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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
3
A dated editorial voice urges duty and unity as victory nears. It parallels Roosevelt Churchill and the Queen, notes farming profits and curb planting, praises public school programs at Ellis High and Vocational Agriculture, and urges timely education as a nation prepares for postwar challenges amid Japan in the Solomons.
An analysis asserts Japan aims to dominate parts of the world, leveraging rubber, tin, and oil while facing shifts as synthetic rubber displaces natural rubber. It discusses American and British stance, US government aid to agriculture, and soil fertility concerns amid wartime production, urging farmers to adopt new soil conservation and planning practices.
An editorial lauds self help and part time work for students amid debates on NYA support. It argues Americans must prove dedication at home, with colleges offering work and grants while private, community, and state aid expands. The piece notes labor shortages boosting part time options and questions reliance on federal aid.
A look back at notable moments from Pella over the years, recalling events from 10, 20, 30 and 42 years ago. Local memories, community milestones, and enduring people and places emerge through the district's archival lens.
An item notes Don Parker recovering from injuries in Des Moines and VP Jansen with Arie Vander Mei attending a G Ke re mn te event. Van Zante leaves Pella for Holland Michigan to continue work. Wormhoudt Brothers plan a fourth store in Newton Lawn. John Sybenga dies at 48 after a long illness, widow and four children left. Sommer hospital work involved in local firms. Hamilton Old Settlers Pie event delivered by Geo Krozier Knoxville and Rev Kendrick Pella with other speakers.
An unclear snippet hints at a political dispute involving named figures and parties. The readable portions reference a vote or action connected to a republic or party alignment, with mentions of individuals and a contention over leadership or policy direction.
A reminiscence from 30 years past notes South during the Gavel War and locals tied to the Golden Circle meeting in a prominent Pella family home. Mentions Linden Sunday School class, a sandbar supper on the Des Moines River, and a night with WoW De Bruyn missionaries. Roosevelt’s Keokuk-Des Moines railway stop near Pella is cited, plus local moves like Miss Edith Rhynsburger resigning and Miss Marie Van Gorp becoming Pu Tan Drug Co clerk.
The town faced a delayed bill affecting crop workers and residents, with Mr and Mrs Joe Geest mentioned. Dr Harding was expected to veto Soldiers' Bills, while a bill about tuberculosis care remained uncertain. A resident suffered a leg injury during the month in town, and the community watched political developments.
The piece quotes Cardinal Faulhaber and Rev. William C. Kernan condemning Nazi influence, anti Semitism, and fascist attacks on Christianity in the United States. It warns Christians to reject Jew hatred as Nazi propaganda and urges peace and gospel witness.
Ten years ago in Pella on September 1 1932 Labor Day events included Independents vs Stamps and other kittenball matchups while a tree struck by lightning caused minor home damage. The era’s depression cut incomes, with 120 at a canning plant and a record one day tally of 1200 bushels of tomatoes. Baby health contestants at the State Fair featured Richard Lautenbach and Louise Rysdam. Gerrit Gezel and pioneer N. Van Lint passed. An auction trade extension sale attracted merchants offering scrip, and Peter Heerema and Elias Holle urged life insurance as a sound investment during hard times.
Buses stand ready on moments notice to move large troops to vital areas. Already they have carried out emergency moves smoothly as thousands of troops are rushed from bases to threatened or strategic places along roads where motorized transport alone would fail. A National Bus Military Bureau organized the National Bus Traffic action, placing over 350 field representatives of the bus.
A Sunday School lesson reflects on Jacob and Esau, focusing on God’s blessing and human trickery. The piece notes Jacob’s deception with his mother, God’s ability to work through imperfect plans, and the call for faith and dependence on divine guidance. It closes urging youth to seek God as Jacob did, with God’s presence guiding them.
Army officials assign transportation officers to camps induction centers airports fort bases and posts to provide immediate information on bus line service and timing. Military traffic may use civilian lines where convenient with flexible point to point service aiding troop movement and schedules.
Report notes Belgians helping Jews despite Nazi anti semitism. It recalls 600 year Jewish presence in Antwerp, Belgian Parliament aid, deportations of 70 Belgians and 1000 Jews to Russia after a sabotage act, and daily acts of defiance such as feeding Jewish children and resisting stigma.
The National Council of Chief State School Officers proposes standards to curb bus use by children under two miles from school. Defense Transportation reports adoption of measures to deter bus allocation. Exemptions apply for handicapped students or those facing extreme walking hazards or unusual hours.
An OCR fragment lists multiple magazine titles and subscription offers advertised by the Pella Chronicle. Items show “Both for” prices or single rates, including Woman's Home Companion, Collier's, American Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Red Book, Saturday Evening Post, Reader's Digest, and more, with various combined deals and dates.
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