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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
7
Inexpressible sorrow filled Pella last week upon the death of Dr S C Nettinga president of Western Theological Seminary Holland Michigan He died Saturday August 20 funeral services were held Tuesday August 23 at Hope Memorial chapel
Dr Nettinga, well known in Pella, was held in high esteem by many friends and had appeared here several times in sermons and addresses. He delivered inspiring messages whose impact lingered. The Chronicle extends sympathy to the bereaved family, noting his loss to the denomination and the community.
Pella prepares two Diz nights of entertainment in the auditorium with the Circle of performers led by Roy Shirk and George Ver Steeg. The program features vocal solos, vaudeville acts, a patriotic finale with local groups, and a star-studded cast from Camp Fire Girls Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Junior Legion Auxiliary and more. Proceeds go to the Junior Chamber for Tulip Time, with 7:00 pm street parades nightly. tickets recommended.
A nostalgic poem by Mrs. John W. De Goey celebrates Tulip Time in Holland with white caps, wooden shoes, street cleaning by housewives, water bearing Dutch boys, children’s laughter, a royal Queen procession, and families dining at home as the Dutch clock marks the day's end.
A desert scene unfolds as vultures circle and watch a weary traveler crossing the sands. The poet notes ebony wings poised and motion, a patient scavenger gaze, and the grim, quiet atmosphere of the landscape.
A poem about desolate feeding scenes contrasts with butter market data. The Dairy Products Marketing Association has purchased 43 million pounds between June 16 and August 20 to stabilize prices, with a $7,250,000 loan enabling 25 million more pounds. Butter remains high versus feed costs but low against meat prices. A separate incident reports a 50-year-old Montgomery County Home inmate injured after attempting a two mile hike to a Red Oak Salvation Army with a Bible.
Iowa State College agricultural economists in the Farm Outlook report little chance of a seasonal rise in butter prices for the rest of 1938 due to heavy storage stocks and continued high production. They note total U S milk production on August 1 was 4 percent above 1937, the prior record for that date.
An advertisement offers portable and office typewriters for sale or rent from The Book Shop. The copy promises neater work and better grades with typing, urging customers to try the machines for improved results.
The Pella Christian school board announces the 1938-39 opening on September 6 at 9 a.m with air conditioned rooms and a new heating plant. An accredited staff, grounded in Reformed doctrine, will guide pupils in Christian living and thinking as parents commit to entrusting their children. The article likens faith to Elijah's prayer and hopes for a banner year of growth and edification.
Prof Hughes endorses adding about 40 pounds of black strap molasses per ton of grass crop and 65 to 75 pounds per ton of alfalfa or other legumes to silage. Molasses is run into the silage cutter and blown into the silo. Research at eastern stations notes hay crops are being made into silage where curing hay is harder and corn yields less favorable.
The article notes regular season rainfall aiding silage efforts on many Iowa farms and compares favorable results to practices in Scandinavian and German regions where corn sorghum and similar crops are silaged. It mentions preparing crops in hot water or paraffin and includes a washing tip for ties with careful baste removal to avoid lumping.
A reader asks how to nail into plaster without crumbling it. The answer advises choosing a small galvanized nail or a brad, drilling a pilot hole, and driving carefully to avoid damage while securing a light fixture or frame.
Local sale advertises special prices for school supplies with note books offered at two for five cents and single ten cent items. The offer lists 5e and 10e price points and references Stono note books.
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