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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
3
An agricultural and soil health discussion cites Marion County efforts in soil conservation and nutrient repletion. The piece argues diet and public welfare hinge on better land use and cooperation, and promotes restoring pastures, legumes, woodland, and fertilization. It references 1945 progress elsewhere in the issue.
Town of Ames notes many rooms for G.T. students could be found with a door to door canvass and minor home changes. Builders report two houses finished and six more planned. Citizens urged to scrutinize media voices and curb sensational columnists and paid propagandists while defending free press and radio.
The piece condemns southern filibusters delaying fair employment legislation. Harold Stassen voices opposition to minority obstruction. It lauds Claude Wickard’s rural electrification program REA progress, noting loans, expansions, and economic benefits to farmers and towns nationwide. It urges broad public approval.
In the Marshalltown Times-Republican Dan Tobin condemns fact finding boards for basing wage deals on profits, urging other methods to secure raises. The piece also notes wartime housing estimates by Prentice-Hall and a Nation's Agriculture panel calling for an integrated national soil-restoration program, funded then repaid through health and wealth gains.
Front page shows fifteen foot snow banks along the road east of Pella as a record blizzard freezes trade. Cars blocked, coal rationing begins under Red Cross supervision while Mayor Fultz aids fuel distribution. Snow halts school, travel, and events. Flying Dutchmen win OT thriller vs Wesleyan. Rol screens workers toil at Rolscreen plant.
Twenty years ago on February 18 1926 Peter Heerema and Gradys De Kock purchased the Frank Warner grocery on Franklin Street planning to join a new chain United Self Serve Stores. Heerema formerly worked at Puritan Drug and De Kock ran a Knoxvill collection agency. Dave Van Sittert was struck by a car at Franklin Street while on his way to church suffering a torn knee ligament. The driver was Dick Boot of Sully. Central lost to St Ambrose 32 26 in basketball at Davenport. Highway No 2 was slated to be graveled from Polk County eastward through Pella Oskaloosa to Sigourney. The Second Chr Reformed church near completion on East Second Street eyed dedication. A Bussey girl won the county declamation at Knoxville, with Richard Bruins of Pella High taking second in a humorous selection. Marion Vander Linden was a Pella contestant. Few people attended a hospital funding meeting. canvass results were unsatisfactory.
A compact look at local society and happenings: Welles scored nine baskets as the Tigers led. Flora Dunlap urged Federated Club women to mobilize for equal suffrage ahead of June elections. George Ramsey played violin with Miss Moodro at a tea for ladies. Pearse of tension Department visited Pella to advise on Garden Square beautification, with Heeren accompanying. Council debates stairways, flushing streets, while Venus and Jupiter shine as a rare conjunction delights observers. Jacob Vander Lyde plans a South Street bungalow, Ver Ploeg sells nursery stock in New Sharon for Oak Grove Nursery, and a Reformed Church committee seeks Central College aid. A gift of $5,000 appears, Kool and Son ship Poland Chinas to Idaho and West Virginia, P. Vanden Baard wins two first prizes at a Des Moines horse show with an English Shire.
Terry dejected comment follows Abe Ver Plough nurseryman in a sketch titled The Make-Believe Family. A dure showed him the yard at his home. Logan Hendricks, a Model Clothing part time clerk, was locked up at his home with German meal. The first shoot of the season at Pella on February 12 drew forty contestants, including Jahn and A Cross. Ed Van Gorp led locals with 47, Earl Hack 45, Kuyper's Music Mouse showcased Brunswick Panatrope, first electrical reproducing instrument. The death of George W. Schee is recorded. born in Marion County, moved to Oskaloosa and National City, California. He started the Aard Town Flag Fund Association to keep flags over schoolhouses, driving Iowa, Mahaska, Keokuk counties flag-legislation.
Ten girls wear lavender sweaters to work for fun. Fragments hint Harriet Klein may marry in February. Betty Van Zee and Edna De Jong face longer commutes amid a wine shortage joke. Colleen Klein begins typing inquiries and helps after noon. Don Vriezelaar leaves for Central this semester. Gerald Breuklander remains home with a boil. The piece closes with a Shakespearean spoof and a quip about being Shot or Not.
The Home reports numerous visits by family members to residents including Mr. and Mrs. Martin De Jong and son and many others from Peoria Prairie City Sully and Newton. January birthdays remembered for Mrs. Anne De Bruin Miss Mary Brand and Bastiaan Van Rees. Dr and Mrs C B Welle hosted relatives in Newton.
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