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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
5
In this weekly feature readers glimpse family characteristics and community life as the Sully Aces dominate softball with a 42 11 record earning a state title. The Chronicle commends their combined batting, fielding, and game sense that fuels such success.
The paper notes disappointment at reports of catcalls and rude behavior during the memorial service for Mrs. Alex Miller former secretary of state. It argues attendees from diverse backgrounds should have shown proper respect for the deceased on that occasion.
A columnist argues for balanced humor and sober mood, then shifts to the East War Situation as official Washington weighs Japan’s stance and Roosevelt’s firm, peace‑preserving posture. The piece denies any desire for war and stresses America’s aim for world peace.
A local partner claimed safety razors are safe only in the hands of careful users. The writer recalls a painful shave and questions why the device is named safe. The piece notes blade quality affects safety and condemns low quality blades and manufacturers.
A weekly newspaper offers in depth community coverage not found in daily sheets. It provides full news stories rather than surface descriptions or brief exterior mentions, delivering meaningful context to readers each week.
The text argues space limits shape what a daily paper can cover and why weekly papers retain value. It notes editors focus on locally important items while distant outlets miss local nuances, stressing the weekly paper’s deeper local coverage and irreplaceable community service.
The 1927 World Series pitted the Yankees against the Giants in a lopsided clash. Lefty Gomez dominated, earning five World Series wins without a loss. The Giants struggled with pitching and errors, losing three games early and a decisive fifth, as the Yankees showcased superior hitting and defense.
Editorial argues war remains the same at core while modern tech expands reach. It contrasts hand to hand past combat with today’s wholesale slaughter by machine guns and gas, accusing civilization’s ally gas of cruelty. Pleasantville notes candidates should tread carefully as fall brings squirrels gathering food.
The Delta Press comments on critics who claim President Roosevelt’s Chicago outer drive bridge dedication speech is warlike. It concedes some will misread the address but argues the president’s tone condemns aggression and promotes peace, defending his stance against war-mongering nations.
A Chicago clergyman told Newton Record that doctors and lawyers should adopt a clergy and newspaperman philosophy of loving the job regardless of earnings. He notes the writer’s belief in this philosophy yet wishes for the financial independence of many doctors and lawyers.
A nostalgic snapshot revisits Pella events from 20 to 50 years ago, highlighting notable happenings, local figures, and community milestones that shaped the town over time.
Fifty years ago on October 19 1887 Albert Kruidenier bought several properties in Des Moines and planned a move to engage in business. Charley Van Viet held two closing out sales north of Pella while Tony Pos began work in a Columbus Junction harness shop. A Koopmans was injured by a tombstone falling at a cemetery. Ella Garber and G Curtis wed in Minneapolis. The infant of Rev and Mrs A De Vink died and a son was born to Dr and Mrs S Stabbelaar.
40 Years Ago Oct 19 1897 reports F C Voorhees and Miss Croll wed. John Dykstra opens new clothing store on Franklin Street. T T Bakker silver wedding anniversary at East Franklin home. John Ross dies of typhoid at 33. Elzie Wheeler welcomes a son. A De Koning becomes J S Rhynsburger bakery’s new baker replacing Jake Touma who returns to the old country.
Thirty years ago on Oct 24 1907 friends gathered at East Franklin Street to surprise G Gosselin on his 48th birthday. The Chronicle started a health column by Dr N C Payne. Baraca class hosted Philatheas with an oyster stew and weiner roast in the south woods. Martha Firth chaperoned. John Rae lost all toes in a saw mill accident near the Wabash bridge. Mr and Mrs Chas Richardson welcomed a baby boy. Cement walk in front of Buerkens wagon factory completed. Press Durham mourn infant son. Canning factory buying pumpkins at 8 per ton. L Popma painting front of variety store. Mrs L Kruidenier hosted Baptist Ladies Aid lunch 70 members paid 7. Mrs Hector Lankelma learned of her mother Jailette’s death in Rockville Ind. Mrs Richard Lautenbach hosted guests for Mrs H A Anderson of Gillespie Ill. Rev Jonkers of Peoria Christian Reformed accepted a call from Paterson NJ.
The Chronicle pictured Rev Robert Carroll of Houston Texas as the new pastor of the Pella Baptist church. Jr and Mrs A J Reynsburger marked their golden wedding anniversary in a separate notice.
An October fourth anniversary at a Los Angeles home centers on the Women’s Federated club of Pellay hosting the sea convention, as the community Hallowe’en celebration looms. Camp Dodge sees several local boys promoted, notably Louis Dennis, Louw Thomassen, Georgie Ries, and Arthur Kuldenberg. Dy. G. Hl. Lankelma joins the army dental corps and awaits word to depart for France. Mrs. A. P. De Reus attends the Iowa Baptist convention at Fort Dodge and visits her son Harry at the officers training.
Fort Dodge hosted church and fraternal gatherings with attendees Rev Robert Carroll Rev R R Sadler and T J Reese among others. Mrs H J Rhynsburger traveled to Town City for Eastern Star convention and relatives. Dr P A Edmand and Dr J V Lankelma attended the National Dental Society meeting in New York City. Leonard Hess and Miss Bes sie Van Gorp wed at the Van Gorp home in New Sharon, cementing a family union.
The Priscilla Sisters of the Reformed church hosted an all church program Tuesday evening with songs readings and duets by local performers including Arlene Glendening Belle Bernice Ver Ploeg Edna Van Heukdam Mary Irene De Cook and Betty and Marjorie Van. A 10 cent lunch followed. Mr and Mrs Louw Van Rockel hosted dinner Friday night for Mr Van Rockel’s birthday with Eddyville guests. The group met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Ita J Hesselink’s home for devotions and mission study on the American Negro led by Mrs Dick Van Zee.
A reading of a poem by Mrs J Brummel opened the note. New members Mrs Henry Sedrel and Mr James Hasselman joined the society. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs Ira J Hasselink and Mrs Herman Hasselman. Miss Clara Brummel underwent an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital Saturday afternoon. Several townspeople visited St Louis to tour Purina Farms. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Tracy Douglas and daughter Margaret at the W A Taylor residence in De Soto Iowa. J A Van Zonk and daughter Mary Lois attended a Sunday luncheon at H W Vander Linden. A son was born to Mr and Mrs W E Douglas at Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa on Sunday October 17. Riley Glendenning and daughters Arlene and Shirley visited Kirksville Sunday.
Three persons were injured when a car driven by W H Vos collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Dan Stainbrook a highway maintenance employee near New Sharon at 4 pm Saturday. Joe De Boef of Oskaloosa suffered a broken right collar bone and bruises and stayed at home. Vos and De Boef’s sister were bruised, and Howard Vos aged year received severe bruises. The Vos family and Mr Stainbrook escaped serious injury.
The Junior Class presents Romantic by Request at the high school auditorium on October 27 1987 at 8 00 pm Tickets cost twenty five cents for adults fifteen cents for children Tickets available from Helen Kynn committee chair and other Junior Class members The cast includes Sarah Hardy Reuben Field Mrs Field Jean Harold Means Dorothy Hickman Evelena Wynberg Teddy Johnson Billy Johnson and more
Miss Lamb leads junior and senior girls in a yearly activity schedule including hikes roller skating bicycle riding and trail parties. Winter brings coasting and ice skating parties, and a yearly Play Day in the high school gym. Girls keep monthly health charts earning thirty points each. meetings occur twice a month with dues paid to Treasurer Helen Klyn at the first monthly meeting.
Locker room chatter notes several lineup shifts including Van Sittert from guard to end and Turner from guard to halfback. Van Vark moves to guard, Van der Waal shifts from halfback to end, Marion Thomas shifts to quarterback, and Mark Thomas moves from tackle to guard. The piece contrasts college and high school players, hinting at a wage difference.
The sixth and fifth grades at Lincoln report several students with perfect attendance for six weeks. New pupils Nick Braafhart and Neela Owens join sixth and fifth grades. Fifth graders receive new readers Stories of Earliest Times and plan a year of reading progress charts. Teachers note illness absences and upcoming letter writing to Africa Palestine and Switzerland.
The article notes the start of physical training for girls this year with new teachers Miss Lamb and Miss Lockhar. It encourages freshman participation, hopes for basketball teams and relays, and extols basketball as beneficial for exercise.
Indianola uses a strong front line to limit Pella High to 13 points in a Friday night game at Indianola. Zieke scores on a three yard plunge after a long march, Menning adds Pella’s late TD, and the Dutchmen show fight in defeat as they prepare for three home games. Public health note urges vigilance as scarlet fever cases arise and schools push for early attention to symptoms.
Pella high opens a three game home stand at Central College field under Friday night lights versus Prairie City. Coach Claypool tweaked the lineup after last Friday’s clash with Indianola, aiming to shore up weaknesses. Prairie City has yet to show strong results, though they held Pleasantville to a better score than Pella. Mitchel Black Van Ooyen Van Sittert Turner and Menning starred last Friday and are expected to perform again. Referees are Carl Greenlee and Len Wires of Des Moines. Game time is 7 30.
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