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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
3
An wartime editorial urges Americans to back soldiers, Navy and Army, as the nation faces war changes. It calls for kindness to those exempt from service and suggests giving gifts to troops in camps to show appreciation and solidarity.
A digest of opinion pieces arguing unity over party politics, a nutrition note promoting real food over vitamin pellets, a humorous Moscow street names anecdote on diplomacy, and praise for Cordell Hull and Winston Churchill while condemning Japanese double-dealing as the world braces for war.
Dr Sumner N Slichter of Harvard warned American investment bankers that a surge of industrial development will follow the war. He cited aluminum driven machinery demand, replacement of pre 1900 homes, and new affordable housing plus advances in petroleum, chemicals and electronics. He urged business to stop dwelling on troubles and prepare for a robust peace economy.
A Knoxville Express editorial urges outlawing professional strike agitators as a curb on strikes, arguing they exploit workers for pay from unions. Sigourney Review notes Goebbels warned Germany must win, while Creston and Payette papers discuss civic duty, local spending, and the perils of buying outsiders’ goods undermining hometown prosperity.
A 10 cent defense stamp is cited as key to citizenship training and saving habit formation for children. Experts advise allowances be saved, not spent, with stamps in small denominations and bonds advancing with savings, aiming at education and national service. The program ties money lessons to history and government, noting many children under 18 and potential large annual savings from frugal choices.
In December 1896 Pella notes a State flag display for the semi centennial on December 28. Cold weather ushers in ice harvest plans, with locals hosting charitable bazaars, market reports on hogs, and local mischief like harness tampering. Community figures include De Kock, Tice, Porter, Rhynsburger, and De Graaf, with church and college activity, weddings, and holiday travel amid growing global tensions over Cuba.
30 Years Ago December 21 1911 Guy M Churchill played from memory for an hour at his senior piano concert at the college receiving complimentary remarks. The International Harvester Co sent John H Ver Steeg a fine all steel corn sheller with fan to be given as a prize at the boys corn show and contest. Miss Leona Vander Linden wrote from Amoy China about a Manchu rebellion noting little fighting near her and hope for a short lived uprising. Hubert Vander Syde and Harry Goll formed a plumbing partnership, Goll previously with Pella Plumbing Co. P H Van Gorp returned from a two week trip to branch houses of the Pella Stacker Co. The new fire whistle on the light plant was tested for an hour with remarks it made the night hideous. Vander Pal store sale drew many customers causing waits. Westbound passenger train Friday night was an hour late drawing mixed comments about time in Oskaloosa to fill hides with beer and future plans. Osky had nine saloons with five recently closed under a new law. Supt Bill Schreiner oversaw water mains work on North Main. Ray Van Maren resumed depot freight duties after a week off due to an accident. Marion Porter was planting trees at home due to the nice weather. Comment was about California.
Twenty years ago on December 15 1921 the Pella Tigers planned a tournament at Central College gym with captain Mark McWilliams and manager Frank Den Adel. Teams from five counties would be invited and the state tourney scheduled for Ames.
A road accident near the John Wittenburg farm injured both drivers, damaged a wagon, and killed one horse after Homer Crisman struck a team hitched to a wagon with his Cadillac. A. Vos, nearly 91, earned a driver's license after twenty years of driving, and Herman A. Van Zante, a longtime Pella hardware man, died at 70. Mrs. B. Il. Sack answered a call of the reaper. Milo Renaud attacked Hoover and Hyde at a county Farmers Union convention, calling for men withBackbones not fishbones. Mrs. Fred Van Rheenen returned from Mayo Hospital. Ames College beat Central by 44–32. Muyske ns and Schnack each scored five baskets. Dr. Bernie Mulder postponed his farewell sermon due to Mrs. Mulder’s illness. The film Caught Plastered played at Pella Theatre, with Lawrence Tibbetts upcoming Cuban Love Song.
The Treasury Department finds no evidence that Americans will back National Defense on a voluntary basis without high-pressure methods, signaling potential need for compulsory or intensified defense bond measures.
A Sunday School lesson urges cheerful Christian giving rooted in Christlike love. It contrasts selfish gifts with charity that fuels God’s Kingdom, citing Paul and the Macedonians as models of joyful, sacrificial generosity driven by grace.
Germany operates mobile grocery stores on trucks delivering daily routes around Berlin. The service brings fresh produce and essentials to neighborhoods, aiming to reach residents with limited access. Local officials note these mobile shops supplement traditional markets and support urban food access.
The Mahaska County Land Use Association reports strong petition signing for a proposed soils district. A preliminary survey shows over 20 percent support and a hearing date for a referendum request is sought by residents. Progress faced rain and muddy roads but has improved recently as township petitions are reviewed. The state committee meets December 15 to consider petitions from another county.
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