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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
3
A quote attributed to William Pitt frames necessity as the pretext for infringing human freedom. It portrays tyranny and slavery as entangled with the argument of necessity, urging readers to critique such justifications.
A fragmented passage reflects on the possibility of Finnish aid and the sense of providential expectation, acknowledging that the future is uncertain and offers no comfort to those who believed outside help would come.
A March 16 issue commentary by Demaree Bess warns of German influence over Ru and Hitler as Europe’s driving force toward domination. It condemns deception, urges America to mind its own business, and critiques roving envoy Welles amid warnings of rising home accident costs and lard surpluses for farmers. The piece also questions civilization’s worth and laments wasted youth, before musing on John Barrymore’s stage image and a biblical quip about found asses.
Last week the Tulip Time plan was approved to relocate entertainment downtown and drop giant spectacles. Pella residents will see new duties and stronger costumes as the festival shifts focus to Dutch traditions. Citizen turnout in school elections shows apathy. only a small fraction voted, prompting calls to fulfill civic duties. Webb Prentis, head of the National Association of Manufacturers, urged business leaders to embrace social responsibility and provide enlightened leadership for American prosperity.
A tulip grower in Holland sparks a rumor that Germany bought 100000 rose plants for a west wall, denied by Germany, traced to Mynheer Richard Van Loo who admits the joke. He quips that roses would suit no man’s land as trenches remain, prompting reflections that war is unworthy and such humor shows humanity across enemy lines.
The Toledo Chronicle notes Iowa tourists spent 93 million dollars last year and recalls claims that roads were built for tourists. It argues roads benefit locals and tourists alike, recalling old memories of muddy roads that discouraged visitors.
Oskaloosa Herald notes per capita war costs rise over time from 76 cents in Causar’s era to about 50 000 dollars in the present European war. Napoleon’s wars totaled 6 260 million dollars for 2.1 million dead, Civil War about 5 000 dollars per man, World War roughly 180 billion dollars for 8.86 million killed, implying vastly higher future costs per life.
Brief look back at notable events in Pella from a decade, two decades, and three decades ago. Highlights include community milestones, local achievements, and changes that shaped the town’s history through those periods.
A pasted reminiscence recalls school events with declamations and prizes won by Ben Van and Anna Van in the era division and dramatic tie. Local politics list alderman candidates. Democrats nominate G Van Vliet for mayor and others. The Queen of Spain opened the peace treaty with the United States as exchanged officiating notes became public. Henry Bruinckool’s rope incident at West Market ends with a warning to avoid band wagon meddling.
The March 24, 1910 issue notes Gaass purchasing 620 acres east of Eddyville for 62000 dollars, A C Beamer selling to C L Shadford, price histories, and praise of soil quality. It mentions underground wires in Pella, comments from Casey of Knoxville Express, and various local notes including census takers, church dedications, a baptismal font carved from marble, a mayoral speech, a Decimatory contest train trip, a Stour Automobile Co. ad for Overland and Mitchell cars, and a list of car prices. Also references to trades in Colorado, a train for Prouty, and a newborn in the B A Renaud family.
On March 20 Mr and Mrs Tunis Mette received notice as Arie Kool bought a three year old Mack stallion from Cotn. A magnifi Dingeman De Haan sold fortunes southeast of Pella to T Van Rossum for 150000 per acre. Ninceman traveled to Des Moines for summer. A ten pound arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben J Mowmers last Saturday morning.
An old issue highlights push for a new gym at Central College with editorials by Professor Pietenpol and M D McWilliams urging student appeal. A county YMCA drive had just netted 1 000, and musical performers from Alaon McQuaid College entertained chapel attendees amid local business notes and price quotes for goods.
Ten years ago March 20 190 big banquet plans for the Central college championship basketball team at Memorial Hall with Bernie Mulder as toastmaster and M J Hoffman of New Brunswick as speaker. Harvey Van Gorp Ed Van Zante Peter Heereman and Arie Schildere in charge. Tickets sold at 1.00 each for a two hundred capacity. Mande Sheer to appear on the Lyceum presenting The Skingame by John Galsworthy. City council and Cham ber of Commerce work to cut light rates for heavy users. An African Lily on display by Star Auto Co garage with LeCocq proud to plant it outdoors when bloomed.
The article notes Paul Scholte receiving fourteen ring neck pheasants from the state Fish and Game Department as a token of admin action and releasing them in the country. T. Popma suffered a stroke and is in serious condition. The Chronicle surveyed five citizens about reader pictures and all favored the innovation.
Pleasantville Consolidated school district settles fire loss on its high school building with insurers. $51,000 paid for the building and $7,339.84 for equipment. Equipment valuation underinsurance reduced payout by $761. Insurance companies acknowledge full building claim. no adjuster hired to save costs as demolition begins.
The Board says grounds clearing will occur first and labor may be supplied by the WPA. While informal talks about a new building are underway, no action has been taken yet. Archie Vernon notes plans will be deferred until grounds are cleared.
An Easter fashion feature highlights a full range of children's suits from toddlers to teens. It notes affordable unlined jackets with separate skirts, small and teen sizes, cape suits for ages 3 to 14, and a five piece outfit set in 3 to 6 sizes. Also mentions school outfits and practical under coats.
The three act comedy What a Life was presented in the Pella High School auditorium on Wednesday night March 13 to a capacity audience. Jerry Carpenter portrayed Henry Aldrich with notable skill as the boy forever in trouble. The principal's office setting portrayed vivid high school life and the cast, directed by Maurice Birdsall, received praise for the lively performance.
The all conference team chosen by South Central Conference coaches features Pella and Winterset sharing first team honors. Unanimous selections include Gene Stica ties of Pella and Banghart of Lincoln, with Jones of Winterset and Wilkinson alternating guard and forward roles. Fred Heerema of Pella is also a center or guard unanimous pick, forming the first team with Stientjes and Banghart.
Pella High School anticipates its 1940 graduation as the largest class yet, with about 70 seniors meas ured for caps and gowns. The 1936 entrants lost 25 members, and outlook over the next three years foresees three more large classes, though 75 sophomores face about 10 drops before 1942 graduation.
A Home Companion piece advises women on spring hair styling for the Easter parade. It stresses upward styling, considers face shape, hair type, and figure, and lists ten musts for a coiffure that flatters, is practical, versatile with or without a hat, and easy to maintain between visits.
Pella FFA traveled to Knoxville last Friday March 15 and narrowly lost 18 to 14. James Huyser led the FFA with 7 points while both teams made numerous substitutions and played strong floor games.
A cheeky verse from Cherokee High School in Cherokee Iowa mocks teachers as thumb tacks and jokes about high school life. The poem features playful lines about an owl and late night mischief, reflecting school humor from a student publication.
A school music assembly in the P I S auditorium featured Miss Anne Tysseling leading students in songs such as Old Black Joe and Daisy Bell. Soloists Lee Van Arkel and Margery Van Heukelem performed Trees and an aria from Faust, with Grant Wood’s The Stone City pictured unveiled and dedicated by Mary Meulpolder.
Mr A J Draper spoke at P H S with the Congress of Parents and Teachers. He addressed family and relationships to the entire student body and held separate sessions with senior and junior girls, then with boys, plus small group chats in the evening.
The first six members of the past season basketball team spent an enjoyable day at the State Basketball Tournament in Iowa City last Thursday as a treat from the coach for fine work. They left at eight in two cars and watched several games, had dinner downtown, and toured the university arena, wishing they could compete.
A student activity at Newton High School has English classes presenting reports on current films during class time. The approach sparks debate about progressive methods and classroom engagement in Ta. Falls High School, Iowa Falls.
The piece praises spring as a symbol of resurrection, describing budding lilacs, warming earth, and a radiant sun. It contrasts nature’s awakening with human preoccupations and links renewal to Easter and eternal springs.
Don Nutting an industrial arts instructor from Iowa has been chosen by Iowa Industrial Arts to help draft the new Iowa State Course of Study for industrial arts. The plan expands from four to eleven components including auto mechanics general shop printing plastic design home workshop and rural schools. Nutting will contribute sections on plastics covering tool operation technical and related information occupation information and teaching methods.
Last Friday Coach Clapgool announced two post season practices for this week. Nineteen prospective candidates for next year's A squad were invited. The drill targets fundamentals and preparedness for the next season, with eight of nineteen being freshmen who have played junior high or freshman teams.
P H S chemistry and general science classes viewed a motion picture explaining how aluminum is obtained from its ore and its many uses. Students gain practical understanding from visual demonstrations rather than reading alone, and general science classes are finishing a unit on printing pictures from negatives and exploring photography and the human eye.
Mr Dockendorff walks halls with a chest measure to estimate cow weight by a human chest measure. The device aims to help farmers estimate dairy cattle weight. Farm shop boys, directed by Dockendorff, also learn how to adjust a binder head timer.
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