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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
2
Community news highlights visits by Dallas doctor and Mrs Becker, travelers from Denver and Portland, Camp Fire Girls summer camp plans near Boone, veterans news from Iowa Legion Convention, and hometown updates on relatives abroad, hospital stays, and military service including Nelson Vos earning a Bronze Star.
The Book Shop offers a full stock of textbooks and accompanying workbooks for the Marion and Mahaska County rural schools.
Dollar-and-cent ceilings set on surplus airplane tires declared by the Army Air Forces. Prices range from 1.09 to 25.10 per tire for sizes from small units to B 29 superfort tires. Tires are at Army depots in Mogadore Ohio and Ontario California and can be repurposed for farm implements.
OPA warns that counterfeit food coupons have appeared in the Chicago area. Retailers must examine every coupon and accept ration stamps only when torn from the ration book in the retailer's presence. Stores posting notices that loose stamps are not accepted help enforce regulations and avoid trouble.
Marion County reports total valuations above twenty five million with farm lands town lots and buildings showing increases. Town valuations rise about three hundred thirty five thousand and farm buildings about twenty thousand higher. town buildings about one hundred thirty thousand higher. Money and credits total about three and a half million not fully in county levy but taxed at five mills. Board of supervisors met to hear taxpayers objections. few adjustments made, figures from county auditor and assessor adopted as prepared.
The Dutch language De Volksvriend in Orange City is sold by Mrs. Ogel to Mr. and Mrs. James Treneman of the Sioux County Capital. They will take possession Sept. 1 and run both papers from the Volksvriend building. Miss Marge Ogel remains in Des Moines with family cottage ties. The Hollinga barber shop also sold for $9,000 to Dick Andrin ta.
Des Moines, Iowa. An Iowa Feed Institute advisory warns hog feeders against overusing oats. Even with a bumper oats crop, best fattening results come from a three parts corn to one part oats mix, with oats ground and soaked twelve hours for self-fed hogs.
Messages from deployed service members express gratitude for letters and surprise packages. Jean and Phil Gur send regards while mentioning a Mystery Mother and a few familiar faces at a distant posting. The note hopes readers stay engaged with church activities and mentions an attempted correction of an address in Roanoke Avenue.
The Ceensoreda Seaplane Tender marked its first year in service since July 19, 1945, with Charles K. McDonald promoted to Motor Machinist Mate 3/e in April. Over 244 days since launch it logged 32,468 engine miles and aided 48 air crew in rescues while delivering 822 sea planes and 414,460 gallons of aviation gasoline. Crew honors included a Silver Star, Purple Heart, and six Good Conduct Medals. ten sailors advanced, including one to Warrant Officer. The ship served in three fleets and aims to return to U.S. waters.
Lt. Lee W. Vriezelaar of 709 Broadway Pella Iowa received the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for 450 hours of operational flight in transport aircraft over the India China routes. The citations praise night and day flying at high altitudes through treacherous weather and mountainous terrain on the Hump route, underscoring courageous and superior performance.
PFC Edward J. Huyser of Sully Iowa in route home from Europe with the 80th Infantry Division known as Old Hickory. The division helped break Germany's counteroffensive in Normandy and advanced across France Belgium and Holland before encircling at Aachen. They fought in the Ardennes and Stavelot Malmed sectors prior to redeployment in Camp Oklahoma City.
The 30th Army spearheads the crossing of the Rhine on March 24 and pushes over 200 miles to Magdeburg where Soviet and American troops meet. Pvt. Huyser, son of Gerrit W. Huyser of Sully Iowa, earns Bronze Star, Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal and Combat Infantry Badge.
Chicago Mk A warning to livestock owners to be alert for possible appearance of foot-and-mouth disease in the United States was issued this week by the American Veterinary Medical Association. With soldiers returning from overseas where the disease is widespread, inspectors at entry points will check livestock products while urging prompt reports of suspicious symptoms in cattle and swine to veterinarians or livestock officials. The disease has been eradicated from America but remains a threat that could cost livestock producers millions if reestablished.
A skunk prowled Norman Warren’s farm near Iyester biting nine dogs before a farmer fired at it with a shotgun. The animal’s head was sent to Ames for rabies testing. Preliminary results show possible rabies symptoms.
Farmers with native cattle should trim their herds now to cut taxes and supply off quality stock for market. Bentley of Iowa State College says prices for native cattle, cows, and heifers may rise above prewar levels if inflation stays low. Selling now or finishing cattle for slaughter ahead of fall runs offers leverage against feed shortages and tighter budgets.
A fragment from Northwood Anchor recalls a London visit by a US political party member. A taxicab driver saved a toppled top-piece, joking about stepping on a yat and its value, with humorous chatter on the mishap during a brief London street scene.
Iowa State College agronomists urge town farmers to harvest as much clover seed as possible this year amid a shortage of adapted cover crops. Incentives include 3.50 per acre for red clover alfalfa and alsike, plus per pound payments for seed sold through channels. Bees and pollination are noted as key to seed setting and crop potential. Beekeepers are urged to cooperate with farmers to improve production.
Announcement states Pacific war powering requires 8,400,000 more gallons of petroleum products daily at peak than current use. OPA notes military demand will rise to a peak as civilian fuel oil usage is heaviest, urging consumers to fill storage tanks immediately.
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