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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
4
A pulsing editorial fragment urges vigilance and resolve as the nation endures wartime strain. It argues against soft hearts in favor of firm action, touts unity, and frames Allied victory through strength. Community notes praise soil district efforts and farm cooperatives in Jasper and Marion Counties while highlighting school shop upgrades as a forward wartime step.
The piece argues that millions are building weapons and training for postwar needs, with demand for machines, vehicles, and gadgets rising. It notes political hesitation fading after elections, highlighting loyalty drives, wartime productivity, and calls for wage ceilings and price controls, signaling a shift toward decisive leadership and public confidence.
A fragmented editorial mix critiques food rationing and wartime spending. It urges citizens to support iron and steel production, warns against furlough scenes at home, and stresses continuing sacrifice to aid the war effort. Local carnival notes mention proceeds for the USO amid wartime austerity.
Cherokee Courier notes remarkable growth in physical stature and health. cites Army authority and advances from 1917 to 1942 in medical and health practices. Highlights cures for serious diseases, improved care for mothers and children, nutrition strides, and overall well being of the people.
Thirty years ago notes recall a Root family reunion near Pella with twenty four diners and visitors from Knoxville starting a candy kitchen. Prizes at the State Fair went to Tate en Hagen, Henry De Gueyer, Kaldenber for dogs and ducks, and Teddy Roosevelt was favored at the Rock Island depot. A rural teaching stint near Sully is mentioned alongside Central College histories and editor moves in Nebraska Iowa.
Fragments describe events around a 20th birthday anniversary in Pella with local officials and talks by Amene speakers de Corts and Van Stiet. Mentions of a Soldiers Bonus bill, a Pella Meteors vs Winterset game ending TH to 1, a corn canning plant output, a pedestrian fatality incident, and a cinema showing Ten Nights in the Barroom at the Alamo Theatre.
A pamphlet by Kernan of the Christian Institute for American Democracy argues that propaganda targets American unity. It urges citizens to pledge allegiance with true meaning to liberty and justice for all. The piece asserts loyalty to America as a meet for Christians Jews Protestants Catholics whites Negroes and urges defense of neighbor’s rights. It cites Nazi influence and condemns division as a threat to victory on all fronts.
The itemized notes cover church leaders buying horses and harness, a new home nearing completion, remodeling orders for the Third Reformed Church, and visits by residents. Weather is described as extremely warm with dust on roads. A house northwest of Pella burned. a local pension was awarded to Mrs. Kempkes. Poultry competition results, business changes, and a mission fest planned at Central College are noted alongside obituaries and local political moves.
Ten years ago on Sept 8, obituaries noted Henry De Kock aged oldest of the trio at the Home for the Aged, along with A Ter Louw and Mrs John Van Rees. The Welfare League faced a treasury deficit while Red Cross cloth relief aided clients. Central's football team held early practices with 20 plus candidates under Coach Winter ahead of the Sept 23 game against St Ambrose in Davenport, with many hopefuls named for positions.
A reflective Sunday School piece urges turning to God in dark times, citing Washington at Valley Forge and Lincoln in the Civil War. It highlights angels guiding Jacob, Esau fears, and the need for humble, penitent prayer to align plans with God’s will. It notes Jacob’s preparations and his plea for deliverance, stressing faith-driven action and divine aid.
The county aims to lime about 10 000 acres in 1942, reflecting a major expansion of lime operations. Officials note the effort could cover roughly six percent of the county’s total land, with historic context and past bids shaping current plans. The initiative follows years of near-silent activity as communities anticipate the impact on agriculture and local economy.
A fragmentary period ad list shows magazine offers and subscriptions including Women's Home Companion American Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Good Housekeeping and Christian Herald. Prices range from $1.50 to $4.25 with various bundles and a May 1 deadline noted. Names and places are inconsistently captured.
The Farm Bureau President criticized the Farmers' Holiday movement as futile, claiming it was hatched by a small group of misguided farmers and would accomplish nothing. A separate item notes Maasham injuring a leg chopping at home, and Arnold De Bruin winning the grand championship at the Oskaloosa Fair with a 1¢ electric washer offer mentioned among store deals.
Marion County Board of Supervisors approved the 1943 budget totaling 525,815 down from 579,800 in 1942. Tax levy sits at 373,815 with estimated taxes per thousand dollars at 15.47, a marked reduction from 1942. No taxpayers appeared to protest or suggest changes.
The FBI seeks applicants aged at least eighteen with a high school diploma for clerical roles including typists and stenographers. Training in fingerprinting may follow, with vacancies in Washington and other cities. Special agent openings require 23 to 35 year olds with a law or accounting degree and investigative experience, or a college degree with foreign language fluency. Civil Service does not apply to these posts.
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