C of C closes year with very good reports
The chamber of commerce reports a solid year with positive member sentiment on endorsements and open participation. Harry Ray and Buerk hold three and two year terms respectively, while George W. Mattern of Des Moines presented a film about Sun Valley and praised Pella's Tulip Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Klyn
Harry Ray Jai Tee
Buerk
Sas
George W. Mattern
Des Moines
Union Pacific
Sun Valley
Mattern
Winsler Linden
Chamber
Oloosa
Chambe
World War II midyear briefing recalls Midway losses
A late war bulletin records Pacific struggle details with Admiral Nimitz confirming carrier losses at Midway, plus Japanese and Allied actions across the theater. It notes U S production goals, lend lease expansions, and war material allocations as the drive for victory accelerates.
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Pacific
Mitz
Cary
Midway Island
AML
Toot
Nimitz Sul
Voss Carrer
Finani Eos
Neural Ran
U Fleet
Hawaii
Chuteh Harbor
Harbor
Navy
MacArthur
Lsu Vadly Allieud
Rabaul
Jat
Atamboes
Tula
Kerpangs
Dah
Dhara
U.S
Three Local Boys Attend Hawkeye Boys State This Week
Three local youths, funded by the Pella Rotary Club, will attend Hawkeye Boys State, sponsored by the American Legion. The program aims to teach Iowa youths the fundamentals of government through practical experience in city, county, and state offices, emphasizing citizenship and public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Hawkeye Boys State
Hawkey Boys
American Legion
Iowa
American’ Legion
Hawkeye
Fine Pictures From Cal Festival and Juliana Visit
The Chronicle offers prints of Cal Festival of 1942 and Princ Juliana's visit to Pella. Five by seven inch prints cost 35 cents, eight by ten inch framing quality prints 50 cents. See The Chronicle office to view and place orders for lasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Princ Juliana
Pella
Outline Program for Fly Control on Farms
Extension notes from Iowa State College advise a definite fly control program. Proper manure disposal, frequent spreading or covering, two traps per farm using cone inside a cylinder with bait, and methods to kill trapped flies. Use of fly poisons with careful handling, hanging bait sacks high, and daily moistening. Screens on windows and doors, darkening barns to reduce activity, and thorough use of fly sprays followed by sweeping and burning dead flies.
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Hind
Dices
Anney
Beth
Angus
Rome
Tawa
Iowa
Gunderson
Fle
Eve Farm
Plan Seven Day Iowa State Fair This Year
Iowa will reduce the fair to seven days from August 28 to September 3, with activities centered on the food for victory campaign. Major events include a 4-H livestock show, statewide crop contests, the annual public schools exposition, a culinary show, a national tall corn contest, and state championship demonstrations aimed at supporting wartime efforts.
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Iowa
Towa
L. B. Cunningham
Iowa Public Schools Exposition
Hot Casserole and Picnic Meals for Wartime Kore
Wartime guidance on making hot casseroles for picnics with home cooking tips. Includes a spaghetti casserole recipe, muffin ideas, and notes on wartime food preservation and storage using heavy paper wrappings and thermos travel. Mentions farmers and preserving foods without preservatives, with broad domestic preparation guidance.
Rolscreenings and Rol screens across the nation
An update on rolscreen orders and installations. Nest Kuyper and Privat Kuyper are noted in location and work from Dan Claiborne to Louisiana. Pella Blinds are shipped for Newton Daily News Office and Gary Indiana projects. Major orders include Tri-State Theatres Des Moines, Coast Guard Station Washington DC, Remington Rand Bridgeport CT, and Rome Oregon residences in Portland and Winchester Virginia.
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Sim
Celors
Nest Kuyper
Privat Kuyper
Dan Claiborne
Leisisna
Hattie Gezel
Knesvile
Kates
Alleen
Eavtern
Tiangene
Marien Tienhach
Maine Dack Hoatomie
Tiny
Renee
Chicago
K Russey
Bol
Newton
Newton Daily News
Fredank Schutt
Engsin
Gary
Indiana
Schutt
Venetian Blind
Tri-State Theatres Corporation of
Des Moine
South Bux Lineu
Coast Guard Station
Washington, D.C
Remington Rand Company
Bridgeport
Chateau
Innice
Miami Savings ’& ‘Trust Company
Dayton
Ohio
The Mystery of the Birdwatcher in the Fields
Author Unknown recounts a reflective poem about a speaker observing birds and nature. The narrator speaks of tracking a partridge and the nest building of Weevers, with themes of discovery and keen observation.
Iowa plans state fair livestock and food production push
Plans for 4-H contests in farming and home making fields with poultry and livestock in tents include exhibits on fruits and culinary events in the educational building. Daily programs feature tests plus a quiz, women's chorus, and horseshoe tournaments as Secretary Cunningham emphasizes boosting Iowa's wartime food goals and public morale.
Sugar Skimping Recipes For Wartime Sweetening
Wartime tips offer sugar skimping ideas with honey and fruit topping. Recipes include quick coffee cake with apricot topping and strawberry muffins, plus apple and blackberry variations, highlighting enriched flour, vitamins, and iron for nourishment.
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Mrs. America
Hogs and Cattle Prices Near Peak in Market Report
The article notes hogs and cattle nearing peak prices with high butcher hogs to 850 pounds drawing strong bids. It highlights consumer and producer dynamics, feed costs, and forecasts continued high prices for fattening hogs, beef cattle, and poultry amid tight supplies and strong demand.
Surplus June Pasture Stored in Silos for Later Use
Extension dairymen at Iowa State College advise farmers to store surplus June grasses in silos for August and September when pastures are short. Silage helps preserve sweet clover and alfalfa, and can be used in dry hot mid-summer or fed in winter when fresh forage is scarce. It offers a reliable feed during adverse weather.
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Fort
Iowa State College
Cut Clover Early For Larger Yield
An agricultural note reports years of research favoring early cutting of red clover to boost yields. Studies at Iowa and other stations show maximum returns when cutting is completed by full bloom, with late cuts reducing overall production and quality. The piece emphasizes timing over cultivar, noting late harvests can markedly lower seed yield and forage value.
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Duwa Statenatiet
Inwa
Ghie
Red
Rome
Dedlayis
Cerd
Hay handling and marriage motto in a muddled note
A garbled historical note discusses hay from a stand, seed timing, and leaving hay in a watch area while noting a high food value portion. It mentions completing barn work quickly without leaves and adds a curious line about a good motto for married couples and a theatrical suggestion about crying.
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C OF C
Sun Valley Picture
U. S
Senate Appropriations Committee
Army Air Fo
Arnold
Vea Aircraft Corporation
Burbank
California
N Son
Detroit
Ancan Industry Coud
Ines
HUA
Essen
Lit. de Fuet
Army
Patterson
Reyaanding
Maritime Commission
Congress
WSA
Mnt
Balkan States
Bulgaria
Hungary
Romania
United Nations
Justice Department
United States
China
Britain
Netherlands
Stettinius
London
Washington
Agriculture Department
Red Grass
Middle East
State Department
Sweden
New York
Gripsholm
Lisbon
Drottningholm
House
Senate
Vinson
Naval Affairs Committee
War Department
A. J. Henderson
Ste Wall
WER
FHA
Ameninie
Wickard
Hee
OPA
Gunderson Sa
Dorothy Greig
Macys
Gieisor Prument Vrtal
Saul
Giere
Au Po
Neipal
Pries Cedlines Hess
Hess
Strane
Tiecents
Suffolk
Cherry Hill
Hugo Steenhoek
Tuh
Harston
Simonize
Dave DE Cook
Aarderooper
Harmacy Ella IA
Vogelaars
Lars
McCormick-Deering
McCormick Deering
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