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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
3
Roosevelt ideals of peace and trust frame a wartime outlook as lawmakers and leaders pledge openness. The piece notes shifts in Allied momentum, Russian advances, and growing U.S. civilian resolve, while praising cross nation sympathy between Americans and Britons and a Des Moines ad urging Bible reading as comfort for families.
A 1945 summary extols Marion County soil conservation strides since 1941. It cites 390 cooperators and 70,000 acres under agreement, 20,000 acres farmed around the hill, and miles of terraces. The piece urges full participation, noting no coercion and urging farmers and landlords to sign up for lasting prosperity.
Reinbeck Courier wonders if the missing bridge club member often ends up taking the most slams during the evening of play.
A Valentine party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Drommers. An income tax agent planned three days in Pella to assist taxpayers with returns, with the Dubuque office and Bladine as Internal Revenue Collector. The article recalls 10 years since Tunis Van Meukelem’s death in a Des Moines hotel elevator shaft and notes other local happenings including high school sports, theater plans, and civic events.
WM. Difeleman of Sully Iowa urges insured protection for farm and city property, crop bail, and auto insurance, advising to start savings with life policies for retirement. He invites contact at Sully phone 60 or P O Box 146 for low rates with reliable companies.
The Style Shoppe keeps care of its store while The Ideal Pharmacy runs a Victor Broadcasting Program ad listing six radio stations anchored by Davenport. Ky Music House markets Zenith devices from $0 to $10. Miss Anna Van Zomeren chose to stay in California while Gerrit Van Zomer returned to Pella as coastwork remains scarce.
Thirty years ago Nebras ka beat Simpson 19 to 17 and Jefferson 27 to 6 while Grinnell fell 87 to 14. Ed Van Gorp and Russell Van Zante topped a gun club shoot with 25 perfect rocks. Other results include Parker Bogaards 22 and Van der Zyl 11. The Attica area school consolidation vote passed. Lectures by Montraville Flowers and a piano anecdote highlight College Notes, as students debate U S possession of the Philippines.
Twenty years ago on February 19, 1920, an accident on East First Street damaged three parked cars in front of the Aart Van Roekel home after a rear bump by Harvey Beyer. Street lights were out at the time. Fifteen girls and two boys attended a Valentine party at the Ed Cook home with Dorothy Cook hosting.
The Central College basketball team defeated Parsons 35 to 19 on the home floor. Guard Carl Beyers suffered a leg injury during practice, and the roster lists Gradus Van der Linden Perry Peterson John Terlouw Burton Fuller Marion LeCocq and Warner Van Spanckeren among others.
Rhynsburger hit seven baskets and Synhorst added six as Parsons edged their rivals in a hard fought game. Young and Sigler starred for Parsons while Keables served as the referee in a tense matchup that drew strong reactions from the crowd.
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