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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
3
A Chronicle column reflects on enduring fundamentals from religion to human conduct. It warns leaders who abandon universal morals and urges returning to core principles in the farm policy debate. The piece argues politics should not derail cooperative aims and calls for bipartisan effort toward a lasting solution.
A North wood Anchor tale notes Ben Blue the comedian mocked movie magnates who name estates fancy. He built a country house in the sticks and hung over the gate a sign reading Rancho Costa Plenta, echoing a quip that if the world laughs at you you should laugh back.
Dr Philip Jay of Ann Arbor cites a Journal of the American Dental Association article noting that sugar and starches are the principal causes of tooth decay and that controlling their intake, not malnutrition, is the proven dietary method to prevent decay. He recalls Grandma’s warning about candy and roots it in historical context of pioneer diets without modern dentistry.
Raymond J. Willy argues for keeping America out of European conflict, urging caution to protect boys aged 17 to 25. He mocks Führer worship, praises American skepticism toward authority, and stresses the need to focus on domestic strength and stability. The piece touches on presidential scrutiny, civic duty, and the value of home ownership as a national priority.
Wallace's Farmer highlights risks of reducing butterfat in rural diets. Citing Denmark in World War I, it warns vitamin A deficiency from substitutes harmed eyesight in children. The editorial urges families to provide daily whole milk and butter, noting twilight vision and auto safety.
The column recalls a rebel uprising in China as minor chiefs join to challenge the imperial government while other items note a Spanish lesson push in schools, patent dispute claims, a Park building school convention, Northern Pacific fruit displays, waterworks delays, sleigh season end, and local court contests. It also mentions Elocutionary class tickets, Mrs Hunt and Miss Hamilton buying goods, and a bank robber’s son acquittal amid courtroom applause.
Three days in late February and early March 1910 saw four Pella banks report combined transactions of 3 6691335 52 with each over a million and the Pella National surpassing two million. Local activity included business shifts, a new boiler at Rhynsburger’s creamery, and trades of stock for a farm by A Vander Zee and Epperson, along with a market for bakers as Royal Dutch Bakery partners eyed expansion. The Des Moines River ice jam caused $17000 in losses at Swan Bridge.
Twenty years ago in Pella burning incident at a burn ez car prompted high hopes net saved building damage. Chamber of Commerce planned a drive for funds to build a Central gymnasium. Marriages Henry Carson Dora Van Vark Pauline Ver Poesy John Boot. Central College students planned India social center funded 1500 to 2000 dollars. Local oil firm changes ownership. John van Hemert named agent. Rural school consolidation debate drew strong opposition. Lost dog Trix poisoned by householder Ed Sheehy. Clergy moves include Rev John Firth Ayrshire and Rev Oscar Crecch to Indianapolis Baptist church. White Way Hotel furnishings advertised for sale Saturday. Reverend Robert Carroll mentioned.
The pastor of a Baptist church resigned his pastorate because of ill health and will stay until the first of June. The Star Auto Co conducted a tractor school for Fordsons with farmers viewing the tractors and watching films of tractors at work. A Fatty Arbuckle comedy played at the local movie theatre.
Ten years ago March 6 1930 Central's basketball team played Buena Vista at Storm Lake with Peter Kuy proposing a phone line for live narration by Peter Heerema and Marve Van Gorp. Fans paid fifty cents at Puritan Drug to hear the play by play. Central won both Tuesday and Wednesday games, securing the conference crown. Mrs John Braam marked her 11th birthday and Editor Good noted her life and that she was the colony's first child born within the city limits.
Citizens celebrate as The Chronicle notes Central's basketball championship. Stores closed at two, planned festivities resume on return. Ads praise the squad with images of Neifert Wilkens Muyskens Tysseling Schnack and others. City council rejects Valkenberg tract playground plan. Washington banquet draws eighty four attendees at the college.
Pella High captures the 10 season league title after a heated race. The Little Dutch surged to first place by beating Lincoln and Winterset late in the season. Winterset briefly led before losses to Pella and Lincoln dropped them to third. Winterset posted the top scoring average at 34.5 while Pella allowed 15.5 per game.
The article describes Easter parade fashion with youthful suits, nipped waists, rippling skirts, and padded shoulders. Navy tops the color palette with refreshing prints and stripes. Emphasizes draping, skirt fullness, waistlines, and careful accessories like hats, shoes, gloves, and bags to create standout outfits.
A black crow that spoke like a human stayed at Leo Van Arkel's home for two years, vanished in September, then returned on February 29. It caused mischief by stealing clothes pins and riding on Leo's bike and car roofs, with the family hoping it will remain nearby.
About 77 season tickets were issued to Pella Public Schools students for the sectional basketball tournament held in Pella. Many tickets went to Pella High students and some to younger grades. Adult tickets were also sold, with prices set at 75 cents for students and $1.25 for adults.
The Sensations in Rhythm, local group Joe Hocksema Warren Kreiner and Carl Koopmans, performed in Miss Ver Heul’s Home Room Friday morning. They played piano bass viol and a whistling flute delivering Oh Johnny Tiger Rag Twelfth Street Rag and Margie with commendable effort and ambition.
A large shipment of pants coats and caps arrived at Pella High School last week enabling the Band Mothers to outfit the band in silver and green inspired by West Point Cadet style. The new uniforms and caps will be worn at the Band Concert on Monday March 11 as funds are raised for contest travel.
The physics class of young men studies electricity and dynamo use with demonstrations led by Mr. Greendyke. They finish the study of electric lights, cells and arcs, learning through experiments and visual effects. LeRoy Van Arkel’s breakfast is a single sandwich and two small glasses of milk.
A Pella High School journalism class reporter visits the farm shop and notes students painting machinery making flower boxes wagon beds and rigging a power unit built from a ford coil and a 12 volt dry cell. The device allegedly yields 1500 volts to fence animals over up to a mile while costing under one dollar to make, mirroring an electric magnet and Iowa State College electric fence idea.
Advice on how to respond to a fainting episode recommends lying down if possible, or bending forward with the head between the knees when seated. If lying or sitting isn’t possible, kneel on one knee with the head lowered below the heart for relief. Treatment next week.
Mrs. Richard Tysseling leads the girls physical training class as they begin routine steps of Dutch dances for 1940s Tul Time. All girls are asked to participate to boost success versus previous years.
Editorial warns drivers and pedestrians to exercise vigilance as weather changes from snow to rain. Cites two serious Pella accidents and notes clock mishaps and school plans frustrated by a frozen clock, highlighting everyday hazards and need for alertness.
A fragment describes an athlete in Pella reading a frozen town clock at night thinking it was late. Morning business folk note the clock shows 15 minutes after nine, while the athlete imagined three o’clock. The piece hints at a misread time during late activities.
A brief account by Leonora Scholte recounts the Dutch founding of Pella in 1847 and Dominee Scholte s challenges establishing settlers in a new land. Mrs Scholte faced heartbreak moving from wealth to a shack as nine children with seven buried in infancy.
Lynnville blows past Bussey 24 to 17 to win the Sectional Tourney final at Pella Saturday night March 2. Bob Wagaman scores 12 in the final round, Johnson adds seven, and Lynnville earns its second title in three years on the Pella court. Jack Dillon leads Bussey with ten points in the final game.
Miss Henrietta Ver Heul, mathematics teacher, was surprised by a birthday celebration held Thursday, February 29, in the home making rooms of the high school. Miss Jane Gosselink, principal, baked a white cake with red candles. sweet peas and ferns adorned the table. The event was a complete surprise and enjoyed by all attendees.
A collage of questions about ancient history and a school humor bit. It asks when Hannibal crossed the Alps and about Mithridatic War causes, Rome’s peak territory, and fall, then shifts to Henry Aldrich offering answers for school life problems and prom night plans with a call to attend a Wednesday night session.
Seventeen basketball squad members are not only skilled players but also strong students. Their grades exceed those typically seen among basketball players, with all reported grades ranging from Ds to Ss.
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