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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
3
Quote by Bruce Catton on neutrality arguing that the issue involves more than munitions and basic commodities are as explosive as gun cotton. It urges courage to recognize the full stakes beyond arms in shaping a proper neutrality law.
A collection of wry observations on public life and manners. It critiques Giants gossip, gender spaces, shopping habit, church behavior, education, wealth, and tax facts with a satirical tone. It notes public figures and cultural norms, ending with a blunt tax assertion.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce presents a high class home talent play in Pella praised for clean wholesome humor and fine performances. Director Harry Sixsmith earned credit for his time and effort, with cast members noting his essential influence in the production.
The Chronicle promotes support for the American Red Cross urging every citizen to donate a dollar or more. It notes much of the money goes elsewhere but a portion is kept locally to aid those in distress and calls the organization worthy of continued support.
The piece contrasts past summer heat with current need to buy large fuel quantities for winter. It notes the difficulty of firing furnaces in winter and ash disposal. It ends with a reflection on preferring Iowa’s seasonal extremes to uniform year round weather, calling change the spice of life.
In a Des Moines Baptist state convention, a speaker criticized both major parties over liquor policy. The remark noted that both Democratic and Republican platforms favored changes to liquor laws, suggesting hypocrisy in censuring one side over the other.
Builders routed highway 163 away from Prairie City's business district, depriving downtown access. The piece notes that many highways harm towns, but redeems the modern road as a significant improvement over the old one that led motorists to the back door.
A Chronicle reader praises the Pella high school editorial calling for sportsmanship and fair play. It argues that teams deserve credit for effort, even in defeat, and that the true measure is how the game was played, not just the outcome.
A Georgia dispute centers on Governor Rivers proposing 866000 Bible copies funded by beer tax to equip public schools. Church leaders clash over whether state funds should cover Protestant Catholic and Jewish scriptures, while anti sectarian concerns mount about tax revenue shaping sectarian education.
Editorials comment on David Lawrence embracing President Roosevelt's aggressive stance and the potential impact on world events. A Corydon item notes a sack of flour moved from a homecoming car to a doorstep, amusing locals. Toledo Chronicle reflects on how demeanor alters perception of a man by day's end, contrasting small annoyances with steadier leadership.
The Chariton Leader recalls a year old issue showing Roosevelt at 36.85 percent in the Literary Digest straw vote with his main rival at 58 to 60 percent. The piece notes New Dealers’ mixed reactions, pondering whether the Digest misled the public or recorded an accurate straw poll.
Chariton Leader urges congressmen to back the Biermann bill to abolish the postal savings system. The paper argues it lacks sound purpose and harms banks and local communities by routing deposits to eastern centers. It suggests foreign savers be accommodated elsewhere without paying interest.
Fifty years ago on October 26 1887 Lois Martin stepped down from her post as city schools principal and the school board appointed Sam Cole to succeed her. The District Conference of the Methodist Church gathered in Pella with Rev W F Mai delivering the opening sermon. Third Reformed built a large barn behind their church to shelter farmers horses during services. Dr B P Brownfield and family of Hillsboro Iowa moved to Pella for their children to attend Pella schools occupying the Rudd home near the M E church. Rev H Huysingh of Ackley assisted in installing Rev Hoekstra as pastor of the True Reformed church. While visiting Huysingh stayed with his father in law H P Haze and family.
From the 1897 item, Johnson and Ver Dught began a new brick building on the south side of the square. Obituaries note Peter teamer, 34, leaving a wife and adopted daughter. G. Van Eersel, 83, at C. Van Eersel’s home. Dr. P. De Pree wed E C Oggel to Lulu Robinson in Orange City. a temperance law cut local saloons from five to three.
Thirty years ago in October 1907, Mrs. John Van Maren sold Franklin street property to Frank and Ike LeCocq for a harness shop and bogey agency. The First Reformed church consistory honored pastor Rev. S. Vander Werff on his 39th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. John Rietveld celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. Commercial club debated closing stores at 6:30 pm nightly except Saturday. A seven foot coal seam was opened on A. Vander Zee's Anderson place. Thomas Neiswanger of Leighton suffered bruises after a buggy accident. Mercantile store cellar walls cave in during work. H. Van Houten, 95, was said to remain sharp. W. H. Fowler urged lighting improvements for Pella. Jennie Wyngaarden left for California health stay. John Den Adel and Jacob Plender plastered the Home For the Aged building. A. Blick and his wife of Leighton were named Home For the Aged managers.
Twenty years ago on November 1, 1917 Mr and Mrs Jim Verhey entertained members of the First Reformed church choir at a haltingly described gathering. The event reflected community ties and church activity of the period with neighbors and choir members in attendance.
Weekly notes report weddings Arthur De Wild and Miss Millie Barnett, Mr. and Mrs P O Wagaman silver anniversary in Prairie City, Ruth Pietenpol abroad in Orange City, U S naval band visitors Udell Hendricks hosts Les Welle and Henry Ver Steeg, Alabama troops en route to Camp Dodge, Sully school closes for fever, 80 local youths at Kuyper Halloween party, new coal house at city light plant nearing completion, birth of a daughter to Frank and Mrs Van Zante in Monroe on Oct 19.
On Oct 22 the Home For the Aged marked the birthday of Mr H Vande Gaarde who died at 78. Anie Terpstra of Lynnville visited his brother Henry Terpstra. On Oct 25 a new inmate Mr Bart Donai arrived and occupies the first floor room previously used by Mrs Jane Mep pelink. Mrs A Van Duren accompanied Mr and Mrs Will Van Duren on a trip.
A long list details visitors from Prairie City and nearby towns including Alexander Montezuma Akron and Chicago. Individuals named include Mrs Van Duren Mr Wilkens Mrs Heemstra Rempe De Reus Slings Brouwer Vermeer Stock Wiegreffe Buitenwerf and Roovaart. Mrs Vander Hart injured her hands in a sidewalk fall.
Recollections from Gerrit Bennink of 709 Broadway recount boyhood fights in South Pella where a rumor or insult quickly sparked brawls. He recalls developing a fighting spirit until a scolding from his father after chasing his brother with a broadax ended the habit.
A writer notes a modern anxiety about recalling whether the car has six cylinders with eight more payments or eight cylinders with six more payments, highlighting debt and financing worries in everyday life.
Pella High defeated Prairie City 29 to 0 in a one sided game. Menning scored two touchdowns and added a two point conversion while Van Ooyen tallied one touchdown and seven extra points. Prairie City managed a lone early drive but could not reach the end zone.
Friday morning the first period study hall at the school had unrest when two sparrows found the room to their liking. Bill Vande Kiett captured them hoping to keep pets, but Miss Lamb disapproved and the birds were released. Freshman asks about the full name Zeke.
Webster School reports include poem work The Wind and the Leaves and home studies on houses. Students share field trips to Lincoln Park Zoo and Indian village, perfect attendance names, and English contests. Fourth and fifth graders publish leaves scrapbook and stage Magic Messages program. Sixth grade prepares a newspaper and penmanship lessons with health checks and upcoming history geography tests.
A Friday night crowd at Pella High drew mixed reaction as Prairie City fans out-yelled the pep section. The writer urged fans to rally behind the green-clad gridsters despite cold weather, defending the team and traditions.
Mystery surrounds the school as girls whisper in halls and athletes strut. The G A A hosts a Trail Party on Thursday October 28 at 6 PM with Miss Lamb as sponsor. Lunch follows in the Home Economics room, committee members listed.
About sixty students attended the Glee Club party in the study hall at Pella High Thursday evening. New members were initiated after games, and the football squad players were included in the festivities before the event adjourned after 10 PM.
The Gregg Company issued a monthly Complete Theory Test with one hundred words on general theory principles. The September test awarded certificates to Viola Helen Boot Carroll Hollebrands Johanna Keuning Dolores Lankelma Bernice Leydens Bernice De Reus for passing with 90 percent or better.
The fragment lists humorous or riddle like terms. Men is described as an animal skinned multiple times. poVchun is defined as something not sealed in an enclosure. Banana Peel is noted as a food item associated with weight loss.
In October the girls learn Captain Basketball with Joy Hackett and Freda Schippers as first division captains and Leona Vander Linden Mary Ann Linder as second division captains. The first division led 3 to 0. Headlines cover teachers Mr. Taylor and Miss Bootsma, organ test in Health and Science, muffins in Home Economics, and postponed football games due to rain. The eighth grade boys practice basketball. band plans to march in Pleasantville with Dutch costumes and a water melon treat. New pupil Gerald Clark joins seventh grade. Earl Vander Zyl and Robert Van Vark are absent for health reasons.
Bob Menning's finger cast after a football injury in the Indianola game may explain fumbles against Prairie City. The team showed fighting spirit despite a smaller squad and cold weather. Second team players performed well, promising material for next year while Stu Kuyper's wrist remains in a cast but he attended practice and dressed for Friday's game.
New Sharon High School travels to Pella for a Friday October 27 clash described as a hard fought, clean football thriller with two teams ready to battle for supremacy.
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