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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1943
Page
3
The Pella Chronicle presents itself as an independent newspaper with a brief note and a fragmentary line about its identity. The text seems part of a masthead or introductory statement rather than a full article item.
A long, pensive column mixing garden musings with social critique. It contrasts familiar Whats and Wheres with a call for practical farming, fair potato pricing, and wary optimism. William Allen White’s speech on isolationism and liberty is cited, urging courage, free trade, and belief in progress despite war.
Debate over using grain to produce rubber grows with war needs and postwar prospects. Congress blocks a Pace farm bill seen as inflationary while Iowa farmers applaud parity protections and wage stability. The piece links food restrictions, grain surpluses, and a push for domestic rubber, noting hoped stability for workers and independence from the Orient.
The piece notes that one twenty fifth of WWI American war dead were Iowans totaling 6000. It states one thirty eighth of Americans in uniform were Iowans and nearly 15 percent of Pearl Harbor casualties were Iowans, though Iowa comprises two percent of the population. It adds that among the first five million soldiers and sailors in the present war, 130,000 were from Iowa. It urges citing these figures to counter claims of complacency and affirms Iowa loyalty.
Sam Guard critiques wartime food policy urging a new Victory Food Administration to replace the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. He blames Wickard and aides Baynes and Jones for failures and calls for congressional action to mobilize production, feed the world, and end price manipulation. He warns of a dire emergency and urges decisive reform.
A Pella Blade item from April 18 1401 recounts street improvements and new homes in town including Mayor Van Vliet's planned residence on Washington Street. It notes Mrs L M Viet building near West Market Square, L Maast van Vliet, and Van der Menten purchasing property for $2000. Nick De Boer buys land to start a war plan. The Fourth Reform Church aims to reopen amid a vacant pulpit and a smallpox scare near Red Rock.
A partial Retro column recalls April events in Pella including Frank Roose buying Cotton Hall dormitory and plans to demolish it, Cotton’s namesake, and a story of a birthday for Marin Porter. It notes a marriage in Ottumwa, a college auction held by auxiliaries, and local legislative and sports notes with brief mentions of baseball planning and community meetings.
The school board asked the City Council to extend water mains to school buildings. HL P Johnson, newly elected mayor, named Fred Pahre city marshal. Pahre previously served as assessor and sheriff in Jasper County. The Third Reformed Church installed a Pekin made Hinners organ to be played next Sunday. Jov Fuassen urged business leaders to back the band and resist calling solicitors grafters. A Red Cross drive for tornado victims in Omaha Council Bluffs Ohio and Indiana raised 1005.10 dollars, about a quarter of Iowa Governor Clarke's total. Des Moines Capital headlined Pella generosity with "Pella Beata All." Marion LeCocq won second in an Moravia oratorical contest. Officers were elected to poll.
Ten years ago the Grimes Cam Company proposed to operate the plant with reduced acreage of five and a half acres and to seed pin or tomato plants for co operators. The article notes a fire damaging Mrs. Van Vliet’s residence and mentions welfare league drives and local community actions. Walter Riddle, aged 79, remembered for helping build the Pella Baptist Church, is profiled among local notes.
Pella High's spring program begins with athletes reporting to coach Lloyd Gravy for workouts. Rudy Schilder is the lone letterman returning as seven meets are listed including Valley Relay on April 10 and district track on May 7 with teams from Albia Chariton Oskaloosa and Knox.
April calendar lists the Community Play Arsenic and Old Lace at the high school April 2 and a flute quartet for the Ladies Aid at First Reformed Church on April 20. Spring vacation looms and a Victory garden push is urged. April 16 marks a Pella high annual event and April 17 the district competition contests will be held.
A revised Town High School Contest tested juniors and seniors in English literature mathematics science and social studies. Two forms existed with a total time of seventy five minutes. Tests are checked at Iowa City and results have not yet been posted.
A vivid, sardonic monologue by a beleaguered teacher depicts upheaval in education. He mocks progressive psychology, budget strain, damaged equipment, and creeping reforms. Amid calls for better sports results and administrative pressure, he longs for peace and relief from the daily battles in the classroom.
Article lists newsroom positions including Editor in Chief Assistant Editor Exchange Editor and Typists detailing staffing structure and titles across the publication.
The report notes a Lincoln building slogan Buy a Jeep and a bold poster Lincoln is giving $1,000 for a deep. Miss Ann Mackey, principal, says Lincoln school children have raised about $1,000 in stamps and bonds from Oct 31, 1912 to now. Webster and Pella High praised for effort.
Cast and props staff investigate who soaked Buck’s hat after rehearsal in Miss Hummel’s room. Bill Olcott distrusts OPA priority for rubber gloves and makeup, while Gene Langerak and Lorraine LeConq shine in Arsenic and Old Lace. Curtain rises tonight at 8:00.
Pella High School graduates aged 17 to 20 by July 1 1943 may apply for Northwestern University’s Navy College Training program V-12. Applicants must be U S male citizens morally and physically qualified with officer potential. Tests April 2. accepted applicants sworn as apprentice seamen receiving room board tuition clothes and 50 dollars monthly. Four terms of 16 weeks lead to specialized training and commissions. Over 300 trainees already in Northwestern program.
The Pella High School basketball squad was entertained Monday night in the Home Economics rooms with a steak dinner prepared under Mrs. Swanson. Players gave two minute talks on assigned topics before remarks from Mr. Buerkens and Coach Guay about a successful season despite gas rationing and the war. Guests included Principal Mr. Nehre and band instructor Mr. Brittel.
The piece urges good sportsmanship and honesty in school life. It warns against interrupting, chewing gum loudly, cheating, bluffing, and quitting when tasks seem hard. It cites perseverance with the proverb if at first you don t succeed try again, endorsing effort and fair play.
Fourteen pairs of eyes focus on a smiling first grade teacher as she presents a riddle. Judy Cook recites Humpety Dumpety and the class guesses an egg that cannot be put back together. Miss Reavers marks the riddle on the board and the children copy it neatly, while six trainee teachers watch and soon join in.
Town State College announces an accelerated journalism program for war emergency and business office training this summer. It offers four college credit courses including Reporting, Advertising, Copy Reading, and a general journalistic program under Kenneth R. Marvin. Enrollment depends on surveyed demand and details will be provided to interested respondents.
The piece notes Pete and George seen together with Earl amid praise for Wayne Doyle and Martha Lee. It mentions Keith Tautenbach joining Georgetown Colorado basketball and a quote about self-made men. The tone reflects a schoolpaper gossip style with local names and playful idling.
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