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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
3
A brief quotation credits Henry David Thoreau describing spring as a personal resurrection and an experience of immortality, reflecting on renewal and enduring spirit in nature.
The piece links spring’s renewal to war news, notes children on bikes echoing safer streets, urges caution to drivers, and praises civic voters in Pella. It critiques Lindbergh’s anti-British stance, endorses unity behind lend lease, and discusses farm and political pressures while Iowa lawmakers debate drunk driving and compulsory testing.
A proposed compulsory cooling off period before strikes in defense industries wins approval from many citizens. The piece argues the public’s right to safety justifies limiting strikes during national emergency while preserving the right to strike after other settlement efforts fail. It also notes labor’s duty to unite in defense of America and mentions Wright Field disputes delaying construction as an example of public risk when labor tactics interfere.
Editorial notes mock concerns over Italy and Greece during early war history. It mentions New Sharon rose festival planning, Knoxville petals event, and Chariton dandelions. A Des Moines rumor reports Crawford county radio truck tech and a $40,000 setup, prompting taxpayer objections and a jab about roads and a singing engineer for crews.
In 1896 Pella Blade items note talk of returning to popular votes for Senators and a push for citizen input. The column mentions Gerrit Tusseling ill, local feed mill work, dismantling the Brinkhuizen house, a Grinnell soda fountain, and various travelers and visitors. Quieter notes include illness of a baby, liquor-solicit rumors, baptist preaching plans, a Philadelphia naval christening visit, and a fashion fad of pasted black squares on skin.
Meulen store in the county seat assigned to A. Van Drimmelin of Knoxville and A. Vander Wilt of Pella. The latter were employees at the Van der Meulen store in Knoxville. C. Van Eersel planned hundreds of grape vines and fruit trees to support his expanding city business and a large cherry orchard. The Van Barsel home stood at the east end of Washington street.
April 6 1911 report details Pella city dark awaiting a new light plant as the old system cuts power. A council committee plans to consult Mr Humphrey of the contractor firm. water access at the plant remains unavailable and Mayor Gesman names John Buckingham as marshal. The city votes against shoring up mayoral fees, yet approves paying 35 dollars for street water use. Lucille Donai wins first in Albia humorous declamatory contest for Pella High School.
Elizabeth cat and Jacob Bogaards married. They were charivaried by about eight young people when they returned from Beetle where the wedding took place in the deci col Hy Sigourney. He read humorously and are representing Pella Vt for od defeated G. Sat major item in the 6 Seis ri for end mn Powt ind.
A PI A notice signed by C. Di man and J. P. Klein announces the Lake Prairie District Fair Association dissolution. The report also mentions Ezra Temple’s Texas to East Orange trek, Edna Ver Ploeg’s Clinton IA return, a Legion ball team plan, and City Engineer Stoddard resuming paving work in Pelin.
Ten years ago a heavy turnout totaling 1762 votes above normal marked the city election. Dr T G Fultz defeated Simon De Haan 964 to 788, a reversal of a prior De Haan win. Frush to be honored at banquet for 25 years as school superintendent. Don Dykstra named captain and Jack Rhynsburger co captain of the high school basketball squad. William Jansz returns from four years in the U S Navy and bought a used Ford in Seattle then faced car trouble near Prairie City. A bottle of embalming fluid was mistakenly swiped from Dr C Aschenbrenner’s office, later found in a woodshed. Heavy snow disrupted commerce. John Van Gorp’s farm home burned near highway 63, goods saved but house lost. Snow damage hit Frank Demicco’s truck. Miss Bessie Brooks reports dandelions in bloom last Sunday.
A ceremony for the new St John’s Lutheran church in Cushing drew about 1,200 attendees. The building’s construction benefited from roughly 7,000 hours of donated labor.
Leighton residents Mr and Mrs Will Rempe visited Cassville Wisconsin for a few days with Dr C Rempe and family. Various local families hosted guests and attended church events including a Christian Endeavor Rally in Oskaloosa. The Live and Learn club met with thirteen members and five visitors. Mrs H G Rempel joined as a new member and Mrs John Den Adel led a home analysis lesson.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced examinations for multiple positions at the National Bureau of Standards and other agencies. Openings include a laboratory mechanic in fuel rating with 1620 to 2000 yearly salary, a meteorologist with 2600 to 5600, and education roles at the National Training School for Boys. Applications due by April 17 1941 for some postings and December 31 1941 for others.
Applications must be filed by April 17 1941. Full details and forms are available from Arthur Klein Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the post office in this city or from the Secretary at any first or second class post office.
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