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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1946
Page
3
A 1945 era reflection contrasts Lincoln’s call to think anew with postwar challenges. A Rock Island Lines ad urges welcoming returning war workers aboard trains, while international drama recounts British war brides reuniting with American spouses aboard the Queen Mary. Henry Kaiser voices cooperation with organized labor as a path to progress.
Dr H E Simmons president of the University of Akron notes that 70 percent of GI returnees want further education. In a test of 100 men the median rose ten points with one genius, four to five years matured beyond typical high school. plans include expanding part time teaching to meet a higher level of education and benefit the country.
The column blends editorials from multiple small towns noting that more students must pursue research, while union leaders seek high wages regardless of profits. It contrasts peasant food biases and regional produce, arguing locals overlook homegrown goods such as corn meal, marmalade, and canned corn, despite quality claims.
A two page 1916 issue highlighted child care with Federated Clubs sponsorship and baby pictures from a Pella show. Notables include C Van Vliet Yvonne Aschenbrenner Elven Hollebrands Martha Crew and many others. Activities covered include a Mock Trial staged March 14th with local names and roles, a Frances Sheehy recital, and seed promotion by Charles Porter. Local elections saw James Ver Hey succeed his father as alderman while Mrs Moschel entertained at college lectures.
Chief Cavender visited Pella to urge focus on vice cleanup. church dinner followed. Fire destroyed Ye Photo Shop in Fowler Building. Knoxville Journal reprint notes strict dance rules. Local dairy buyer Ralph Grundman purchases pedigree cows. Central College and Parsons students shine in contests. New United Self Serve store opens. School board re-elected. 228 voters. Miss Renats injures arm. Spring ads, radio contract bids, and a large contest draw. Front-page snow, flooded river scenes. W. J. Johns trial advances. relief funds planned. county work to repair courthouse for $23,400 with $20,000 federal share. Local teams win games. Tulip Time songs published. Navy Raymond Van Brogen pictured in Philippines. Deeds rise. notes by Recorder Wilkes.
Ten years ago, on March 5, 1986, Theodore LeCocq died after a ten day illness from pneumonia at age 46. He enjoyed raising pleasure horses and had previously worked in the fulpmobile business in Pella. Alicia Stureman was named one of twelve contest entrants.
The Social Security Board urges Congress to expand coverage to all gainful workers including farmers domestic and nonprofit workers public employees and self employed persons. It calls credit for armed forces service and raise benefits for elderly widows and children while reducing age limits for women and easing child and employment conditions. New insurance provisions would cover extended disability and health benefits.
The text notes costs including payments to physicians and hospitals with a provision for decentralization of administration and possible use of State administration.
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