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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
3
An independent newspaper in Pella Iowa lists a society matter of one year and notes the entry at Pella. The fragment mentions publication details and a term of one year in the local context.
Hints at national character through reader reflections on British behavior and American youth abroad, then shifts to a report by Fred Porter about state employees inflating expense accounts. It discusses postwar education, rationing reactions, and a new fuel-from-waste process by Dr. Berl promising abundant diesel fuel from plant matter.
The Marin Bates women reject a federal compulsory health insurance bill, urging private voluntary plans instead. They warn that a government bureau would give the Surgeon General control and possible political influence over doctors and care, favoring democratic, voluntary group insurance already operating in Minnesota Missouri and other states.
Editorial notes February price pressures and shifting farming trends in Creston area. Praises younger farmers for adopting soil tests, fertilizers, crop rotation and yields, while criticizing older methods. Mentions Dutch postwar recovery plans emphasizing aid to self-help, returning workers, housing, and rebuilding industry and agriculture to restore productive capacity.
The Grinnell Herald-Register criticizes Vice President Henry Wallace for calling opponents Fascists and offers a definition they deem revealing. The piece argues true Fascists oppose representative government, Bill of Rights protections, free enterprise, and favor dictatorial, state-controlled systems. It dismisses the notion and warns against deportation to totalitarian states as a reaction to Wallace's remarks.
A rumbled time capsule for Cake Prairie and Polk Townships recalls Fenchoy land owners tied to an Agricultural Adjustment plan. Memorial events, church sermons, a safety drive with the State Motor Vehicle Department, and a Legion supper mark community memory alongside obituaries, a cinema pick He Happened One Night, and local sales for Model 300 washers and Ford V-8 by the Vana Agency.
Twenty years ago in May Central College hosted a home concert with George Gosselink’s solos and a quartet including Brower Gosselink V der Ploeg and Bruins. Eleanor Hoeven gave a piano recital and Winfield-Dudgeon discussed India leave with his family amid campus chatter.
Fragmentary OCR shows tunneling references and a crowd scene. Mentions of shared falls timing and local street names amid college notes and a section advertising manufactured goods from Iowa. A table lists prices for farm produce and poultry with scattered figures and entries.
Thirty years ago on April first Central College faced a tense game with Penn ending 11 to 2 after a disputed play. The piece also covers campus events including a police incident with students, a rummage sale, theatre, and a note on garden disease prevention.
Notice states Dack BR Carpenter will seek the office of Clerk of District Court on the Democratic ticket in the June primary. Support requested.
A candidate letter from Miss Lyle Christ announces Paul Harp as a Republican hopeful for State Representative from Marion County. The notice invites support from Pella and surrounding voters ahead of the June primary and urges allies of the county to back Harp.
L. F. Bousquet announces candidacy for Marion county treasurer subject to Republican voters in the June primary.
Paul Applegate of Knoxville Tennessee announces candidacy for Marion County Sheriff. He seeks Republican nomination at the June primary and asks Democratic voters to consider the choice in the same June primary election. Dim Van Hemert accompanies the statement.
John Vanden Baard announces candidacy for Marion County Board of Supervisors on the Democratic ticket with a term starting in 1945. He asks friends and neighbors in Summit Township for support.
Editor Chronicle announces L. A. Sents seeks a seat on Marion County Board of Supervisors for the 1945 term on the Republican ticket. Sents asks voters for support at the June primary election.
A Democratic candidate named Russell Dyer seeks the office of Treasurer in Marion County. The race focuses on county financial management and public funding oversight.
Announcement of Arie II Bogaard as a candidate for Member of the Board of Supervisors at the June 1945 primary. Voters urged to support, vote, and back Bogaard in Marion County.
Rouize Hunter announces candidacy for Marion County Auditor on the Democratic ticket in the upcoming primary set for June Ath. Hunter thanks supporters and asks for continued backing.
A. L. Dykstra announces candidacy for the 1945 term on the Marion County Board of Supervisors. He appeals to Republican voters for major continued support at the June primary.
A notice identifies a candidate for the Marion County Board of Supervisors in 1946 seeking election to the county board. The item presents the electoral listing without additional context or biographical details.
See me for insurance on farm and city property and bail on crops and automobile insurance in its branches. Start a savings account with life insurance and secure income for your family. Insure in good companies at low rates. Call 60 Sully Iowa or write P O Box 140. I will call on you. WM DIELEMAN Sully Iowa
In a brief message the petitioner Archie Vernon appeals to readers for support, stating the matter is subject to the will of the deceased and expressing gratitude for any assistance. The note emphasizes gratitude and reliance on community goodwill.
Roy De Witt of Dallas Iowa seeks a 46 term on the Board of County Supervisors on the Democratic ticket. He urges voters to support his candidacy and asks for their vote and support.
A message from A. D. Terlouw of Pella Iowa announces candidacy for Marion County supervisor on the Democratic ticket. The term begins in June and the candidate seeks votes from local voters.
A candidate declares intent to run for county recorder subject to Democratic voters approval at the June primary. The message urges support from residents, signed by Sarah Intville, Iowa.
Twill announces candidacy for State Senator from the 15th District in the Republican primary on June 1. Joe Templeton supports the bid and urges voters to back Twill.
Notice requests residents to leave bundles of paper at Leydens Service Station. Tie newspapers and magazines in scrap paper and place in cartons for collection. Signed Ted King.
Notice that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Arie Bo Bezemer is on file in the District Court of Marion County. A hearing to prove validity is set for 10:00 A.M. May 25, 1944, in Knoxville Iowa. Objections must be filed with Clerk Jack B. Carpenter, Clerk of District Court, by Leonard J. Long, Deputy.
Notice to electors of Sandridge Independent School District in Lake Prairie Township Marion County Iowa that directors have been petitioned to call an election to ascertain required actions. The notice requests eligible voters to be aware of dates and procedures for the upcoming election.
Voters will decide on April date at Temperhool Hall whether to issue up to 8000 dollars to build and equip a new school house in the Sandridge school district. Independent district secretary Zwank outlines procedures and eligibility for the vote.
Fragmented lines describe war’s thunder and death with calls for planting crops like Chinese cabbage in the two week window for a good crop. References to God and fate appear, with uncertain phrases and errant text about duty and planting.
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