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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
3
A reflective column argues leadership matters in community progress and wartime politics. It cites Axis powers’ bluffing, praises Cordell Hull’s diplomacy, and urges Americans to seek truth, resist censorship, and support responsible statesmanship amid global tension.
The writer argues that democracy has evolved over centuries and must be studied and reflected upon in schools. It praises the democratic form as possibly imperfect but the best available, and calls for careful selection of teachers who are true disciples of democracy to impart its truths to children.
A Winnipeg Free Press assessment condemns Nazi campaigns to subdue Czechoslovakia and depicts the wholesale burning of Czech books as a blunder likely to provoke Czech resistance. It argues the destruction will fuel revolt and hasten the end of Nazi domination.
A farm article argues converting cheaper crops into high value products boosts profits. It promotes silage made from grass and corn, notes reduced labor and land use, and praises portable electric motors for silo filling to free tractors for field work.
George B. Nordman argues in Vox Pop that democracy tests a nation’s willingness to pay the price of freedom. He recalls early American gains, warns of resource loss, and urges turning to prayer to restore unity, peace, and brotherhood amid looming social strain.
A fragment describes a reporter strolling through the Grand Central area of New York City while waiting for a train. The scene notes a large crowd and a sense of movement as daily life unfolds in the busy transit hub.
The column lists families from Grand Rapids visiting the Haan home from July 20 to August 7, Albert Button family trips to Keokuk and Fort Madison, fishing trips at Lake Koboji and Minnesota, Rozendaal from Melvin visiting Os Kaloosa students, and a Kings Helpers Society gathering at Grace Buitenwert's home with devotion led by Rev. De Jonged and Helen De Penning guiding a character study.
The report lists church activities and social visits including Bible Discussion Class at the Community church with Mrs. Peter G. Rox dial as hostess, Sunday school lessons for August, and a luncheon honoring Miss Winsothof of Cleveland. Attendees include Mrs. Wortman, Mrs. Holdsworth, Mrs. Conover, and numerous local families. The Reyer reunion and visits by relatives to Pella and Monroe are also mentioned.
Tracy News reports funeral services for Mrs Arnold Beekhuizen to be held Saturday afternoon at the tith Reformed church following her death at Mercy hospital in Oskaloosa. She was 74 years old and had been ill for 13 weeks. survivors include her husband and six children Alice Johanna Grace John Bert and Marie at home, plus four pigs and three brothers and two half brothers in Tolland.
Farm Bureau reports rising inquiries on chinch bug damage as entomologist J. Drake forecasts a large buildup in corn fields across regions. He predicts some areas will face serious infestations, with effects extending into the next generation of crops.
Forty one years ago in the Pella Blade August 9 issue, reports cover the Dreyfus trial in France and its disputed evidence, plus local items. The piece lists a new mine near Pella, water issues, railroad hopes, obituaries, ads, and community events including the Merry Mids operetta at Prairie City, summer school faculty notes, and local entertainment and boxing youths in Knoxville.
W Bailey arrived to the Pella Baptist pastorate after living in Oshkosh Wisconsin and was a friend and college classmate of President Boys. The article notes land sales near Leighton and Pella with prices per acre, a sewer dig by contractor Cathro with thirteen Italians, a new Overland car owned by Dr Fred Carpenter, early tomato packing by a local cannery in Wooden Shop Brand, and the First Reformed Church chapel fund progress with building committee members. International Harvester Auto Wagon ad described features and farm use, mentioning light wheels solid rubber tires oil lamps chain drive and hard driving capabilities.
The excerpt mentions plans to travel to Des Moines Nevada and Fort Dodge. It highlights an advertisement by the Ver Stee Company for a double boned corset for stout ladies named the J C Gibraltar. The item is described as pictured and well made with strength as its main virtue. The price noted is two dollars.
A 1920 Aug 12 page recalls a railroad car shortage delaying shipments as shippers faced idle stock. Henry Hoogenakker amid a political dispute with Rev J J over an election, with libel threats from Freedline. Farmers faced high land prices, while residents in Pella Moravia and nearby towns report travels, social events, typhoid recovery, and local auto trade as several residents plan trips and purchases.
Local clipping recalls a chicken theft pursuit led by Me and Mrs Ernest De Cook near Leighton with a chase into Pella and a gunshot near tires. It also notes Reverend William Goulooze’s Prairie City church dedication set for Aug 12, plus community items: miniature golf start, tea room venture, a mobile collision injuring Mrs Van Rockel, Coffea Shop sale, Morse Ray De Han incident, appendicitis operation for John W. Vander Linden, California vacation, Central College prep, and the Ver Meer families leaving in a trailer house built on a truck.
The day of the ton sized gelding for farm work is passing. Farmers now want a smaller horse big enough to do any job economically. The preferred animal should have a smart head and neck, well shaped shoulders, short back, deep body, sturdy legs, and be durable for heat and humid weather.
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