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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
9
Fragmented notes from a wartime Rol screening of workers mix with daily life in the plant. Topics include a flu season warning and Peruna remedy, new sanders replacing handwork, staff changes, weddings, messages from veterans, and light humor about shifts and truck driving.
The Home for the Aged notes Jan 24 birthday of Henry Welle turning 78. Rev C A De Bryionary from South India preached on Psalm 71 18. Dutch Psalm Singers performed. several residents honored with visits and greetings. Mrs M Verros died Jan 25 at age 74. funeral at the Home and Third Reformed Church. Numerous residents and visitors participated in services and songs through late January.
Red Cross chair Basil O'Connor announced that Washington American and British prisoners of war in camps along the Soviet advance were moved toward central Germany weeks ago. Camps between Poznan and Torun in Poland, including Stalag 367, XX-A, and Oflag 64, housed British and American prisoners, with Oflag 64 holding about a thousand Americans. Red Cross notes expected confusion amid the move.
Reports describe hurried efforts to relocate large groups of airmen from scattered detachments to base camps. British and American airmen suffered moving from Stalag Luft VI through northern Prussia to Stalag Luft IV last summer and may be moved again. Provision is made to send emergency Red Cross supplies to German camps and to those liberated by Soviet forces, aimed at building funds to restore farming after the war via current income and war bonds as long-term investments.
Four abandoned coal pits known as the cottonwood pits located a mile and a half south of Albia have been purchased by the State Conservation Commission to form a state park. Fifty five acres of surrounding land were also bought for development. The area will be stocked with fish and provide cod fishing and recreation facilities for central Monroe county. Former Senator Hugh Lundy initiated the project about twelve years ago. Work will start immediately and be ready for use this spring or summer as labor and materials allow after the war.
The War Finance Division reports farmers hold a war bond reserve over 3.5 billion dollars, surpassing the average annual crop value of the 1930s. Estimates suggest agricultural investment may near 4 billion. M. L. Predmore says the bond stake strengthens farmers financially against risks and urges continued investment of excess funds.
A herd of six deer near Bussey was counted by a busload of school children and others, one buck and five does, traveling single file. No violence reported. hunters were interested but no incident occurred. Reporter R I Garden notes the unusual count and mentions local jokes about the herd.
A reflection on parental discipline from youth in the woodshed to daily home manners. The piece notes how harsh and ordinary training shaped character, with emphasis on discipline as a civic-building force and the contrast between severe punishments and routine upbringing.
The piece argues that past families relied on natural necessity to keep children busy and useful, with disciplined children who took real responsibility. Today parents struggle to find meaningful chores for youths aged 10 to 14, suggesting deliberate planning for opportunities and responsibilities alongside nonpunitive family disciplines. Iowa Child Welfare Research Station, University of Iowa.
Walter D. Kline reports 2,133 stores checked by volunteers found 1,870 compliant. Violations totaled 630, spanning missing price tags on meats to missing OPA ceiling lists for household soaps. The survey reflects ongoing regulatory posting issues in 64 counties of the district.
The survey shows popcorn with 114 violations, cream style corn 69, oranges 59 leading the list. Kline lauded 1,168 volunteer panel workers and price panel assistants for their reports in December, saying they aid consumers and merchants in maintaining the price line.
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