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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
3
An advertisement from Dy Sadler Publishing Co located at 725 Main Street in Pella appears in the page. The notice references a local business listing and address for the publisher.
A long column recalls the Nobel Peace Prize controversy and lauds Spencer’s memorial Santa Claus tradition in Spencer Iowa. It details Roy Roberts’s death and a community effort raising funds to build a toy workshop for underprivileged children, culminating in a December 7 dedication. The piece also notes Iowa drunken driving cases and calls for harsher penalties, plus debate over a presidential primary in town with Stassen favored by some.
The piece discusses how presidential preference in Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska influenced thinking nationwide, noting party leaders shaped the vote but citizens ultimately chose the candidate. It contrasts democratic processes with political maneuvering and highlights tips from Dr B J Cameron on preserving nutrients in canned foods and reducing waste.
Editorial notes question Truman victory in Iowa and GOP strength, laments road blame while blaming drivers, warns of firearm accidents at home with child victims, reflects Secretary Marshall on Greece and Communist threat, and reports Arlington Virginia moving to off set printing as Chicago papers lead the shift toward new press technology.
A 1908 news wrap notes the Messina earthquake killing around one hundred thousand and wrecking southern Italian cities. The report contrasts this tragedy with local school life and community notices from Pella Iowa, including weddings, church memberships, and social events.
In the 30 Years Ago column, December 26, 1918 notes Pella’s Red Cross drive raising 1627 dollars, influenza hospitalizations at Cotton Hall, and quarantines. It covers Henry J. Boland’s hip injury, a storm disrupting trains, and several Iowa men returning from service. Henry W. De Bruin wins MaHasKa County Baby Beef, and Garden City Feeder Co. builds a new office with 85 workers receiving Christmas checks and a chicken dinner per employee. A France letter from Henry Veenenschoten reports war’s end and German surrender.
The notice mentions two elderly men, T. J. Edmand and John Terlouw, amid an unrelated ad for brown Leghorn cockerels for sale. The two deaths are recorded in a fragmentary context with no clear connection to the poultry listing.
Twenty years ago Central College fell 28 to 18 to a team of former Central stars. Players named include Hob Reyer Pete Roland G Neifert Henry Scholten Melvin Tandy for Central Wilkins Schnak Wessink D Neifert and Lammers. The issue also mentions local business optimism deaths illness and poultry show results with 315 birds entered and notes on various local figures and companies.
A Dec 29 1938 item notes Pella basketball losses to Montrose high with Meereman covering. Garden Square Elephant sale follows issue with new merchandise at bargain prices. City floods athletic field in southeast Pella and sets up a skating rink drawing crowds. J B Vriezelaar Otley dies at 79 after Marion County board service. Eight page issue crowded with ads, front page heavy with news. Harry Linn Iowa Secretary of Agriculture demonstrates horse judging for Pella High boys.
A farmer rejects U S Savings Bonds, choosing cash and a mortgage option, amid debate on debt timing. The piece notes farm demonstrations, snow shoveling by Vander Pol youths, and Scouts aiding the Kosie Kletz bank event as well as a John Onstine Grocery staff change. Mrs Wormhoudt nears 100 amid a holiday party photo spread.
Pete DeVries of Littl Rock claims a 170 bushel per acre yield on a small plot. Readers are invited to report higher figures from their fields and compare methods, with verification sought.
SEE ME for insurance on farm and city property and bail on crops and automobile insurance in its various branches. Start a savings account with life insurance and secure income for your old age. Insure in good companies at low rates. Call Phone 60 at Sully or write P. O. Box 146 and I will call on you, WM. DIELEMAN, Sully.
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