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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
3
A garbled passage references Booker T. Washington ideas and spring themes with social commentary. It cites Happy Hank Allen and a Toledo Chronicle editorial remark about a mixed facts story drawing partial reaction from readers.
A line from a tradition of old sayings notes an Irishman’s blunt wish to never see a rival again and a Dutchman’s possible echo. It recalls a familiar youth era retort: strike the face and cast him to the ground as a harsh measure.
A cautionary message urges motorists to stay vigilant in sleet fog and slick surfaces while noting that self-preservation drives safer behavior in fair weather too. The reminder emphasizes prudent driving can save lives regardless of conditions.
After nine months in a concentration camp, Viennese songwriter and comedian Hermann Leopold reached New York with his wife and daughter. He kissed the ground upon arrival, overjoyed to be free in America, saying liberty is precious.
The piece questions why an Iowa artist would paint a Frozen Horse en route to a rendering works and warns that Philadelphia views may misjudge Iowa culture. It argues that true worth lies in Corot and enduring artistic soul beyond shock value.
In Chicago, Dr Eduard Benes denounces Hitler as governed by force and habitually breaking promises. He labels the regime criminally insane and warns that pledges carry no weight when expediency favors violation. A contrasting local ad draws criticism for a lard promotion by Wilson Packing Co. and calls for public support of lard products amid shifting markets.
The Chronicle earned multiple prizes at the Iowa Press Association convention. It won first for the Tulip Time edition 1938, best service to Agriculture for three AEA Demonstration promos by Sigma Delta Chi Ames Chapter, and best feature page for Farm Page across three issues.
The Chronicle declares that three newspapers in towns over 2500 population were captured by this paper. It asserts responsibility and honor for 1932, praising Pella as unique and prour and interesting, with the Chronicle seen as the town’s interpreter.
The Pella Music Festival displayed strong effort from over a thousand youths across twenty four towns. Pella High School musicians won top awards in nearly every event, highlighting dedication, discipline, and community pride. Organizers, teachers, and contestants earned public congratulations for a well run, uplifting festival.
The Toledo Chronicle urges men to work and save to gain worldly comfort. It notes many envy others’ passions yet avoid effort and sacrifice. It argues luck is rarely luck at all, but the result of intelligent ongoing labor and persistent effort.
The Iowa senate approved the itinerant peddlers bill known as the Green River act. It bans repeated doorbell ringing by sellers and restricts sales of goods without guaranteed quality, urging support for local merchants who sustain the town and contribute to the community.
A Michigan judge argues sentencing should set a standard term from one year to life and that trained probation officers determine outcomes in individual cases. He criticizes overemphasis on parole and rehabilitation and calls for practical crime control over sentimentality.
Odebolt Chronicle notes the Storm Lake Pilot Tribune prefers social and correspondence pages to sensational city war and crime headlines. It argues weekly papers reveal neighborliness and community ties in towns like ours, urging readers to contribute news items to enrich the columns.
An Ames column criticizes Martin Dies and the un American committee hearings while noting praise from American Legion for honoring him. It questions writers on papers and mentions colleges aiding bright free thinking writers amid alleged Communist tactics.
The old John Dykstra house in East First Street was moved last week to East Second Street by Schermerhorn Bros. from Newton for R. Vander Heide, replacing the Sipke family’s new home site. Lottie Dykstra remains in town. other family members live elsewhere. The house, once heated by a long hot water plant, recalls early 20th century East Pella life.
A column reviews notable events from Pella’s history across decades. It reflects on people, places, and milestones that shaped the town’s character, inviting readers to reminisce about life in Pella years ago.
Thirty years ago April 1 1909 Gesman won a Democratic victory amid local races. Aldermen elected included Kuyper De Bruyn Grandman and others while Ben Van Spanckeren lost the mayoral bid. The clipping notes Central Park seating plans, hats, land trades, a Pella gas engine show, and ads for Scott's Emulsion and local businesses.
In the 1919 city election H J Vanden Berg won mayor with 378 votes over H F Johnson 237, while C H Wormhoudt and G H Waechter were elected aldermen at large. Ward results include John Blommers first ward T G Fultz second ward W M Van Doorninck third ward and Herman Veenstram fourth ward. Wage boosts of 20 percent were granted at Garden City Feeder Co after an efficiency survey. D C Van Zante opened a law office after returning from the army. Entertainment notes praise D C Griffiths Hearts of Humanity at Elite Theatre, likened to Birth of a Nation and Intolerance. Market prices listed: steers 12-17, butcher stock 6-13, hogs 17-18.60, wheat 2.10, corn 1-1.50, oats 0.58.
Marion Wormhoudt and Louis Kuyper travel to Prairie City to arrange Cherry Blossom production. The Catholic church holds Friday services led by Father O Connell of Knoxville. John Pos and wife visit Chariton then return to P H Gorp home. College Notes mention girls baseball and gymnasium plans for Central. Star Auto Co reports 3,000,000 Fords on the road with Touring car at 572.71 and Sedan at 833.00. Torrey & Co promotes Motor Trucks.
The piece notes that preferred stock yielded eight percent while urging buyers to seek common stock. It recalls Henry Ford and early common stock owners sued and claims not to recall seeing stock quotes on exchanges. It mentions Central planning a baseball team with Den Adel Byram Renaud and Buerkens including Buerkens as pitcher amid wartime absences.
Ten years ago mayoral race in Pella totaled 1400 votes with Simon De Haan securing 755 to T G Fultz 615. Aldermen elected included T Plette A Vander Ploeg and A Vander Wal plus E B Nibbelink. Report notes railroads bad, locals travel to Ames for Prof Bruins, and Paul De Jong seen in a wheelchair after six months confinement.
Monroe News items cover funerals and social visits with Wynsteker at a funeral for Mrs. He man Veerman in Oskaloosa on February 18. The column notes social calls, farm projects, purchases, a shower for Anna May Meinders, a gas plant demonstration, and local gatherings including church, plays, and garden seed sales.
Spring listed with pruning trees yard cleaning and field work. A E Cronkhite traveled to Iowa City midweek for an eye exam but no operation. Mrs Zeger bakes cheese for Tulip time sale while others prepare yard tasks.
Prairie City family news includes the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Plate on March 22. Obituary notices mention Mrs. Charles Whitcomb’s death on March last week with services led by Rev. W. Todd. Local residents from Otley and Pella report flu illness while several townsfolk recover from sickness.
A lengthy profile of Mr. Donald Howard Nutting covers his Grinnell roots, early participation in band Hi Y and basketball, camera work and journalism, college life at Cedar Falls State Teachers College, and teaching career from Grover Iowa to Pella. The issue also notes interscholastic basketball results, a Grinnell Montezuma final, and local obituaries and miscellany including a funeral notice for Mr Quist.
Harold Vander Linden Norman Vander Linden and Robert Vroom are among boys making electric fences. The fence costs about one dollar and is said to be very effective. Edward Van Zante and Willard Ver Meer begin painting wagon boxes. Lawrence Tusseling practices rip saw sharpening.
The advanced homemaking class has studied child development for three weeks. They observe kindergarten play and activities through discussions readings and personal observation. The class plans a visit and plans to host a party for the youngsters with games and storytelling.
This Saturday track season opens at the University of Iowa field house in Iowa City with Coach Claypool likely bringing star pupils. Large town schools will be represented and spring football starts today as players scramble to earn new equipment and suits for next season.
The crops boys went to Dan Meulpolder's orchard Thursday morning March 23 to watch pruning work underway.
The speech class studied telling amusing and interesting stories for various ages. They learned the process of narration across adventure Bible humorous mystery tales with historical backgrounds and grade level stories. It was fun telling kindergarten stories.
Mr. Birdsall and the cast of The Wedding depart Wednesday afternoon for Iowa City to compete in the Iowa One Act Play Festival. They perform Thursday at the new theatre of Iowa State University and spend the next days attending conferences and listening to other contest entries.
The editorial notes visitors in the sub district music contest behaved well and left a good impression. It urges students to mirror that conduct at the upcoming district contest, to be appreciative and courteous guests and preserve the high school’s good name.
A playful verse speaks of a reluctant jitter plug living in a rough, defiant world. The speaker critiques spelling and English while asserting cleverness and resilience amid mockery and punishment. The piece blends dialect and humor to convey frustration and self reliance.
The FFA boys from several chapters held a basketball tournament at Grin. Teams competed in a roundrobin format with games featuring strong defense and fast breaks. Local supporters cheered as players showcased teamwork and sportsmanship.
Freshmen traveled to Colfax for an invitational basketball event. Hartford defeated Colfax 16 to 13 in the tournament, while Colfax later won the title by edging the same team 17 to 13. Seventh and eighth graders beat Mingo 98 to 11, then Baxter 16 to 12, and faced Colfax in a championship game that ended 14 all with overtime and Colfax winning on a late shot.
A quirky column questions which boy tried to hit Annie Lange vak and who the judges were while noting Clyde Evers and Bill Black and Floyd shared duties. It jokes about stamping contestants and secret ambitions, mentioning Miss Tysse and a senior boy asked by his mother about learning to be an idiot. A police fingerprint test yielded only a picture of Lincoln and a penny pincher.
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