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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
5
A brief council update highlights improved safety and civic achievements amid concerns about citizen welfare. The document acknowledges ongoing efforts by local officials to address issues and maintain public trust for the year 145.
Rev. Cornelius Lepeltak spoke at the Pella Kiwanis Memorial Day event urging national and global unity. He stressed unity in government and faith, citing wartime cooperation, shared sacrifice, and a future built on loyalty, obedience, perseverance, courage, charity, sacrifice, and steadfast hope.
A union Vacation Bible School of three Reformed churches will be held at the First Reformed Church starting Monday June 3 at 9 o'clock and running each weekday for three weeks. The program includes worship, Bible lesson, memory work, music, and activities such as hand work dramatization and mission study under the theme Followers of Jesus. Children without a church home are invited to attend.
A daily Vacation Bible School began Tuesday at Wheat Grow School with 64 students on opening day and expectation of nearly 70 by Friday. Enrollment spans six districts Black Oak Center Flint Ridge Plainview Pleasant View Warren and Wheat Grow. Instructors are Esther Hartwigsen University Park in charge of the Pre school and Primary group Ray De Wit for the Junior group and Edgar Van Arket supervising the Intermediate group. The school is sponsored by the American Sunday School Union under Rev L Van Dellen.
The Munici Henry E Kuyper band debuts Saturday in Central Park with a high school vocal trio and returning bandsmen Warren Van Sittert and Stuart Kuyper. New members Leona Wittenburg Elmer Vander Waal Huber Robertus and Bill Dee Mount join as program lists pieces by Gould Fain Shutt Brooks and others ending with Our National Anthem.
Iowa Academic Tests in English were administered to all high school classes last week. Juniors and seniors hit 96 percentile, sophomores 85, freshmen 90, placing Pella High well statewide. Margaretta Slobe praised for leading strong performance.
Rain fell on two occasions last week per observer H K Pals. Thursday May 28 recorded 0.46 inches and Friday May 24 0.23 inches, totaling 0.68 inches for the week. Warmer days brought corn up and cultivation began, while oats and clover look strong.
New reports show tight supplies of edible fats boosting calls to conserve butter margarine and vegetable oils. Director R K Bliss of the Iowa State College Agricultural Extension Service cites industry warnings that average butter use may fall, urges US households to trim fat intake by about one cup weekly to aid overseas shipments and avoid later shortages. He notes reduced frying and fewer pastries could contribute while stressing shared national obligation.
Twelve seniors qualified for the Honor Society at Pella High as the class prepares to graduate. Will Orr delivers the commencement address with theme The Meanings of a Man. Members include Ann Vande Voort Lila Van Viet Bernace Jaarsma and others. Representative Citizenship awards were given to students across grades nine through twelve.
The Second and Third Reformed Churches announce a full slate of Sunday and midweek services led by visiting pastors Rev. D. J. Rolenbrander from Springfield SD and Rev. Harold Schut with guest preacher, plus Bible classes and evening programs. A cordial welcome to all worshippers.
Sabbath School begins at 9 30 with morning worship at 10 45 led by guest speaker Rev P J Braun A 30 Youth Fellowship follows at 7 30 with an evening service led by Rev P J Braun.
Cadet band at the high school building from 8 to 9 AM Wednesday. Band lesson for Senior band on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 30 PM. Marching band practice scheduled for the night.
Kellogg and Lynnville suffered major losses from a Thursday night fire during a severe storm. The Midwest Metal Stamping plant in Kellogg burned out of a three-building complex, caused by oil flooding a hot annealing furnace. About 30 to 40 workers were inside but all escaped safely as flames rose quickly.
Raymond Mick, County chairman, announced the Salvation Army drive will run throughout the county in June with mid month activity in Marion County. Dates in Marion and county advisory and township chairmen will be announced later. This marks the first county drive in 25 years and the second in its 80 year history with funds needed for local and international service.
The Savings Bond Division of the U S Treasury launches a one month promotion from June 6 to July 4, led in Iowa by State Director Roger F Warin. The effort stresses self interest and five aims: curb inflation thrift education of youth debt reserve funds. No quota system exists and promotion materials will be distributed. urging residents to buy extra bonds to secure future finances.
Miss Ruby Holton chairs the Heart of the Hawkeye Camp Fire Girls committee as Camp Hantesa prepares for its twenty eighth season near Boone. More than a thousand girls will attend from June 16 to August 11 with a 4 H Camp and leadership workshop in early June. The Heart of the Hawkeye Council lists numerous Ames staffers and over a dozen towns within its reach.
Boys interested in playing American Junior Legion baseball meet Coach Renaud Rysdam at the Legion Hall Priday May 1 at 7 30 pm. Please bring your birth certificate if possible.
Members of the Community Club in Eureka have prepared boxes for needy families in war torn Vol land and Norway. Up to sixteen boxes have been sent with clothing shoes yard goods edibles and small necessities. Boxes were assembled in the Eureka school building with women sorting and weighing materials and men packing. Postage funded by the Community Club fund and some via the Pella Relief fund. Recipients were identified through radian WHO and friends at Pella.
The 140th General Synod of the Reformed Church in America opened at Buck Hill Falls Pa with 200 delegates and many visitors. Rev Dr Harry J Hager was elected Synod President for the next year, as the church plans an 18 month Advance program of 2 3 million dollars for education and missions and considers uniting with the United Presbyterian Church.
Van Veen Van Hemert Post of the Legion voted unanimously to sponsor a junior baseball team with Rudy Ulrich and Johnsen of the Ford Motor Company. Five World War II veterans were proposed to join Reno Rysdam in managing the team, with uniforms and transport provided. Dues rise to $4 annually. Memorial Day plans were finalized, including a 10:30 ceremony at Garden Square and a Des Moines attorney address.
Dr. Jacob Prins, Minister of Evangelism, led the procession as the first official meeting commenced. The event highlighted theological outreach and community engagement with Prins delivering remarks on mission and service.
Iowa State College agronomists say contour planting on sloping cornfields could lift yields by about 7 bushels per acre, potentially adding 40 million bushels next fall. They estimate 6 million acres could reduce erosion and loss, enough to fatten nearly 2 million hogs or a million cattle. Contour lines improve moisture absorption and minimize soil erosion, with guidance offered by extension agents and Soil Conservation Service staff.
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