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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
3
A historical column laments fixed opinions that hindered early wartime judgment, credits changing views to a shift from isolationism to a firme anti-Axis stance, and notes signs of spring as morale lifts. It also comments on an International Harvester ad praising practical farm care and community support, and closes with a grim note on typhus spreading through crowded Polish cities impacting German forces.
The piece condemns Hitler’s regime, warns of a spreading plague blamed on Jews, and urges unity and penance for the Nazis. It then shifts to homefront economic strategy, advising merchants to stock in demand goods, advertise, and keep customers buying locally. It ends by praising wartime industrial mobilization and forecasting victory through concentrated production of planes ships guns and tanks.
Mason City editorial argues that solving inflation requires universal price controls affecting all products and wages. It asserts discrimination against any bloc hampers results and warns the public must be protected from inflation's evils through comprehensive controls.
Wallace's Farmer urges workers to focus on duties and neighborly help to ease wartime jitters. Knoxville Journal argues deferring the Red Rock dam and flood projects to finance the war, opposing pork barrel spending while stressing the necessity of victory in a life and death struggle.
Des Moines faces a new law and a court decision prompting all saloons to close. The issue notes forged petition suspicions, local shifts, and community plans including a Hard Times Social at the College Boarding Hall. Updates cover local industry, weather, and Peruna ads.
A Feb 1, 1912 clipping notes William Jennings Bryan campaigning against a Roosevelt third term as dangerous precedent. The Cedar Rapids Republican shared the stance, contrasting with Democrats backing a Roosevelt third term in the prior election. A junior corn contest in Pella awarded best ear to Lawrence Renaud with J H Ver Steegh managing.
Old landmark closes livery stable as John Van Nieuwenhui zen plans a sale of horses and rigs. Jacob Fennema moves his family to North Main Street. Mrs J S Baker dies in Bellingham. Harvey Van Gorp and others attend Chicago auto show. G F Sadler and Grace Finley present piano pupils. F Burns markets electric vacuum cleaners. Central beats Parsons 42 26 with Heinie Van Spanckeren excelling. Central loses next to Mt Pleasant. Pella Tigers defeat Central Academy 40 21. Bernie Croll suffers lip gash on Brinkhoff Building work. Hollandsche Orchestra booked for summer concerts. S. G. Greene advertises horse sale in Pella with Nick Boland auctioneering.
About two thousand ears of corn were shown at the Boys Corn Show at the High School with fifty participants. Winners earned trips to Ames, including Lester Van Gorp and Peter Westerkamp among others. Simpson defeated Central 88 to 18. Marsh Grant becomes Standard Oil agent. Jim Van Vark moves to California. Draft enforcement and local civic projects are noted, including shrubbery landscaping and park work. George Ver Steeg is elected Gold Star Legion Post commander with Will Van Sittert as vice commander.
Knoxville business leaders clash over road work as N P Van Gorp promotes Chamber of Commerce backing the Pella plan. Local bank defends loan and time deposit rates. Star Auto advertises Fordson tractors for 395 dollars before freight. Central cagers beat Penn 20 to 11 with Flikkema top scorer. George Welch dies at the J P Durham home after a stroke and throat paralysis.
Ten years ago the February 1982 Chronicle notes upcoming three day cooking school led by Miss Alice Sharpe of Heavener Oklahoma. Groundhog shadow absence and ten below zero temp prompt mayor to seek ten percent bill relief. Des Moines man locates radio interference in city light plant arcing. Woodrow Washing Machine Co board elected officers and directors. Sheriff candidate Paul Grundman enters Democratic race after deputy and municipal role. Community Welfare League aided 18 Pella families in January. Unemployment committee head Ben Vogelaar oversees woodcutting for fuel and relief proceeds. Central defeats State Teachers 36th straight Iowa Conference win. Muyskens scores 20 of 32. Upcoming Western Union and Luther games loom. flu epidemic leaves many absences. Practice teaching by college students planned with new semester in Pella schools.
A Depression era fable shows a hot dog seller thriving by advertising and stay the course, while his educated son warns of a collapsing European situation. The father ignores the warning, cuts orders and signs, and sales plunge, revealing a shared mood of economic fear.
A Sunday School lesson on Matthew 4 1 11 describes Jesus fast lasting 40 days tested by the devil in the wilderness The speaker contrasts worldly reliance on bread pride and wealth with faith in God and obedience to His word, urging a daily guide by scripture.
A preacher warns against trusting in money and buildings, citing the parable of the man who plans larger barns. He cites the night when the soul is required and urges placing faith in Christ, noting Jesus’ victory over the devil and angels ministering to Him. He urges walking the straight and narrow to find God and His angels.
Civil Service announces stenographer examinations open nationwide for dictation at 96 words a minute. About 85,000 civilian staff already work in government offices. Starting pay is 1440 dollars yearly with advancement potential. Applications and exam sites provided via post offices and U S Civil Service Commission. Capital housing program expands living quarters in Washington for lower income workers.
The piece argues war contradicts American nature and urges swift, united action. It cites Bernard Baruch and Wilson on spontaneous cooperation, warns against overreach by government, and stresses individual courage, sacrifice, and sustained national resolve during a potentially long conflict.
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