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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
3
A fragmented Pella Chronicle item presents a reflection themed around returning to Pella. It mentions Dr Newton G Thomas from Falett Arkanoas and hints at education, wife, and friends linked to the town. The legible phrases reference memories and personal ties within Pella.
City officials in Oskaloosa consider a polio battle including alley spraying with DDT at about 150 dollars, a California volunteer to operate orchard spraying gear, weekly police checks for garbage to curb flies, and urging residents to spray screens. Milk scrutiny tightens as part of a broader house fly eradication program.
The column defends Iowa's harvest practices amid wartime work and on the job training reforms. It attacks crooked schemes and praises local cooperation, noting Van Den Heuvel should move to the Pella area to avoid abuse. It stresses Iowa’s tradition of good neighbors and collective effort in farming labor.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation notes no bank failures in twenty seven months and outlines three rescue methods used to save troubled banks. It argues deposits are protected beyond legal limits and questions why past administrations acted differently during the bank holiday and early wartime funding.
Editorial notes praise for a van driver with a humorous tailgate sign and critique of federal spending. It discusses President Truman's call for reduced expenditures, GOP and old-line Democrat support for restraint, and a proverb about loans and blame as a civic caution.
A freshman girl Sue writes from Pella Iowa August 22 1946 detailing her excitement about starting high school in two weeks. She plans to meet Principal Miss Gosselink and discuss subjects with Miss Verheul the Latin teacher and Miss Nieburg the Home Economics teacher. She hopes to join band and glee club, mentions free textbooks, a busy calendar with sports plays and music, and describes freshman initiation and a special all school activity ticket.
Seventy years ago this week in Pella a city council order cut firemen to eight hour shifts and required a third man for the change. The meeting also approved cement tile for water galleries near Howell Station and marked the last day in the old city hall before offices moved to the Bank building. News included Milo’s base ball tourney wins, Meteors defeats, a stormy cost of the Pella-Leffler line project, local civic rumors, a notable death in Huntington Park, California, and plans for a candy kitchen on East Side.
Twenty years ago residents discussed a gas franchise for Central Electric Company with John A Reed presenting before the City Council. The Farmers Union bought the Opera House block for their business at $9,000. Other notes Include buses detour wrecks on Pella Oskaloosa road and a live 220 volt shock incident near J Cornelius Shop. The White Way paving continued and Federated Club women held park improvements and picnics. The Pella Band performed in Leighton followed by a Masonic Hall meal. Harvey District Fair potential, Woodrow Washing Machine Company move, and Chautauqua manager Joe Bogard’s local visit were also mentioned.
Ten year old issue features 16 pages of photos and ads for Central College. Des Moines official appeals for truthful advertising and optimal use of local resources. Dr J J Lubbers introduces Simon Heemstra to head Earn Your Own Way project, later College Industries. Klaas Intveld and Charles Wesslund seek Des Moines citizenship with Arie Schilder and Fred Lautenbach. City Council buys a recording instrument for Light Plant records. Chamber plans dinner with Pratt Paper and Stoner Piano interest. organ by Frank Voelker, the blind musician, slated to perform.
Mrs. Anna Pautz of Vancouver Washington declares relief from rheumatism and arthritis after treatment from NUE-OVO Laboratories. She invites others to write for information and provides a return address, Box 826 P.D.
An analysis compares earnings of a high school graduate to an untrained worker. The graduate starts at age 18, reaches about $2,800 yearly top earnings, totaling roughly $88 0 from 18 to 60, versus $6,000 for the 14 to 60 path for the untrained worker. The calculation claims the high school education costs about $6,000, equating to $34 per school day.
An Aug 27 1936 wind storm damaged the Simon Steenhoek farm northwest of Pella along with Ralph Grundman and Peter Pippel properties. Des Moines KRNT broadcasts covered the event. The issue also notes school opening plans for September 7 and a death from a fall near Oskaloosa.
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