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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
21
A town newspaper piece urges citizens of Pella to preserve Tulip Time as a humble, hospitality driven celebration honoring founders. It notes two fund drives are needed to cover expenses, calls for broad local support, warns against commercialization, and stresses personal responsibility for safety on highways and air travel.
The piece urges cheerful cooperation and courteous service to visitors during the Tulip Time festival. It emphasizes patriotism, good will, and education for farmers through the AAA, noting evolving farm challenges and the value of voluntary cooperation for future progress.
The Chronicle plans a Tulip time issue featuring early pioneer memories. Editors urge collaboration and caution that oral tales may be imperfect but intend to honor contributions from families willing to share.
The editorial argues there is no better time to build or modernize a home, stressing prudent design and value. It highlights favorable financing and urges choosing the right kind of house to protect money. The piece also notes H R Gross’s bid for Iowa governor and assesses his qualifications versus the role.
Key Wear Florida notes a civic paradox where otherwise active citizens push for city improvements yet undermine progress by shopping away from home. The piece warns the mall order habit drains local prosperity by tempting small savings that erode duty to community and self.
Forty one years ago a Missouri cyclone devastated Kirkville and nearby towns, leaving over a hundred dead and hundreds homeless. The Herald notes snow weeks earlier and describes a damaged power cleanup, acetylene lamps, and a light day meant by a machine. A four year old was found unharmed on a straw stack near Ute. Local residents recount church events, a mayoral drift toward bicycle restrictions, new water pipes, and a frozen railway car arrival.
A compilation of small town items from May 6 1910 includes a lost horse valued at 200 dollars and an unsettled plot purchase for a pumping station five acres wanted by the council. Local bands of volunteers earned six hundred dollars for a Central Park monument for Memorial Day and a barber in Omaha survived a bandit robbery with a clever payback.
Five of six entries received superior ratings at the Fairfield state music contest held April 26 and 27 in the high school building. The boys quartet and several soloists also earned superior marks, qualifying for the national contest in May. Miss Anne Tysse ling received high praise for her diligent supervision and instruction of the vocal groups.
May 6 1920 notes JO Smith Conteal graduate and wife Pellagisl leaving Waterlow to Wichita Kan for church work. War camps turnout to Y work. Waterlow additions exceed 800 and a new city church formed. Miss Martha Firth to teach History at Central. formerly at Grand Island and Central. Harry De Cook resigns English coach post. Connie Duiker promoted. Pella Motor Co buys Ten Brock property and corner lot by Standard Oil. Bernie Vander Linden buys Rederns house on 7th Main. Central College Ladies Glee Club concert at Monroe Opera House praised. Ancil Renvern home visit. no longer rail work, sells flour in Southeastern states. Kruger teaching in Galesburg public schools. visited Pella with GC Cole family.
Ten years ago May first 1930 a devastating blaze consumed the Van der Linden drug store in Pella. Jay B Van Hemert spotted the fire at 1 00 am and efforts kept it from spreading beyond the building. Also noted are baseball results coaching changes birthdays road bonds moved homes and a fall injury among others in the community.
Eight P H 8 tracksters competed at Drake Relays last Friday April 26. Two relay teams showed steady improvement though none placed. The two mile relay, with Hubert Postma Lloyd Van Zante Gene Stientjes and Charles De Wild, finished sixth in 8 44 twelve seconds slower than last year’s winning time 8 34 2 by Oakaloose. The mile relay team Tom Grundman Bill Huyser Chester Bricker Ray Den Hartog placed fifth in their division but did not reach the finals on time.
In a flutter of fashion and formality, attendees remark on Miss Hopley in a black suit, Lee in a port suit, Cora Mac in doeskin hat, Florence in a blue dress, and the array of superiors present. Congratulations, Miss Tusseling, as Miss Paber and Miss Faber draw attention with their bashful appearances.
Farm Shop News notes the Farm Shop Boys shift from wagon box work to harness repair and waterproofing. They wax threads for durability, tackle rope and strap issues, and also craft horse gear and related items, reflecting practical farm skills and factory training.
Evelyn Tysseling, a Pella High senior, went to the Drake Relays on Friday April 20 as an alternate due to her duties as class president. She was honored at Relays Chapel and hosted at the Women's Dormitory, then joined the Circle of Honor for opening sessions with other senior girl reps.
In the Pella High School Auditorium on May 3 Professor Relyea will discuss mental diseases of the brain once called feeble mindedness or second childhood. The noted psychologist claims elder and young minds can be affected and promises new discoveries to illuminate this long studied condition.
The First Reformed Church of Pella hosts the baccalaureate with Rev. Vanden Berg, miter of the Second Reformed Church, chosen by the senior class of 1940. His topic is expected to be The Law of Increase.
The radio work of Mr Birdsall's three speech and drama classes continues apace with absorbing training in radio operation. Pupils create their own programs and present commercials newscasts political speeches horror shows and other radio formats, developing talents and possibly guiding future careers.
SOPHS START NEW WORK IN COMPOSITION. SOPHS START NEW WORK IN COMPOSITION. idsall's sophomore Eng has divided itself in two parts to begin a new an intriguing experiment. One half of the class has chosen as its scene a tramp steamer with passengers driven from war torn Europe and blown to a Central American port by a ferocious storm. The other half follows a dilapidated Model rd chugging from the New York World's Fair to the San Francisco World's Fair. Each student will assume a definite character and narrate that person's journey.
The miniature Dutch Village last shown at the Legion Mall will reappear in the Tulip Time event set for this year. Pella High science students lead the setup with selected oral English guides, especially native speakers, as admission will be kept at a minimum to allow broad attendance.
A concise primer on crafting a strong introduction, emphasizing clarity, relevance, and confidence. It highlights tailoring to the audience, stating purpose, naming key credentials, and signaling value. Includes practice tips and a reminder to adjust tone to context and setting.
A nostalgic note recalls the senior class of 1940, once ninety three strong, now seventy two remain. It lists changes including four who moved, one death, five entering marriage, and many leaving jobs unfinished as they step out under the Class of 40 banner. A play ad hints at a May 3 performance.
Editorial urges student help to keep Tulip Time on the map praising the festival crowding, traffic, and carnival pace. It notes long lines into Pella, a two hour walk across the town for a salesman, and claims five years without a serious traffic incident while inviting everyone to contribute cheerfully to the event.
Visitors travel miles to enjoy Pella's Tulip Time, a widely discussed festival. Colorful tulips line streets as residents scrub and prepare, celebrating Dutch heritage and local culture.
The piece questions what truly defines a champion beyond simply winning. It cites former heavyweight champ Jack Fey as an example of public ambiguity, noting how reputations can fade or be misperceived over time. The text highlights shifting perceptions and the gap between titles and public esteem.
Pella High School instrumental department sent four soloists and three ensembles to the state music contest in Fairfield after a superior showing at the district meet in Grinnell. Soloists Robert Van Rockel Charles Lautenbach and Arvena Huyser earned second place with Orleath Vogelant taking third. Woodwind trio quartet and quintet ensembles all received excellent ratings, marking the largest representation in the school's history.
The sophomore homemaking group planned and served two course luncheons in the lab. Each girl gained experience buying, planning, and executing meals with attention to color, texture, and flavor. Centerpieces used spring flowers mirrors and candles while two guests attended from the high school body or faculty.
The seniors of Pella High School thank Wm. Penn College for inviting them to the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta H. M. S. Pinafore last Friday night. They regret many could not attend due to the State Music Contest in Fairfield at the same time.
The Industrial Arts Class under Don Nutting builds a float for Pella's Tulip Time Parade. It portrays Karl stopping the dike hole to save Holland with the blue ocean ahead and a windmill backdrop. Students act around a windmill on the rear.
Wednesday April meeting of the Future Teachers club at Norwich Training Room had 1089 graduates present. Sinnly Hiemstra and 8B Hatton attended. the project reject was discussed and rejected.
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