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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1930
Page
5
Community debate grows over hiring a public health nurse for Pella schools after a spring smallpox scare. Teachers are praised for health advice but pressed to delegate school health duties to trained staff. The Fortnightly and Red Cross chapters back the plan, urging immediate action to safeguard child health.
Noted Pleasantville resident Jimmy Reynolds born November 8 1837 in Indiana celebrated his ninety third birthday with family and friends. He recalled early barefoot years before wearing boots and recounted a life spanning Iowa migration gold rush service and farming while remaining active in local affairs.
Indianola Tribune reports Shenandoah teacher Louis Barton was awarded 1560 damages in district court Friday for injuries from a March crash when her car was struck by a truck driven by W E Nicholson of Shenandoah. Barton sought 5000.
A meeting at the High School Friday December 5 at 7 30 p m aims to organize a Parent-Teacher Association to improve home school cooperation in educating children. Mrs Bert McKee of Des Moines will speak. she has served on the Des Moines School Board and led public clubs and PTA efforts at state and national levels. The article urges parents and teachers to join and help form a lasting community effort. Tracking Wanted All kinds mine coal delivered 20c per bushel J J Buwalda Phone Red 234.
Operetta staged by Lincoln school pupils at the high school auditorium last Friday evening pleased a large crowd. Miss Verna Hartman directed with aid from Lincoln teachers and a Junior high band directed by Prof. Richard Lewis. Cast includes Summer Joan Kuyper and Autumn Mary Louise Renaud with others from First to Sixth Grade, performing in three acts with festive songs and colorful costumes.
Hugh G. Little 46, cashier of the First National Bank at Prairie City, Des Moines, died at a hospital from a personal safety related bullet wound after shooting himself last Sunday amid illness worries. Funeral set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Prairie City Methodist church. Born December 31, 1884, he joined the bank at 19 and rose to cashier over 27 years. Survived by widow, son Robert 16, two sisters, and a brother. He led local bankers groups, chaired group six, and headed Dowden Manufacturing Co. He was active in Boy Scouts and local clubs in Prairie City, Colfax, and nearby areas.
Post offices will open on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Money orders stamps parcel post general delivery and carriers windows operate during that hour. Street collection from boxes occurs at 9:00 a.m. No deliveries.
A committee of parents and teachers in Pella discusses forming a local Parent Teachers Association and schedules a public meeting at the High School on Friday evening December 5 with Des Moines expert Mrs. Bert McKee to discuss organization and oversight. The Operetta at Lincoln School drew strong attendance and proceeds will fund piano purchases for the grades.
The article notes sudden changes in weather as winter arrives in Pella. Clouds on Sunday signaled a wind storm followed by a drop in temperature, bringing snow and ice that melted, yet cold conditions lingered all day Monday, suggesting a normal seasonal shift.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce and local and county assessors will explain the new property assessment system to farmers and business people on Thursday evening December 4 1930 at 7 30 pm at the Legion Building Pella Iowa. All property owners and interested parties are urged to attend to understand changes and be prepared for assessments.
Rev. John Steenhoven of Melvin Iowa will preach at Pella Baptist church Thursday December 4 at 730 pm. The sermon will be in English. Two other services in Holland language are Otley Baptist church Tuesday December 2 and Sandridge school house Wednesday December 3 both at 730 pm. Large audiences expected.
Only twenty pianos and players remain from the original fifty in a bargain sale at the Ram sey Piano Store over the Pella Motor Company. The note hints at wetting the bargain, signaling urgency for buyers to act before stock runs out.
A roster of individuals including Dorothy Cook Jeanette Van Heukelom Helen Huyser Jennie Keuning Bernice Van Ommen Helen Vander Linden Pearl Shinn Firmer Adair Lamar Hankamp Andrew Klyn Donald Renaud Rudolph Ulrich Raymond Vander Wilt Margaret Vanden Berg Geraldine Goselink Jennie Goselink Edna Mae Hackert Florence Hollebeck Mary Liggett Irene Roose Johanna Rowenhorst Viola Vroom Viretta Van Zante Roy Van Vark Margaret Keuning Junella Van Maanen Helen Vander Wal Rath Vander Zyl Rath Zylstra Geo Vande Noorde Wilma Bensink Bernice Carter Marie Decker Elizabeth Van Heukelom Henrietta Hoksbergen Lucille Hollebrands Margaret Vander Kieft Thelma Ulrich
Special evangelistic meetings led by Rev. R. T. Nordlund and Rev. R. G. Schell resulted in about a dozen new members, most by baptism. Schell praised as an able minister. six decisions at the close of his sermon on Now. Visitors pleased with Pella’s progress and religious spirit. Choir special music featured throughout the revival, with additional admissions expected.
The report recounts Bert Huizinga surviving a torpedo strike on the head near a bank, a later car incident last Thursday with an unidentified driver, and an ongoing hospital dispute over his treatment. He appears unscathed despite the dangers, casting doubt on his suitability for surgical care.
Will Van Heukelum of Leighton visited the office last Friday to commend the Chronicle. He said he has read the paper since January 1 and found the recent special edition especially interesting, expressing strong appreciation.
W. E. Johnson of J. C. Penney visited Eddyville Sunday and connected with his relatives. He rented the A. W. De Bruin property, previously the L. A. Winters home, and plans to move in about ten days. Coach Winters will relocate to the Hoeven property on North Main Street.
The local Red Cross chapter voted to support employing a public health nurse in city schools. Miss Ruth Fischer noted potential funding from other groups if school finances fail. A new leadership slate was set with Jacob Plender as chair and several committee heads named to push the effort forward.
Chief of Police Dennis picked up two men from Mitchelville for a motor traffic violation as they backed into the wrong direction. They were taken to city offices to locate Mayor De Haan but were released after explaining they did not know the ordinance. The incident prompts calls to enforce the law and urge drivers to keep right.
United Paint and Body Co. changes hands with Van Gorp becoming sole owner last Tuesday. The sale includes the interests of Fred Veenstra and Adrian Lubberden, partners since the start of the business about three months ago. Veenstra remains at the shop while both he and Lubberden consider their futures.
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