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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
8
A reader quotes Stanley Baldwin warning that Europe and the world may resort to war while still burying bodies from twenty years past and condemns the era's philosophy as selfish. The piece criticizes the creed of everyone living only for themselves and urges removing self from the equation to restore order.
Recent statistics show several hundred fewer fatal motor accidents on streets and highways in the United States than last year. The note calls this encouraging and hopeful, suggesting motorists and pedestrians are becoming more safety conscious and avoiding risky conduct. It urges an ongoing awakening to improve safety.
A local pastor delivered a sermon on gossip, provoking mixed reactions among listeners. The piece argues that pastors should share views on the topic periodically. It notes communities often engage in gossip thoughtlessly or maliciously, damaging reputations regardless of truth.
The passage lauds Pella for resisting carnival atmosphere during celebrations and in daily life. It notes some residents travel to other towns for cheap amusements, but most locals uphold higher ideals, viewing such diversions as unsuitable and unnecessary.
The article notes cleanliness is a common Dutch trait in Pella and surrounding areas. It praises that most farm wives keep homes and premises tidy despite many duties. It calls the trait surprising yet commendable and worthy of recognition.
Clean wholesome humor pleases most people while some lack a sense of humor. Some exhibit vulgar senseless humor and offend others. A good joke is enjoyed by many, yet sensitivities vary and warnings are needed.
Friday morning reports say Czechoslovakia accepted the London peace plan and would surrender territory to Germany. In England and France the mood is skeptical, fearing only a temporary peace as Poland eyes the Czechs and Hitler pursues wider aims. The situation remains distressing and anxious.
A speaker warns that many think we are in the last days based on Matthew's prophecy of wars famines pestilences and societal decay. They emphasize that the passage also states the end is not yet and imply something more terrible lies ahead for the world.
Our county makes the state honor list for having no fatal highway accidents so far this year. Safety departments and newspaper publicity save lives through cautioning drivers. Drive with care, as fractions of a second determine life or death on the highway.
The issue hints at extensive discussion of the R. E. A. project and a forthcoming demonstration at the A. W. Den Adel farm scheduled for next weekend, noting much material is present but restrained by modesty.
The department notes minimal fuss and no ill feeling in the project as farmers volunteer, showing strong management. John Hoeksema, the manager, along with officers and the Board of Directors, has forgotten self to serve the common good, delivering a tribute to a fine group of men.
Observing a heat ridden event, the writer notes women wore sleeveless dresses while men kept sleeves long and tight to the neck. They argue for equal comfort standards, claiming women often judge dress better and calling for consistency in norms for both genders.
The Rural Electrification Administration explains next week’s farm electricity demonstration near Pella, highlighting piping in seventy miles of lines, wired homes, and rising demand. The voluntary co operative plan avoids forced sign ups, sells no appliances, and aims to lift farm living standards while spreading federal funds.
Editorial from Indianola Tribune laments the costly impact on American education if Sudeten Czech settlements reshape maps. The Humeston New Era notes the unexpected shift as England and France seem ready to abandon treaties to prevent war, a move that empowers dictators and tests alliances.
Chariton Leader notes a central Europe map where Germany dominates in black while others appear white. The writer warns that if Nazi aggression continues, red could stain the Czech republic and beyond, echoing Hitler's Drang Nach Osten motto of pushing east.
An editorial clipped from the Oskaloosa Herald notes agitation for parcel post is driven by special interests. The piece mentions the Pella Overall and comments on public reaction to the issue. It highlights concerns over postal changes and its impact on commerce and daily life.
A Columbus Day era item surveys local happenings. Mayor Vander Zyl returns from Colorado seeking asthma relief and brings Bryan as far as Des Moines. Bryan speaks to Valley Junction residents and will head to Cedar Rapids. Two large Dutch families, the Bloms and Vankees, arrive with 19 people. H. H. Sadler served on a Knoxville grand jury last week. Ed. Van Gorp drives the Livingstones to Pella in 45 minutes. Herman Veenstra builds a new home on East Third Street. A Des Moines Register clipping notes Gerard Scholte Nollen and Laura Whitman wedding guests including multiple local families.
Two sons of John Knol of Holland Michigan arrived in Pella for a couple of weeks visit with relatives and friends. The boys drove in a road cart the twelve days of travel, a tiresome but memorable journey from October 4, 1898.
The passage notes Charles Dean of Oskaloosa wed Minnie Messemaker of Pella. Sipko Syphens leads a band at Ot Rev. F. S. Butler from Ohio becomes Baptist pastor. John Keables returns from an eight month Klondyke gold hunting trip.
A psychology experiment kept several youths awake 72 hours as preparation for a double feature film. A married men’s intelligence test is mentioned alongside a quote by a famous American woman about not having anything to wear. The text notes that one in 100,000 people reaches age 100.
The Board of Education offers a special instrument purchase plan through Music House and Mr Ruby at the school. Instruments may be bought on approval in many cases and priced under a new local arrangement similar to textbook handling by drug stores. Parents and pupils are urged to investigate this opportunity for quality new and used instruments through the school and local music house.
Readers learn the Pella High Chronicle staff under Miss Hopley with names listed. The football clash features a seesaw battle near the 50 yard line as Lincoln’s defense stalls Pella and the Dutchmen, led by Mitchel, Thomas, and Keuning, fail to breach the Lincoln line. The piece notes an upcoming home game vs Pleasantville and urges attendance.
The piece notes Bob Van Vark missing Lincoln with a cracked rib and jokes about locker room noise. It lambasts critics while guessing on top teams and boxing talent, naming Everett Klein and urging details on Knoxville second team gridders. It highlights locker room bachelors Pete Van Ooyen and Hopkins Mitchel and mentions Phil Syle and Ray De Wit amid broad campus sports banter.
Twenty years ago reports note Germany accepting Wilsons fourteen points and fix price lists for staples like butter bacon sugar and eggs. Influenza at Camp Pike Camp Dodge and Camp Des Moines spreads through communities as locals cope with quarantine and illness while troops head overseas and residents aid war effort.
Students finished varied projects for units on short stories. Work included soap carvings posters stories of authors lives reports on short stories illustrated booklets and short story maps.
The Junior Class presented The Whole Town's Talking to an audience of over 500, earning praise for its creditable debut performance. Directors and the Oral English class were spotlighted for their work on upcoming ten minute speeches.
Around town new rock street crossings were installed. The firm of C. N. Cole and E. M. Cole dissolved with E. M. Cole remaining in seeds and C. N. Cole moving to Chicago. Nellie Vander Lyde, 16, died at her Pella home. Miss Vander Linden and pupils attended her funeral. Memorial services honored Rev. A. Thompson, former pastor, who died recently in New Jersey at 58.
Pupils in Industrial Arts II practice book repair and binding, noting bindings extend a book’s life. They have repaired about sixty volumes and are moving into mechanical drawing and binding magazines. The class, mixed gender, works on encyclopedia sets and zines, with a year’s subscription bound into one volume.
30 Years Ago items note the Todds returning from Germantown N J after visiting Mr Todd's mother who just turned 98. The Lake Prairie District Fair was held with reasonable success though rain limited attendance on one day. A mule team hitched to a buggy driven by Mr Bishop broke the buggy tongue and tipped at the gate near the horse barn.
The Normal Training Club held its first meeting September 16, 1938 with Helen Klyn as president Emily Heemstra as vice president Johanna Van Rockel as secretary and treasurer Regular monthly meetings will plan projects to train members as future teachers Initiation may bring new members and committees have been formed to plan future work Miss Hepfinger's Class shows senior girls guiding kindergarten level work as they finish pre-primer reading and prepare for first grade reading next week
The article lauds the industrial arts program for providing useful and practical benefits to students. It highlights Mr Nutting for delivering beneficial, interesting, and practical instruction that enhances everyday life skills.
The home making department plans a district meeting on October 15 in Oskaloosa. It will feature open discussion and engaging activities for the girls. The group has finished blueprint curtains for the new laboratory to improve the model kitchen’s appearance.
Miss Hopley helps the Pep Club stage a playful initiation. Initiates arrive with unstyled hair and no makeup, then perform at several street corners selling hot dogs and old stockings while singing, with costumes and a baby hooded escort. The playful scene features Anna Grace Clark Grace Rozenberg Carol Cook and others in lighthearted roles.
Door to door census work by Mary Meulpolder Joy Hack ett and others reveals local interest in goldfish. Pella High plans a marching band exhibition at the Pleasantville game with baton twirlers from Oskaloosa, though spectator protection is urged after minor injuries and drum major fever among students.
The Crops and Soils Class under Prof. M. M. Dockendorf tested five methods on the high school lawn to remove dandelions in a bid for best cheap quick solution. September 27 the Local Animal Husbandry team including Jim Huyser Virgil Bout Charles De Wild and John Vanden Baard went to a cattle judging contest in Water. They returned early the following day after an enjoyable trip. A large Farm Shop class is learning rope splicing this year.
The Dutch of Pella shut out Lincoln High in the first game in their new stadium. Lincoln threatened early, but Pella’s stubborn defense and timely breaks kept them scoreless as the contest progressed.
A playful mix of campus rumors. Sal Hepatica and Sal, mentions of G and W at a replay, study hall, cold weather complaints, and references to students like Freda, Susie Q, Tom Beyers, and Martha at Kuyper. Casual peeks into classroom life and social dynamics.
On Tuesday morning in October, several advanced typists recorded five or fewer errors within a ten minute session. Lora Grandia Gerlene Ozinga and Linden Obit Fan ae were noted in the roster.
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