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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
3
An independent newspaper notice states the Pella Chronicle is a second class mail matter catered at the Helin post office in Town.
A year dawns with calls for a strong state department, unity with Allies, and a credible postwar plan backed by justice. The piece notes war bond participation, praise for Marion County’s quota, and the town’s steady economic footing as 1945 begins, urging responsible civic action and clean public morals in cinema and broadcasting.
The writer critiques sensational wartime broadcasts and radio chatter that sow fear. They urge industry leaders and merchants to temper claims, avoid panic, and practice courteous, patient service to maintain trust and future patronage as shortages persist and wartime pressures ease.
An Iowa editorial stresses soil conservation as a path to richer farming and better lives. It argues that restoring erosion scars through grasses and legumes, groundwater-rich waterways, and cover crops strengthens farms, livelihoods, and family well being while protecting national resources for future generations.
Vote tally shows under thirty members attended the meeting. A Ford car struck Bert Van Vark at Franklin and Indiana, passing over him but causing only bruises. Prairie City businessmen Harry De Haan and Mai Hagen plan to open a Monroe branch store in a month. Mrs Ellsworth Richardson to speak at Des Moines State Farm Bureau Convention. Pella Band held a banquet at Memorial Hall with music. Mrs Peter Van Sittert ill with pneumonia. Edna Vander Meer gave a senior voice recital in Chapel Hall. Gerrit Vis, Des Moines barbering student, spent Sunday in Pella with six weeks left in study. Supt Frush coached high school debate in Chariton with Earl Ten Van de Meide Henry Beckering and Clarence Van Dellen. Frush praised practice. Central beat Redmen 46 to 20 as W McCoy scored ten baskets for Simpson. Hoogeveen added eight for the Dutchmen.
A reflective look at notable events from Pella’s past spanning a decade by decade window. Residents recall milestones from 10, 20, and 30 years ago, highlighting community shifts, local figures, and enduring memories within the town.
AR AR January 10 1935 reports discuss a proposed Legion pool and circulated petitions for a council vote. J B Wilson explains Waverly’s pool election history. Alvin Hoksbergen, 6, was lightly injured after being hit by a post office truck near Pella National Bank corner. Meat canning plant to resume after three weeks idle. cattle buying paused then resumed. County Agent Walter Brown notes government pay per head for cattle with no feed, meat for relief. Townsend Plan sparks mixed reactions among two opponents and two unsure locals. Valley tops Sigourney 36 16 with Klein and D Menning leading. Pella beats Sigourney 31 16. Central defeats Wesleyan 34 23, Hoogheem scoring 13.
Twenty years ago Wallace McKee left Marion County to serve as livestock commissioner in Chicago after two years as a Farm Bureau agent. The notes mention 200 youth in livestock clubs, local inter county debates, a Pella Oskaloosa road myth, high school basketball losses, Dr. Carl Agchenbrenner becoming Chamber president, and efforts to spur a Pella hospital project.
In January 1910 Pella High beat Eldon High 29 to 20 after a four game run. Lineup included Vinloeg Buerkens Reillihan Renaud led scoring with a single field goal. Also noted: a promotion urging fans to attend Tiger basketball games and a national guard visit to Webster City headed a big multi city tour. Gerrit N Boland, 76, died at his Washington Street home. he lit kerosene lamps for downtown street lighting, often with his dog. Keables Drug Store displayed George Heeren’s famous corn dollar, four feet in diameter and thirty two times the size of a normal dollar.
Random digest of events includes a plan to exhibit a real silver dollar crafted from kernels, city land offers for a hitching lot, a Killarney Girls performance in Trish costume, and a stage manager’s timing tactic. Reports cover a Newton store change in ownership, mine accident fatalities and injuries, a water main bond vote, a power outage, a Busch family comment on royalty meals, Albert Van Skike purchasing the White Way Hotel, and upcoming Electric Palace showings and serials.
WM. Diefelman of Sully Iowa invites farm and city property insurance and crop bail coverage, auto, and life insurance with low rates. He urges starting a savings account and securing income for old age, offering calls or mail contact via Sully P.O. Box 146 and phone 60.
The Palace announced Saturday showings featuring The Mile Lion Dollar Mystery and Lucille Love, two popular romantic dramas. The listings emphasize engaging plots and star performances likely to draw local audiences.
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