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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
6
Herman H. Severn, formerly Dean Emeritus at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, is now affiliated with Central College in Pella Iowa, marking a career move within higher education.
The text explains communism and fascism from Latin roots and common usage, noting how both regimes center state control over goods and deny private ownership. It contrasts ideal meanings with practical extremes, citing Italy where fascism merges with the state and directs production and distribution.
Safety plans for Pella Public Schools outline exit examinations fire alarm tests door lock checks and drill provisions. Plans call for thorough inspections of all three school buildings with fire apparatus inspected and tested while Hawkeye Casualty Company and Jeisma Insurance Agency are thanked for their material support.
Routine matters occupied the Van Veen Van Hemert Legion Post monthly session with over fifty members renewing memberships without solicitation. Progress on John Durham’s recovery at the Veterans’ facility was also reported.
The Des Moines hospital treated a patient after an operation to drain a lung. Barney Mensch was also taken to the same hospital Sunday for treatment or operation as necessary. A resolution gave Henry E. Kuyper full charge of the Junior Legion band and William S. Van Hemert was elected County Commander for the coming year. The Knoxville Post attended while other Posts were not represented. An October 14 district meeting at Ames was announced. Plans for a shelter house at the Swimming Pool Park were discussed but tentative.
The student council elected Marjorie Van Wyk as president at a special Tuesday meeting. Offiers include Lois Van Vliet as vice president Jeanette Lankelma secretary and Arvin Hoognakker treasurer. The council has about 20 members and meets regularly on the first Monday each month.
Homecoming plans place special emphasis on the classes of 1910 1900 and 1930 returning to Central. Dr Severn then dean of the college in 1910 has returned making the alumni of those days look forward to reuniting on campus. It will be a great event to see old and new Central students mingle in tribute to student fidelity and devotion. Alumni and friends are urged to visit Pella for a Homecoming gathering and to spread word among students.
The article presents a recipe for stuffed baked tomatoes with a rice and mushroom filling. It explains preparation steps including scooping centers, mixing with cream of mushroom soup, seasoning, and baking at 375 degrees for about 26 to 35 minutes. It notes serving ideas and yields about six servings.
A notice to reach former students of Central-Union Institute urging them to drop cards and inform them Homecoming will be held October 12. The passage notes that in 1999 around 4,200 farmers died in work accidents, comprising 27 percent of all occupational fatalities.
The 1937 general synod delegates plan fall sessions in Pella Iowa October 26 to 28 with aims to rally funds for foreign missions and refugees. Last year’s goal was 549180 dollars. this year a three hundred thousand dollar increase is urged to reach one million by April 1, 1941, supported by refugee aid and Netherlands missions. The board also notes sale of the old church HQ in New York City to the Serbian Orthodox church and preparations for domestic mission meetings in Pella.
WORK WANTED Housecleaning by day or hour. Mrs Walter De Kock 411 E Washington. FOR SALE Sprayed Roman Stem and Jonathan apples Also pears John W Vos Phone 36 on 20 SPECIAL PRICES on No 1 Northern potatoes by the sack or truck load Vande Voort s Grocery.
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