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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
3
A brief note presents a philosophical quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes on how progress matters more than current position, emphasizing movement and future direction over static standing. It frames the idea as a guiding principle rather than a report or event.
The November Chamber of Commerce meeting in Pella showed strong dues support and approval of Fall trade projects. Across Iowa concerns about unemployment and youth skills were raised by Dr. Edwin Lee and others, highlighting vocational training and Adult Education initiatives, including 4 H and Public Forum efforts, plus a call for citizen action on traffic safety and civic duty.
A ceremonial Thanksgiving poem dedicated to Appreciate America Inc. praising freedom, strength, and thought unbound by chains. Written for the program, the piece attributes high regard for America and its ideals.
A moral tale urging fathers to engage with their sons, attend school and sports, and become a steady friend. It emphasizes shared activities, direct involvement, and supportive guidance to foster success and reduce juvenile problems. Father Flanagan of Boys Town Times contributes the message.
Editorial notes the federal census reveals small towns are not dying but expanding in population, with most towns up from ten years ago. It contrasts this with Europe’s bombing casualties and cites 28,880 highway deaths in the first nine months, urging road safety amid slick pavement and rain.
A mother questions rewards in child education after a boy rejects prizes for cleanliness in third grade. An Iowa study notes that praise tied to achievement, not material rewards, promotes intrinsic motivation and joy in work.
A 1895 item notes Vander Bilt family spending totals reaching 610000 for a wedding and gifts to the bride and groom. It mentions gowns for guests, decorations, and various incidental sums, alongside local notes on births deaths land deals and community life in Marion County Iowa.
News notes from Rock Island Depot to Post Office mail wagon purchase by Jacob Todd. Dentists face heavy winter work. John Ulrich expands meat business with Kellogg market. Fred Synhorst, LeGrand Oregon native, dies in O R N collision. Gerrit Verrips injures fingers at George Heeren Woodworking Shop. Contel Parsons football ends in 0 0 tie. Des Moines bankers recruit Leighton residents to organize a savings plan.
A large fire swept Monroe causing extensive damage with buildings valued at 20000 dollars burning. Tunis Klein returned from Iowa City to spend Thanksgiving with his parents, Mrs. A T Klein.
A Pella story recalls the first wholesale producers convention in 1896 led by H Rhynsburger. Dr Alex Guthrie of Pella died in Neosha Missouri. Tiger basketball opened with a 59 to 14 loss to Des Moines. Miss Esther Keables wed J H Brunner at Newton and Miss Emma Van Baale married William Lubberden. Henry Gezel survived a brick wall near an Os Kau building. Lake Prairie District Fair Grounds sold at auction for about 18000 with 5000 debt first claimed by the Legion Post. Reports include local visits, missionary plans to Burma, a hospital operation, Pollyanna Club outing, and a bank executive’s claim on a mattress hoard impacting Liberty Bonds.
Ten years ago on November 20 1930 the front page featured Thanksgiving proclamations by Mayor Simon De Haan and Governor Hammill. Reprinted was Washingtons 1879 proclamation of October 3. A two page ad celebrated Mrs. E F Blacks eleventh year in business in Pella. A public health nurse in schools sparked citizen debate. Two men allegedly robbed a café and killed a man in Kirksville Mo but searches failed. A chamber of commerce ad urged buying local to spur money circulation. Fred Van Draska moved shoe repair to Oskaloosa. Central faced Graceland College in the season finale as Len Winters Wesleyan Penn clash for conference honors loomed.
In the vicinity several residents joined a pheasant hunt in the northern part of the state last week, with birds brought home despite cold. Louis Van Houkelom and Glen visited Gerrit Van Heukelom, northeast of Polla. Henry Bogaard attended the funeral of Mrs. Anthony Van Zante hosted by Mr. and Mrs. B C Renaud. The community extends sympathy to Mae Vagsey and family.
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