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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1938
Page
3
In Pella the superintendent of schools and teachers emphasize honoring American institutions and veterans. The piece condemns rebels from intellectual circles promoting anti American ideas and stresses daily patriotic duty, noting California weather curiosities and Iowa’s fall perfection.
The article highlights Red Cross first aid work taught since 1915 with 1,725,406 people trained and 20,429 instructors. It notes 2,424 stations nationwide storing supplies and aiding after accidents. It urges readers to contribute November 11 to 24 by buying a membership when Federation Ladies call.
A call to exercise the right to vote next Tuesday emphasizes the privilege won by sacrifices and the duty of all citizens, especially women, to participate. It urges dedication to democracy, warns of neglect, and defines voting as essential to safeguarding liberties and choosing representatives.
A Democratic Governor and administration examine the issues facing Iowa farmers, urging practical analysis over political rhetoric to uncover fundamental problems in farm tenancy and the farming economy. The piece contrasts public campaigns with quiet official study of farm conditions.
The report by a state fact finding board, appointed by Governor to study farm tenancy in Iowa, urges tax on land sale gains, reform of foreclosure to ensure fair value, and caps on rents during poor crop years. It frames these as cures for a transient tenancy problem and criticizes Republican campaigning without action.
Douglas Wyoming editorially questions the California plan to issue warrants weekly at thirty dollars, arguing it is likely unconstitutional and could bankrupt the state. The piece notes stamp costs and massive annual volumes, counting about one and a quarter billion dollars in warrants and over one and a half billion dollars in stamps.
In Nebraska two gubernatorial candidates Republican Charles Warner and Independent Charley Bryan pledge $80 pensions for the aged and promise to remove need as a criterion for old age assistance. The Social Security board says aid will hinge on need, risking higher costs. the piece notes the national campaign trend and critiques the politicos’ hollow promises. Also a Greene Iowa report notes a Pennsylvania court awarded $5,000 to a company against 240 sit-down strikers for damages from a plant occupation, signaling potential liability for protesters.
Remembrance of Pella events from 20 to 50 years ago highlights local memories, people, and places. The column notes gatherings, notable happenings, and community reflections that shaped bygone years in the town.
A 1886 notice notes Theodore Roosevelt as a candidate for mayor of New York City. It also reports the Pella Fire Department with 120 volunteers earning 300 dollars yearly, wearing special p FD caps. Other items include apple prices at 1.75 per barrel, a new livery barn nearing completion, Des Moines population about 40,000 with no saloons, and the death of Bastian Michmershuizen from consumption. Prof Cory named superintendent of Mitchellville Reform School. J H Stubenrauch leads about 50 Hollanders naturalized to vote next day.
In 40 Years Ago notes Vander Meyde joined P Bruinckool's West Side blacksmith shop. Pella locals James Buerkens and Maggie Slot wed near Knoxville, while Samuel Mick and Mrs. Martha Clark married at a southwest Pella bride’s home. L Braam and spouse marked their 25th anniversary. Van Gorp Porter advertised a closing out sale of boats and shoes as P H Van Gorp retires from boot and shoe business after buying interest in Automatic Stacker Co.
Thirty years ago Taft is elected president by a sweeping margin, carrying Greater New York for the first time in two decades. A corn stalk pulp prediction stirs talk of new paper material while editorials lampoon milk stool jokes. Local events include Mr. J J Sybenga voting, Panhandle migration, property purchases by Nick Brand, deaths like Frank Garlick, and a Hallowe'en gathering hosted by Glen Grundman.
Knoxville guests discussed coal sales at the Rogers mine where owner Herman Rietveld and manager John Dieleman offered coal at 8 cents a bushel. The report notes sale conditions and local involvement in the operation.
G Boyert purchased a South Pella lot from Kryn Van Dusseldorp for seven hundred fifty dollars, with the transaction noted near Olivet. The record records the conveyance of ownership and the sale price.
Twenty years ago on November 7 1918 Mrs Anna Hunt and daughters Leona and Etta were summoned to Fort Dodge Iowa for the illness of eight year old Leona Johnston who suffered flu leading to pneumonia. Ben Kuyk worked draft duties in Knoxville and visited Pella. Rock Island freight rose by 16000 dollars from the prior year. Dan Hoogenakker moved to Eddyville to farm. Louis LeCocq in aviation service in Gulfport Mississippi spent a week in Pella. Frank Rederus injured when a wagon collided with a car near the depot. Armistice hints were absent from Chronicle letters from France as the war neared its end. Robert Scholte home briefly from Cleveland Ohio Chemical War service.
Editor Sadler warns that millions in Germany will never again face war with open eyes. The Marion county War Work campaign seeks 58000 dollars, funded by a tax of two dollars per thousand of assessed valuation. A front page Ed eCocq cartoon depicted the war’s phases with lively action.
Amsterdam East had a fine program last Friday evening with children performing well. A large crowd attended despite limited space. County superintendent Mr. Tracy attended and spoke on leadership. Congratulations to Mrs. Frances Van Donselaar. Visiting families included the Schakels, Hackett, Ter Louw, and Ter Louw children. Weekend visits linked to J Schakel and Minnekus Schakel families. A humorous remark closes on domestic hierarchy and wardrobe jokes.
The School Chronicle lists staff in sports music homemaking and industrial arts with names including Vander Wilt Dunn Kuyper Hi, Carson Van Rheenen Wyn ders, Worm and Beyer, carto ons by Ver beng Bloes. General Assembly commerce Leona Vos typing Martha Van Berkum.
P. H. S. held a Saturday masquerade that broke its rut with lively costumes and contests. Stu Kuyper won best dressed as an over stuffed hunter, followed by Jesse James and two confederates, while Othella Van Baale headlined as a grotesque paper hanger. An amateur contest and games preceded confetti, snacks, and a trip to the local theatre for finale arrangements.
The Oskaloosa reserves overcame a first half deficit to defeat Pella reserves 14 to 6 on a Saturday morning. Dunn Klein and Klootwyk powered the first score from the one yard line, with later touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. Pella's backfield, led by Kuyk and Comal, showed strong running, but miscues and halted extra points kept them short of a comeback.
Pella High School's music department staged a musical geography lesson on Friday afternoon. An airship journey carried students from the United States to Europe and Russia then France before touring the South and Midwest. Performers included the girls' glee club singing Jubilante and Amarylis, LeRoy Van Arkel, Martha Van Berkum, and the Boys' Double Quartet with The Blacksmith's Lay and Kentucky Babe, ending back in Pella.
The Pella High School Safety Patrol has operated six weeks and outlines aims including a white flag in front of schools, two weeks of half mast after any accident, improved fire drills, right-side parking, a Bicycle Club, two student patrols at Union Street intersections during drills, and heightened driver safety by high school students.
The U S 44 corn ranked highest in the F F A test plot with an average of 9.99 and 66 hundredths bushels per acre. Moisture was low but late season helped. The farm boys show the plot this week at W Voort farm while students build wagon boxes trailers and a bicycle rack.
In the past week the Oral English class reproduced speech scenarios including the Jr Sr Banquet Pep Meeting Rotary Club and arm bureaus and political meeting with hecklers. They now plan scripts for an Armistice Day program to be announced via public address. American literature classes finished two unit works and many students completed projects. The second unit covered essays with each student writing an original piece and a committee to judge and award medals for best formal and informal essays.
A reader notes outdated laws in the city ordinance book, including rules on riding with female companions, restricting fire department water usage during fires, bicycle speed limits, and prohibitions on burning leaves or starting fires in streets. The caller asks why these old laws exist if not enforced.
Pella Little Dutchmen traveled to New Sharon and beat the Sharon boys 26 to 0. John Van Vliet scored early on a 60 yard drive, Grundman added two short runs, and Ray De Wit closed with a late touchdown pass. Pella closes season with two remaining games and appeals for fan support.
An obituary note records the deaths of two mice in Miss Hopley’s room last Friday noon before school. The cause is excessive hemorrhages from penknife wounds. Names Floyd Mathes and Sam Turner are listed as assassins, with burial on the front lawn of P. H. S. and a garbled inscription about keeping off the grass.
Friday morning Miss Edith Dautremont the county nurse and Miss Johnson from the University of Iowa visited Pella High. They represented the University of Iowa Dental Hygiene program. The session proved educational and focused on dental care and the value of healthy teeth. Slides and points inspired attendees.
A psychology class examines perception and illusions showing eyes can mislead. They report that people see vertical lines as longer than horizontal ones and that appearances can exaggerate height, such as a tall stove pipe hat elongating a person’s perceived size.
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