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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
3
A compact quotation frames despotism as fatigue in a community where vigilance fades and citizens prefer one guardian. The male philosopher contrasts men and women, noting money in pockets and attempts at seven suits to weigh social temper.
The birthday tribute to the Father of his country recalls a key principle: government gains strength when public opinion is empowered and enlightened. The quotation emphasizes that as government structure channels opinion, informing the public is essential to governance.
Edgar Bergen has organized a $75,000 corporation to manage Charlie McCarthy affairs including toys novelties motion pictures radio and exhibitions. The venture bears McCarthy’s name and aims to expand his brand across entertainment and merchandise.
The Wall Street Journal reflects on pioneer ancestry with a vivid scene of a grandfather chopping wood and guiding a timber wagon in freezing weather. It contrasts his endurance with his grandson’s idea of hardship driving a sedan without a heater.
Dr Gustav Scheel, a Nazi student head, says college enrollments are far below needs and suggests the army should be adjusted to utilize educated men. He adds the army remains the most attractive career in Germany and that cultural advancement will stall under current conditions.
Students of world affairs note a perceived retreat of war threats as German criticism of America grows and unified opposition in armaments forms. They argue united fronts may deter conflict and minimize future costs if persistent.
The article notes Hopkins spoke last Friday with candor, placing administration goals openly before business labor and agriculture. It praises the frank, common sense approach to economic problems and says it could restore confidence in American business and the nation’s future.
The Sigourney Review ad by The English Valley Co op Creamery of North English Iowa declares daily community health is in its hands. It pledges vigilance for future generations, reliable products for all ages, and a sense of service to mankind after each day’s work.
A writer criticizes Bund gatherings for displaying uniforms and military drill, arguing such conduct smacks of foreign control and is un-American in the United States. The piece warns that similar zeal could be curtailed if repeated on the West Coast and in New York.
At an Iowa intercollegiate Peace conference in Iowa City, Jeffery Campbell, a national peace leader and socialist, argued that millions of unemployed youths could find basic satisfaction in war through three meals a day, clothing, and barracks, urging the peace movement to meet these needs.
A speaker accuses business men of withholding jobs from youth to split youth from leaders and argues the League of Nations cannot prevent war. He claims peace under capitalism is unlikely and suggests the movement is not a genuine peace effort.
The article notes a horse and mule show next Wednesday at Waechter Lumber Yard. It discusses the shift toward tractors in farming while acknowledging horses still offer irreplaceable companionship and specific tasks tractors cannot fully substitute.
The article argues that today’s parents recognize education’s value and urge children to use school resources for speech training. It contrasts old elocution with modern aims, emphasizing self confidence, clear thinking before audiences, and sincerity in delivery to effectively convey ideas. It urges every child to pursue speech training even if it means dropping other subjects of lesser value.
Demaree Bess, writing from Geneva in the Saturday Evening Post, urges keeping aloof from European troubles. He argues Europe will seek peace despite pain and loud protests, warns American meddling could provoke war, and favors a traditional hands off policy to avoid entanglement.
The Register cited 1987 as an example where each of 158 legislators had a clerk and notes the clerks add a feminine touch. The writer claims Iowa began this practice after a lobbyist placed a pretty girl beside a legislator to manage him, calling it an established system amid controversy. The piece mocks reformers who challenge the tradition.
A Winterset writer muses on frugal living and differing priorities. He contrasts small price bumps like school books with spending on cigars and entertainment, noting how some skip breakfast cream or a paper yet spend on trips, phones, and leisure, urging prudent value judgments.
A nostalgic look back at Pella highlights from 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago features local events, community milestones, and notable residents remembered by longtime observers and archival accounts. This column charts changes in the town’s social and civic life over the decades.
From March 4 1909 figures show the Public Library issued 1798 books in the past month with 195 in Dutch. largest daily circulation 166. total visitors 1995. Notes cover Joha Deane Shiffe concert plans, organ recital March 9 at Autial church, Pelle Quartette performances, Shure numbers, high school basketball vs Newton, city employee pay raises, Declamatory contest at Peila high school, a Dee Chub concert, porch climber incident, John Hollebrands electric shop updates, and social notices including a Des Moines visit and a marriage in Ottumwa.
Recap covers Louis Thomassen discharge return to Harv ey business with Ed and Mrs Van Zante of Corcoran moving to Hanford Bess Bootsma of Pella Mrs Hugo Kuyper hosted a pie social for Mrs Harold Closz of Webster City New Sharon Dutch Reformed church fire guard six weeks weddings Tynxseling Bergman Bensink Rietveld marriages Polk China sow sold for 4200 Worly head price 631 87 Rev C De Leeuw leaving Perth for Sioux Center Central defeats Parsons College 23 17 Wesleyan beats Pella All Stars 31 26 Pella banks total 3 240 003 31 Farm Bureau funds state and county figures Von Steuben homeward march Tex Welle home to domeric Yanks Dick Van Zante discharge at Camp Taylor Ky returns then marries Kentucky girl
Ten years ago on February 28 1920 Edward Vander Vivey won first in dramatic presentation and Lester Jelarna won humorous in the Oska Jovan declamatory contest among Oskaloosa Sigourney and Pella Willard is noted among participants or organizers in the brief mention.
Langerak placed second in Oratory as high school presented the operetta College Days with Elva May Van Hou weling and a cast including Willard Lange Edward Vander Ploeg Alma Grundman Dan Beyers Cathryn Schultz Donald Wallace Lester Jelsma Orville Dykstra Louis Vander Wilt and Charles De Winter. City council candidates were Vander Ploeg A B Van Zante T Plette Carl Beyer A Vander Wal and C Nibbe Simon De Haan. Gradus De Kock started the United Pella Bologna Factory with Neal Ver Heul, securing a large distribution contract with a Des Moines firm. Rev B Mulder of the Fi church received one church in Grand Rapids. Ver Steeg moved from Oskaloosa to Cheriton Iowa, while Paul remains with the Wichita, Kansas operation. Milk cows sold high at 100 and yearlings at 36 at Willettian Van Baren sv.
Marion Verwers of Pella visits Monsternoon at the Will Ver wers home. Marion plans to leave his old hometown the first of Mavel al gu to Kellogg where he will work for Van Millinen on a farm.
Mrs John Vanden Berg has been on the sick list a few days. Mrs Gradus Klein and two daughters visited at the Wm Verwers home. Miss Anna Mae Kuiken honored with a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Annc Rogers north of Otley. Thirty five cousins attended and gifts were given. Wedding bells may be ringing soon. Mr and Mrs Bart Werwers spent part of the past week in Mis. Wm Zegers spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Bloodsworth. Mrs Connie Vanden Berg spent day and Friday in the home of Mrs Ethel Andrews. In the Ne home Friday evening were Mrs Win Zegers and family. Vanden Berg neighbors helping with ice due to mild weather. Mr and Mrs visited Wednesday evening at John Vanden Berg home. Mr and Mrs S0r Rouning her business call Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Andrew Bogaards and family moved Wednesday to their new farm near Oskaloo a Kui
Mr and Mrs Joe Kool and daughter were dinner guests at the John Bloodsworth home Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Vanden Berg visited the C J Kuiken home Saturday evening.
Montezuma schools shut for the rest of the week after a school board meeting as 78 pupils and six teachers were absent with sickness described as flu. In New Sharon, attendance stayed strong with only a few absentees while Miss Cae and Mr. Thowever reported by Star.
Sheriff Paul Applexate pursues a hillbilly mystery at E Kingery Farm after a chicken incident. The case centers on an elusive question about who broke into the coop and what happened to the birds.
Ed and Mrs Kingery reported a thief broke into the hen house and stole five hens, placing them in a grain sack. The thief dropped the sack during escape near the Kingery residence as Sheriff Pant Applegate investigated and recovered the sack, but the license plate could not be read.
Speed led the scoring with 13 points for Pleasantville, followed by De Wit of Pella with 12 and Oliver of Pleasantville with 9 as the night showcased tight play. The Pella reserves defeated Pleasantville 20 to 12, with Van Vark leading the winners with 7 points, while Evans top-scored for the losers with 4.
The piece chronicles Conch "Hippy" Claypool born in Shenandoah and rising through grade school sports to high school standout in football basketball and track. It notes All State football honors, college play at Coe College with further track success, military service, and coaching stints at Perrit and P H S, ending with his view on sports benefits and character.
A compact editorial argues against slang usage, outlining several reasons tied to clarity, precision, and perception. It emphasizes choosing proper language over casual terms like punk and stresses the value of standard, clear expression.
Pella jumped to a 24-9 halftime lead and held off North High 28-22 as Charles De Wild scored a dozen first-quarter points. North mounted a late push but Pel la’s defense kept the Polar Bears at bay. The Dutchmen also lost their seconds game, while sectional tournament pairings are set for March with Colfax, Knoxville, Newton, Prairie City, and others in the field.
The Little Dutch of Pella defeated Pleasantville Trojans 33 to 27 in a county tournament game. Pleasantville played without two key stars, allowing Pella to seize an early lead and maintain it through a slow, defense-heavy contest.
Freshman English students show strong reporting effort with several reviewing six to twelve books in six weeks. Marjorie Bent lists titles such as Any on the Bounty Ramona Magnificent Obsession Forgive Us Our Trespasses Man Against the Sea and The Light That Failed. Ruth Van Eswen Dorothy Wittenburg and Jacob Jacobson are noted for their review counts.
Freshmen English class activities featured student talks on varied topics. Mary Moulpoldeh recounted a summer hike with Joy Tucket, their cliff plunge and creek scramble ending in sun drying. Ruth Klein demonstrated dressmaking steps, prompting questions from both girls and boys.
Pella Public school pupils enjoyed a distinctive assembly as the Parkinson Musical Ensemble performed at the high school auditorium. The group, featuring nationally recognized high school performers Vernon Boster and LeMars talents, played thirteen instruments including oboe, bassoon, and clarinet ensembles in varied numbers.
A Freshman English class shore speech by Freda Schippers retells a collage of old songs and playful lines about courting, boating and moonlit travels. It weaves titles like The Old Mill Stream Moonlight Serenade and Swanee River into a lighthearted narrative.
The music director acted as judge for the soprano, mezzo soprano, tenor and bass groups at a Des Moines music clinic attended by 180 singers from eight schools. An exhibitor from Des Moines joined the event. Solos by Martha Van Berkim Lee Van Ay kel and Ralph De Cook were noted. No ratings were given, only critiques to improve voice and interpretation.
Robert Procté, a senior at Iowa State, walks five miles daily through Ames between classes and activities, balancing a busy campus schedule with steady exercise. He travels by foot across town, fitting fitness into his college routine.
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