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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
2
Nelson announces War Production Board reallocates every project to maximize impact. Combat planes and bombers top the new list as U S output rises three and a half times from November to July with plans to secure materials and energy for war needs.
A promotional piece touts a new Readers Digest style periodical edited by Ellery Queen focused on detective fiction. It highlights celebrated authors like Dashiell Hammett Agatha Christie and Stuart Palmer and promises varied stories praised for quality over author name. On sale at newsstands.
A promotional appeal offers Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine bundled as an anthology of top detective stories, new and old, totaling 60,000 words, for 10 cents including postage and handling. Readers are instructed to fill out and mail the coupon with the 10 cent payment.
The Marion County sale drew 500 farmers and 41 Club members as Jeanne Hollingshead’s Hereford calf opened bidding at 16.75, leading to an overall average of 15.61 for 77 calves. Carroll Phillips’ Hereford and Marilyn Proffitt’s Hereford hit 16.76, selling to Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa buyers, while Marilee Bane’s Angus also reached 16.75.
Secretary Morgenthau honors J C Penney store in THNY state for a July war bond sales quota of 1,204,000.00 as the Penney shop led by the Patten family posts a remarkable total of 22,082.85, with Navy service members in the family. The note highlights a connection to the Lexington sinking and ties to notable figures.
The Farm Security Administration plans more loans to Marion tenant farmers to buy farms under a new program. A committee including HB Smith and Dan Bieleman will review applications and select families to receive funds. Loans run 4 to 5 percent interest with a variable payment plan tied to crop yields, and applicants may submit blanks at the Farm Security office in Kyosville.
Local notes describe a dry spell and a forthcoming Gospel service at East Amsterdam church. Mentioned names include William Proie Apaling Paul Vel Mrs Andres Terhoan and Sandvidie. Gerald Jones is noted as a son born or connected to family events. Travel plans show departure to Camp Bradford Virginia coming days and a game at home next Tuesday.
Fragmentary report cites Mr Moxey near the river hospitalized in Iowa City on Thursday for treatment. Vid Terlouw moved to Har Monday this week. He was on the railroad and prefers that route. Congress has revised the tab twenty two times.
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