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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
7
City board of health votes to close all public places for two weeks due to small pox. Colleges, public schools and churches to halt commencements Memorial Day events and gatherings while authorities enforce quarantine rules to curb spread.
Mrs. M. M. Rawlings of Casper Wyoming and her daughter Francise were visiting when a Ford sedan clipped a Nash on Highway 64 near Colfax Sunday afternoon. Mrs Rawlings bruised a leg, Mrs Allen cut above the left eye, and the child scratched a hand. Mr Allen unharmed. Car damage about 125 dollars.
The final concrete for Number 63 was laid at midnight completing the contract in Marion County. Pavers started at 3:45 AM Saturday and worked hard through the day to finish. After a few days of drying the section will be ready for traffic. Work on the Jasper County end has begun and the entire project should wrap in about three months.
At Second Reformed Church Rev. Henry C. Jacobs delivered a bac calaureate sermon to the 1930 Pella High School graduating class titled Facing the Land of Promise. The packed service featured Prof. A P Kuyper leading the processional and a scene described as imposing with faculty and parents present. The pastor spoke on guiding, instructing and encouraging youth as the most beautiful life experience.
The speaker tells the graduating class that vast opportunities lie ahead with railroads, industries, schools, colleges and churches calling them. He warns youth to remember the past, choose between God and secular idols, and strive for high Christian ideals as they part from graduation separation. He cites biblical examples and stresses devotion to principle.
City health board announces weekly garbage collection on Saturdays during summer and twice weekly pickups in hot weather. Residents must place waste in proper containers at convenient locations the day before collection. Violations will be noted by Vander Beek of Black 233 to promote sanitation and health.
The 1930 graduating class at Pella High School lists its top ten in rows with names such as Bernice Hendricks Ieland Cross cventress Margaret Kiser and Arthur Den Adel. The roster includes Rob ert Baron Marjorie Van Roekel Ralph Huizenga Ruth Pietenpol and Herbert Boschi among others with the class sponsor Miss Kirkpatrick named.
In Knoxville Iowa on Sunday Mrs Al Phelps was badly cut and Dr W L Harlans car damaged when a speeding Des Moines Nash coupe driven by Cecil Cable failed to heed a large slow sign at a corner near Monroe. Mrs Phelps was hospitalized in Oskaloosa but expected to return home soon.
The article urges all voters to participate in the upcoming primary for county and state officers and United States senator. It highlights the lieutenant governor race, praising Arch McFarlane for good roads support and endorsements, while stressing voting for candidates who best serve county and state interests.
The Board of Health recommends vaccination at once to halt the small pox epidemic. It urges closures of schools lodges and theaters and urges all residents to be immunized. Carl v Aschenbrenner and Logan Hendricks sons of local families will graduate from Iowa State University next spring. their parents plan to attend. Logan is connected with the Go of Chicago.
Chronicle reporters toured Kaldenberg Van Heukelom farm to view a tomato planting machine in action. Antonie Sells notes the device, with a 55 gallon water tank and two sides feeding plants, drops one plant every four feet, and waters each plant. The machine can set out 12 000 plants daily, far faster than hand setting, with 70 acres already planted and 250 more planned by Saturday. Also observed Paul Scholte farm showings and a Chevrolet garage paint contrast. Mrs. Herbert Mathes hospitalized after surgery, improving by latest report.
Abe Van Houweling’s Buick was totally destroyed by fire Friday near Ivy while returning from Des Moines. The blaze started near the carburetor and reignited near the instrument board, leaving the motor and chassis intact. The car was towed to Reynolds garage for insurance adjustment.
An overfull Third Reformed church heard Rev. G Menning deliver a memorial sermon on Gen 28 18 19 stressing forgotten world events and spiritual milestones. The service featured a flag draped platform, floral decor, and veterans groups including American Legion Spanish American veterans and G A R widows.
Rev Menning urged personal faith experiences and monuments of history as reminders of God’s mercies. He linked Bethel’s sacred walls to God’s unfolding mercies and urged seekers to seek first the kingdom of God. He called veterans to Christian warfare and hoped future generations know only history of warless times.
A clever miscel laneous program by Pella grade school pupils in Central Park drew a near full crowd Monday evening. The audience applauded the orderly, near semi professional performances with standout musical humor from the Kindergarten.
In a spirited Bible memory contest held Monday afternoon at the college, Herbert Van Wyk captured first place. The participants included Michelle B, Kamer Be, and Ond Be and others, with the remaining prizes awarded to the top finishers.
City schools operate as a bee hive of industry with faculty and students active in all areas. The community hails the efficient, long-serving staff and notably honors Prof. F. M. Frosh for his 24th year heading the school system.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a school report noting ongoing training, no changes in faculty, and a call for greater concentration. The line hints at continued discussion on the back page about a standard training course in high school.
Friday night at the high school commencement thirteen girls and eighteen boys will receive eighth grade certificates after completing eight years of study. The graduates include Joe Van Arkel Ernest Beerends William Gosselink Joy D Ten Hagen Irvin L Jelsma Robert J Klein Lawrence Liggett and others. graduates are urged to continue in the high school.
The American Legion will not host a public Memorial Day gathering but will decorate graves on Friday morning. In past years they have asked schoolchildren to bring flowers to lay at the gravesites.
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