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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
3
Thought of the Week cites Oliver Wendell Holmes on planting trees. The Colors have come to the woodlands with russet brown, crimson and bright yellow, aided by no frost this season. Readers are invited to enjoy country roads and river hill views while colors linger.
Opinion pieces urge planting elms and maples before old trees vanish, warn against fear of building shortages, praise bovine serum albumin as a transfusion substitute, criticize building-material scares, applaud AFL reform steps, and note drivers' insurance habits aimed at protecting wealth.
The piece argues that careless drivers with insufficient coverage burden responsible motorists and calls for universal liability and property damage insurance before license issuance. It also notes Parson College appointing Dr Herbert Meyer and his plea to guide youth with simple virtues, democracy, honesty, and faith in God amid wartime uncertainty.
A Mason City Globe-Gazette editorial rebukes the Col onel Lindbergh speech by sponsors, urging responsibility in free speech. Hampton Chronicle notes church influence remains a public belief. Iowa liquor stamp data suggest state stores face competition with private outlets. Knoxville Express praises Knoxville and Pella as petunia and tulip towns, while Des Moines aims to be the lilac center, promoting a scenic Sunday drive between cities.
The U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a 15 to life sentence for a 27 year old who killed two people in a drunken joyride. Chief Justice D Lawrence Groner rejected his insanity defense and memory loss claims, labeling drunken driving a grave societal problem and affirming murder in the second degree.
A sermon contrasts the God of the Old and New Testaments, stressing righteousness and mercy. Moses reviews Israel’s 40 years, warning against idolatry, Sabbath, parental honor, murder, theft, adultery, false witness, and coveting, urging obedience to walk the straight way and avoid proud, drunken, and violent paths that bring judgment.
Parents unable to afford lessons can start music education at home through simple tunes and recordings. Children familiar with melodies will enjoy the music program in schools, even if they do not become performers. Mothers singing or humming while daily tasks helps children bond with song and stories behind the music.
Farmers report higher quail numbers in parts of Marion County this fall, with occasional pheasants seen where land is level. Open quail season runs November 15 to December 15. Pheasant season lengthened to seven days, running noon November 12 to 5 p.m. November 18, with hunting areas limited to northern half of Iowa and several counties seen as sparse. Daily bag limit is three male birds, possession limit six. Knoxville Journal.
Mrs Guthrie confides to a teacher about son Johnnie who hates school after weeks of sulkiness and poor work. A careful look shows clothes and status affect his self worth. Solutions include new clothes or a personal cap, small earnings, and payment for chores to rebuild confidence and independence.
The piece argues that labor radicals aim to subjugate industry and government to union demands. It cites organized clerical and maintenance staff in the State Road Commission and growing unions among police, fire, teachers, and street departments. It warns of potential government paralysis under a labor dictatorship.
A Nov week in Pella featured Bryan and Lew advocacy and a hostile note tying McKinley to Mark Hanna. Local trades included Gaass and Van Spanckeren Jr exchanging clothing for land while Gilmore men prepared stock for shipment. Kaldenberg listed 2000 cabbages at two cents a pound south of the city. City Mills ran late, Ed Wheeler shipped horses to Buffalo for sale, and Mitchellville’s C C Cory sick with stomach trouble. A party train carried 10 full cars of Democrats from Des Moines to Ottumwa for W J Bryan. A horse choked on hay strings, LeCocq Bros moved harness business into a new building, and the college launched a printing office soliciting local orders. John LeCocq Jr married Agnes Hartog with Pree officiating. Walter Sexton worked in Dowden factory. A Des Moines rider named Baker broke his leg after a pass on the road east of Pella. S Baldauf advertised fine dress goods with refund on rail fare. A Democratic ticket warning dubbed the Gold Bug slate the Snide Democratic Ticket.
Thirty years ago in Pella on November 2 1911 Halloween pranks included placing delivery wagons atop buildings and wiring signs on storefronts. The Blommers Mill whistle was wired down and tooted for 30 minutes until released. Municipal light plant began 24 hour service November 1st as wiring and motor installations increased. Local clerks opened an automobile repair shop on East Franklin with Luke Vander Linden and Will Campbell. The Male Choral Club drew a packed house with solos by Prof. P Groet Miss Cora Van Dam and accompaniments by Mrs Carrie Vander Ploeg and Misses Cornelia De Geus Julia Van Zante. School enrollment stood at 584 with 126 in high school and Attorney George Thomassen urged foundations of education. Thermos bottles advertised as icy hot bottles sold for 8.00 a quart. John Hollebrands took charge of a Newton restaurant venture. William Lowry of Ottumwa sang nightly at the Electric Palace. An aeronautical unit used a wireless telephone in practice maneuvers on the West Coast, signaling future potential.
A 1921 roundup reports Pella High lost to Fremont 7 0 and Central tied Graceland 0 0 at Lamont. Central College dedicates a new gym with Willard D Brown and Dr Mackenzie as speakers. Melon secretary rules doctors may prescribe beer for sick people in medicine states. Drys alarmed by wets concession. Frank Stubenrauch buys a Knoxville drug store preparing move. Gradus Hagens rising in Casper politics slated as next Republican State Chairman. Chamber plans Reformed Church Synod Convention with 1000 raised for 300 delegates. Eastern Kentucky coal at 12 00 per ton. First issue of the School Chronicle appears. Atlantic wireless proves France transmission from Annapolis to a French station. Mrs F M Frush narrowly escapes a curb incident on Main Union streets. Mrs J G Lankelma dies aged 61 after kidney illness. Chamber proposes Halloween celebration. Henry Nunnikhoven to Wiggins MS seeking land. Mrs Marie Bousquet Wills visits kin then returns to Goldfield NV. Rumor of buying Opera House for a garage. auditorium to be remodeled and top story removed. Kuyper sells 62 year stock to Orange City man, traded to Henry Welle Sully. Kuyper praised as Marion County’s pioneer merchant by years in business.
Ten years ago residents enjoyed a grand Hallowe'en with prizes and a pavement dance. Mrs. Gerrit Van Horssen died at 94 after arriving with Pella’s first settlers. A Gideon Roose wood inlay of the Second Christian Reformed Church drew praise at Ideal Pharmacy. The Federated Club sponsored the musical comedy Jack Tarr led by star dancer Mrs. L A Winter. The Welfare League aimed aid to local residents only amid transient concerns.
Hog breeders should prioritize a sire with a large full ham extending to the dock, a uniform loin, straight underline indicating a bacon side, a long body with a medium arch back and high tailhead. An animal of this type heading the herd can yield pigs ready around 225 pounds or heavier, per Town State College hog specialists.
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