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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
3
Emersons thought on friendship frames a Dutch community ethic as Pella welcomes strangers. Ames colleges brace for G. L. admissions overflow with Camp Dodge housing plan hailed as proof educators will stretch to meet a massive, nationwide enrollment challenge.
A U N R R A report shows Yugoslavia receiving over 327 million dollars in UN relief aid with 100 million more in supplies planned for year end. The piece condemns Yugoslavia for harming a U.S. transport crew, arguing distrust of aid and calling for withdrawal of further assistance.
The piece urges adult education for elders to overcome public speaking fears via practice. Citing Seattle Toastmasters, it notes clubs in 30 states and four countries where members speak five to seven minutes and receive two minutes of critique. A class or club with a qualified instructor in Pella could boost confidence and speech skills during winter evenings.
A northwest square corner saw a recent traffic accident damaging two cars after a fast turn. The site has a history of crashes, including a fatality at this intersection, with stop signs on two blocks and wide parallel streets encouraging speed. Drivers are urged to exercise constant caution.
A community effort led by Doc McClure urged action to reclaim strip mined land near Bussey and prevent future abandonments. The writer argues for public pressure, cites Indiana examples, and calls Iowa lawmakers to model laws with cooperation from operators and support from Soils Conservation Service.
Editorial notes propose nations unite for mankind at peace talks. It urges shifts from self interest, predicting simpler solutions and collective progress rather than "our kind" agendas. The piece argues unity could ease international burdens and foster cooperative problem solving.
Thirty years ago in September 1916 Pella Meteors lost 6 0 to Monroe and 10 6 to Prairie City in a Monroe Melcher tourney. Reformed Church sponsorship began with Rev A J Te Paske speaking at Chapel. Ida Donai wed Theodore LeCocq at Second Reformed parsonage. Bryan drew crowds on a Pella speech tour as Milo upset Pella 2 1 in a tourney game. Front page praise noted Bryan and District Fair plans while local reforms included dismantling Third Reformed Church building and new gym lines at Central College. Del De Haan drove a Buick home from Flint. Boost Pella boomed as new houses rose and a concrete smokestack rose at the Light Plant. Knoxville Melcher Pleasantville tourney signup offered $350 in prizes.
Twenty years ago on Sept 16 1926 plans announced for new federal highway signs and revised state numbers. A miner Marion Jabaai died after a 90 foot fall in an unnamed coal shaft elevator. A R Dunbar's mother died from burns in a Grimes Iowa gasoline stove explosion. McGregor Brothers offered 49 building lots in Schulte Heights Pella with terms 375 to 650 dollars, down payment 50 and ten monthly. Grand Opening set for Sept 21. Mrs C T Van Lint won first prize at the Oskaloosa Fair for white bread. Blummers Flour linked to the victory. Federated musical comedy at the high school auditorium with a cast including Wil Walter Harris and Gerald.
The column notes a 1927 auto license plan by county, with Marion County assigned 67. It reports a hog vaccination school in Pelia led by County Agent Jones, serving 15 farmers over two days. Other items include Marion Van Gorp buying East First Street lot for a new home, Anie Van Zee’s altercation at the Oskaloosa Fair, the death of Mrs. William J. Wagner in Des Moines, and Isaac De Haan razing a G. Bos property for a new house.
Ten years ago in Pella on September 10 1936 committees planned a Chamber of Commerce program with A D Riley of Pratt Co Des Moines and Frank a blind organist to entertain. Films at Pella Theatre Fury starred Spencer Tracy and Sylvia Sidney while FHA housing loans fueled new homes.
A letter from C A Verdonk of Zeeland Netherlands requests spare clothing for a 14 year old refugee boy living with the Meulpolders. He describes escape from Germans, illness, and loss, and recounts sheltering with Canadians and rebuilding after bombings, asking Pella families to aid with clothes and support.
Mrs Anna Pautz of Vancouver Washington states she suffered for years with rheumatism and arthritis and is now free from pain and able to work. She invites others to write for information and mentions NUE-OVO Laboratories.
WM. Dieleman of Sully advertises insurance for farm and city property and for hail damage on autos. The offer promises affordability and personal home service, inviting readers to call 50 or write P. O. Box 146 for a call back.
Editor expresses support for Gov Dewey against the Ku Klux Klan and anti Semitism. Cites McNarney on communist threat and warns against appeasing Russia. Warns of divine judgment if Jews and Gentiles lose covenant memory. Ends with biblical verse and signature Mrs Anna Snow. Experience teaches us to learn from misfortune.
The document notes the option to select a branch of service and overseas theater for soldiers enlisting for three years, highlighting the branches still open and available for assignment. It outlines the process for choosing a branch and theater as part of recruitment details.
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