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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
3
A University of Toronto professor told Iowa parents at a Des Moines gathering that banning funnies backfires. He urged adults to model reading better material to engage children, noting some kids never read serious books while exposed to light reads.
The article notes a wave of Halloween vandalism nationwide with fires, thefts, and property damage. It urges reform, public aid to police, and organized safer events, citing Davenport and Audubon as examples of quieter celebrations and prizes for positive displays. It also contemplates manners and courtesy between men and women, urging better social civility.
Dr Charles Finley president of Iowa State College told Des Moines Chamber members that interest in farming studies is high and growing. He noted graduates find jobs as teachers county extension directors 4 H agents conservation technicians and industry researchers. He cited G I s at Ames pursuing agriculture and said they set a learning pattern with 97 percent showing strong work and maturity. The message urged support for agricultural education as vital to farming communities in Iowa.
The Oskaloosa Tribune and Montezuma Republican comment on regulation and shortages. They liken overregulation to a faulty watch and urge prudent buying to avoid shortages, noting free supply will balance demand and prices over time. They warn against hoarding money and encourage saving for uncertain times.
Dorothy Thompson argues that US misery is self inflicted as incomes peak yet production stalls due to closed plants and union power. She decries labor and capital actions for evading lawful bounds and convulsing the economy, leaving workers in chaos.
Ten years ago on November 19 1936 readers saw note of a nearing Thanksgiving issue with 12 pages. Pella municipal swimming pool nearly completed with bath houses roofed. a man William De Bruyn who lived in Pella died after a fall in Oskaloosa. Mrs Edward Van Zante died leaving friends in sorrow. Nine homes changed hands as a healthy property market appeared. Pella Fire Department aided Fitch Wholesale House fire in neighboring Oskaloosa. Tulip Town bulbs planted by park custodian Richard Meyer and Junior Chamber of Commerce. Expansion at De Jong greenhouse framed. High school dedication set for December 3. Chamber of Commerce hosted a ladies night. Mrs John G Klein won a radio in a Des Moines contest. Larry De Cook ill in Oska-joosa hospital. Over a thousand attended Ulrich garage Ford show. Pella Co operative Electric Association incorporated with Harold Veenstray president and John Boot secretary. J C De Bruin to display fat Hereford steers in Chicago. Slob to send flower seeds to Republicans who backed Alf Landon. Tice mocks FDR reelection.
The 1926 Lincoln School program featured supervising teachers Viersen, Martha Ver Heul, Papma Oh land, and Harrison. W A Young reported the event on the front page. Local highway work on route 63 halted by cold weather, to resume in spring. Fire department to profit sharing from showing The Still Alarm, a love story thriller. Lynnville to Newton road graveling underway. Jacob Vogelaar and wife held a silver wedding open house. Lincoln High’s orchestra of 26 under C H Hummel performed. Kuyper’s Korner lampoon joked about Nick Vanden Berg’s romantic status. John Valkenberg built a country home and kept bees. Art Bruinckool’s wild duck mishap noted.
The report notes a duck near the Jefferson ward and a wild goose disturbance in the same area. Henrietta Plette teaches at Greenfield High School and has spent days at home. Mrs Van Ginkel plans a Holland trip to bake for Pieter’s Zo koro. The Essex Motor Car dealer unveils a new four door sedan at about $800. Bert Rodofsen trades properties near the Old People’s Home for North Main land with thirteen acres. Marie Provost stars in Up in Mabel's Room at the Alamo Theatre. Harry De Reus moves to Knoxville and has been elected County Attorney.
Thirty years ago on November 23 1916 Democrats scheduled a large bonfire and parade in honor of Woodrow Wilsons reelection. Delegations were expected from Knoxville and nearby towns with Nick Gesman as meeting chairman in City Hall. The story included a cheeky invitation urging Republicans to attend.
A Sully Iowa ad urges for farm and city property insurance and crop bail, automobile coverage, and a savings life policy. It promises low rates from good companies and invites calls to 60 Sully or mail to P O Box 146 for a home visit.
The column reports on a holiday night watchman request after bulb pilfering, the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs H Kuyper on Liberty St, Kuyper’s long service as alderman mayor and school board secretary, Leona Vander Linden’s China program at Second Reformed, and her China mission work. It notes Star Auto Company winning a prize for Overland sales in Des Moines, campus chatter over a football loss to Parsons and coach Mark McWilliams proposing an anti smoking rule, plus a recital by Hazel White Eleanor Thompson and Carl Byers in Sully, Marie Kaiser to sing for music lovers, an accident involving G H Waechter, M W Williams and Dr P A Edmond en route to a Des Moines game, and H D Wormhoudt closing out his clothing store lease and fixtures.
The article notes that new Pella Blinds shop forms were distributed late last week, reaching the carpenter shop only on Monday, leaving workers perplexed as they adjusted to the new system. It also lists staff activities including hunting trips, absences, a birthday party, and a safety committee plan at the factory.
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