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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
3
A meditation on the year past celebrates health work and family as blessings. It urges daily gratitude and the idea that every day should be a Thanksgiving Day, with focus on simple joys, spiritual riches, and the ability to labor and care for loved ones.
The famed soprano Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink dies, remembered not only for her artistry but for profound charity. She aided World War I veterans overseas and offered comforting aid to people from all walks of life, leaving a global circle of grateful friends.
A speaker urged publicity agents and directors to prepare material for newspapers, stressing the need for clear English and readable handwriting. She argued organizations should appoint someone skilled in newspaper style to serve both the paper and the organization.
A frightened family tied to a Pella store manager struggles to find housing, highlighting a local housing crisis. A hospital nurse notes many cases could be prevented with better childhood and adult care, urging action to expand pre housing accommodations and city space for growth.
The article recalls early motorcar history starting in October 1892 when the first vehicle ran seven miles an hour. It notes primitive failures like broken gas tanks and engines needing repairs before continuing. It contrasts those early hazards with today’s high powered machines and speeds of 70 to 80 miles per hour, highlighting mechanical progress and conveniences.
Rural mailmen and 13 roads volunteers pledge labor and funds to improve dirt forts and highway access, aiding tonnet transport to markets. They also pay gasoline tax funding general road upgrades from which they gain only occasional benefits, yet they commit to getting out of the mud.
Readers discuss a magician who appeared in the city and a group of high school students doubt he swallowed needles. The column muses on human mystery and the puzzle of people we think we know, suggesting wonder about origins and nature.
The Chronicle rebukes the Marion County Informer for incorrect figures on county expenditures in Pella for 1933 1934 and 1935. It documents that county warrants show printing legal notices and various items costing far more than the Informer stated, noting broader county purchases and urging honest service from county officers.
Knoxville Journal notes New Dealers mull 1940 Roosevelt successor options with Henry Wallace and John L. Lewis as possible picks. Farm and labor votes likely target, but no firm plan while F. R. ponders his path. Toledo Chronicle adds that adversity tests but can advance business and effort improves outcomes.
Report states Al Smith will urge the disbanding of the American Liberty League at its next meeting. The group is portrayed as failing to defeat the Roosevelt administration and perceived as now unnecessary on the political stage.
After corrected returns from polling and straw votes, the Literary Digest and major straw polls explain Landon’s strong showing last week and weakness on Tuesday. Some doubted Digest figures, but the Digest itself appears to accept the official results.
E V Good presents a 62 AD Rome lesson stressing true Christian fellowship as superior to other bonds. It outlines three pillars faith, love, and concern for others, citing Paul and Philemon to illustrate mutual accountability and workplace brotherhood. Questions probe church unity, faith over distrust, and goodwill among Christians.
Isabelle Reis, 17, of Greenfield Iowa named state 4-H foods champion by Mrs Edith Barker. She has a five year club record with 826 pints of food 71 glasses of jelly and 100 bakings. Her county and state fair prizes total 441.75 and she earns an all expense trip to the 16th National Club Congress in Chicago November 27 to December 5. She will compete for two Servol Electrolux kerosene refrigerators and for one of three cash college scholarships of 400 300 and 200 dollars sponsored by the refrigerator maker.
Chronicle entries from 1906 and 1916 note Flite O’Tyme AW produced items that year. The brief mentions focus on crafts and period products, with small market notices and calendar snippets attached to each issue. The content reflects early 20th century local business and item listings.
Items from the Chronicle dated November 20 1916 report a Monroe fire ended by a gasoline torch explosion at Rayburn Hardware. casualties include Henry and Buwalda families. Other notes mention 60th wedding anniversaries in Orange City, ongoing construction on East Franklin, a three legged chicken found by Ben Kuyh, upcoming wedding of Harrison Amber and Miss Emma Cobb, a baby girl born to the Vander Linden family, and local health and charity updates involving Wilma Rietveld James Lankelma Pearl Whiteman and Ed Van Zante.
Chronicle notes 30 years ago on November 29 1906 a near fatal derailment near Buxton trapped miners. Also about 25 Baptist church youths joined Rev John Firth at Eureka school house on Harvey road aiding in a revival with singing.
Events at F LeCocq’s home honor Miss Bryant of Davenport and a wedding trip for Mrs Dilley to Garden Grove. Dr Ketman spoke on America’s indebtedness to Holland. Anderson Martin leaves 40000 for neighbors. Sub offer in The Daily Capital. Local officials change. County residents ill. New baby born. Rain boosts Marion County farmers. Vander Linden installs radium gasoline lighting.
A reader from Hanford California writes from November 19 1936 praising the Chronicle. The letter mentions enjoying pictures and relatives seen in the paper and notes receiving Des Moines weather reports at 8 15 PM. The writer expresses interest in seeing Richard Van der Leest’s next appearance and humorously remarks about sharing distant connections.
Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg declared on Saturday that Austria would hold a plebiscite on restoring the Hapsburg monarchy if the people indicate desire for such a move, signaling a potential shift in the country's political future.
Ira J. Dennis died at Spencer hospital at 5 a m Saturday from injuries suffered while working in a boat building shop at Spirit Lake Thursday.
Pella basketball opens December 4 at home versus Oskaloosa with a larger, younger squad. Coach and Pep Club promote season tickets at 1.60 each for eleven home games. Key players include Clarence Langerak Ralph Huisman Herbert Vander Waal Bob Menning and William Vande Kieft. The team blends veterans with a large freshmen group and hopes for early wins at Pella.
The F F A held its first meeting in the agriculture room on November 12, viewing The Future in Farming. On November 19 Mr Dockendorff led a talk on the F F A origin and duties, then elections for entertainment and sports committees were held before adjournment.
G A A formed for Pella High School girls with Miss Olson as sponsor. First meeting last Friday Navy 20 elected officers Bettie Jayne Carter president Mary Jane Baron secretary Janet Klyn treasurer Sara Schakel recorder. Plan to meet twice monthly and adopt a merit system rewarding sports participation.
The LOCALS note teachers plan to spend Thanksgiving at home including Misses Hartman Healy Olson Jackson and Mr Ruby. George Sherlock recovering from chicken pox. Ex music teacher Richard Lewis spotted in town Tuesday. Glee Club skating party held last week with enjoyable time. Albert De Wolf back at school with minor injuries. Visitors from Knox ville toured the new school building. Faculty banquet hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary in yellow and white. Miss Pletto won many prizes. Newspaper staff seeks name ideas for the new paper with a contest and office submissions pencil scanned before next edition.
The farm shop boys under Mr Dockendorff finish quarters in the new high school. They have moved desks, built tool racks, mounted machinery, and created an approach to the east shop door for equipment access. The crops class studied hybrid corn, seed corn value, storage, and a seed cross project. A test plot report is completed and will appear next week.
In a quirky classroom chat, Jack Sixsmith's butler is described as a cartoonist who drew him a bath. Bernice Vander Linden jokes about writing John Henry on fresh white walls while Melvin Hartley laments mixing breakfast with his newspaper.
Our editorial column explains a new weekly high school news corner due to supply shortages. It invites student criticism and suggestions while noting the previous year’s attempt at printing a school newspaper could not continue.
A school article encourages students to share opinions and motions on activities during home room time. It notes mixers and skating parties have been enjoyed this year and urges all students to participate, reassure peers that others may share similar ideas, and promote a buzzing activity culture.
Mr R Bishop accepts a teaching position at Valley Junction High School, ending seven years in junior high and creating a vacancy. Webster Junior High hosted Miss Bootsma seventh graders performing two one act plays about Georgia and New York.
Pep Committee offers eleven games for 1.50 and will contact club girls. Attend the upcoming Huckleberry Fin tective presented by the HS cast, a sequel to last year's hit Huckleberry Finn. Donations of old furniture to stage productions are welcomed to be kept at the school for exclusive use. contact Miss Plette if you have salvageable items.
November 26 skating party and December 1 fresh dedication are on the schedule. A December 4 basketball ban and games at Oskaloosa, Sigourney, and Lincoln at Pella on December 10 and 11 are listed as upcoming matches.
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