities diversify beyond baseball and football, which was once viewed as too brutal for the curriculum.
The piece argues that a comprehensive school athletics program shapes well rounded youths and draws a refined audience to Pella’s tulip festival. It contrasts this with carnival shows, claiming the city’s focus on wholesome education attracts people of high character and principle.
The letter argues about liquor sales in Pella, stating about 90 percent oppose such an institution. It claims the idea would fail due to lack of patronage and shame the town's respected, law abiding majority while recalling days of open saloons.
A fine radio service brings wholesome fireside entertainment from top comedians of the day. Bob Burns George Burns Charlie McCarty Fibber McGee Jack Benny and others deliver clean fun for 15 to 30 minutes. Sponsors invest heavily as laughs and good humor replace medicine as the preferred remedy.
Rev Gordon Cox in Pella urges living America by preserving freedom of conscience and will, honoring the founders and defending cherished privileges against internal and external forces. He warns these rights cost too much to discard and must be maintained at any cost.
The piece notes a shift from pipes and cigars to cigarettes, driven by WW II, as middle aged husbands and fathers adopt smoking habits seen in their sons. It discusses which form is more injurious, acknowledging cigarettes' mildness encourages greater use and that pipe smoking remains among inveterate smokers.
Editorials from Brooklyn Chronicle and Marion Sentinel caution motorists about proper horn use and government spending. The Brooklyn piece urges signals only when needed to avoid nerve strain and nuisance, while the Marion note critiques bazaar work relief funding as temporary stimulus, urging functional reforms like a better pump valve.
Louilia Press notes Hitler and Mussolini met again and sparks in Europe’s future loom. The piece suggests if Britain can appease Hitler by restoring some German possessions, calm may return.
A Sunday School lesson on sharing service with the living Christ based on Mark 16 1 8 14 16 19 20 and Luke 24. The plan covers The Mission of Love The Marvel of Discovery and The Message of Power with focus on love for Christ, the resurrection, and spreading the gospel. Questions ask about motive hindrances power and witnessing the resurrection.
Amsterdam area residents report a crowded weekend visit by Mr and Mrs William Schakel Jr with two daughters Rosalee and Mary Jo to the Schakel family near Searsboro. They also toured a wrecked freight train near New Sharon. A heavy rain over two inches Friday night caused the South Pella creek to overflow dyke and flood farmland. a severe electrical storm followed Monday with half an inch more rain and a roaring waterfall near the Henry Ter Louw place.
County records show Myrtle De Haas Rietveld to J R Palmquist a warranty deed for part of lot 3 block 27 Pel la for 450 dollars. Albert Verwers Ex to Dirkie Verwers Ex deed for parts of lots 4 block 18 and 4 block 19 North Pel la for 1500 dollars. H W Hesselink et al to R M McGregor warranty deed for parts of lots 1 and 4 block 3 Pel la for 1 dollar and value conservation. New car registrations list owners and models in Pel la and surrounding towns including T D Rowland Tracy Ford De Luxe Tudor and several Chevrolets and Ply mouth cars. Divorce actions filed list Snodgrass vs Snodgrass and Lookabaughs. Marriages section lists many names including Robt Kiein, Dorotha Vogelaar, Frank Bailey, Marguerite Williams Brown, Lee Moon, Ralph Brouse, Thoron Betterton, Burdette Curry, Dorothy Garden, L Raymond Keith Allen, Myhelma McComb, Norma Bagh, Beulah Shanks.
Word arrived over the weekend of the death of Mrs. Bessie Dennis Talbott Jordan at her Los Angeles home on Friday June 10 after a three year illness. She was a sister of the late Mrs. W. A. Butts and C. W. Dennis of Pella, with a brother Sherman Dennis in Little Falls Minnesota and sister Mrs. Minnie Brigham in LaSeur Minnesota. She leaves her husband, a daughter Mrs. Hazel Halstrom of Sacramento, three grandchildren, and two former husbands associations. Born on a Pella area farm, she was the former wife of Dr. W. W. Talbott and died at 47 after residing here about 20 years ago. Friends here regret her passing.
A bulletin from the Iowa Old Age Assistance Division shows Marion county has 739 pensioners with an average monthly check of 19.54 dollars. May payments totaled 14,440 dollars. 211 claims were rejected and 185 removed from rolls. Funeral claims numbered 191 with 18,799 dollars spent.
Auditor Hollis Bybee told the Chronicle on Thursday that Melba Hoakstra a Pella High graduate has been chosen as a clerical worker in his office The county seat gains another Pella graduate as Keuning previously joined the Office of the County Superintendent of Schools Miss Hoakstra is praised as efficient by Bybee and is the second Pella High alumna to work in county offices.
Iowa students entering commercial and industrial jobs this summer were told by Buel A. Williamson of the Des Moines Social Security Office that they must obtain social security account numbers. Numbers are issued at town field offices in Des Moines Sioux City Davenport and Council Bluffs without charge. The rule applies to all workers even part time or temporary. Wages are reported by employers and used to compute old age benefits at 65 or upon death.
The seventeenth Cedar Falls Interdenominational Bible conference will run July 31 to August 7 at Riverview Park Cedar Falls Iowa Rev Earle A Baker director announces headliners include Rev Burris Atkins Jenkins Dr J O Kinnaman Dr David Bryn Jones and Dr Henry H Halley Also Dr Aaron H Rapking W D Bayley Prof Royal H Holbrook and Dr George Mecklenburg Lectures cover Bible lands Iowa history and contemporary life Sessions are open to the public with no registration fee Ample lodging and camp sites provided in the park
Jasper County board of supervisors passed a resolution directing county relief director Alice Gillen to refuse further relief to any person who owns or operates a motor vehicle. Resolution signed by chairman Harry O'Brien and members Hugo Reichelt Lou Wintermeier.
The column recalls notable events from Pella over the last 20, 30, 40 and 50 years, highlighting community milestones, notable people, and lasting local impacts. It weaves memories of growth, civic life, and shared moments that shaped the town’s history.
Sixty plus Orange City visitors return to Sioux County after attending the National Photographers convention in St Louis. Local festivities include marriages in Orange City and Pella, deaths of Mrs. Wm Welch and Mrs. Van Nimwegen, a small house fire at Frans Van Niewaal’s home, and visitors from Harlan and Lake Prairie.
W. F. Crew was county superintendent of schools. Several men including Kempkes and Vander Meide enlisted for the U S Army in Des Moines. Kruidenier injured his arm at Roseville college events. Stout of Roseville visited G A Stout in Pella. Van Sittert toured as a hardware salesman in Des Moines. Doedyns and B De Graaf visited the old country. Christian Endeavor Society members attended the district convention at Oskaloosa.
Obituaries note the deaths of Hon B G Bowen of Portland and former Pella resident S N Beman aged 85 and Mrs B Hoagland. Marriages include Rev E L Mills to May Marshall and Jelle Jelsma to Minnie De Ronde. Rev J E Beard marked 46 years on June 18 with a supper for Rev A LeGrand and Mrs LeGrand. Canning plant began cherry processing. Pastors from Reformed churches met with Rev J Brouwer Otley to plan more meetings. A six foot hog tight wire fence was installed around the college campus, the merry go round moved from square corner to Central Park. Teachers exams in Knoxville included Dena Verhey, James Verhey, Joe Faassen. Lewis Bruinsma injured on fire escape at Home For the Aged but no bones broken. Henry De Gooyer in Des Moines for motion picture theatre gear. Bert Baron and Will Pietenpol honored at home of Herman Vander Linden after Lake Geneva tennis medal. D C Thomas began dropping cars at Blawkeye mines near Knoxville.
Twenty years ago in June 1918 Dutch churches cooperated with the government by holding services in English only, with one Sunday service for non English speakers. Deputy Marshall James warned speeders to slow or risk tire damage and joked about being a poor marksman. Weddings listed include Marion Gosselink with Henrietta Plasman of Holland Michigan, John Hackett son of Mr. and Mrs. L Hackett, and Miss Stella Liter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fr.
Mr and Mrs G Van Viiet announce Wilhelmina Van Niemwegen sails to Madison Wis for chemistry work and possible teaching. Peter Ten Hagen visits Prairie City for farewell with son Chester soon enlisting in the navy. L A Bickford leaves post as city marshall to become assistant wire chief at Bell Telephone Waterloo. H H Sadler travels to Des Moines to return his visiting mother and attends a wrestling match. Deaths include Mrs A M De Reus 42 Mrs M De Zwarte 60 and Cornelius Brunia.
Locker renters store fresh fruit at the Farmers Union shop with cherries raspberries and other produce placed in cooling rooms then frozen solid before transfer to individual lockers. Manager Schakel notes 400 quarts of cherries and 100 pints of raspberries stored recently amid demand. Also visible are trays of frozen fish including pike halibut cod and perch in the freezing area.
Miss Gene Meulpolder, niece of the Meulpolder Brothers of Pella, living in Kloetinge Zeeland Netherlands, subscribes to The Chronicle to improve English for communicating with tourists and to stay informed on Pella affairs. Her uncles hope she writes of her experiences for local readers.
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