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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
3
A pithy aphorism by Jean Charles Lacretelle contemplates a son who never resists his mother's tears, expressing a desire for steadfast empathy. The line underscores familial bonds and moral sensitivity.
A long Sunday message praises mothers and urges amends. Police praise during Tulip Time notes minimal accidents and smooth traffic managed by local and Iowa Highway Patrol. The editorial lauds Mayor Frank Frush and city police, calls for open records, and discusses Roosevelt's I Am an American Day. Opinion critiques false British shipping loss reports and cautions against press censorship. It also discusses parenting, psychology, and the value of good public behavior, ending with Tulip Time retrospectives on community hospitality and unity.
Editorial comments praise The Pella Chronicle six-section special edition detailing Tulip Time in Pella Iowa. The piece highlights Dutch heritage color photos and a seven color Tulp Toren drawing, calling the festival a strong attractor drawing visitors from far away and urging Ellorans to support such regional celebrations.
A Lamoni Chronicle item lists ten behaviors discourage civic participation. It mocks late attendance, refusals to take office, silence on suggestions, and public scolding. It urges avoiding committees, public meetings, and local boards while criticizing leaders and encouraging out of town shopping.
A compact look back at notable events from Pella’s past with quick reminders of people places and dates remembered by residents. Highlights include community milestones and local recollections across multiple decades.
In May 1896 the Henry C. Ver Movs family traveled from Dallas Marion County to visit in Pella but heavy rains kept them from arriving. The item notes local church services, a missionary collection to Amoy, Memorial Sunday plans at the Methodist Church, and various residents returning from trips or hosting guests. A Netherland-born family arrived from The Netherlands and traveled toward Otley. several graduates and community events are described, including sales, piano plans, and cattle shipments to Chicago.
May 25 1911 edition notes a planned dedication of a monument in Central Park honoring women’s Relief Corps with a parade featuring high school and college contingents. Mentions local events, a ten month old’s accident, teaching moves, and various community activities including band performances and visits across towns.
Clyde Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. W J Clark, returns from Rochester Theological Seminary in New York to spend vacation with his parents. Central College advertises a summer session from June 12 to July 21. Lyman Van Houten of Winfield and Miss Elizabeth Kempkes of Everett join the faculty. L Roy is president.
Twenty years ago in 1921 a farmer bought the old band stand at Central Park at public auction to use timber for new barn buildings. The Chamber of Commerce debated inviting the Reformed Church Synod to Pella, while delegates from Asbury Park, New Jersey, prepared to present the invitation. Dr Zan Aschenbrenner attended Pella, a graduate of Iowa University with a year as an intern in a Detroit hospital. Joe Boyd of Arkansas City visited Pella, as Kansas University students toured the area. Local prices showed axle tires at 10.05, wheat 1 ¼ dollars per bushel, corn five cents per bushel, oats 30 cents per bushel. Loyd Hillyer planned a senior piano recital at the college. Firestone tires were advertised at 10.05 for a smooth tread 20x3, with larger tires listed similarly.
A fine display of the Northern Lights lit the sky last Saturday evening with rays stretching from the horizon to the zenith, drawing observers outside to admire the vivid colors and dancing bands.
Ten years back to May 21 1931 details include Paul Boertje selling land on the town west edge owned by A A Roorda and Jack Sholtz proposing an oil station and residence. Council restricted gasoline tanks to curb limits and authorized buying an acre for a septic tank with option of two more acres at 1000 per acre. Oscar Reagon finished redecorating the Pella Theatre and advertised Steps Out at first offer in Lawrence.
The lesson recalls Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb and Jesus appearing in glory. It follows Saul of Tarsus on the Damascus road, where a heavenly light and Christ’s voice reveal his persecuting path, transforming him to a devoted follower. The piece emphasizes faith, conversion, and the power of recognizing Jesus.
A devotional passage recounts Saul's conversion after a divine call. Jesus speaks of hard choices, urging repentance before judgment. Saul rises, blind, led by companions to Damascus where he fasts three days at Judas's house, beginning his new path.
The passage recounts Saul’s dramatic conversion after persecutor turned penitent prays for mercy. Ananias, urged by the Lord, visits Saul in Judas’ house, lays on hands, restoring sight and filling him with the Holy Ghost. Saul’s forgiveness and path to the straight and narrow are emphasized as a precursor to later lessons.
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