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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
3
In a wartime letter from Pella, James Van Dusseldorp is honored for his city service and public spirit. The piece urges civic effort, promotes a Victory Garden meeting at the Legion Hall, and critiques political appointments as Lame ducks harm wartime leadership.
A reflective piece discusses wartime politics and colonial history with Dutch ancestry concerns, then shifts to Pel la and the coming May tulip display. It urges planning flower beds now, planting seeds, and nurturing hardy annuals like asters, to ensure rich bloom season for residents and visitors.
The piece argues government shipping of food to famine areas should proceed rapidly for friends and foes. It asserts food as the world’s need and frames victory as the path to meals for all mankind, stressing wartime humanitarian duty and global responsibility.
Fragmentary notes mention Mike Mei, Pella Tigers renter, Onan Vand, and various names and places. The garbled text references election items, church figures, and a Star reporting spring delivery, with scattered names like Vander Werf and Chester Kier.
Local residents recall events from 10 20 30 and 42 years ago in Pella. Notable moments include community gatherings, school milestones, and civic happenings that shaped the town’s history.
In early 1901 Pella residents saw Abe Ver Ploegh elected city inspector by unanimous vote amid a turnout of neighbors. Local business and real estate trades feature prominently with J. H. Rietveld and other officials named. The article notes high temperatures and muddy roads, plus multiple land and residence sales including a $4,000 southwest residence. Barber shop price changes and charitable Missionary Tea contributions are recorded alongside farm and livestock trades and a police/department officer slate from Democrats and Republicans.
Fragmentary report notes a publican ticket matter with a solicitor referenced. Names appear garbled but indicate legal action or challenge connected to the seal or issuance of a publican ticket. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are readable.
A 30 years ago feature highlights top college football selections. The first team includes Hilleary Benn Hinkliuse Close Brown Meat with Parsons at center. Second team features Mil Penn Hage Verink Ashton Brenner and others, naming captains and positions across Central, Penn, Colley, and associated colleges.
Twenty years ago on March 15 a fire started in Cotton Hall, the college dormitory, while oil used to accelerate a blaze was spread. Fire department officers were elected J Van Klootwyk as chief and W ery as assistant chief. School directors elected I Wormhoudt and Mon De nd. Central’s basketball team defeated Stil College 62 to ?. Minutes mention candidates HP, Johnson, and J G Bult contesting for mayor.
Fragmented diary style narrative recalls a town during conflict with soldiers, drills, and questions about aid. A sergeant major and colonel appear, lines broken by war’s strain, requests for help, and hopes for letters. The speaker contemplates staying focused and aiding home front efforts.
In Pelle, a political defeat coincided with Rev. ALC Dron resigning as Baptist Church head amid a winter snowstorm. Nearly a foot of wet snow on Sunday left roads slick and two cars collided west of Pella three miles, both vehicles badly damaged but no serious injuries reported.
Ten years ago a death of Mrs BE Fanssen was recorded at her son's Clarinda home. Representative Tstr from Hawarden addressed the Pella Chamber, urging Scrip plan support. The Chamber voted to issue $1,000 in new scrip atop $500 existing, as Zyla discussed money functions in a fragmented scene.
Latkelima and Delwin De Tan win school board posts over Dr T I PF Dykstra in a vote of five hundred and thirty five, signaling strong civic interest. Ahland Shipley, a 60 year old farm hand, killed his employer and the daughter, shooting both in the face with a pump gun before killing himself. The Sign of the Cross shown at Rivoli is a major release. Henry Dieleman to manage seeds for Md De Jong family returns from Kelly Flower California as earth quake wrecks town. Col Whitney of Pella Theatre seeks Sunday movie election, council mostly rejects it.
Rudy Schilder scored 27 in a 63 to 56 win over Albia while Lincoln High defeated Pella 34 27. Lincoln led 7 0 early and built a 27 11 third period margin as Albia faded late. Lincoln and Pella share second in the South Central Conference after Friday results.
A columnist explains the reporter’s vital role in a school newspaper. After assignment, the reporter must interview the person or authority tied to the topic, gathering factual material and presenting it accurately. The piece emphasizes responsibility and integrity in reporting.
A fragmentary item lists Stanly Borgman, Bean, Orleath Vogelaar alongside names Sanor Vos Jane and Vos. The readable text suggests a local notice or roster with multiple individuals and surnames from a community source.
A school paper ad urges reporters to plan interviews, note key points, and write clearly. It stresses proper sentence structure, punctuation, and legible hand writing to ensure timely, accurate publication.
Everett Van de Voort, long time Central College reservist and Pella High assistant janitor, will be inducted into the U S Army on March 11. He will start as a buck private and later be promoted to second lieutenant. Vande Voort has taught world history and physical education and assisted as junior high basketball coach. Students praise his friendliness and wish him luck in military service.
A group of Eleanor Barry's junior and senior secretarial students logged daily 1:00 to 9:00 pm assisting in issuing War Ration Book II. By Saturday 3,673 registrations were completed with seniors Orleath Vogelaar Jo Bean Madeline Vander Zyl Lorraine LeCocq Vera Baughman Jane De Zwarte Margaret De Wild Estelline Visser Janella Leydens Artus Van de Voort Eleanor Vos Virginia Clark Cliford Paltzer Joyce Prins and sophomores Marcia Kuyper Verla Van trek Bonnie Buerkens Glen Van Vark Georgia Van Gorkom Jane Klyn Lorraine Meulpolder. Local ration board chairman H P Van Gorp praised the cooperation of the school and community.
Miss Elaine Hummel of Pella selects Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring as this year's community play. The exact performance date is not set yet. The show, starring Boris Karloff on Broadway, has been released for amateur stages after years.
Pella High students cheered a Lincoln game preview with high school spirit in a pep assembly. An amusing note by Bill Olcott contrasted with rationing registration activities in the gym, as Pella wrapped up its regular season with a spirited sendoff.
A newly staged drama promises a tension filled production with a modern take on a Victorian frame. The ensemble cast will be announced next week as rehearsals begin immediately. The article notes Al Azhar University in Cairo, founded in 970, in context.
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