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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1943
Page
4
Want ads list various items including a full size metal bedstead a Clark etc stove insulated oven and a four wheel trailer with box and tires. Enquiries directed to Kasper Mu Hor Heemsten and Mrs Pismo 38 on Th for details and pricing.
The article reports on a Rotary Club visit by a congressman, noting discussion of House operation, presence of lobbyists, and views on the Non-Finmin Bloc. It mentions topics like the Pankhead Wall, the Rum Plan, and the Pace Bill, along with attendees Fred Lautenbach, Hart of Bellas, and Orval Quist of Des Moines.
Rev church mission festival announced for August 26. The article notes previous work by a professor of theology in Kulingsu and Fukien, with roles in evangelistic and administrative tasks in Amoy region, facing bandit-infested areas and post-war border passages.
The Rev Robert Paul Chant, first American Indian ordained in the Reformed Church, heads Comanche Mission work at Lawton Oklahoma guiding Fort Sill Apaches and Indian school residents. He stresses Christian evangelism in China while presenting a series of lectures and plans for next Thursday’s program.
In Marien county a two day scrap collection mobilized about 130 tons of metal with 30 trucks and 1 hour worker shifts. Houses closed, per local order, as workers gathered metal from Knesville and Pleasantville areas. Frewlinn Memorial Hall hosted meals by the American Legion Auxiliary for volunteers. Some farmers unable to participate left scrap on their properties.
Farmers report strong wild berry yields including blackberries and dewberries as wet weather improves ripening. Berry pickers note abundant supply while warnings about wild fruit ownership arise before gathering. A separate note describes a kid fishing contest in Linn County with sections awarding prizes for largest fish, plus an unusual pheasant and white leghorn cross observed in Marshalltown.
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns rabies cases are rising, with three deaths in one city and many suspect cases in another. Urges immediate medical care after dog bites, vaccination of pets, and capture for veterinary inspection. Notes stray dogs and cats due to wartime population shifts and calls for vaccination to control spread among animals and livestock.
A historical note analyzes potato crop outcomes amid leafhopper damage and insect control. Sprayed or dusted vines remained green and yielded nearly twice as much as unsprayed ones. Leafhoppers moved to late beans, risking damage unless sulfur dusting or sprays with arsenate are used every 10 days from June 1. Other affected crops include cucumbers, melons, and squash.
Floyd Arnold of Iowa State College extension dairyman describes how production records help identify profitable cows and improve herds in a new publication Know Your Cows Pamphlet 72. The dairy section lists four simple and four enhanced record methods plus five sheet forms available free to farmers who report cow numbers. Garden space guidance urges fall plowing of sod land for Victory Gardens to yield better vegetables and pest control.
Bliss, director of the Agricultural Extension Service, outlines a 1944 program to boost farm aid and food production. It includes livestock feeding and management before winter, labor and machinery optimization, conservation of food and clothing, and spring gardens. The plan emphasizes direct farmer outreach through literature and personal contact to reach every farmer.
Wartime housing guidance outlines that repairs up to 200 dollars may proceed without permits if they are necessary for health, safety, or to prevent deterioration. Major renovations and new housing are restricted to essential wartime needs, with loans up to 2500 available for approved lenders to finance qualifying improvements and energy efficiency upgrades.
Fragmentary text discusses efficiency, labor programs, and development efforts in the context of machinery and manufacturing. Mentions trade, avion and vehicle related topics. Unable to identify clear events or entities from the garbled source.
Iowa officials unveil the September drive quota of 196,000,000 with a breakdown into Series EK bonds, Series F and G, and life insurance company securities. A state wide by house canvass is planned, with the Women's Division aiding the Finance Committee, and regional meetings set for county chairmen to outline quotas and campaign plans. County quotas listed include Marion 21,000, Mahaska 1,015,000, and more.
The report notes Commander John D T Boat Commander who led forces at Bataan and earned the Congressional Medal also had a Boy Scout background, linking early scouting to his later wartime leadership and recognition.
The Wednesday morning market report lists prices for cream No 1 sweet cream at 12.0.3, corn, oats, wheat, and other staples with several items noted as seen at Chicago and Pel.
Private first class Seph Leckard recounts his unit’s unheeded warnings before the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor, detailing the surprise and its impact on his squad and on military readiness days after the event.
The text advocates trying molasses as a spread for enriched bread and biscuits noting its indescribable flavor that pleases the most critical palates and evokes childhood memories for adults.
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