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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
4
Central College leaders urged a half million dollar drive as Pella residents and church leaders praised Dr. Lubbers and the college. Speakers stressed the school’s rise from a junior status to a senior college and its expected influence on church leadership.
J E Ver Ploeg at the Boat farm northwest of Pella preserves two Dutch wooden shoes Winston brought from Holland in 1847 by Mr and Mrs Abram Buwalda the parents of Ver Ploegs mother The family notes the shoes were painted dark brown like leather and used daily in Holland except Sundays The story mentions Engle Ver Ploeg who was 18 when he and his future wife came on the same boat
A reminiscence recounts how wooden shoes were once crafted in Pella using willow wood and handmade by a craftsman named Ex rink. The article notes local pride in youth watching the craftsman, mentions Ver Ploeg ancestors who sought gold in California, and describes early homesteads near town including a sod house and a log dwelling now lost to time.
The new fishing laws define unlawful methods to take fish and specify exceptions for minnows. Spearing of certain species is restricted to overflow waters of specific rivers and one county, with penalties for illegal taking elsewhere.
Under new laws it is not unlawful to use more than two lines with one hook per line in still fishing or trolling. Fly fishermen may use only one fly on a line while bait casters may use not more than one lure on one line. Double or treble hooks and hooks attached as part of artificial bait or lure count as one hook. In inland waters except lakes and within 800 feet of a dam or spillway one throw or trot line is not more than one.
The article reports a craze among young people testing Lux soap for dishwashing. After ten days, participants say hands show no dishpan drudgery and dishes finish faster. Tips include washing as you go, soaking, and proper suds. Also covered are FFA students Virgil Boot, Jacob De Haan, and Herman L. Vander Linden, plus a Dutch language stunt at the state contest.
Agricultural teams from Pella placed well at the State High School Agriculture Contest in Ames during Weishea celebration. The Genei Agriculture and Community Planning teams earned Excellent ratings, with Genei including Maxine Robertus Leona Roorda Betty Ries and Sara Bakker as alternate. Community Planning covered an Agricultural Education Program for Pella Community and earned praise for the contest’s best presentation. Farm Crop team members Lester Vander Linden Ira Veldhuizen and Gerald Den Hartog also rated Excellent in crop judging and management. Ira Veldhuizen was high-point man. Three local F F A members John Hagen Earl Turner and Howard Bergman were elected to attend the State Convention and reported favorable progress. The Farm Shop team also showed strong work despite not earning an Excellent rating.
The column lists residents connected to Pella Otley and Cedar Rapids with birthdays and anniversaries on or before the next issue date. Names include Raymond Cooney Bert Blom Bonnie Van Oostrum Gloria Hartley Marion Van Nimwegen Nellie De Jong Robert Blom Klaas Mennenga Charles Vos Jane Menninga Florence Bogaards Henry Terpstra Eileen Sadler L W Hartley Claude Willis Willis Marvin Tait Walter Van Dorland and others with ages or family relations noted.
May 29 Billy Cooney age 10 of Cedar Rapids with Mrs. Kate Johnson Van Gorp. Mrs Van Gorp requests a guaranteed presence with an invitation. May 28 Robert Stanley Myrtle May Evers children of Prof and Mrs C Evers of Pella. John Weyers and John Robertus of Pella.
Otley wedding anniversaries are noted with May 9 for Mr and Mrs James Visser of Oskaloosa celebrating 26 years and May 23 for Mr and Mrs Gus Blom of Sully marking 38 years.
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