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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
3
Comment on war fear subsiding as propaganda is scrutinized, contrasting past panic with present calm. Observations on domestic debt rising toward forty-three billion by 1940, anecdote about Pat and a jacket, Lindbergh’s Canada remarks, first impressions of Broadway streets, hospital discussions in Pella, and praise for Nordic restraint amid looming threat.
George D. Stoddard of the University of Iowa told the Congress of Parents and Teachers in Sioux City that the first contribution to child personality is to bring a few children into the world. He warned that the home with high parental ability and economic status to support three or four children often has only one.
A Des Moines meeting debates education for democracy and America’s place in world affairs. Leaders argue isolation is unsafe, urging responsible action guided by Christian principles, science, and freedom. The piece weighs the costs of war, leadership, and the moral duty to confront global hardship.
An editorial note reflects on the elusive measure of success tied to integrity and purpose. A Sudan Journal anecdote describes a merchant who argued billboard pull versus newspapers, then sees his wife's mother’s obituary posted on a billboard to ensure readership.
Des Moines Tribune notes a dramatic rise in high school enrollment from 18 percent twenty years ago to 65 percent today, with some states reaching 90 percent. Dr. Homer Rainy urges planning for universal high school access, while tracing the bulk of gains to 1919–1930, and acknowledging progress under prior systems.
Seventy five year old notes detail W H Fowler planning a 50 by 75 foot garage for Pella Motor Company on Main Street. Plette Van der Linden sell their meat market to Van Gorp Ver Meer. Monroe dedicates a new mausoleum with over fifteen hundred attendees. Central College football travels to Des Moines to face Highland Park with a 23 to 3 loss after Ray Bousquet’s ankle injury. Recitals, runaways, job ads, land bids, and various local notices fill the issue, including a Hummer suit ad, Eastern Star convention, and auto agency for Studebaker.
The Oct 80 1919 item notes a Farmers Co operative Club meeting with County Agent McDowell and a Ames visitor to form a buy and sell cooperative and social group. Directors named De Haan Vander Waal De Geus Ver Ploeg and Peters. Various local happenings follow including a birthday surprise, out-of-town guests, a Main and Franklin street car collision, and Legion Armistice Day plans.
The Reporter reports on subscriber lists for the First and Second Liberty Loans in Black Oak township during World War I. Totals reached 28,000 for the first loan with many 1,000 dollar gifts from wealthy landowners, and 16,150 for the second loan with several 2,000 gifts and many 1,000, 100, 200, and occasional 500 gifts. The lists reflect farmer generosity and hint at current wealthy landowners.
Fragment mentions lists and a comparison to someone living outside. No clear people, places, dates, or events readable to identify a concrete news item. Summary limited to noting a fragmentary reference to lists perceived as more interesting than someone external.
A 1929 Otley and Pella chronicle reports a Chamber of Commerce banquet for 135 attendees including wives and sweethearts. Treasurer Connie Smorenberg notes year receipts and expenditures at 2100 dollars. Reports cover the Knoxville bridge investigation, Larson Construction paving plans, and local travel and patents. Obituary notes An eight year old Detroit taxi accident death, and Frank Simonse, WWI veteran, dying in Columbus street home. Reverend A C Droz moves to Pleasantville to pastor.
Pella High School pupils led by M M Dockendorf won national recognition in dairy cattle judging. The FP A boys placed 12th nationally, earning individual honors for Herman Vander Linden who finished 11th. The team also ranked 4th in the US for Guernsey cattle judging, with members Herman Vander Linden Gene Van Zee Harold Vander Linden and Billy Huyser. They traveled to Kansas City from Des Moines aboard the Rocket, spending over three days on judging and activities before returning to class.
The article praises Miss Helen Hopley at Pella High as the driving force behind the school paper for three years. It notes her role as advisor to the Pella High Spirit section of the Pella Chronicle and her development of a new Journalism course using in-class handl ed material after a summer study at Iowa City.
Sophomore English students display in Miss Hopley room numerous Silas Marner themed projects. Models of Silas house, soap carvings, character dolls, tiny costumes, a church with cemetery, diaries and illustrated booklets accompany a standout free hand sleigh by Jan Ver Ploeg depicting a scene from the story.
A fragmented school bus conversation reflects awkward seating, clashes over who sits outside, and playful but puzzling questions about classmates. The scraps hint at friendships, routines, and small social frictions aboard the bus.
Eighteen students edit the Pella High Spirit with support from the Pella Chronicle. A new in‑school journalism course led by Miss Helen Hopley aims to produce a student‑run paper in the coming years.
A historical listing presents staff positions at Pella High Spirit, naming editorial leadership, photography, features, editorials, assemblies, departments, club advisers, and administrative figures. It enumerates staffers across training, games coverage, science, agriculture, arts, and music, with names including Miss Molen, How Linden, Julianna Flietstra, Raymond De Wit, Wayne Schakel, and David Braashart.
The first period sophomore English class, nearly all boys, will vary their usual course for four days to focus on polite conduct. Mr. Dalton Smith leads the effort teaching table manners and common courtesies at school, home, and in public, a chance girls often get. The students welcome the opportunity to learn these social habits.
Pella High School students and grade school children enjoyed a marionette performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Jay Joss puppeteers. The show offered charm, action, music, drama, and color in a special ministry theatre setting.
The performance featured scenery and lights with convincing puppet manipulation that chilled some youngsters by the wicked queen's portrayal. In act two the marionette queen teased grade schoolers, who cheered Snow White while one child warned against the queen’s disguise. Jay Jess then introduced the troupe’s associate artists to a warmly applauding crowd.
Ted dy's First Dress Suit was staged at P H S Auditorium on Wednesday afternoon as the first of a monthly series of one act plays by the speech and drama class. The cast included Mrs Harding as Mother Jeanette Lanheima Teddy Harding Wayne Schakel Betty Harding Loraine LeCoca Johnny Drake Irwin Inbbers with direction by Mr Minnelius Schakel.
Five FFA members Lloyd Van Zante Willis Vande Voort Mark Schakel Charles De Wild and Jacob Vos visited Mrs Jack Rhynsburger Tuesday night to demonstrate parliamentary procedure before the Women's Federated Club presided by Mrs M M Dockendorf
Miss Gosselink debuts a black dress while Jerry and John Van Berkum wear matching jackets. iss Hopley showcases a green blouse and skirt. Jay and Theresa pair half socks with outfits. Florence Robinson unveils a new skirt and sweater. Margie wears a twenty one year old blouse. The piece notes a budding romance between Bartlett and June.
An editorial advises miserable moods are common and solvable. It urges stepping beyond aloofness by joining clubs or hosting gatherings, inviting friends, and focusing on strengths. It cautions against self pity, suggests personal care, and encourages proactive social effort to lift mood and appearance.
Mae Den Adel and Robert Evers of Pella High were honored with summer Piccolett Band achievement awards. Director Robert Ruby named Evers for proficiency in the Piccolett Band and Den Adel for advancement in the beginners band, each receiving solid gold pins with a lyre on blue.
Take care of fractures. A simple fracture breaks bone with intact skin and heals in weeks. Compounded fractures risk longer recovery if mispositioned, potentially taking months to heal.
Nine homerooms in the Pella Schools have elected their Student Council Representatives for the coming year. Final council composition will include the nine homeroom reps plus one member from each school group such as Glee Clubs Pep Club and Letter Club. Names listed include Chas De Wild Breda Zwank Jerry Carpent Norma Schreiner Janet Kieft Stan Ver Ploeg Betty Vriezelaar Lemon Sandven Carl Vogelaar and others.
Montezuma Braves overpower Pella Dutchmen 6 to 0 with blocked punt setting up the lone touchdown. Harry Reynolds plunges in from the three yard line on fourth down after Montezuma end blocks a punt. Pella never penetrates Montezuma territory as Tom Grundman stands out for Pella in a soggy Tuesday contest.
The Pep Club met last Tuesday after class. The president called the meeting to order and the group reviewed Old business. An upcoming announcement revealed a school organization will gain one representative.
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