Thought of the Week Stresses Patience With Weather and Liberty
A reflective excerpt discusses lingering cold in February and a late spring mood. It muses on migrating birds and thawing wells, notes Dutch English phrasing quirks, quotes Pierre De Lanux on propaganda, and cautions on Hatch Act politics plus Farm Bureau restraint. It ends with a patriotic call to defend American liberties abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Northwood
Pierre de Lanux
Ministry of Information
Propaganda
America
United States
Farmers and merchants praise mutual support in Pella banquet
Last week’s Wednesday night school graduates joined Pella business leaders for a goodwill banquet. Farmers and merchants praised growing cooperation, noting past gaps between farm work and town commerce. They urged continued Chamber of Commerce outreach and more joint gatherings to boost community prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Editorial on private enterprise versus government policy
The piece defends private enterprise against government overreach praising its role in developing natural resources and creating jobs. It argues most youths are misled by radicals and emphasizes that private enterprise underpins national wealth and living standards, warning that its destruction would threaten the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Eagle
America
Washington
Flite O Tyme and Ruane Seize Dayrags at Pella
A garbled note lists Flite O Tyme and Ruane Seize Dayrags at Pella with reference to DP and a $4 seam price. The text is unclear but indicates a small local listing or event involving these names and a price.
41 Years Ago Hoodoo Tone and School Board News
A fragment from a 41 years ago page lists performances by Helena Kruidenier and others, with Anna Lea Rhynsburger and Mattie Ver Heul. It notes property purchases by Drake R De Jong and Henry De Gooyer, a forty acre Sandridge sale for 400 dollars, and renominated school board members H Rietveld and E M Cole along with J Vanden Berg filling a vacancy. Also mentions J W Brinkhoff leaving for Germany, and RR Beard speaking at College chapel about medals for Book of Job discussions. Weather mentions an early blizzard in Wyoming and blocked Colorado roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sensch Reith
Faerie
Spartacus
Alien van Wegen
van der Linden
Benedict Arnold
Anna Lea Rhynsburger
Els
Helena Kruidenier
Hieronymous Pop
Rennie Vander the Ruggles
Mattie Ver Heul
Emma le Co
H. Rietveld
E. M. Cole
J. Vanden Berg
J. W. Brinkhoff
RR Beard
College Chapel
William George
Sully
Sully, the Ladies 2
Wyoming
Colorado
Pella News Roundup March 1910 Local Events and Changes
Seventeen items cover the post office move to a Wormhoudt building on July 1, with Donaldson and Brimmer operating a monument shop nearby. Postmaster LL Bousquet noted. Louise Gaass departs for Mercy Hospital training in Des Moines, with sister Lucile accompanying her to the capital. Several locals travel to Colorado to view land as meeting discusses cod roads. Chamber of Commerce to meet to discuss sewer plans. Dr. Roberts of Oska Toosa to speak. W M Kruger runs for Marion County treasurer. G A R ladies plan a tag day fundraising for monument fund, with $400 on hand. Hog shipment from Pos & Co to Des Moines totals $2450. Ducks hunted by Ramsey and Verhoogt. Gans, Gaass, Van Houweling, Van Gorp travel to Oskaloosa for a new Star Auto purchase. Seed pounties at $1.25 per bushel. Social visits to Eddyville for a Roelofsen visit. Reverend Vander Ark to deliver farewell sermon in Pella. An ordinance for sewer construction in Pella is published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson and Brimmer
Ll. F. Bousquet
Louise Gaass
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Togo
Lucile
John Vander Wal
Gerrit Goedhart
al Vander “Kamp
Colorado
Oskaloosa
Mr. Ganss
Star Auto Co
George van Vark
Harry Boland
Paul Grundman
Bert Roelofsen
Eddyville
Vander Ark
Pella
Two Weddings and Local Meetings in Pella Area
1920 item notes Henry A. Klyn and Bertha Den Burger wed at her mother’s home with Rev. Bruins officiating. M Vander Linden married Julia Fennema at the parsonage. Farmers Co operative Stock Co to decide site for elevator and warehouse. Jacob Haan was secretary. Bank lists substantial resources amid general merchandise stock. a Camp Dodge basketball game notes early 20th century local sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Klyn
Bertha den Burger
John den Burger
Henry
H. M. Bruins
M. Vander Linden
Julia Fennema
Rev. Bruins
Farmers Co-operative Stock Co
Eleator
Jacob Haan
Farmore National Bank
Mi ‘ Uyper
Dick Doe
Tyne Dick
Pella Motor Co
Pella Tigers
Camp Dodge
F. den Adel
Beskett
M. Rillihan
Rubo Brand
Noisy skunk river batten and local council notes
Fragmentary notes from Pella area mentioning a wood project on the Skunk River, teachers asking for a $150 bonus, no provision for tats, street pay orders for Vlck East Third and Liberty, debate on military training at the high school, names Bruins Le a Christine Ver Steeg Sophia Van Plette Earl, affirmative won, bond details by J G Gosselink, Dr Rhynsburger’s brief stop in Vella, Paul Van Zante visiting Cedar Rapids, Dr Paul Edmand lecture at Mayo Foundation, Paul heading to Chicago for a dental convention, Paul Boertje selling a wagon to Verle Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Vlck
East Third
Liberty
Bruins
Frances Lea Christine Ver Steeg
Sophia van Plette
Earl
J. G. Gosselink
Doc Rhynsburger
Vella
Dex Moines
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Paul van Zante
Cedar Rapids
D. van Zante
Paul Edmand
F. Bricker
Mayo Foundation
Des Moines
Paul
Black Dental Club
Chicago
Denti
Paul Boertje
Verle Ramsey
Central’s Conference Champions Return in Festive Parade
Ten years ago at avents a column recounts Central’s Conference Championship team arriving after two wins in a northern town. Townspeople greeted the players at Four Mile crossing, escorted them to Central Park where the band played and the team was cheered by Huskies lifting the coach to the bandstand. An impromptu program followed with speeches by Coach Winter players Dr. T G Fultz Avie Schilder and Nick Gesman amid a crowded turnout. The sub district declamatory contest at Colfax saw Hospers Kuyper win humor and Vander Ploeg place in drama. The Business Men’s Community Club became the Friendship Luncheon Club and osteopathy practice opened by Dr and Mrs H H Kramer at 606 East Third Street. One hundred five votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avents
Central
Four Mile Crossing
Central Park
Winter
T. G. Fultz
Avie Schilder
Nick Gesman
Colfax
Hospers Kuyper
Alfred van
Quiet school election and local notes from Des Moines
Dr Fultz and C F Dykstra each received 95 votes in a quiet school election. Banking tallies show Pella National Bank at 1 750 000 and Security State Bank at 1 700 000. Charley Dennis nursed an infected knee from a highway 68 crash while Miss Tena Van Oostrum wed Rex Dixon in Des Moines. Central basketball players lead Iowa Conference scoring with Nay of Penn at 148, Haberichter 138, Muyskens 127, Schnack 124, Wilkins 117, and Neifert Tysseling tied for 11th with 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fultz
C. F. Dykstra
Pella National Bank
Security State Bank
Charley Dennis
Pena
Tena van Oostrum
Rex Dixson
Des Moines
Rex
Central
Iowa
Nay
Penn
Haberichter
Muyskens
Schnack and Wilkins
Neifert
Tysseling
Pella High Holds March 14 Student Conferences
On Thursday March 14 Mr A J Draper conducted one day conferences at Pella High School speaking on Family Relations Teacher Pupil Relationships Boy Girl Relationships Vocational Guidance Students at Lincoln High Council Bluffs and Perry Schools requested feedback on Draper service. Responses praised his engaging manner and helpful explanations, noting his grasp of youth. The day included a general talk and four conference periods for seniors girls and boys with time for questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Draper
Pella High School
Wid
Draper
Evald W. Kirn
Hom Lincoln High School
Council Bluffs
J. 8. Venderlinden
Perry
Iowa
Amateur typists set marks in Iowa pupil tests
Second year typing class in Oelwein reports results from Iowa Commercial Contest Association tests. Amateur rating for 1938 38 placed P H S second in state for speed and high in accuracy, with 55.24 and 52.62 wpm median for ten minutes. 1940 median 51.52 wpm, accuracy median at five errors in ten minutes. Top upper-half results listed with names Vander Linden Tysseling Van Donselaar Ver Meer Synhorst Sadler De Prenger Schilder Palmquist Langerak Vander Wilt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Commercial Contest Association
P.H.S
Speed
W.P.M
Core Mae Vander Linden
Sara Rose Vander Linden
Evelyn Tysseling
Ruth van Donselaar
Henrietta Ver Meer Corona Synhorst
Eileen Sadler
Betty de Prenger
Harryette Schilder
Evelyn Palmquist
Dorothy Langerak
Wilma’ Vander Wilt
van Donselaar de Robinson
Kersseling
Sara R. Vander Linden
Melvin van Veen
Carl de Wit
Wilma Vand
Grace Rozenberg
Cora Mae
Towa
Advanced Shorthand Class Takes Standard Tests
The advanced shorthand class took the Standard Gregg 56 minute tests for March. The following girls wrote at 100 words per minute and transcribed notes: Evelyn Tysseling 2s Henrietta Ver Meer Evelyn Palmquist Betty De Prenger. The 80 words per minute group successfully dictation and transcription included Ruth Van Donselaar Corena Synhorst Freda Zwank Dorothy Langer Eileen Sadler Cora Mae Vander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Tysseling
Henrietta Ver Meer
Evelyn Palmquist
Betty de Prenger
Ruth van Donselaar
Corena Synhorst
Freda Zwank
Dorothy Langer
Eileen Sadler
Cora Mae Vander
Music Contest At Grinnell April 15 16
After the operetta and basketball season end, Miss Tusseling announces Grinnell on April 15-16 will host a preliminary music contest. Vocal and instrumental groups enter to vie for district honors, following last year’s strong showing and students advancing to the state contest with high honors.
Seniors Ambitions Reveal Diverse Future Plans
Read of Eugene Van Zee seeking mastery in farming with profit, Dorothy Synhorst aiming to become a schoolteacher, Virgil Van Veldhuizen content with no clear plan, Rosetta De Bruin pursuing nurse training, Bud Vander Ploeg wishing to join the navy, Florenes Robinson eyeing beauty culture in Des Moines, Jacob De Haan aiming for Central and Iowa State then a comparable position to Mr. Dockendorf, Thressa Van Heukelem intent on schooling then teaching, Fir Van der Voort hoping to be a good farmer, Norena Grandia targeting nurses training, Joe Hoeksema planning marriage and a large family, Barbara Van Sittert desiring medicine and foreign service, and Leonard Booy considering farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene van Zee
Dorothy Synhorst
Virgil, Veldhuizen
Rosetta de Bruin
Bud Vander Ploeg
Navy
Florenes Robinson
Des Moines
Jacob Dé Haan
Central
Iowa State
Springtime News From Pella Readers and Alumni
Local chatter highlights P J s father and Hot Shot s dad returning from Ames last Thursday. Eileen Sadler and college students mentioned. Warm weather prompts praise for a team s progress and a future tougher season. Howard Vander Linden returns from Rochester and Dave Braashart is dubbed uncle after a seven pound gift last week.
Homemaking Rooms Go Through Spring Cleaning
In spring the homemaking rooms held a clean-up as each girl took a bucket cloth and soap to banish winter dirt. Every participant lent a hand and the results were clear as the rooms shone after the effort.
Farm Shop News Students Repair Tools and Test Vitamin E Plant Food
Farm shop students continue repairing and sharpening mower blades and building an economical hog feeder. They experiment with a vitamin E plant food solution indoors and outdoors to grow healthier, larger plants with Mr Dockendorff and Martin De Jong assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dockendorff
Martin de Jong
Pella Jr High Secures Third in Marion County Tourney
The Pella Jr High basketball team traveled to Knoxville for a Marion county tournament on Feb 22. Pella beat Swan 45 to 5, then lost to Tracy 12 to 10, and a forfeit by Bussey over ninth graders gave Pella third place. Knoxville won the title with Tracy second. Contos Tail of Pella reached the free throw finals but lost to Knoxville’s Williams. Don Toom did not place in the long shot contest won by Dick McConville of Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Jr. High
Knoxville
Marion County
Pella
Swan
Tracy
Bussey
Contos
Williams
Don Toom
Dick McConville
Travel an Education for Widely Read Youth
A call to high school graduates to travel, learn from others, and gain real-world experience. It argues a month of travel teaches more than five months of schooling, urges independence, and emphasizes appreciation for home, work, and how one lives rather than possessions.
Clean School Streets and a Strong Spirit Cheer
Editorial urges students to keep the school clean as muddy footprints from shoes spread across halls and floors. It commends the basketball team and student groups for a near-perfect season 24 wins and 2 losses, celebrating the band cheerleaders Pep Club and all who contributed to a strong year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin
Pella Ends Successful Season in District Tourney
Pella High Dutchmen closed the 1939-40 season with a first round district tournament loss to Tama in Ames after a 26-game schedule. Lincoln High defeated Pella only once in conference play. Pella won three titles including the South Central Iowa Conference, Marion County, and Sectional championships, with strong defense and a 16 1 6 point per game defense. Coach Claypool expects a competitive 1940-41 squad returning several veterans and tournament-experienced players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Tama
Ames
Lincoln
Lincoln High
D.M
Iowa
Pella
Railsplitters
Marion County
Bussey
Pella Boys
Typing Tests Given Wednesday for Iowa Students
The article notes annual statewide typing tests in Iowa for novice students. It recalls 1939 results with P.H.S. placing third and medians of 35.14 WPM and 11 errors, while current medians reach 86.44 WPM and 6 errors though current year standings are incomplete.
Cherokee High School Pow Wow and Historic Skin Find
Cherokee High School hosts a Pow Wow event in Cherokee Town as a distant note of the era. The article mentions a bizarre claim about dinosaur skin substance found in Wyoming dating back 14,000,000 years, though details are fragmented and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Linin
Pow Wow
Cherokee High School
Cherokee
Wycoming
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Offical County Newspay
Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Pella, Lown
Acisher
Associats
George
Eens
Chronicle Office
Pelia
Sydney Smith
Rob
Newe England
Gulf
Senate
Farm Bureau
Rom
Young
Avia
Aden
Tam
Council Bluff
American Youth Congress
P. H
Grinnell
Etta Kerr
King of Sling
P. J
Miss Tusselling
Howard Vander Linden
Rochester, Minn
Dave Braashart
Farm Shop News
Editorial
Rch
Claypool
Speed W.P.M
Jen Brummel
Gertrude Vander Ploeg
Helen van Ryswyk
Lara Orda
Julianne Flietstram
Maxine Vander Veer
Marjorie van Wyk
Ilma de Joode
Freda van Wyk
Freda Hooksmanna
Langer
Mary J. Vand
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