11 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
1
A letter read at the Methodists Circle meeting relays a survivor’s account from a German concentration camp. It describes brutal whippings, gas chambers, starvation, cold, and daily roll calls under S.S. guards, with vivid scenes of fear, suffering, and loss.
A refugee narrative details hunger and desecration in a concentration camp, the arrival of American tanks, and a hospital recovery. Theo Van Beek recounts weight loss, blood transfusions, and eventual return home on November 6, 1945, as a letter from the Netherlands seeks aid through local officials.
Rural school children of Marion county join a Bunny Sale to support the Easter Seal drive aiding crippled and handicapped Iowa neighbors. Seals fund summer camping for crippled kids and award Bunny badges to participants, with thanks from W S Griffith, president of the Town Society for Crippled Children and the Disabled.
About 600 schools participate in a broad test program covering social, economic, political, military, scientific, technological, and medical developments. Around 30 Iowa high schools would participate, involving roughly 17,000 pupils. Programs aim to survey diverse student outcomes across domains.
A Benton County Star clipping from Norway notes Norway’s efforts to beautify the town around a new $24,000 locker plant. Raymond Detelfsen cleared ground, terraced lawns, and prepared walks, with praise for homecoming service members and a proposed clean town contest judged by nonlocals.
Iowa Conservation News reports the channel cat season runs April 15 through November. Bullheads and other species enjoy continuous seasons. early fishing depends on stream conditions with 12 inch channel fish length and daily bag limits noted.
Swank resigns to become night policeman in Pella. Van Eckeren suffers hand injury from a punch press. surgical amputation of the right index finger at Mahaska County Hospital. Gladys Schuring stops dictation due to an ear infection. Catherine Rus shifts from factory to office. Heavy deliveries of strip steel and aluminum arrive after two years. Payroll totals 261. about 100 positions still open. Holland relief packages praised. chewing gum parking mystery discussed. diet jokes about office staff.
The Central Ray reports a March 24 Volunteers meeting in Graham Hall Lounge with Ellsworth Ten Clay opening. Dr. John R. Mulder of Western Theological Seminary urged early preparation for Christian service, noting a great need in the church and estimating fifty recruits for China in five years.
The Mahaska County 4-H Club Committee introduces a market poultry project amid strong demand. A member may start with 100 chicks and add multiple units of 100 birds. Chicks must arrive by May 1, with a representative chosen from each unit to exhibit both live market poultry and dressed poultry at the local Achievement Show.
State highway commission received low bids April 2 for four paving projects totaling 692 886 for 16.06 miles on Iowa 14 south of Knoxville in Marion county. Firms Booth and Olson Sioux City bid 163 316 for 4.69 miles and 110 091 for 3 16 miles. Bridge and culvert work awarded to Cunningham Reis Des Moines 11260.70 and 15696.80 for culverts. Grading awarded to Central Construction Indianola 55995.89 for 4 696 miles and 47449.30 for 3 168 miles on Iowa 14 south of Knoxville.
City yearly reports show total valuations across departments totaling 448 572 dollars for electric water sewer and street services. Highlights include electric department value 196 676 dollars production 6 168 400 kw and 119 941 kw for street and alley lighting. Water system totals 106 220 100 gallons pumped with pumping cost 4 600 dollars. Fire department reports total 16 860 65 dollars for trucks equipment and station. Mayor notes license receipts 232 dollars and 386 traffic violations with assorted arrests.
Sgt Harold Petherson served at Fort Monroe Virginia within Detachment 1319th SCU with the Hq unit. The record notes his service number 87645189 and unit designation.
An advertisement touts a home remedy for rheumatic and neuritis pain using Rats Compound mixed with water and lemon juice. It claims fast relief within 48 hours or sooner, with a money back guarantee and promotion by Vander Linden Drug. The ad urges readers to purchase a two week supply and take two daily tablespoons.
Lyle and Benita Herwehe left Monroe for Hinsdale Illinois after residing in D Ben nett Carr and John Kepler homes. Mervyn Dinsmore family moved to Gideon Fisher acreage north of Monroe. Lulu Thomassen earned a spot on the Register Tribune sixth team girls all state. Bonnie Marshall and Mary Sheeler received honorable mention. Funeral services were held for Mary Clevenger at Monroe Baptist Church with interment in Monroe Cemetery. Marvin Yeager family moving to Hudson Illinois. Les Beyers and Larry and Emma Woods mentioned in moving updates.
Bruce and family members were Sunday guests of Mrs. Lucy Beyers in Lynnville Town. Mrs. Aric Kool returned home from the hospital last Monday, resuming normal activities.
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