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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
3
A reflective column urges national resolve amid war. It praises Sunrise Easter services with army chaplains and notes home front bills, taxes, and bond drives. It discusses Tulip Time attractions, garden farming, and debt reduction strategies for farmers facing wartime strain. It emphasizes unity, volunteer effort, and prudent finances.
Editorial urges editors to return to hand setting type and printers to rethink modern power machinery. Des Moines Register tribute to Joe Louis praises his dominance and service, noting his Army service and generosity with boxing tickets.
Fred De Kock drove a load of fat steers to Chicago. Marion County planned a new jail in Knoxville costing 1 584.00 with Paulley Jail Mfg. Co. Dr W S Clark denied virulent smallpox in Oskaloosa. Dutch Blade praised spring weather and local farming, land sales, and minor incidents including a car fire near Howell and an overseas drum major’s Grinnell assignment.
Thirty years ago April 25 1912 three Pella men departed for the Netherlands with two planning visits and one to settle abroad. Neal Kuilen survived a severe runaway accident after a night with friends, spending days unconscious before edging toward recovery. Pella High’s baseball team beat Eddyville 17 to 2 at Eddyville, and the Pella High Band had performed in Garden Square the prior Tuesday. C N Cole and W H Fowler traveled to Cedar Rapids as Republican state delegates.
Local item notes the death of Blethet, cane diane Hatt of north ef Pelle after an ice transport accident near Fort Seat Kansas. Reports state Karl Kleen began work for Bell Clithine Howse and had worked in Dekalogat store. Memorial Day address planned by State Auditor Haynes in Pella. School board cuts salaries by five percent and disbands the school nurse. Central College glee club sang at home concert with soloists Mokma, Vanderal, Hillyer, and Gosselink. Sam Van Vliet hospitalized after three hemorrhages at Clothing House. Carrie McAhon to Minneapolis for work at Garden City Beeder branch. United States Rubber Co announces 0x3 tires for 310.00, lowest price yet. Some congressmen vote naval cuts under 30,000, drawing public disapproval. Jacob De Bruyn dies at Bethesda Sanitarium, Denver. WWI casualty.
Ten years ago at the Pella Chamber of Commerce George Lankelma was elected president succeeding Lewis Kuyper Lon Wormhoudt became vice president Hugo Kuyper secretary Connie Smorenberg treasurer. A robber who held up Dick Diekema at a Pella oil station was captured in Poweshiek County and sentenced to 20 years in Anamosa under the name John King. The city assessor Jacob Plender reported total money and credits at 2 519 330 a drop of 10 000 from the previous year. The new steam turbine for the municipal light plant arrived and would be installed within thirty days. Popma planned a closing out sale after 37 years on Main Street. High school drama featured Sailor Maids with Miss Tysseling directing. Broadway and South Main homes changed hands amid local activity. Don Tharp supervised Central College baseball practice as Luther Anderson and Lefty Schnack pitched for the Dutchmen. Isaac LeCoca, formerly of Pella.
The Iowa Motor Club plans to provide free rides for service members in the armed forces. Motorists register and offer lifts, with waivers absolving drivers of liability for accidents. Stickers displayed on cars invite service members to hail rides, enabling transport to destinations like St Louis or other legion offices as travel progresses.
Minneapolis April 13 Pillsbury president assures there is plenty of wheat flour for bread amid sugar rationing. Enriched white flour provides energy, supports wartime needs, and will not cause shortages. Hoarding is unpatriotic as flour is being distributed to allies and the armed forces.
The lesson stresses reading the Bible, heart over outward show, and Jesus judging by inner life. It contrasts Pharisaic display with genuine repentance and warns that judgment awaits those who ignore true faith. References to scripture, love, greed, and the coming judgment underscore inner righteousness.
A Pillsbury official argues enriched white bread is the cheapest energy source and vital for the Nation al Nutrition Program. He notes America has abundant wheat, Canadian elevators are full, a new crop is coming, and the challenge lies in storage and efficient use of food value rather than rationing.
A report notes that removing brass from shoe eyelets frees metal to produce about one million shell casings. The change impacts ammunition production by reallocating brass material.
North Carolina truck owners intend to convert large auto carrying vehicles into passenger cars for the duration. This shift aims to address transport needs and reduce passenger shortages during the period.
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