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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
5
A fragment from a Pella High page shows Wilma Slot still confined to bed and the school missing her zest and wise cracks. The note mentions Marvin and a rumor that fourteen people know how to fill a car to capacity.
Behind the scenes notes hype the November 14 performance by the Sycamore family in the school play. Grandpa Rugaard enjoys stage time on the davenport while Marcia Kuyper nails cues and stays buoyant in the air. A goat disrupts a rehearsal but exits quickly when not suited for comedy. The cast invites all to remember the fourteenth for an evening of laughs.
Suzie Style Scout finds a turkey red jacket with black and white tweed collar and cuffs for P I S teachers. The outfit features a tight waist, pressed pleats, gold and black buttons, checked cuffs, broad shoulders, a black and white tweed skirt, suede and patent shoes with military heel, fall hose, and a matching black and white pencil. Miss Helen Hop pairs poised look with these details as Susy Style Scout praises her as a top dressed teacher. Vacation Friday, teachers pursue more knowledge.
Following is the list of numbers and the names of the first seventy one men of Marion County in the order in which they were drawn. Names include Everett Glenn Smith Knoxville Simon Heder Zyl Pella Leonard J. Gosselink Pella Rene Van Englehoven Otle bth bert Van Juke Diekema Forest Clyde Dunwoody Kno Harold Walraven Sth Dwight Wis Gass Lacona Jon Nannes man Otley Leo Perry Seas lle er Adam Kis singer Melcher Ray Steven String Pleasantville Cyril Floyd Hoff man Knoxville Harold Dale Hel wig Tracy Harry Wayne Phipps Knoxville Frank Merrill Knoxville Lloyd Delno Harvey Knoxville Leon Newton Miller Knoxville George William Eth oh Sry Att Bion L. Hunt Essi Claire Lester Cormick Knoxville Wilbur Wilson Wood Dallas Ray Vancil Fish on Knoxville Cornelius Kers bergen Pella Henry Nanktgebor en Pella Russell Lowell Ridnoust Knoxville Donald Freeman Moore Knoxville Wear Boebout Co gistabenls George Wal NE nos Murray Bate Ap te Knoxville Marion De Reus Herbert John Av Knoxville Arthur Roderick ntville Claire Guerney Prange Pleasantvile Albert A. Van Sidoee Richard Lee Cros Yack Frank Frederick opie M1 Mason Logan Van cee Lester Ven Haas ten Pella Raymond Earl Hagen Pell west William Guy ahra Bob Jay Straup Bennie Klein D Van
A fragmented list from the Knoxville Express names numerous individuals with district or county marks such as 46th and 69th, many with Knoxville or Pella designations, including Kennedys, Whitlarehs, Van Halls, and Vorhees Taggart. The text appears as a genealogical or obituary-like ledger rather than a narrative item.
Citizens urged to wear Red Cross buttons during membership Roll Call to show patriotism and aid in Red Cross duties under the national defense program. The appeal stresses community solidarity and personal participation in humanitarian service efforts.
On November 2 the Home for the Aged marked Joe Vanden Heuvel’s 67th birthday. Residents and visitors from Des Moines, Peoria, Kellogg, Oska loosa and other towns called on residents including John Van Ommen and Arie De Hoed. Numerous families, including Van Hemert, Van Zee, Den Hartog, and Van Gorp, visited and extended greetings.
A parent should aim to prevent the I wont moment by evaluating the command is reasonable and delivered clearly. Check if the child is listening and not distracted, and avoid overusing orders. Consider whether the instruction is essential and ensure proper tone and clarity to avert disobedience.
In this brief item, Grehardists note that rabbit and mouse gnawing damages bark trunks and limbs of fruit trees before guards were installed. Sam Edge urges careful examination of such injuries as soon as they are observed to protect tree health.
Horticulturist Edgecombe of Iowa State College advises that injured cambium may be saved by grafting wax paraffin or white oil in linseed oil, if bark damage and underlying tissue are not destroyed. Bridge grafting is required for trunks 5 to 10 years old with complete girdling.
A reflective column notes how some people imitate neighbors’ possessions, often unable to afford them, revealing ongoing social and economic tensions and the pull of status symbols. The piece examines consumer culture and personal choice in a community setting.
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