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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
3
The piece warns against cozying to normalcy after victory in Germany and urges bold steps for four freedoms and peacetime power. It cites Fosdick, cautions against complacency, and stresses public backing for labor to avoid damaging future progress. It discusses Christmas trees, price gouging, inflation, and the public’s role in labor disputes.
A University of California report touts a new drug produced from mold that rivals penicillin in germ killing. The article notes dramatic results against impetigo boils infected wounds burns and ulcers and claims comparable healing principles to penicillin. It reflects on doctors winning gratitude in emergencies and the value of the family physician with the return of new remedies.
Thom E. Flynn, executive secretary to the president of the AFL, told Teamsters in the South that wage adjustments should follow new methods for changing conditions. He said labor seeks further restrictive legislation and that workers can avoid such measures by earning public trust through responsible wartime conduct.
A speaker warns executives in New York that standardizing by grade labeling in food could end brands and competition, ushering bureaucratic control over all products. He argues labeling laws are good but grade based prices would erode quality and innovation, urging vigilance against Congress.
Editorial critiques juvenile delinquency labeling it adult fault and urges self reflection by parents. The piece argues most cases stem from parental acts and calls for accountability at home. It contrasts with a broader tax policy discussion seeking elimination of the Iowa state income tax as unnecessary. A legislator proposes a bill to drop the tax, noting state funds should be spent on essential needs.
A decade back Knoxville and Des Moines clashed with red tape delaying a Legion Building stage project as an inquiry stalled work. Marion County held its first pulling auction led by Joe Peter near Pella with George Roberts as auctioneer. Thirty-three Lucas County residents faced jury duty, all wishing to be excused, a local curiosity. Postmaster L S Walker of Leighton died after a stroke after 36 years in office. Having played for Pella, local players joined a basketball game against Indianola High.
Don Menning scored four baskets and Klein matched him as Pella won the game 22 to 20. The contest featured tight defense and balanced scoring from both teams with Pella securing the late lead.
January 11 1924 town notes report livestock and grain shipments totaling 160 bushels and 1600 head? 160 eabods noted. hogs 222. Gross business near half a million dollars. Box match by Fox boys entertains at Chamber meeting. De Wit Brothers Grocery closes after creditor assignment with debts around 7000 and assets 5600.
Thirty years ago on February 22 1914 the Pella Commercial Association elected W N Fowler as president W H Vander Ploeg secretary James Verhoy secretary Joe Fanssen assistant secretary and Francis Cole treasurer Y T Van Niewaal chaired a committee reporting petition signatures to place a high school site purchase before the Spring election The Pella Tigers defeated the Oskaloosa All Stars 68 to 0 and new games were set with the Alexandria Club of Des Moines Ottumwa Ellsworth Giants for two games one at Ellsworth Town and one at home.
The town crier recalls Pietenpol family antics and Grandma Club initiation, along with notes on Ralph Ver Meer’s bank cashier role and a long list of Marion County Bank names. It also highlights the Pella High School Band’s busy year with uniformed appearances, college games requests, outdoor practice misadventures, and Lincoln grade school band growth and honors.
OPA established retail ceiling prices of 10 cents and 16 cents a pair for rubber heels sold for consumers to attach to shoes at home.
An advertisement urges insurance on farm and city property, crop and auto coverage, savings accounts, and life insurance. It promotes insuring with reputable companies at low rates and offers to call on potential clients from Sully Iowa, with contact via phone 60 or P O Box 146.
A brief excerpt presents Edgar A Guest’s creed urging gentle living and steadfast honor. It contrasts personal integrity with hidden shame, urging unpretentious conduct and a public, honest life, followed by a closing line about some men waiting for work while others pursue it.
The U S Public Health Service runs a leprosarium in Varville Louisiana housing about 400 patients with leprosy.
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