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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
4
A Prairie era column reflects on Hoover’s We Must Keep Out piece and urges calm amid Europe tensions. Congratulations to Central College on Homecoming. Pella welcomes Veterans Day events and a Father and School Week plan to boost parental involvement and town unity.
A returning resident recalls Iowa autumn woods near Pella and laments dwindling woodland patches while contrasting distant evergreen landscapes. He ponders whether postwar society will yield lasting achievements beyond weapons, questioning if nations contribute meaningfully to global good amid war.
Editorial notes compare nations to individuals, citing temper, violence, and propaganda in war. It details experimental food stamp use for surplus foods to aid relief families, listing eligible items and dates, and echoes criticism of Hitler and Russia with quotations on tyranny and deceit.
Henrietta Ver Heul led in the Lom bard piano popularity contest with Leona Hunt second and Mary Helen Vander Linden third. Edna Ver Ploeg entertained friends. incidents include boys pestering windows, a blacksmith shop sale, and a plan to build a Star ording motor. Local church support for Rev Vand Wert and a Drake student injury in Des Moines are among reported items.
A 1919 summary reports J M Dowell resigning as Marion County agent with Joseph J Wilson taking over on November 1. A Chamber of Commerce parade, drills, and supper honored returned soldiers, Armistice at Sigman noted, and Alamo theater sold to Frank Griffith of Dallas Center. Local marriages include Bud Lewis Dennis to Prudence Poague and John N Vander Linden to Jennie Sedrel, plus M Sandmeier of Otley weds Rebecca Moody of Oskaloosa. The Ladies Auxiliary banquet for 250 plates, Halloween celebration in the park, and spooky downtown wanderings are described. Funeral attendance for Mrs C F Briggs in Columbus Junction, with family generations noted. Tiger basketball injuries slow the team while Dr. J J Sybenga moves toward hospital prospects in Pella.
Saturday November 22 at the Alamo theatre featured Tom Mix in The Coming of the Law. Local sponsors Vander Linden's Drug Store and the New Overland ad highlighted three point cantilever vanadium springs and improved ride. Performers included Mar Ferrell soprano Rudy Widdeloff saxophonist Edith Henry pianist with reader Kathryn Paden. light Mutt and Jet comedy also on program.
The touring car priced at 845 dollars FCB Toledo and the sedan at 1375 dollars. Jim Cochrane and P. Tt. Van Gorp urged the Council to place street signs to guide motorists. The Council granted the National Highway Association the right to place markers on Pella streets.
Ten years ago in 1929 Mrs Lautenbach died after a paralytic stroke suffered Friday morning. Her daughter Sophia was present but medical help arrived too late. The report also mentions a fire that destroyed several buildings on William Mennin.
A fire on a ga farm spread from a hollow tree to nearby grass and buildings, with insurance suggesting a bird carried a cigarette butt. Nearby oil finds near LeCocq farm sparked speculation of local wealth and fashion. Other items note visitors, births, illnesses, and a radio contest in Ames with local contestants placing none.
The Pella High School Band gave a dramatic homecoming exhibition featuring baton tosses by seven drum majors near the north goal post, a clown band miscue, a 60 second stop watch formation, a giant serpent on field, folding countermatch, and a salute to the homecoming queen, ending with a spirited Towa Corn Song exit.
Gorms are present at every accidental dental wound and may come from the instrument or skin carried into the wound. To prevent infection, do not wash with water or soap. apply a good antiseptic immediately, let dry, and cover with a sterile compress.
The Student Council was formed Tuesday with Charles De Wild president Fred Heerema vice president Cora Mae Vander Linden secretary treasurer and 13 others from Letter Club Boys Glee Club Journalism Girls Glee Club Band F F A plus 9 home room representatives. Two committees were appointed and discussions covered fees student assembly planning and securing a suitable high school picture.
The note cites locker room mischief Tuesday with questions about shoe mix ups. It mentions Klein and Kenny as possible knowers and Hop Mitchell practicing late to avoid home chores. It notes football players dodge messes caused by PT boys and lists Gene Stanton with a bad leg and Ray De Wit with a hurt arm from the Osky game, noting a new position for De Wit.
The Iowa State Teachers Association will be held on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 2 3 and 4 Miss Healy Miss Gosselink Miss Tusseling and Mr Brown will represent Pella teachers on Thursday and all teachers will attend meetings on Friday and Saturday The students of Pella Public Schools await Friday as they will not have to go to school.
Barbra Van Sittert Freda Zwank Florence Robinson and Harryette Schilder will receive athletic letters as senior G A A members. The letters will be white chenille with green lettering and will be awarded during an assembly with a short explaining task by a G A A member.
Townspeople are invited to the high school Thursday night November 9 to discuss school work and progress. A 7 30 to 8 00 program in the auditorium will be followed by department chair talks and a 9 00 social with coffee.
In a cold morning clash at Oskaloosa stadium the Pella Reserves lost 14-0 to the Oskaloosa Indians. After a tight first half, Floyd Roberts and Don Campbell connected for the Indians’ first score, followed by a second TD on a left end run. The game ended with Oskaloosa ahead 14-0 as the Little Dutch reserve squad prepares to face Newton Reserves next Wednesday at 3:15 for the season finale.
The item highlights Pep Club girls with green caps, Margie’s new suit, and social happenings around Cora Heeren, Virginia Heerema, Miss Ver Heul, Farryette Schilder, Jim Sents, Betty Vrieze laar, Joe Bean, and others from last weekend gatherings and parties. The piece reads as a lively social column focusing on local personalities and attire.
A column urges students to learn practical etiquette from elders and role models as editors propose a multi week guide to better conduct. It argues manners matter to impress both elders and peers and notes adults often disapprove of today’s students.
Students at Pella High School will enjoy a vacation day on Friday November 3 with teachers at a convention. Some may rest at home while others rake leaves, hike in the woods, or have an outdoor meal. A few hope to catch up on difficult subjects before Monday return.
Ames seniors and sponsor visited the Pella High School Vocational Homemaking Department on Thursday as part of a state observation program. The group included Mavis Shorts Eloise Fisher Rachel Cangas Alice Cross and Miss Fallgatter. They toured Homemaking I and II and discussed projects and future teaching assignments at Story City Sac City.
Freshman homemaking students under Miss Faber are learning to prepare and present a complete breakfast. The recent weeks have focused on serving attractive morning meals with planned future service to guests.
Oskys power proves decisive as Roe Campbell and teammates score early. Indian drives include a 23 yard catch and a 39 yard run for a quick start. Pella counters with passes to De Wit and Heerema before a fumble return sets up a late touchdown.
Literature classes held a project day for the short story unit with students creating items connected to the stories. Picture books depict characters and scenes and show the authors' homes, with many colorful projects completed. The displays are in the rear of Mr. Birdsall's room at P. H. 8, room 202.
Thursday October 26 the Normal Training Club met in the Ger's room at 7 30 Miss Hepfin Tn. The meeting opened with minutes of the last meeting read by the treasurer Janet Hol Norena Grandia and Rheenen tied a program on safety. This included broken reasons and De used in other methods.
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