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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
3
A reflective column blends concerns about autumn, road safety, and social decay with calls for civic virtue. It laments consumer booms, warns against speculative stock risks, and contrasts past lessons with present missteps, urging moral clarity, temperance, and informed choices.
Cherokee Times cautions that wartime speculation ruined many, urging Americans to avoid war to save lives and wealth. Eldora Harald Ledger argues citizens must forego privileges to keep out of Europe conflict, while Corydon Time notes soldiers’ ghosts from past wars haunt modern bombers. Wallaces’ Farmer warns farmers to keep production steady despite talk of profits, noting price trends depend on supply and demand.
A kerosene lamp ignited fire in a Sherwood home waking Jemnex Veenman who leapt from bed, grabbed the lamp and escaped through a window. Curtains and bedding burned. Veenman sustained burns but escaped serious injury. The scene recalls local notes from Eddyville area and farm for sale nearby.
Twenty years ago in Pella Oct 2 1919 Post No 9 debated by laws and shamed 1918 10 draft dodgers while noting changing exemption board excuses. Gradus Van Zante badly injured in a Fair horse race with a broken collar bone and concussion. Chamber discussed a new ice plant amid divided opinions on value. The 33rd Iowa Infantry reunion planned for fall 1921. Stephen De Kock reelected president with ninety attendees. A charity play “A Bachelor’s Honeymoon” to be staged by Ladies Federated Club with a listed cast and director. Central College basketball prospects coached by Mark McWilliams with 15–20 out for practice. Observations mused on real estate prices and wages versus army pay, plus local real estate and home purchases by De Koning, the Thomassens, and the Thomassen party, and farm and Lot purchases near Chariton and Leighton.
The Maxwell touring car is advertised with eight plants ready to supply demand. Sales reached 200,900 units. The Hat Spot and a Ram's Horn are highlighted improvements. The White Way Auto Co sold the car in Detroit.
Ten years ago on September 26 192 Lawrence Van Rees and Fred Van Rheenen opened The Vogue with plans to merge Lawrence’s store with C Byat’s into one large room. Larson Construction began concrete work on highway 62 and crews moved from Four Mile Crossing toward Otley. Dr Sybenya fined for reckless driving after a collision near Dr Lee Henry’s North Main residence. Bob Kuyper and family moved into a new North Broad home. Mahon ty preliminary count text set for Atwater Kent radio contest with Central College hosting. Will Ver Ploeg Simon Kooyman showcased with Horse and Mute Breeders. A horse hitching incident near KR Venice caused a wagon mishap. Pella High beat Pietenpol 14 to 0 in a ball game. Milo coached by Andy Butt.
A student written weekly from Pella schools argues that war threatens youth ambitions and warns against engaging in conflict. It criticizes propaganda, notes European entanglements, and urges sensible reasoning to keep America out of war while pursuing hopeful futures and independence.
Pella High and Sigourney Savages fought to a 13 13 deadlock after a see-saw game. Sigourney opened with a 75 yard interception return for a TD while Pella answered with a De Wit pass to De Cook and a late drive that ended at the Sigourney 15 as time expired.
On Tuesday September 18 the Sophomore Class of 76 members met in the study hall at 1 PM to elect officers for the year. Mr Birdsall, sponsor, called the meeting to order. Tom Grundman was elected president Seravtt Sandren vice president and Ruth Klein secretary and treasurer A committee for entertainment was also chosen.
The Pella second team defeated the Knoxville seconds seven to six on Knoxville's new field. A Knoxville 40 yard kickoff return for a score gave Knoxville the early lead, but Pella responded with a first half touchdown by Howard Vander Linden after a solid block from Henry Boertje. The Panthers now face a rematch on their own field, with Pella crowing about the victory.
A string of quirky high school notes names Willard Klein as the top recipient of the title in a light hearted mock awards list. Snippets mention Norma Jean seeking company, Buck De Wit's cameo mystery, Birdsall's crepe soles, and two P H S girls asking a justice of the peace for marriage. Other items cover Joy's reaction to a cowboy film, Rosetta De Bruin inviting party attendance, Karl Turner’s mustache, two Knoxville boys datingJa Lankelma, and a schoolwide sympathy for Lu Davethy Wilzon after her father's death. Coach marks a change in film influence, Margie and Johnny Greene tweak a scene, and Blanche V.D. comments on the Sigourney game.
The Normal Training Club of Pella High School held a Thursday meeting on September 14 to organize for the year. Officers elected included president Normia Grand and vice president Heukelom.
During the meeting a committee was chosen to plan the programs and appoint subgroups to serve during the year. The program includes initiation of new members, a safety project, a story telling hour with dramatization, training sewing, art, picture and nature activities, program suggestions, and juniors entertaining seniors.
Four agriculture students under Mr M M Dockendorf prepare for the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa on September 26 1939. Students Gene Van Zee Herman Vander Linden Harold Vander Linden and William Huyser judged dairy cattle at Holshingshead farm near Knoxville and trained for Guernsey Jersey and Holstein classes. Team scores show Van Zee 257 4 Vander Linden 312 7 Huyser 507 7 Lind en, with seventy two other high school competitors expected. The winning team may attend the national contest at the American Royal in Kansas City in October with a banquet at Waterloo YMCA.
Don Nutting, industrial arts instructor at Be School, will speak at the Newton Demonstration Center in September 1844. The Marion County representative urges productive use of leisure time through hobby crafts including cabinet making, leather work, and mining themes.
Montezuma Oskaloosa and Pella homemaking girls will gather September 30 for a full day at Pella. Ruth Klein and Mary Menpolder chair registration and mixer, with Francene De Prevger Blanche Van Donselaar and Freda Schip pers arranging activities. Morning talks lead to small discussion groups, box lunches, short talks, and musical numbers. A tea hosted by Pella girls concludes the day, under Jean Van Gorkom Eva Mae Vander Wilt and Donna Mae Rietveld supervision.
A local notice invites fourth to tenth graders to join a newly formed beginners band led by Mr. Ruby. Instrument costs and a method book are required, while public school lessons are free. About 25 to 40 students have signed up and several have already bought instruments. a roster lists names across trombone clarinet trumpet saxophone and more.
On September fourteenth the junior class at Palle High School held its annual election electing president Mas Kurk vice president Vari Viet secretary May Vor Wrke treasurer Jeanette Vander Klett. The event marks a notable milestone for the senior class and future activities.
A door to the Pais nevontis hall echoes with a strange noise and a lone person, Exevett Vande Voor, investigates. The unknown disturbance unsettles visitors as a tense search through corridors reveals locked lockers and a quiet, creeping fear.
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