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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
4
A reader urges celebration of the Declaration of Independence and personal resolve to defend freedom. The column contrasts English language praise with a joke about romance and quotes a magazine's depiction of a typical American who defends a church he rarely attends and promotes his home town when abroad.
Logan Van Sittert, too young for school, watches neighborhood children at play and wishes for school and vacation time alike. His simple desire underscores how appealing a routine school year can seem to a youngster amid summertime freedom.
Fred Braun urges caution in a safety release, cautions against assuming the right of way. He cites drivers who push through intersections when another car arrives from the left at the same moment. He warns that such habits lead to crashes and stresses careful driving.
An old column notes President William Green of the American Federation of Labor criticizing Secretary of Labor Perkins for comments on the C. I. O. labor problem. The piece mocks dialogue and suggests Perkins may have the last word in the dispute.
Dr George Gallup of the Institute of Public Opinion said in Indianapolis that American public opinion is remarkably stable and not as fearful of propaganda as it seems. He noted the press shapes opinion and urged trust in newspapermen to sift the news, acknowledging their experience with biased reporting.
Secretary Henry Wallace argued in Alabama that a supervising board is unnecessary to police papers. He urged trusting the American public to sift news without a government gatekeeper. He noted publishers are checked by lost subscriptions and ad contracts, and that citizens are no longer easily swayed.
A plea to residents of Pella and nearby areas to venture south of the county line. The writer notes most locals have never seen the southern countryside beyond the county seat and areas between Pella and Knoxville. Encourages discovering nearby natural beauty and regional scenery they overlook.
The broadcasters pledge self regulation to avoid censorship and political domination of the air. They outline bans on vulgar dialogue and ridicule of disabilities, racial or religious traits, liquor ads, fortune tellers, speculative finance tips, race track tips, and matri monial services. Advertising time will be limited to fit the new self-imposed rules.
Judge W Calvin Chestnut voiced strong dissatisfaction after Martin T Manton, former senior judge of the U S Court of Appeals in New York, was sentenced for accepting bribes. He argued the two year prison term and $10000 fine were inadequate, praising the judiciary’s 150 year honesty record.
A University of Iowa senior at the thirteenth Iowa Conference on child development challenges dated youth view. He says youths will shape a new world, while older generations resist. The writer notes most graduates find work contingently and praises practical effort over idealism.
Editorial notes that April highway collections reached a record near 1.5 million dollars, with state and federal shares rising. It argues that transferring funds from regular highway money to secondary roads is unnecessary, noting consistent monthly increases over the prior year and predicting ample remaining funds.
An unknown author argues youth is a state of mind not a life stage. Courage, imagination, and enthusiasm keep the soul young, while doubt, fear, and despair age the spirit. A central “wireless station” in the heart stays youth when it receives beauty and hope from the world.
A brief reminiscence looks back at notable Pella happenings from 10, 20, and 80 years ago. It highlights community events, ongoing projects, and local landmarks that shaped the town’s history. Names and exact dates summarized from available fragments.
A July 1 1909 note from Mayor Nick Gesman threatens arrest on the spot of any minor entering a saloon. The Knoxville Express quotes a safe and sane Fourth as rival towns vie for holiday normalcy. Local events include a Pella baseball win, marriage license, and reports on cars, fires, and civic figures.
A reporter recalls stung by Wallace Hagenbeck circus prices, noting notable local items. Mentions Meteors games, Pella events, staff movements, Navy discharge, purchases, and new construction with Brightwell and local names in a mosaic of Os kaloosa life from the era.
Miss Cornelia Rhynsburger remains engaged as librarian at the local library while Miss Leona Reuvers has just resigned. Frank Frush is serving as temporary chamber secretary for one month as a replacement is sought. Lewis Van Vark sold a Prairie City farm to H Buitenwerf of Sully for 300 dollars per acre, having paid 77 dollars per acre a decade ago.
June 27 1929 items from a two page ad list stock cut prices. W F Hughey magnetic healer conviction affirmed for practicing medicine without license. Kuyper Lumber foreclosed mortgage on a home later used by Drs Kramer. Advocate Leader bought by Henry Hoogenakker. Pella Cooperative Burial Association to open June 29 with funeral home above Kooyman shop. Marion County Poultry Association set Dec 26 1919 show in Pella. Highway department completed pavement survey on Route 63 and moved to Marshalltown. Radio set ruled a musical instrument exempt from debt levy. Western Union planned an office building opposite The Chronicle as construction proceeds.
Friends and neighbors gathered at the John Monsma farm to plow corn in memory of the late Lacey farmer who took his life. Fourteen farmers worked quickly, then dined at Hugh Steddom’s farm before helping Mrs. Monsma move livestock and belongings to her parents’ home near Peoria.
An explosion of a gasoline stove caused several hundred dollars in damage at the Henry Steenhoek residence. The entire first floor burned, furniture destroyed, and smoke and water damaged other areas. Mrs Steenhoek and her four children were unharmed. the house owned by Howard Nimmo carried insurance, Steenhoeks had none on the furniture.
Sioux County reports indicate a large hoppers population along fence rows in old meadows and alfalfa fields with many moving into corn and stripping 5 to 20 rows. County agent K M Wagner urges baiting at 20 pounds per acre, with poison bait available at local elevators and yards.
John Hummel longtime Jasper County resident dies at home in Newton aged 103. Survived by wife seven daughters and three sons with services at Morgan Funeral Home Newton. burial Palo Alto cemetery. Also reports on confections, showers, a June wedding, old settlers reunion date, and local visits across Monroe Newton Colfax Bussey and Seymour communities.
The county organization met at the G A R Hall in Monroe on June 16 with 100 members present. Mrs O H Fisher presided. Little Veldine Van Roekel visited the John Gezel and Dick Rozenberg homes near Pella.
Names appear in a stream of social notes from Sheldon Iowa to Yankton South Dakota and Des Moines. Families and friends visit in Pella Ames Newton Oskaloosa and Ottley with many names and gatherings. Illnesses include Miss Tanner Van Zante and Frank Aalbers improving after illness. Dwight Pringle departs June 28 for Naval Training School at Great Lakes.
John Van Engelenhoven died Sunday around noon at his Madison neighborhood home from heart trouble. Funeral was held Tuesday at the Christian Reformed Church in Leighton with many from the community in attendance. He grew to manhood in this area and was well liked by all who knew him. The community expresses condolences.
The Groenendyk reunion drew family and friends to Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa on Thursday with many locals stopping by. Visitors included Mrs. Tom Wilson and son Char lie, Mrs. E. G. Ustermarkt and children, Miss Jeanette Van Ommen, Floyd Ver Steeg, and several Van Roekels and Van Engelhoven relatives.
Readers are invited to notice a change in fashion as trends move away from feminine hats and toward knees visible beneath shorter skirts. The shift signals a broader update in style and silhouette for the season.
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