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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
4
A long list of local residents and visitors recounted during Tulip Time and Festi val events. Des Moines and Chicago travelers joined Pella area families in greetings, hospital updates, sermons, baptisms, and social gatherings amid town parade and church activities.
The catfish season opened May 1 in inland streams with a 16 daily catch limit and 30 possession limit. 12 inch minimum length, closing May 30 then reopening July 1 in inland streams. Inland lakes open July 1. Minnow use restricted early. minnow season starts May 12. In May 16 rivers and natural lakes open for several pike, perch and bass species. Artificial lakes closed until June 15. Continuous open season for bullheads and several other fish.
Iowa State College reports from farmers on contour and strip cropping show higher labor needs on terraced fields. While horses are eased by contour farming, some time increases occur. fuel use with tractors varies by method and region amid weed control and turning challenges.
The town crier recalls four busy days during Tulip Time in Pella. He thanks Park Cafe, De Wit Food Market, and other local merchants for support while meeting people from across the United States. He praises Dutch culture and pledges to return next year.
Fortuny's Publishers of New York announce Sara E. Gosselink's The Star and the Altar a small volume praised as a profound tale about Mary of Nazareth. Reviewers hail vivid characterization, tender love between Mary and Joseph, and the birth and life of the Holy Child.
Last week Peorians joined a Dutch festival in Pella for Tulip Time with large crowds from Iowa and nearby states. Minnie Roose of the Home for the Aged at Pella visited her parental home Saturday afternoon to Sunday night. HH Velthuizen of Pella is seriously ill, staying with his sister three and a half miles southwest of Peoria, age 71, with his son reportedly visiting last Sunday.
Camp Hantesa in Ledges State Park six miles south of Boone Iowa opens Sunday June 16 for the first period of the 1940 season. Camp director Miss Genevieve Clayton and staff will guide a girls camp with cabins and crafts and a Birthday theme of Skillful Living.
Miss Algonda Van Wely, organ pupil of Francis Sadler, gave a Music Recital at the Second Reformed Church last Tuesday evening. The audience praised her ease and understanding of selections, and her self arranged numbers and improvisations delighted listeners. Central College is congratulated on her upcoming bright musical future.
V A Shaffer, previously a conservation officer in a northeastern Iowa area, is reassigned to duty in the Warren Marion district this week, succeeding Dan Nichols who moves to Muscatine’s wild fowl area. Shaffer has served in Delaware Buchanan Fayette and Benton counties. Mahaska is moved to another area and Lake Ahquabi duties added.
Mr and Mrs Bill Henderson of Davenport spent Friday in Pella visiting the Tulip Festival and the plant. E B McComb Indianapolis District Manager toured the plant with Tulip Time visitors. Don Wallmayer sent the outstanding Rolscreen order for Ann Manor Toledo. Venetian Blind orders pour in with spring including Troy Hospital Albany First National Bank Willoughby and Libby Owens Ford Toledo. George Trendle of Detroit bought 33 blinds. he leads King Trendle Broadcasting. Office staff contributed by typing and mimeographing for Tulip Time.
Throughout the Festival attendees wore Dutch attire. At the Harold De Reus home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Luke Vander Linden and granddaughter Beverly Treptoe and Ina Leffers, all from Iowa City. Mrs. Willard Gregory and two children of Barnes Guy were weekend guests at Vernon Hartgraves. Weekend guests at Bruce Sents’ home included Miss Jean Senta and Miss Irene Bell of Des Moines.
C. F. Perdue & Son publishers of the New Sharon Star have bought two lots and will construct a brick building. The Star will occupy the first floor and basement with apartments on the second floor. The 25 by 50 foot structure will stand on the old Star site, once used 25 years ago. The Oska loosa Herald note on earth’s boundary lines appears separate.
A home remedy advises mixing Ru-Ex Compound with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain. Two tablespoons twice daily supposedly yields relief within 48 hours, with a money-back guarantee if not improved. Carpenter's Drug Store recommends the product.
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