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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
3
General Eisenhower addressed Canadians in Ottawa urging citizens to pressure representatives at UNO to finalize a permanent peace blueprint. He stressed that while leaders draft plans, the public must sustain the demand for lasting peace and keep up the clamor for accord.
The piece criticizes U S and United Nations stance after President Truman's early postwar declaration. It argues Russia denies protests, while America claims moral high ground, noting distrust abroad and accusing U S diplomacy of being undiplomatic and untimely as the Security Council meets.
The article notes veterans returning to college are excelling, with many on the Dean’s List and higher average grades than nonveterans. It argues veterans are focused, purposeful, and will fully utilize their education opportunity, likening efforts to their wartime diligence. It also mentions Congress over a photo of an empty chamber and concerns about attendance.
The column surveys ongoing political friction in Washington and homefront sentiment. It highlights discontent with Congress, officer conduct, and morale issues among troops overseas, alongside reflections on titles and respect in academia and society. The piece closes with a humorous anecdote about a doctor who rose from humble beginnings and learned to influence people.
A column from the Los Angeles Times notes alcohol plants now allowed to produce sugar and syrups. It critiques Mayor LaGuardia's anti noise stance and mocks horn use in cars, arguing horns serve many practical purposes beyond danger signaling.
Ten years ago in February 1986 Tulip Time plans were discussed by the Tulip Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at a banquet chaired by Arie Schilder. John Res advised bulb planting depth as ten inches and praised soil. the Little Dutch Jost to Valley by the score 80 to 23 and to Nol a by 34 to 25. City Office boiler flood disrupted session. John Ulrich sold Variety Store to Jim Veenman and Herman Vos. Courthouse in Knoxville to be improved with WPA grant of 310000.00.
Twenty years ago in February 1926 Pella High beat Monroe 29 to 22 while Central triumphed 65 to ? Hoogeveen led Central with thirteen baskets and a free throw. Beyers seven, Tandy two, Rowland five, Neifert three. Central also defeated Buena Vista 37 to 17 and Graceland 36 to 84 with a late surge to save the team. L M Burt Donai was elected mayor of Royden, Iowa, after previously living in Pella.
Excitement erupts as Marion County Sheriff raids a Otley blacksmith shop where men played pitch and liquor is spotted in a bottle with a dead mouse. A car arrival and gunfire recall old Otley scenes while radio fans in Pella tune WHO for a novelty program.
February report cites Central College defeating Pella 43 to 14 with key players listed for both teams. Referee Mark McWilliams officiated as the Ottumwa visiting Cent basketball squad saw Smorenberg sidelined. Local events note a Daniel Boone trail promotion and a limburger cheese luncheon for Rube Brand hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George F. Sadler.
On March 1st dealers offered $100 deposits and urged buyers to act fast. Dodges Rees Pa es and Haynes cars were sold by Luke Vander Linden the proprietor. Keubles Drag Store listed 43 Pella Edison Diamond Point phonograph buyers. Chevrolet advertised electric lights and starter ax optional equipment from $550 F.O.B. Detroit. North Porterville school house burned after hours. teacher Kenneth Byram reported brick and plaster construction with limited damage.
See me for farm and city property insurance and bail on crops and autos. Start a savings account with a life policy to ensure income for you and your family in old age. Insure with strong companies at low rates. Call 60 Sully or write P. O. Box 146 and I will call.
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