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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
3
Not Applicable Folklore on Work and Happiness
Fragmentary notes reflect a proverbs style claim that effort to please others lengthens work hours while busyness shortens them. It argues work is blessing not burden and contemplates perception of time during labor. The passage emphasizes mindset over concrete events or entities.
County Health Nurse Miss Dautremont Serves County Schools
Miss Dautremont, county health nurse, continues her service to the county’s schools and homes. She works in the school building, meets with club leaders, and discusses community problems and health concerns while inspecting and advising on local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dautremont
State repaves the road after damage and praise follows
A brief note expresses relief that the state has approved repaving a damaged road. The message uses exclamatory language about the road and gratitude for governmental action. No dates or specific places are provided in readable text.
Debate on Bible in Public Schools Sparks Denominational Tensions
ACY argues for character teaching over creed in schools while warning ministers who push denominational hobbies. They support Bible instruction without sectarian bias, stressing that individual democracy must be preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acy
Markers honor history on Virginia highways inspires Iowa idea
Visitor on vacation praises Virginia’s historic markers noting battles scenes and birthplace stories. They urge Iowa to adopt similar markers to turn roads into an open-air history archive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Iowa
Keeping Cool Versus Summer Heat Costs
A reader notes cool weather reminds of summer expenses and argues it is cheaper to stay cool than endure heat. The piece praises practical solutions like distributing pamphlets at school and central library to spread cost-saving tips and mentions an excellent magazine with articles of general interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralbrary
Intersection Safety Warns of Collision Dangers
An editorial warns that intersections are hazardous due to sewer gaps and blind corners. It urges careful approach and avoidance of taking risks to prevent accidents and possible fatal outcomes for drivers and others nearby.
Tulip Town Plan Aims to Draw Visitors to Pella
A local plan promotes Tulip Town on North Main as the season’s centerpiece. A committee organizes efforts and urges residents to support the project and welcome visitors next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau Tulip Town
North Main Inty O
Pella
Tulip Town
Local Effort Urges Behind In Community Work
The piece laments petty jealousy toward local fair efforts and urges supporters to back community projects, noting critics hinder progress. It encourages hard work for the common good and criticizes coat tail riders who fail to help.
Kettering Says GM Labs Will Create More Jobs
Charles Kettering of General Motors argues that expanding research laboratories will generate additional employment opportunities and strengthen the company’s innovation output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kettering
General Motors
The World Has Just Begun Says Kettering Vision
The speaker predicts future American homes will be air conditioned, causing widespread rebuilding to fit the new standard. He argues no one will be dissatisfied with their home in fifteen years unless it lacks air conditioning. The phrase The World Has Just Begun echoes his outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mr. Kettering
Talk Wehicec RM Fetish Former Superintendent Recall
The article recounts comments by Fetish, former superintendent of Pella schools, recalling past disciplinary practices. It notes teachers resorted to sterner discipline to maintain order and that students faced consequences like after-school time or home detention. The piece emphasizes lessons on behavior and school authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehicec RM. Fetish
Pella
Ander
Gil Yo
Liberty priced by rulers and timeless ethics
The passage reflects on how twenty years ago Europe endured a dog eat dog era and warns that modern men, in seeking brief security, risk humanity by conceding to rulers with foreign philosophies. It argues men value security less than previous generations and questions the cost to liberty and moral law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Christ
Our Friend Stout Proposes Band Concert Idea
A reader admires a practical idea from Our Friend Stout of the Press. The piece discusses promoting the Townsend Plan through a band concert and notes the benefit of public enjoyment without costing taxpayers a cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Dot
Editorial Comment Sigourney Review and Primary Echoes
The writeup asserts Ruth Hollingshead as a likely next congresswoman, praising her appeal to women. It contrasts unemployment critiques with New Deal support, notes primary results showing narrowing margins, and critiques political persistence. It closes with a verse mocking a buzzing fly as a metaphor for pestering political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Review
Ruth Hollingshead
Ale
Miller
Hyllingshead
The Oneness and Exclusiveness of God in Scripture
Sunday School lesson emphasizes loving God wholly and honoring Him above all, noting Israel's idolatry and modern distractions. It cites Jesus praying for unity, the command to love neighbor, and the exclusive worship due to the one true God. Questions invite reflection on why some misunderstand God's oneness and what modern idols replace Devine priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesrael
Egypt
God
Earth
Isael
America
Israel
Christ
Jesus
Father
Paul
Remembering Pella Happenings Across Decades
Flite O Tyme recalls notable events in Pella from 20, 40, 50, and 80 years ago. The column highlights community milestones, local personalities, and shifts in town life, offering a compact trip through mid 20th century events that shaped the present day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Dunn and Jordan Unite in Central College Area Wedding
52 years ago Dunn of Pella and J Jordan married at Dunn Cottage and Jordan Hall near Central College. the rite was conducted by Rev F P A Piper. The ceremony was followed by church members baptisms in the Des Moines River by Rev Piper. Testimony notes Jessie Dinsmore and Nora Bos- are named among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Pella
J. Jordan
Dan
Central
Dunn Cottage
Jordan Hall
Central College
Con
Methodist Church
Des Moines
Civer
FP. A. Piper
Jessie Dinsmore
Nora Bos
Local Notices Highlight Names and Tragic Death
Miss Bessie Kennedy, Miss Compton and Miss Ina Kelly are named figures. Mr GS Baron died at his Leighton home leaving a wife and a seven month old son Bert. Pella residents express great distress after the Charleston South Carolina earthquake and its heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Kennedy
Compton
Ina Kelly
GS. Baron
Leighton
Bert
Pella
Charleston
South Carolina
Four Pella regiment band members return home from duty
Forty years ago Sept 27 1898 Teuntje Vanden Oc dies at age near Des Moines near W Van Zante and Messemaker engaged in unprovoked attacks. Gerrit Van Zante and other hardware men bought Wm Verros building on Franklin Street and moved stock. Four Pella boys of the 30th Iowa regiment return home John Pos Charles Le Coe Dan De Vries John Luyden with John Kempkes still sick in the Red Cross hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuntje Vanden
W Vanden
Sehelbo
Des Moines
Hver
Wheen Messemaker
van Wn
Gerrit van Zante
Verros
Franklin Street
Pella
30Th [Own Regiment
John Pos
Charles LeCoe
Dan de Vries
John Luyden
John Kempkes
Cross hospital in Des Moines typhoid fever tale
Des Moines hospital reports typhoid fever case linked to cross city visit. Wichita resident Mrs. Jacob Markel traveled to see her grandson Franklin Keables in Hia. Pella attendees at Marion County soldiers reunion in Knoxville include Henry Bauman Herman Wheeler G Steenhoek and H Robertus.
30 Years Ago in 1908 Taft Speech and Local Notes
A 1908 snapshot recalls Johnnie Vander Linden breaking his ankle when a horse slipped and fell. William Howard Taft drew 1500 listeners on campus but spoke briefly due to hoarseness. Clara Mann visits Knoxville. high living costs outrun wages as frost kills crops. A wedding in Marshall, a fatal train crash near Monroe, and local coal and corn notes fill a busy era. Automobiles arrive, changing travel expectations, while editors warn about poor credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Vander Linden
William Vander Linden
Johnnie
College
William Howard Taft
Taft
Clara Mann
Amy Waechter
Knoxville
J. M. Cox
Carrie
Murray Bentley
Marshall
Michigan
Tom Callahan
Des Moines
Monroe
Herman Rietveld
Russell Livingston
Charley Welch
Wartime letters and homefront notes from 1918
In October 1918 the Fourth Liberty Loan was oversubscribed with Pella’s quota at 163000 and Lake Prairie at 90000. A photo honors John Van Veen who died after being wounded in battle. Letters arrive from Reuben Brand in France and Private Adrian Lubberden reporting from somewhere in France. Dave Welle writes of a Packard trip and a motorcycle spill. Gasoline restrictions may come west of the Mississippi. Anne Boland replaces Jay Kempkes at Model Clothing. Main Street pavement repairs are urged by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unt
Pella
Lake Prairie
John van Veen
Reuben Brand
339Th Field Artillery
Will Brand
Tin Hoeksema
Pearl Phillips
Washington
Iowa
Rube
Adrian Lubberden
Battery D
67Th Fla
Awe
France
Tam
Dave Welle
88Th
Dave
Lester
Mississippi
Anne Boland
Jay Kempkes
Model Clothing
Jay
Iowa City
Main Street
Rose Hill News Incomplete Family Notes
Rose Hill report notes Anne Meyer remains at Newton hospital home with serious condition. Martha and daughter Mrs. Andrew Schippers assist. Visitors to Arie Meyer include his sister Mrs. John Dieleman and Diller Vander Ploeg from Pella, Gerrit Poortinga from Galesburg, and others from Sully and Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will S den Berg
Anne Meyer
Newton Hospital
Martha
Andrew Schippers
Ray Brouwer
Near Monroe
Hubert Salker
Henriette
Richard
Art Vander
Pella
Gerrit Poortinga
Galesburg
Pers
John Vanvere Newton
Pella High School Glee Club and Concert Plans
Miss Anne Tysseling leads Pella high school into a promising year. The Girls Glee Club lists many sopranos and altos, with students including Martha Van Berkum, Jeanette Lankelma, and Marie Beyer. The concert orchestra, 35 pieces, debuts Friday night at the high school auditorium, followed by the Junior orchestra. Parents Music Club met September 26 with 15 of 90 families present. Carol Carson reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Tysseling
Pella High School
Martha van Berkum
Treas
Jeanette Lankelma
Sarah Rose van der Linden
Barbara van Sittert
Jean van Gerkum
Wilma de Joode Mareia Ver Steg
Grace Rozenberg
Anna Mae la
Josephine Messemaker
Joy Hackeelva
LeCue Leonades
Jean Veen
Dorothy Langera
Helen den Hato Alt
Arvena Huyser
Jean van Gorkum
Marjorie van Benkelom
Virginie Campion
Jonbie
Han Sq
Seqeneli Canninis
Salinas Covembioers
Srouind
Huger Warmtuutt
Laasitaen
Bach Hirst
King
Wayne Saasien
Bomwet
Vander Linden Swauad
Buenoe
Stuart Kuyper
Lektay van Arka
Wayne Selleinp van Honweling
Bote Thomas Raymond de Witt
Arvin Boge
Bob Lubbers
Howard Vander Linden
Clyde Evers
Stanley Ver Ploeg
Philip Herney
Lloyd Kerr
Howard Bulverson
Tom Beyers
Carl Vander Linden
Lester Vander Wilt
Parents Music Club
Carol Carson
The Faculty Picnic at Big Rock
Leona Vos describes a Monday faculty wiener roast for 31 teachers and wives at Big Rock. The playful piece follows campfire antics, mustard mishaps, and cow background jokes as the group heads home eager to return to school the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Vos
Big Rock
Pella High Ties Sigourney In Football Thriller
Pella high ties Sigourney on Sigourney field with a fourth quarter passing drive and De Wit forty yard reception for a late score. Sigourney scored on a fumble recovery and added an extra point before Pella answered to knot the game. Des Moines trip for Lincoln high dedication looms next. Everett Klein reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High Eleven
Sigourney
Pella
Keiekoi
Ray de Wit
Howard Grundman
Pella High
Lincoln High
Des Moines
Abraham Lincoln
Everet Klein
Band and Orchestra Record First Penny Carnival Funds
The Band and Orchestra began fall activities with a Penny Carnival raising 40.08 dollars for instruments and uniforms. Ninety one players return from last year with about 25 beginners. A 50 piece marching band is added this fall and the group is drilling on formats for the next football game. For instruction, see Mr. Ruby at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Back to School Class Officer Elections Spotted
Editor notes describe the start of the school year with students returning to classes and the election of class officers. Lists freshman through senior sponsors and officers, names include Miss Lamb Virginia Carpenter Theresa Wormhoudt Ruth Klyn and others. Juniors plan a play this week as Hugh Dunn signs the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lamb
Virginia Carpenter
Theresa Wormhoudt
Ruth Klyn
Jean van Gérkam
Birdsall
Jerry Carpenter
Lloyd Kerr
Carl Rene Vander Linden
Luella Vander_Waal
Miss Hopley
Marge Veenman
Howard V.d. Linden
Ray de Witt
Tray de Witt
Miss Healy
Everent
V.d. Voort
Stuart Kuyper
Lester Vander Wilt
Hugh Dunn
Gossip Notes From The West Market Club Scene
Sam and Katy belong to the N. S. W. M. club with lightless reports from West Market. Red Vanden Board improves school mood this year as the combinit school radio situation gives some effort and description of foreign speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Katy
West Market
Red” Vanden
Pella Seconds Tie Knoxville Seconds In 0 0 Display
The Pella high school second team coached by Claypool battled Knoxville seconds in a see-saw 0-0 deadlock last Saturday at 10 am. Key plays featured Pete Thomas connecting two passes to Des Cook and De Wit near Pellla’s 9 yard line, but a bad center pass halted the drive. Kenning starred for Pella on the line as the teams traded chances. The next second-team game is set for October at 10 am in Pella versus Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella High School
Cooch “Claypool
Knoxville High
Knoxville
Pella
Pete Thomas
Des Cook
R. "de Wit
Pelln
School Boys, College Boys Mingle Amid High School Romance
Fragmented OCR text hints at dynamics between FRBN school boys and college boys, with high school girls in demand. The passage is garbled and offers no clear events, dates, or names.
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