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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
3
The piece reflects wartime forecasts and moral appeals, citing Allied hopes for victory and a harsher view of Nazi leadership. It includes commentary on American and Russian fronts, anticipated timelines for 1943 and 1944, and a call to end liens on elderly assistance in Iowa while criticizing public support dynamics and welfare burdens.
Residents discuss continuing plantings and park features while weighing taxpayer costs and topsoil protection near Pella. They praise conservation efforts across Marion County, note farm rotations with alfalfa and clover, and raise concerns about funding for widespread soil preservation amid wartime demands.
David Lawrence cites United States News on war effort and spiritual values. A French observer de Tocqueville noted America’s strength from Puritan consciousness and Sabbath observance, urging tolerance and decency to sustain freedom.
Sunday School lesson retells how Jesus appeared to two followers on the road to Emmaus. He opened their understanding of Scripture, proving the Cross leads to victory and commissioning them to preach repentance and salvation in His name. Their eyes were opened to His presence and His teachings.
A public message urges voters in Iowa to support candidates who back old age pension legislation. It calls for township trustees city councils and county boards to ensure better care for the elderly and lists Frank Vee Heul as chairman of the Iowa State Old Age Pension Association, Des Moines.
A Knoxville Journal piece profiles Pete, once lively on the farm and field, now hindered by heart dilation. Once fixing wagon and binders, he sits on his porch, trading blunt advice about work and delay, his ears stripped like a cautionary tale.
For the first time in 30 years Grundy county will have no contest for sheriff. John A. Moyer, serving his first term, will face no opposition in the primary or general election.
Pella area items report progress at the Eelman mine west of Pella, new buildings rising fast, plans for a Pella to Wabash railway spur, and a rail line survey. Listings mention Ephraim Grant and E. H. Hammel deaths, Fred Ulrich wedding, and a modern meat market in town. Winged aviation events and a June fair at the L. V. District Fair grounds are announced along with multiple local business and personal notices.
Thirty years earlier, June 20, 1912, Dr John H Beyl urged Pella residents to pledge 10000 toward a new ladies dormitory at Central College, a 40000 building the college proposed. Also notes a vehicle parking ordinance causing motorist unrest and a local accident involving Christine Vander Zyl Ver Ploog visiting Pella.
Twenty years ago June 22 1922 Director Crawford's Pella Band played in the Pella versus Oskaloosa ball game. Oskaloosa won 8 to 4 with Fred Rhynsburger umpiring. Other items note Bussey win 8 to 3, fundraising for Central College, a local accident, and plans for a summer camp chapel building and a seven day Legion membership drive.
Ten years ago Mary Bruins earned an M D at Women’s Medical College Philadelphia and prepared for missionary work in Madison. Camp Fire girls built a cabin farm south of town. Local business leaders protested higher taxes than Knoxville peers. Farmers Holiday event planned with Jesse Sickler guest speaker. Welfare aid strained. churches urged self-help for unaffiliated families. Two elderly women found murdered in Knoxville near the pond. home fire damaged remains. Kitten ball gains popularity with five teams playing Monday and Thursday.
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