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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
3
A reflective piece from Pasadena touching on Christmas, war duty, and democracy. It cites Bishop Ralph Meier of Des Moines, warns against corporate control and unfair treatment, and discusses civil liberties, rationing, daylight saving, and local civic effort amid wartime hardship.
Many people experience inconvenience from odd school and shop hours. Patrons wonder what grand plan could justify the altered schedules and how long the disruption will last.
Editorial notes critcism of Churchill's statement to preside over British empire affairs. It argues the empire is a voluntary association of nations with India as a key exception. It claims colonized states rely on Britain for market access and naval protection, while Indian states face internal divisions and cannot stand alone.
Monroe Co News warns against overconfidence in Africa ten days of fighting. Refers to Hitler’s overreach, French supplies robbed, Italy short of food and textiles, and Allied capture of minerals, ores, and thousands of tons of shipping. Calls out fools and misjudgments in wartime reporting.
A Knoxville Express column argues that dwelling on rationing fuels daily unhappiness. It notes shortages in gas and tires and suger the public boasts more today than fifty years ago while longing for “good old times” and straining personal relationships.
State officials seek to resolve how tavern owners handle state tax stamps after federal raids on three Des Moines night spots uncovered 129 cases of liquor with state liquor tax stamps amid a new 12 quart per month per person limit.
A garbled OCR page mixes references to prizes, car sales, a February or January incident, and several personal notices. It mentions awards to Hendrick and Ishin, a women’s assault claim, the Eberles of Des Main, Ford car deliveries, a couple’s wedding, and multiple names amid a wartime era social brief. The readable items imply a miscellaneous hometown record with events, obituaries, and legal notices.
The obituary notes the burial of Mrs 0 G Cory of Chien, long resident of Bella. The service occurred in Showrhter Staten with the Vander bin family and local clergy present. A clerk named Lame bern was connected to the arrangements.
A rider completed a 455 mile trip in 10 hours at an average 40 mph after repairs. Peterson finished minutes before McClure in a race. Porter and De Vries crashed on a motorcycle west of Oskaloosa. Porter injured, De Vries unhurt. Gerrit Boland and family marked their 50th wedding anniversary with relatives and songs. Sam Van Viet and Jeanette Hospers wed. Van Viet, cashier at Farmers Bank in Leighton, built a near ready home. Feeder Co. banquet at Star Auto Co. new plant. C A Pourtellotte of Indianapolis spoke, with Leander Ploey. Dan Kruidenier Tost lost two fingers to a dynamite cap blast. ongoing recovery.
A long obituary notes the death of a longtime Pella resident who moved to Florida then back to Pella. It recalls his thirty five years in the area, work on the railroad, teaching in the public school, and his family. Other notes describe local church calls, winter warmth, students planning eastern studies, a visit by A Tibbe of Washington Mo, and neighbors rebuilding homes in East Pella. Burglars entered John Utrich's meat shop and A W De Bruyn's thirst parlor. horses caused a runaway near the post office.
A fragment notes a first place winner and Wesselink securing second in a Marion County Citizenship essay contest sponsored by the Fed Clubs of Iowa, held during the high school period referenced.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls ten years ago in Pella with references to a family gathering near Farin west of Pella and local officials. It mentions unemployment, a Central basketball team roster, and a short hopeful story about community struggle and charity, ending with a plea from the speaker for aid to birds during harsh months.
A petition signed by local farmers and conservationists in Union Township outlines cooperation for soils district formation. The Glen Kao group met in Clay township December 15 at Highland School to discuss planning with Lew Goad and local organizers including Rial Cowman Howard non and others.
A Sunday School lesson urges Christians to prove their faith by living unselfishly. It ties offerings to heart, warns against holy pretence, and stresses love, humility, and service as marks of true devotion. The text cites Abel’s acceptable sacrifice, urges transformation through mind renewal, and calls for visible Christlike living amid a world watching for genuine faith.
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