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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
3
A column argues that tyrants must fall for freedom to return and notes a contrast: a Communist cannot be fired from private jobs by a court or board, but the federal WPA can. The piece decries governmental leniency toward Communists and urges removal from all relief and government programs.
Marion County residents shared pride in the baby beef show at the Iowa State Fair as five of the six top prizes went to county youths. The piece credits cooperation with the Bureau, County Agent Walter Brown, 4 H leaders, and local schools, and urges plans to bring honors to Pella next year. It also includes editorials on forthright speech in public life and notes on postwar international ties and Spanish studies.
The piece argues for teaching Spanish to aid national service as global tension rises. It notes signs Hitler’s power waning, Britain’s stance, and Japan’s moves. It warns of looming food and energy costs, coal price hikes under the Guffey Act, and looming winter fuel pressure amid controversial rate schedules and price fixing concerns.
Fayette County Union laments harmony of all branches and urges a leader who can oppose. Toledo Chronicle condemns Earl Browder as Communist presidential candidate, noting indictments and low electoral prospects.
Clear Lake Reporter argues the future of the country hinges on current school training. It emphasizes teaching the Oath of Allegiance and keeping the American Flag visible to instill freedom and civic understanding in children.
Washington Evening Journal critiques voter apathy and complacency in politics. It condemns reliance on elected officials without civic engagement and warns that government favoritism toward specific voting blocs undermines political relief.
Herbert Rees of Knoxville showcases the thick blocky steer named 1940 Model in Des Moines with 560 calves from Iowa 4-H and FFA. Sired by Claymore Barrage from Canada and bred by Clem Larson Iowa, the steer dominates competition as the youngest 4-H participant, 15-year-old Herbert Rees, a Pleasantville High senior, earns the grand title.
Ambitions for children often reflect parents' desires to relive their own lives and ignore the individual needs of youths. Examples from teens show pressure to study certain subjects or pursue specific careers, contrasted with youths seeking personal paths. The piece argues that dictating a child's path is neither possible nor desirable and urges adapting parental aims to the child, granting each child freedom to be himself.
Iowa health officials urge school authorities to monitor student health closely while keeping schools open. Report obvious health deviations to health officers. no evidence schools accelerate spread. August saw 1500+ cases across 45 counties but no cause for alarm. Early symptoms include fever sore throat irritability and listlessness. few progress to severe illness with neck stiffness.
A stark depiction of European refugees across nations, describing displacement as a modern leprosy. The piece laments loss of homeland, bread, and papers, and contrasts past and present persecution while urging empathy and collective responsibility. It highlights Armenians, Assyrians, Ethnic Chinese, and others amid destitution and fear.
A reflective exhortation urges shared responsibility for fellow humans in distress. It questions whether refugees will survive to witness a future world and calls for raising voices for justice and extending aid through mercy.
Marion county homestead tax exemptions for 1940 total 108,935.43 dollars, as stated by County Treasurer L. F. Bousquet. The value of homestead property under tax is 4,588,701 dollars with a 2500 dollar exemption per owner. The state treasurer will reimburse the county about 108,935 dollars for uncollected taxes.
Marion County relief costs keep climbing as the Board of Supervisors hears from dozens of county aid recipients. The board, facing a larger case load and a $40,000 bond issue to cover deficits caused by state law shifting relief costs, notes increases from 621 to 666 cases year end to July. Statewide relief numbers fall, while Marion shows a steady rise in total persons aided, with 127,377 in Town decreasing to 112,17.
Lynnville notes report the Terpstra family reunion held Thursday August 29 at Merrill Park Grinnell with many relatives from Grinnell Oskaloosa Barnes City Newton and Shenandoah plus Minnesota and Scarsboro. The Church of God camp meeting closed Sunday with a sermon by the Rev. Proctor. The Blackwood Stamps group hosted a large Shenandoah congregation Thursday evening. School resumed Monday. Weather shifted from disagreeable earlier in the week to brief pleasant spells.
Case State visitors list includes Carl Terpstra Henry Willemsen Earl Northcutt Geneva Vander Pal Grace Elscott Viola De Jong and many Elscott relatives at Grinnell Park and the Elscott home. The Case school resumes with Miss Anna Northcutt. funeral for Joseph Shaffer at Friends church in Lynnville noted.
Report states farmers near Suginer vicinity worry as planes fly low. Turkeys near the air paths show confusion, unable to distinguish planes from hawks, causing distress and disruption to nearby poultry operations.
Jesse Clark and his son Lewis were swept by a powerful current in a small Knoxville stream. They were pulled through a large culvert and injured when hurled against a barbed wire fence on the far side. The incident highlights a dangerous crossing and the peril of attempting a rescue.
The Taylor County Fair Board asks residents to contribute one to five bushels of corn to move the fair out of the red. Rain boosted hopes for a crop, but showers reduced fair receipts significantly this year.
Workmen digging a basement under Hamburg Methodist church uncovered the foundation of an older building and an ancient cast iron furnace. The exposed iron showed little rust and the rolled pipes remained in good shape, suggesting unusual preservation for a structure dating prior to 1902.
Front page notes a Transvaal Britain Dutch dispute rising as Boers arm and arrest British speakers. GA encampment details in Philadelphia with 10 000 tents for veterans. Peach crop heavily damaged reports four fifths lost. Henry Hoogenakker becomes Blade correspondent in Colfax. New water mains planned for Main Street with council water works visit to New Sharon. Gaass store goods bought in Chicago. J J Warren seeks Republican town office. Johnny Ulrich pony tale ends in a race home. Sale ad for 268 head cattle and hogs at Reasnor September 12. Merchants Association rift between old and young members. Editor Poot calls for picnic or mass meeting to ease troubles. Mission Conference set for September 7 at the College. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Udell Hendricks. Volfe balloon ascent postponed by weather. will attempt next weekend. Eugene Dennis and Jake Todd attend G A R conference in Philadelphia.
Reports from 1910 Sept 8 noted the council accepted K Ver Hey for the power plant work while water system bids were reviewed. Forty thousand dollars already allotted with more to come next Friday. Also covered are Dr T G Fultz settling in Pella, Mission Fest receipts, Meteors 11 Me to 2 over Oskaloosa, and various local notes from steel wagon evangelism to Dutch colony land plans and school preparations.
The article lauds the engineer and contractor Yea Ger and Marchant with Norris as engineer for their fine work. Harve Van Gorp sold a Mitchell to John and became involved in Mrs De Reus' store. A theft report notes three chickens taken from Taitor Garrett's coop with threats of trouble if not returned.
Twenty years ago in Marion County Edna Ver Ploeg and others named taught out of town as school began the prior Monday. Mrs. Bootsman broke her hip at home and was aged and frail. Wool growers shipped ninety three thousand pounds with bids rejected. State Fair performers Wilson and Law drew crowds. College planned Spanish study as Central College prepared to open September 15.
A roundup notes J G Klein reports strong orders at the Overall Factor y amid a looming recession. Renaud Rysdam’s Ford car stolen near Guthrie Center and found in a cornfield. President Coolidge urges buying and paying debts to lift mood. George Gibson asked to resign by Woodrow Washer Co board and sues. State Fair steer won by James Reese of Pleasantville bought from CG T Van Lint at $12.75 per hundred. A 15 year old girl died near Prairie City after a Cadillac toppled and pinned her. Friends of Miss Hendrinan Hospers bought her a Ford Coupe for Dulce New Mexico work. Eight or ten Pella golfers played in Newton. Louise Gladstone leaves Garden City Feeder for Des Moines to work for Chicago Talking Machine Co. Geraldine Aschenbrenner heads to Los Angeles to teach. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Gerrit Hasselman in Crookston SD. Lucile Plette departs for nursing teaching in Kansas City. John porop Vander Linden visits from Los Angeles to Pella.
Fishermen near Waverly may work a pond owned by Charley Thompson of Shell Rock under a no fish no pay arrangement. Tack le and bait will be provided, and a small sum will be paid to the owner if any fish are caught.
Vernon Schroder of Sheldon works with residents to install route features. He donated paint and labor while patrons supplied posts and supports to meet government specifications. A separate note states that right side driving requires altering 1500 parts for an automobile.
The bulletin of the Second Reformed Church includes George Washingtons prayer urging gratitude, unity, virtue, and trust in God. It emphasizes humility before God and asks for wisdom, peace, prosperity, and justice at home while seeking divine protection for the nation.
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