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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
3
The Pella Chronicle published as the county newspaper lists H W Sadler and George Ver Steeg at 728 Mate Street Pella with official business and publication details.
A reflective column quotes Senator Capper on living generously and recalls how San Francisco Conference delegates were shown the U.S. heart by rail travel, plus a Cedar Rapids Gazette reprint listing barometer inspired observations on weather effects, moods, and daily conduct, ending with a note on DAMIN PILLS critique.
Duke University students fed regular diet with some given vitamin pills and others sugar pills, prompting controversy. Quoted critics warn against vitamin hysteria and trade-controls while Iowa official I A Kimball favors dispersed small factories over large plants, arguing for stable, small-town growth and wary of Chamber of Commerce boosters in site decisions.
King City Chronicle argues against fears of universal military training by claiming national traits shape response. It cites Germany and France to illustrate docility versus individualism, suggests Americans retain independence after a year of service, and questions the idea that training erodes initiative.
A fragment from August 12 1916 recalls Pella versus Knox County Giants in a field game. The home team opened with eight runs in the first inning, adding more across the second third fifth and sixth. Oskar scored ten runs while Tankelma Carr and Ly pitched and escaped danger. Fire from a line printer pot briefly threatened the Chronicle office but was contained by local shopkeepers. Local business transfers include Rhynsburger selling his egg house to Dykstra and Kuyk of Pella Produce Co. and Hathaway’s theater scam at Bloomfield cited. City notes mention Bethel Church services, oiling streets, Sears Roebuck mail shipment, and veterans’ reunions. A front-page photo shows new Central coach Mark D. Williams with a Hoer collar.
Twenty years after Maude Vander Meulen of Pella died in a Hollywood car wreck, news notes recall her life. The issue also lists a Colorado vacation party from Pella, hiring changes at the Audubon Republican, a Warren County tubercular eradication dividend for farmers, the Alamo Theatre reopening after upgrades, the death of B H Langerak, and Oska loosa Circus plans. Local youths anticipate the Hagenbeck Wallace Circus, grounds improvements near Rock Island depots, football chatter about Coe College and Central College, and a Knoxville fair ad spread plus a World War I Endowment Fund drive for orphaned children.
Ten years ago on August 8 1935 reports described City Council support for a swimming pool project and Mayor Fultz restricting air rifles and slingshots to protect property and birds. A Pella softball team defeated the Connelly Stars 2 1 in 13 innings. Tulip bulbs for 1986 Tulip Time were ordered for curbs. Chamber of Commerce notes covered scrip retirement and new officers. Local visits, 4 H calf show at the county fair, and car trips to Detroit and Wisconsin were recorded. Farmers near full repayment of 1934 corn loans warned hog producers to meet hog base requirements by November 30 1986.
The writer from Pyote Army Air Field Texas sends a long letter to the Pella Chronicle criticizing Sully residents for dog overpopulation and garden space, recounting local incidents, and defending dog lovers while urging civility and Christian kindness. He notes his limited returns home, mentions gun ownership, and questions wartime rationing and town ordinances.
WM. Difleman of Sully Iowa advertises insurance for farm and city property and crop bail bonds, automobile coverage, and savings plans with life insurance. He promotes choosing strong companies at low rates and offers to call on interested residents via phone 50 or P. O. Box 146.
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