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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
3
A brief reflection notes that men who prove themselves to be mirrors have first shown themselves as miracles of disciplined effort and steady toil. The prose hints at virtue of persistent work shaping notable change. The text emphasizes self improvement through constant striving and belief.
A religious reflection argues wealth lies in God’s creation and wise distribution. It laments war’s gas horrors and urges science to pursue peace, tools for salvation, and productive civilian aims over munition profits.
The National League features a tight chase with Pittsburgh five games ahead of New York, while Cincinnati and Chicago close in. Yankees lead American League by 12 games as rest of majors settles into status quo. A sentimental note laments gloom spreaders and calls for choosing happiness over misery.
The Iowa state fair enters its centennial a record setting hopes with large patronage anticipated for livestock, farm machinery, garden products, and other features. Officials emphasize educational value while acknowledging some low quality entertainment, but expect more good than bad.
A contemporary speaker argues the United States has welcomed Jews and protected all races under the flag. The piece condemns anti Jewish campaigns in Russia and Germany as rooted in diminished Christian influence and calls for Christian values to avert such persecution.
The nation endures cycles of murder and banditry with brief promises of peace followed by renewed violence. Reports claim two arch bandits are at large, keeping the country in suspense, anxiety, and fear.
Following a recent storm, residents faced 24 hour electricity failures revealing how modern comforts rely on reliable service. Many lacked backup lighting and cooking options, underscoring the value of utilities and the frustration of enforcement challenges against offenders, a sentiment echoed by households and officials alike.
Pella's schools and college, rooted in Dutch heritage, have grown from small beginnings to well equipped facilities. The college, once Baptist controlled and later reorganized under the Reformed Church, now seeks expansion to accommodate rising enrollment. Public schools boast strong performance and ongoing improvements, offering affordable education and opportunity to local youth.
A vehicle collision after the driver was intoxicated led to the car owner receiving a stiff fine. The article emphasizes owners are responsible for accidents caused by drivers using their cars, reinforcing accountability and urging greater care by owners.
Editorial in Corydon Times Republican records visitors debate how Wayne county farmers can boost profits. Ideas include planting less corn and diversifying to better adapted crops, expanding dairying, and prioritizing business management through planning and market timing. The paper invites further reader input.
The National Safety Council reports 1937 traffic deaths in cities reached 7 250 with 85 percent of victims struck while crossing. About 2 900 injuries proved fatal during street crossings, and around 3 260 died at intersections. Most fatalities occurred at cross roads or at signals.
A prophetic revival lesson from 1 Samuel 7 and Psalm 125 outlines going away from idols Mizpeh prayer with water symbolic of penitence and giving up fear to God. It emphasizes repentance permanence, Samuel’s intercession, and Ebenezer remembrance with questions on church revival and prayer.
The Chronicle congratulates readers with birthdays and anniversaries listed. Miss Anne Van RingelsteIn celebrated on September 1 in Oskaloosa, with family connections to Mr. and Mrs. John Van RingelsteIn. Mr. Henry H. Van Oene of Pella marked his date, and other local names include Mrs. Oliver Wisgerhof and Herman Douwstra of Pella, Mrs. Arnold Klein of Pleasantville.
A sequence of names and ages dated September 4 to September 8 lists residents of Pella Otley Knoxville and Oska loosa including William Van Ringelestein Annette Dykstra Dries Blom Ray Kingery Bartus Klyn Keith Tait Jacob Ver Mevr Irma Raff and the note My and Mrs Gradus Kuipers Otley observe their sixth wedding anniversary.
Lynnville Arnold Terpstra broke his arm playing in the lumber yard Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Casey Jansen of Taintor were Sunday dinner guests in the Andrew Van Zante home. The Conn family and friends visited, as did the Jansen and Dunsbergen households. Norma Jeanne and Mrs. Wm. Dunsbergen visited relatives near Oskaloosa. The Dunnick and Graham families traveled to northern Minnesota with Donna staying for a week or two. Gilbert Blomp is ill. Also notes a band concert this Saturday and a truck trip to the State fair. A lawyer-like remark on honesty ends the brief.
A nostalgic look back at Pella highlights from 20, 40, 50, and 80 years ago. Local events, people, and milestones surface through community memory pieces, reflecting changes in town life and notable happenings that shaped the era.
In the August 30 1886 issue a prolonged dry spell raises water shortages around Pella with streams and wells failing. The report lists local events including a residence sale, naturalization of 25 Hollanders in Knoxville, death of J Van Nimwegen, a fire on Mr Wanech’s roof, water hauling to Pella Flour mill, and a new mail route between Pella and Durham delivering Chicago papers via the C B & Q.
Forty years ago in August 1898 the Nospers and Wormhoudt families held a reunion near Pella at the De Gelder home. R Dieleman sold the 84 acre old M De Bovy farm west of Bella to E C Kruzeman for 47 dollars per acre. John A Pos arranged the deal. Hoogenakker managed the Advertiser office for Mr Heald. New Central College teachers were Asa A Bush Ethel Luke C L Custer and W A Young. A local baseball club formed with George Gaass captain and Harvey Rhynsburger manager. Walter Porter biked 600 miles round trip to Omaha Exposition, enduring seven punctures and a broken front fork. John P Klein of Pella Nebr and Miss Henriette Klein of this city wed at the bride's mother's home. Rev J W Poot officiated and the couple headed to Nebraska to start a new home.
Thirty years ago on September 3 1908 Ella Luckman praised Content college in a letter. Miss Luckman had taught in Danville schools for nine years and later married, living at Eldora. The report lists several deaths including Miss Maude Wells 19 Robert Arnold Sadler three days old Johanna Gynbertha Van Steenwyk five months Maurice Reynolds two years Martzell Kitsching Topeka Kansas Lorraine Wieser 40 Logan Tade Bonaparte Iowa former Central college student M N Vander Linden 65 Alton Iowa Mrs Jno.
In the issue a list reports Mrs H H Severn called to Fredonia by an aunt's death, Leona Vander Linden heading to Moody Bible Institute, Rev J C Clark advancing to seminary in Rochester, S G Vander Zyl's Colorado trip for asthma, L R Clements arranging his son’s college entry, a birth for James Hervey Shutts, and a new missionary training plan for the Leona Vander Linden house sale context.
Twenty years ago reports list deaths of Mrs G J Gosselink near Leighton age 52 and others. Marriages include M Olle Louis F Bousquet and Miss Edna Ruth Black at Knoxville. Local visitors include Yale professor George A Baitsell and Prof George Sadler. Several teachers and townsfolk are noted with travel, family events, medical travel, enlistment, and anniversaries around Leighton and nearby communities.
Two Mt Pleas ant youths from Mt Pleasant drove a steam automobile around Pella streets Monday. They had visited the fair with old relics and passed through trouble free. The state fair features an exhibit of old cars in a tent alongside antique agricultural machines including the first reaper. One unnamed car, built by a mechanic, ran in 1897 and others date to 1902. Visitors are encouraged to learn the new five suit bridge rules.
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