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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1940
Page
8
The notice states per word rates and a 25 cent minimum with 25 cent extra for want ads, indicating pricing structure for classified listings. Notable is the emphasis on word count pricing and additional charges for want ads.
Quotations from area produce dealers on Wednesday of this week cover cream eggs hens ducks hogs and grains with prices listed for cream No 1 and No 2 wheat oats corn and hides reflecting market conditions and demand in the week.
The clipping lists multiple small advertisements and notices: Ella Coffee Shop promises good food and courteous service. various items for sale including Jonathan apples, dairy and livestock, Westinghouse appliances, Superpex heater, and cures boars with vaccination. Contacts include Rev Rozeboom Otley Iowa, H J Bensink & Son, and others.
A column from the town crier on Thanksgiving reflections notes pride in local life in Pella. It recalls bakery visits, city workers, community spirit, and a toast to Dr. Aschenbrenner leaving town. Mentions the Week Blad frost date article and Nellie Van Arkel’s trip to Venice California to be with LeRoy.
One Letterman back Charles Lautenbach guard returns only if he can juggle outside work. Miller must craft a new lineup and schedule. Three New Sharon Lettermen join from Gooch Wells with Gordon Bergh Keith Johnson and Raydean Coffey. Robt Watts Bud LeCocq and John Williams expected to see action.
A school column notes Miss Ver Heul teaches six weeks tests with a Latin letter translation exercise that pleases students. Freshman Related Science discusses heredity environment shaping character while senior grammar tackles punctuation aided by Miss Hepfinger.
Pella High School hosted a physical education event featuring the physical director addressing students and staff. The session highlighted fitness programs, student participation, and school athletic initiatives.
Miss Doris White, physical education director, visited morning training classes at PHH and noted Birly’s enthusiasm. She urged more teaching materials and encouraged the school to heed her winter sports guidance, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness in today’s education.
In a noisy school note, readers glimpse Coach changes, freshman mischief, chalk mishaps, new hairdos, and gossip about classes and clubs. Mentions Lola Carter, Cora Theron, Miss Hopley, Jerry Carpenter, Wilma Slot, and Uncle Nick. A playful lampoon lingers over exams, song hints, and a missing table for the Commercial Room.
The town and students of Pella prepare for the annual Show Boat hosted by the high school band and friends. A complete program change is planned with Skipper Birdsall returning as MC. Details to follow in next week’s paper. mark Wednesday evening December 11 for the event.
The Marion County Superintendent hosted a social and business meeting at Mrs Buckles home in Knoxville on November 21 at 6 30 pm. Women played bridge and watched a movie while men organized details for the Marion County Basketball Tournament. Tracy outlined plans to test all grade children across the county after basic skills tests.
The statewide program runs January 17 to 31, 1941 with Pella and many others participating. R Schubert of Hamilton A W Turnquist of Harvey and Roy A Lieurance of Swan are named as the new county superintendents this year.
A group from Pella High School traveled to the Town City stadium for the Iowa-Illinois football game. The boys used Knothole Club cards to secure tickets, enjoyed the match, and returned home after a four o'clock finish. Bill Koopman felt unwell after the meal but the trip ended with a satisfied group.
The Farm Shop class is working full steam ahead to complete several projects mentioned last week. Students assemble the hayrack frame and prepare for wheels, then paint and roll it for use. Self feeders are being put to use as soon as finished.
The Farm Crop boys have figured out how much it costs them to produce corn on their own farms. Results show costs vary from 10c to 36c per bushel for good corn. They are also studying the judging of small grain including oats barley wheat and rye and applying what they have learned.
Ten first year typing division students finished speed and accuracy requirements for the semester. Completion criteria include five five minute speeds with at most three errors and a minimum of thirty words per minute. The following names finished six weeks early: Joyce Vos, Jessie Rugnard, Donna Mae Rietveld, Blanche De Prenger, Carl Renaander Linden, Janet Vander eft, Arvena Huyser, Dorothy Fleck, Blanche Van Donselaar, Helen Boertje.
The Normal Training Agriculture girls are now studying beef cattle grades and classes and other aspects of raising and selling beef cattle. They study markets and what good beef cattle bring on the market.
Fragmentary notes mention a trip by 11 boys last Saturday and various student wardrobe items including Loren Vander Zyle trousers Virginia Carpenter sweater Harriet Schilder boxing gloves Miss Hepfinge red sweaters Miss Gosselink blue suit Anne Langerak corduroy suit and other blue items.
Notice to whom it may concern that final reports requesting settlement and discharge are on file in Marion County District Court. Hearings begin at the next term on December 1, 1940, covering estates including Knapp, Hakkert, LeCocq, Wheeler, Brause, Witzenberg, Bellamy, Van Der Gaarde, Gullian, and Gullian guardianship cases with Remy as clerk.
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