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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
3
Bonds urged to curb inflation and support war effort
Citizens urged to buy government savings bonds to counteract rising prices and inflation. The appeal emphasizes patriotism and practical buying power, noting that money invested earns interest while demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Memorial Day Apathy Hits Pella Ceremonies
A newspaper reflection laments waning participation in Memorial Day observances in Pella. After World War memory, many citizens and schoolchildren no longer attend ceremonies. The piece urges neighbors to honor the dead with proper tribute next year, criticizing the mindset of holiday indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Legion Post
America
Neighbo
Kem
Clear Lake
Mid west Plowing Contest to showcase conservation plans
Plans announce the largest event for Marion County featuring the Midwest Plowing Contest co sponsored by WHO Des Moines and Knoxvill e Pella Chambers of Commerce. A farm will be converted to conservation practices in one day with fences reset and a pond built while spectators view the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
WHO
Des Moines
Chambers of Commerce
Knoxville
Pella
Estables
Iowa
Prices and women halt to price control in fruit markets
The piece argues that OPA price controls are failing as housewives withdraw support for high prices. It cites France and Tucson strawberries where ceilings were removed and prices fluctuated, urging decisive consumer action to force lower costs and warning against overpaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
America
France
Farm Federation
Tucson
Arizona
Lay Off the SCS and Soil Conservation Sermon Gains Momentum
A passage from a Marion County Iowa discussion supports the Soil Conservation Service program, urging continued funding and outreach. Farmers and county groups push for more instruction, demonstration, and planning to expand land use education and conservation efforts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Federa
Washington
Marion County
Iowa
Marth
Educa
Cong
Paul Cunningham
Soils Conservation Service
Editorial Roundup Reflections From Iowa Papers
A Newton man quantifies wasted time as a million hours daily due to late arrivals at meetings. Editorials urge intelligent cooperation, highlight automotive industry growth since 1896, warn about rising juvenile delinquency, condemn labor dispute-driven demoralization, and urge Memorial Day observance through action, not sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Newton
Ten Years Ago June 19 1936 Pella News Highlights
Robbers stole $50 from Central Park Cafe early Sunday. Gerrit Vanden Berg, the first Pella veteran to sign for bonus bonds, pictured with Charles Klein as others awaited checks. Ft Madison Midget Band performed in Garden Square before a large crowd. Local leaders and council changes noted including Harry Dikson’s resignation and H Rozenberg succeeding him. County relief totaled 526 in May, field work for playground and ball fields underway, Paul Renaud family featured for 80th birthday, and municipal pool construction progressing with reservoir possible in 1936. Junior Chamber of Commerce chicken dinner planned, relief merchandise orders delayed without official directives. six merchants suspended for failing to require orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Gerrit H. Vanden Berg
Pella
Charles Klein
Gerrit
Ft. Madison
Garden Square
Orville Foster
KRNT
Des Moines
Walter Arant
Chamber of Commerce
Geo. Lankelma
Harry Dikson
H. Rozenberg
Dikson
Paul Renaud
Renaud
Corner Union
East Second Street
A. A. Doedyns
James Gardner
Omaha
Doedyns
Pelli
Charley Hoeksema
Ontra Cafe
Knoxville
C. Ted Johnson
Graveling Complete on Highway 2 Through Marion County
Twenty years ago on June 24 a front page note said Highway 2 known as the White Way was fully gravelled to Des Moines with work beginning in May. The lead reported a heart ailment caused Conrad De Cook to die in a field as he attempted to open drainage tile. Verought Brothers planned a Standard Oil Station on Oskaloosa Street opening June 26. J P Buckey De Reus suffered severe injuries when stepping from a car into another vehicle in Oska loosa, breaking a leg in three places and being hospitalized. Rev and Mrs F N Byram returned from a six week trip driving two hundred miles in their Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Des’ Moines
Conrad de Cook
Verought Brothers
Standard Oil
Oskaloosa Street
J.P
Buckey) de Reus
Oskaloosa
F. N. Byram
Local notes from June events and arrivals
Names and events from a small town June items include anniversaries and weddings for Byram De Ma and De Haan families, Verna Halbert and Paul Bird, John Den Hartog and Emma Van Gorp, plus Will J. De Bruyn and Cressie Klein. Marion Veenstra earned an engineering degree and joined Wagner Electric Co. in St. Louis. A bike trip by Happy De Hilster from Oskaloosa to Vella covered 85 minutes. Ford model prices ranged from 200 chassis to 545 for the Fordor, with balloon tires adding 25 and starter optional. Central College class of 1922 reunion notes include Cunera Van Emmerik and others. Car dealer activity shows Willys-Overland sales after a Chicago trip. Robert Renaud injured in Otley stair accident. Central College dirt work begins for new campus building, dated June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byram
John de Ma
Shine
de Haan
Mahaska County
White Way
Marion Veenstra
Wagner Electric Co
St. Louis
Missouri
Happy de Hilster
Oskaloosa
Vella
Will J. de Bruyn
Cressie Klein
Sioux Center
Iowa
Verna Halbert
Paul Bird
Ames
John den Hartog
Emma van Gorp
Hajo Pals
Ray Fox
Arie Vander Stoep
Gald Mokma
George Go
B. van Houweling
Willys-Overland
Chicago
Overland
Willys Knight
Robert Renaud
Otley
Ottley
Central College
Central College gains Synod approval and funding plan
In 1916 Central College received word that the General Synod of the Reform Church accepted the college and pledged 160000 dollars for its support. The Holland meeting, Calumet Baking Powder Co recruitment plan for church societies, plus chautauqua acts and Prairie City’s 6 to 0 win over Pella Meteors are noted. The council weighs paving two miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Holland
Mich
Calumet Baking Powder Co
Ash Davis
Royal Venetian Band
Alberto Spica
Shubert Convert Co
Federated Club
Chautauqua
Prairie City
Pella Meteors
Hamilton
Pella
Byram
Marks
Shapley on Atom Bomb and World Peace Proposal
Harvard physicist Harlow Shapley argued the atom bomb could either destroy humanity or usher in an era of peace. He proposed a five point plan including diplomatic criteria, equitable resource distribution, home crafts to raise taste, and cheap fuel from timber to meet mass leisure needs. He stressed educators must lead to avert catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow Shapley
Harvard
America
Moscow
Shapley
Front page tale hints at war and city life contrasts
A front page feature mentions a citizen denouncing a war stance and tacks a vivid view of city life. It profiles Marion Gosselink, Mark McWilliams, Carl Ver Steeg, Carroll Davis, Reuvers, Walter Halbert, Professor Herrick, Mrs Scholte, and Sam Van Vliet, noting their summer plans and travels. Local markets report cattle 6 to 9 dollars, hogs 8 to 9, corn 50 to 60 cents, oats 30 cents, wheat 75 to 85 cents. The Puritan Drug Co offers a contest to name their Chocolate Ice Cream with prizes of 10, 5, and 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Marion Gosselink
Leighton Bank
Mark McWilliams
Central College
Carl Ver Steeg
Preston High
Minnesota
Chicago
Carroll (Pet) Davis
Attica
Central
Adair County
Reuvers
Hexas
Kansas City
Walter Halbert
Rippey, Town
RS. Herrick
Town State College
Town
Hi. DP. Scholte
Sam van Vliet
Rochester
Leighton
Siean
Astors
Chichester
The
Puritan Drug Co
Endowment Insurance Explained in Life Insurance Types
The article outlines three basic life insurance types: temporary term insurance and two permanent forms, whole life and endowment insurance. Endowment insurance builds a fund payable at maturity or to beneficiaries, with terms typically 20 to 40 years, sometimes 10 to 60, and may be paid as lump sums or installments, possibly as income.
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Northwood
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Kennency Road
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New
Orlean
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GATES
Schuring Garage
Life Insuranc Institute
Colfax Sales Company
AML Fevod
P—Thirn
Newton Sale Barn
Colfax
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Earl Shields
Foxcentrate
Soh
Ae Roe
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