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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
3
A reader column urges turning talk from defense to offense, pushing for Victory or War Bonds and shoring up the war effort. It notes Britain’s resolve, America’s entry, and calls for bold action, rousing support for production and citizenship scrutiny.
An editorial from the Oskaloosa Herald condemns resistance to conscription while praising Belgium’s peace and lamenting Dutch resistance to war. A Storm Lake Register piece argues towns rely on newspapers to attract business, urging readers to support local merchants and editors to sustain vibrant community press.
A compact reflection on democracy noting men and women have fought and worked to defend homes and provide for families with care, food, clothing, medical attention, education, life security, recreation, and a safe home.
In Amsterdam Cemetery Sunday afternoon TH Kuyper and K Van Stirt conducted services for Flite O Tym e two years. An ad heading Pecuna Protects Our Homes extolled a patent medicine’s merits. A Nebraska family photo claimed better health thanks to Peruna.
A collected local page recalls spring motifs, new building, and civic changes. Obituary notes Mrs John Anne Toom at 26 near Pella, and Miss Alice Van Roekel’s death from consumption. Town items cover shops opening, property work, council acts, and a corn husking machine story from Port Byron.
In the April 11 1912 issue details cover Pella High School’s 8 to 9 setback to Monroe marking the first defeat in five seasons. Lanky George Lankelma pitched well before in the eighth inning, Heinie Kuyper caught, and Monroe’s rising star GW Veldhuizen had a notable run. Nearby news notes include a Des Moines river fish movements, a broken leg from a wagon incident near Pella, and local spring car sales and ads from Star Auto Co and Willys-Overland. Mayor-elect Dr A J Nossamin of Pagosa Springs is noted, with local people like Mike Langerak praised for cleaning duties at Webster School.
Twenty years ago, on April 13, 1922, the manager of a Marshalltown theatre wrote to Walter H. Fowler praising Fowler's radio broadcasts. Magnavox equipment carried Fowler’s voice and music across the Casino Theatre, a novel feature at the time. Fowler was to speak over the microphone to the Iowa Grain Dealers.
A round of municipal items includes a Des Moines conference approving a combined White Way and River to River highway segment, displeasing White Way proponents. Charley Sipe of Monroe, long a Pella horse buyer, has died. Prairie City reports Mrs. Wagaman’s ankle injury from a bathroom fall. Deaths of Taerde Vander Ploeg and Martin Visser noted among longtime residents. Reports cover a church service, local concerts, pioneer list from 1847, and campus park shrubbery plans for Central College and the city.
A series of trade extension auctions planned by the Chamber and Chronicle. Welfare League paid out nearly $200000 in March aiding thirty Pella families. Local Democrats favored Carl Aschenbrunner for Senator from Marion and Monroe. Central College spring football practice had 35 players, led by captain Wildasin. Robert Lautenbach visited Pella from Rosscreen New York. Fire damaged the M J Van Gorp home from a gasoline stove. A 1930 Ford was stolen near the Protestant Christian Reformed Church, not yet recovered. Welfare League opened an office over Vanden Berg’s barber shop for clothing distribution, Jacob Plender in charge.
A Sunday School lesson from April 5 1942 explores the unchangeable nature of God, contrasts true faith with religious pretension, and highlights Jesus teachings on Caesar and God. It discusses resurrection hope, obedience, and steadfast service amid fear and turmoil.
Readers critique Gerrit Vander Molen and Private Ter Louw case in The Voice of the Public. Arnold A. Schippers Jr argues for strong support for servicemen and opposition to antiwar sentiment. The letter-writers discuss farming, draft duty, and loyalty to the nation amid World War II, urging unity and sacrifice.
A letter writer questions obedience to government and the Savior, critiques deferment practices under the Selective Service Act, and argues aging farmers should be ready to serve. The piece references Clarence Bouwma, Van der Molen, Ter Louw, and Van Dusseldorp, urging accountability and equal sacrifice across vocations.
The Navy offers pay increases after four months and further promotions, with up to 136 dollars monthly plus allowances. Enlistees receive clothing value, medical and dental care, and access to 45 trades. Qualified applicants can enter as petty officers with higher pay and benefits, via nearest recruiting station.
A garbled report notes that highway officials learned who cut down a tree along No 98 in Sumner. The chestnuts or pine tree trunk and top were left nearby on the ground, with the incident described as years ago yet remembered, implying repercussions for the culprit.
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