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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
4
Signs of Gas Signals Tense Oil Lease Talks in Town
The Missouri wells article notes local papers describe so called signs of gas as bad omens for oil activity. An editor voices skepticism about predictions of strikes and urges securing all neighborhood leases before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Pella Festival Pleases With Sunlit Tulips Glory
The report notes that this year’s Pella festival enjoyed perfect weather with bright sun and tulips in peak bloom. Attendees praised the interval of beauty, calling it rare and highly favorable for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Wooden Shoe Feat In Pella Brings Slow Rel Season
Wooden Shoe Feat draws crowds in Pella this week after a tense weekend in the Klompen. People in wooden shoes struggle to move swiftly, reflecting the calm, unhurried living of the season. Every improvement is seen as a blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Klompen
Parade floats earn special commendation for Festi val
Festival parade floats are praised for their beauty after ten days of planning and decoration by busy committee members. The floats’ eye appeal and effort reflect well on the event and merit hearty commendation from all.
Pella Tulip Festival Receives Wide Newspaper Publicity
Local news outlets across Des Moines, Osceola, Knoxville and nearby towns provided generous coverage of Pella's Tulip Festival. Des Moines Register and Tribune, Osceola Daily Herald, Knoxville Journal, Keokuk County News, New Sharon Star, Melcher Union, Colfax Tribune and others praised the event with favorable space and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Oskaloosa Daily Herald and Tribune
Knoxville Journal
the Express
Keokuk County
Sigourney
New Sharon
Librarians Visit Pella Before Festival Proceedings
On Wednesday the district librarians and trustees gathered in Pella the day before the Festival. They praised the convention held last year and requested to return, with Miss Catherine De Koning and Miss Sarah Gosselin organizing. Visitors expressed great pleasure with Pella and its hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Catherine de Koning
Sarah Gosselin
Senator La Follette pushes neutrality vote for war authorization
Wisconsin senator La Follette leads a campaign to require a public vote before sending troops abroad, arguing the people must consent to war. Opponents warn the policy could drag the nation into conflict, while acknowledging the heavy costs borne by citizens in blood and treasure. The piece questions whether ordinary Germans invite war, noting only a few eager for military life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator LA Follette
Wisconsin
Downtown Parking Woes Hit Pella Visitors
Two faults are found with Pella downtown parking arrangements as visitors are ticketed for not parking within painted lines. The narrow spaces cause door dings and curb strikes, frustrating drivers and creating repeated near misses while attempting to park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Vander Zee History Talk At Pella Tulip Time Edition
Professor Jac ob Vander Zee of the University of Iowa spoke on the Hollanders and the colonists at Pella last Thursday. Despite a sparse audience, the talk will be included in the 1940 Tulip Time Edition as a notable contribution to Pella's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Vander Zee
University of Iowa
Pella
Vander Zee
The
Chronicle
Vander
Zee’s Bright Presence Praised at Tulip Festival
Zee remains a young man of fine appearance and winning personality. He has many friends in Pella for his worthwhile contribution to the Tulip Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dean Howells
Zee
Says Harvey Ingham on Versailles Injustices and Wilsonian Ideals
In a Des Moines Register piece Harvey Ingham argues the Versailles Treaty inequalities persist and Woodrow Wilson’s ideals were trampled. He urges President Roosevelt to press decisive terms with France to undo wrongs and imagines a peace if major powers convene including the United States Britain France Russia Germany Italy and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register
Wooddrow Wilson
America
Roosevelt
France
Versailles
Hitler
Mussolini
Great Britain
United States
British Empire
Russia
Germany
Ialy
Japan
Pella Tulip Time Festival Earns Praise for Dignity
The 1989 Pella Tulip Time festival drew large crowds with tasteful vendors and no alcohol or panhandling. Organizers credit strong Historical Committee cooperation, excellent programs at the bowl and gym, and enthusiastic staff. Officials urge more flowers and Dutch-costumed elders next year to heighten color and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Towa
Historical Committee
Freedom must be fought for in daily acts, not just battles
Editorials from the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald warn freedom rests on ongoing effort by citizens, not past victories. Monroe County News praises Pella's Tulip Festival as a strong annual pageant highlighting Dutch heritage. Atlantic News Telegraph criticizes Hiller's edict forcing German youth into a movement, arguing it erodes religion and risks pagan Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald
United States
Monroe County
Pella
Towa
Sailes
Marion County
Atlantic News Telegraph
Hiller
Germany
Europe
Waste Basket Circulars Spark Local Curiosity
In Monticello a business man watches a man discard a bright circular unopened. Two locals later inspect the waste basket and uncover 28 undelivered fliers. None were opened and not a newspaper is found among the discarded papers, prompting readers to draw their own conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Monticello
Train derailed near Flagler after track incident in 1901
May 20 1901 report notes a passenger train on the Q derailed near Flagler after striking a switch following a tie placed on the track. No injuries but a wrecking crew labored twelve hours to clear debris. Other items include Tr Van Maren’s 70th birthday and local notices on fines for intoxication and various town happenings in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagler
Tr. van Maren
Lake Prairie Township
Gesman
Pella
Marshall Buckingham
Sam Sherman
Phornt
M. Langevak
Ebuveh
Tra van Cleave
Nina Tousquel
Wiggert Rietveld
Be H. Grandman
Central
Ward
Dr. Mow
Memorial Day speakers and local wartime notices in 1919 Pella
Twenty years ago on Memorial Day May 22 1919 speakers Rey Fyram and Lieut D Vine attended Central Park WOK. Hamilton managed and Erie Billman captained the Pella baseball team set to face Russey Friday. Joe Boyd hailed as large league potential. Hugo Kuyper and James Verhey formed Energy Fuel partnership to sell conk. Lester Welle to sail on Von Steuben. the Hos Moines Register praised Les Dave and his widowed mother. Ver Steeg and Rube Brand bought a fine saxophone to gift Welle after discharge. Russell Van Zante returned home as his mother died soon after. Mark McWilliams joined Kuyper Lumber. Mark back from the army. W Youngs returned from Washington to edit The Chronicle. Gerard M. Gosselvnke arrived Camp Mills. Glen Nuby on navy furlough. Peter Van Tomwveling ten days in Pella on navy furlough. J Sadler saluted as one of the ro ned soldiers de-loused and demobilized. John Terlouw graduated Hope College and home near Pella. Bethel neighbor hood fire from a small boy with matches near hay stack. Bert Ver Meer bought a Moline Universal tractor from Pella Motor Company. A C Van Houweling sold an eight cylinder Knight coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Yram
Vine Zanie
Central Park
Wok
Hamilton
Erie Billman
Pella
Russey
Joe Boyd
Hugo Kuyper
James Verhey
Lester Welle
U.S
von Steuben
Hos Moines” Register
Les
Dave
Meny Ver Steeg
Rube Brand
Russell van Zante
Mark McWilliams
The
Kuyper Lumber
Pelin
Mark
Arm
W. Youngs
Washington
Chronicle
Gerard M. Gosselvnke
Camp Mills
Glen Nuby
Navy
Peter van Tomwveling
J. Sadler
John Terlouw
Hope College
Michigan
D. J. Rietveld
Bethel
Bert Ver Meer
Pella Motor Company
A. C. van Houweling
Ten Years Ago May 16 1920 Community Notes
Des Moines banquet by George A Jewett at the college. Pella merchants urge highway bonds. Des Moines jobbers tour Pella with 100 business leaders and the Argonne Post band. J C Penney store opening in the county seat. GM shipped 1501 carloads of Frigidaire in April per local agent Gerrit Van Den Berg. A. Van Duren and G. H. Wohlfold resigned from Home for the Aged board. N. Van Vie t and Mrs J R Van Zee terms expired. four new directors to be elected at May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Jewett
Des Moines
Pella
Marion County
Argonne Post
J. C. Penney
General Motors
Gerrit van den Berg
A. van Duren
G. H. Wohould
Home For the Aged
House Fire After Lightning Strike Near Pella
A lightning bolt struck the home of A. O. Van Rockel ten miles west of Pella. The roof caught fire while Charlo Dennis and Henry Brom, police, warned residents. Both officers reported lights on their ears indicating active alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 7
van Rockel
Pella
Charlo Dennis
Henry Brom
Marion County Population Report Cites 24894 Total
County Auditor records show Marion County population at 24894 with Pella at 3079. College seniors rehear the play The Fool and plan a presentation at commencement time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Pella
University of Tewa journalism school earns national approval
One of the nation’s sixteen top journalism schools, the University of Tewa unit gains American Press Society designation after meeting board standards for size staff courses and equipment. As an approved unit the school will receive society cooperation in graduate placement and future Want Acts bring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Tewa
American Press Society
Towa
Board of Governors
School Chronicle agriculture team shines at state contest
The 1939 Pella School Chronicle notes that the boys on the agriculture team, Tra Veldhuizen, Melvin Van Zee, Gerald Den Hartog, and Phillip Hermy, earned 16 certificates at the state agriculture contest part of the Vieshea celebration. Gerald Den Hartog was top individual in the contests amid a state competition with larger schools, and training fees were reduced to four to five dollars for classes starting June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Veldhuizen
Melvin van Zee
Gerald den Hartog
Phillip Hermy
Hoya
Town State College
What Are You Going To Do As School Year Ends
A school column reflecting on closing P. WH. 8 classes and summer plans. It encourages using time wisely and hints at activities like travel to fairs, swimming, sports, work, arts, sewing, carpentry, camping, and helping parents. Mentions upcoming graduation, seniors, and local happenings amid playful gossip.
Locker Room Chatter ends season with relay win and state hopes
Philbert M Nutts notes the Val ley team victory last Saturday with the relay first and Pete also winning the open half mile. The piece salutes the season’s effort, reflects on the tense tournament build up, and offers best wishes for future teams and the school’s safe Miss Mopley’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Pete
Summer Music Program Opens Registration for All Students
Mr. Ruby, local schools music instructor, announces a summer program split into Pre- Band, Beginners, and Band classes. Free instruments and music for the Pre- Band group, while Beginners and Band classes prepare concert material and marching. Many students from Leighton and Otley already plan to register. open to non Pella students as well. fees kept minimal to encourage participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Leighton
Otley
Pella
Maxine Van Vark Wins State Commercial Contest
On Saturday morning May 13 Pella High entered the State Commercial Contest. Maxine Van Vark typed a perfect copy at 62 words a minute to win the state title in the novice division, repeating last year’s honor. The amateur team finished third with nine errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High
Maxine van Vark
Maxine
Track Boys Again Make Successful Trip to West Des Moines
Coach Claypool took his team to the West Des Moines district meet and returned with honors. The Two Mile Relay Team won in 5.6 seconds against East Roosevelt and North Des Moines, Pete Thomas anchoring the relay and placing 880 yd at 2:04.9. Tow ard Grundman added fifth in the 200 yd low hurdles, totaling 17 points and earning a state meet berth at Ames on May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
West Wes Moines
East Roosevelt
North Des Moines
Peter Thomas
Grundman
Pella
Fisth
Sioux Falls
Pete ‘Thomas
Ames
Moon’s unseen side mystery stirs scientific curiosity
A contrarian note suggests humans have not viewed the moon’s far side, while a plant named stinkwood offers a fragrant dilate potential for perfumery. The claim that 67 of the world’s 92 elements appear in steel mills is noted, and an earthquake’s impact altered tombstones’ orientations clockwise and counterclockwise.
Tulip Time draws crowds despite early concerns
Gossi reports that critics who predicted failure for Tulip Time were mistaken as large crowds filled the event, indicating strong public interest and successful attendance.
Four One Act Plays to Be Presented in the H. S. Auditorium
On Monday at 7:30 in the High School auditorium the school will present four one act plays. The contest piece The Wedding set near a groom’s wedding in a country home was written by John Kirk Patrick and rated excellent at Drake and good at Town contests. Other plays are original works by PB HW and students Mary Van Zuuk Juanita Glendenning John Den Adel Shorty by Freda Zwank Margie Veenman Sage Van Vliet set on a park bench The Three Shiftless Skunks by Pete Thomas features a Kentucky cabin setting with a full cast including Pa Joe Hoeksema and Ma Lola Carter etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirk Patrick
Drake
Ori
PB. HW
Mary Vani Zuuk
Juanita Glendenning
John den Adel
Freda Zwank
Margie Veenman
Sage van Vliet
Shorty
Pete Thomas
Beatrice Schippers
Sebastian
Jim Lents
Percival
Carl Turner
Inal
Twelve Boys and Mr Dockendorff Journey to Ames
Three teams from Pella High School’s Agriculture department earned merit certificates at the State High School Agriculture Contest in Ames last Thursday. The Farm Mechanics team of Witttenberg Van Zee Tysseling and Van der Linden, the Farm Crop team of De Haan De Wild Borgman and Van Zante, and the Farm Management team, among fifteen survivors from preliminaries, all received merit awards after challenging seventy other schools in grain judging, crop identification, and farm shop projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Pella
Ames
Farm Mechanics
Marion Wittenberg
Clarence van Zee
Lawrence Tysseling
Norman Vander Linden
Jacob de Haan
Charles de Wild
Howard Borgman
Lloyd van Zante
Freshmen Picnic Outing Hits Red Reel Waechter’s Quekt
On Monday afternoon May 15 a group of fifty freshmen left the high school at 4 20 for a picnic at Red Reel in Waechter’s Quekt. The driver missed the road first, then the party arrived and began roasting wiener over sticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Reel
Waechter
Quekt
Iowa's first fiscal officer left a multi thousand dollar shortage
The first fiscal officer of Iowa was found to have a shortage of several thousand dollars in his accounts, indicating financial discrepancies during his tenure.
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Iowa
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