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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
3
A reflective caption argues that America loses its melting pot ideal unless society actively makes it real. The column uses a pragmatic tone to urge collective action and inclusive effort to blend cultures while preserving distinct identities.
The piece argues that anti-union elements and a wave of patriotism justify government action against strike leaders tied to communists. It cites Harry Bridges and Philip Murray, recalls Lincoln, and echoes Joseph Kennedy on loyalty, urging unity and defense of national security despite internal discord.
The piece notes a social shift in Britain with Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden stating that diplomatic positions will be open to commoners including women, based on fitness, education and experience rather than birth. It compares this democratic move to American practices and questions merit-based selection for diplomacy.
The author argues for aggressive wartime research funded now to destroy enemy planes and submarine threats. Defends Hoover’s suggestion as a practical path to overcome air and sea superiority, boost production, and end the morale damage of ongoing losses. Aims to harness American ingenuity to nullify future weapon effectiveness.
Madrid Register-News reports Tama City Chamber of Commerce offered the fire department 125 dollars not to bring a street carnival. Washington Evening Journal notes wartime economy confusion and ongoing regular government expenses outside defense funding.
Poem by W. J. Kershaw a Menominee Indian from Milwaukee Wisconsin published in Indians at Work echoes guardianship of liberty. It references guards of law and liberty, honor the brave dead and declares Americans free with God helping.
A June 30 1896 Prairie Kodak clipping recounts Dowden Keiser Sexton and Butt driving to a Prairie City Masonic Lodge meeting, returning after dawn in heavy rain and thunder. The item also notes a Hartford bicycle tire debut, property purchases, a missionary social, a Des Moines College visitor, local baseball, a railway hand injury, a church event, a giant corn stalk, a tumor removal, a buggy accident, a band member’s tour, and a damaging wind storm with livestock loss.
Thirty years ago June 29 1911 a new law allowed recording farm names and M G Kramer of near Monroe was first to register Grandview for July. Je Pel Gig from Knoxville Express notes Pella affairs remain unsettled as merchants lament lack of Chautauqua or Homecoming celebration amid city sentiment.
A Des Moines Register item notes Martin De Wit and Gertrude Van Rees wed in Des Moines with Justice Ed win J Frisk officiating. Dr J W Bailey to speak at Garden Square services as state open air meetings surge. Pella’s new pumping station sends water to the city, filling mains with 75 000 gallons and 15 000 more to city pipes. street lights switch on nightly. The Meteors suffer a New Sharon loss. Pella and New Sharon tied after one win each. George Heeren builds fly 8 demos downtown. Fred Scheffers injures eye from a nail and medical staff fears vision loss. J Jelsma buys a Ford for insurance work. George Thomassen buys an EB. A major hail storm devastates crops starting one mile south of Sully. Miss Hattie Ver Heul undergoes appendectomy at Mercy Hospital Des Moines. sisters accompany her home. Miss Laura Kramer travels to Katona Iowa to recital and will replace Miss Rose Wilson as Central College elocution teacher next year.
Recounted local incidents including a minor car accident between Hasselman and Harold. A fundraiser game for Central project walks, engagement of Miss Glenere Grundman, and Lloyd Martin of Sioux City. Gerrit Van Hemert buried with full honors after dying from shrapnel near a field hospital on September 15, 1918. Park commission election planned for July in Pella. Veterans of the 88th Division to hold a reunion at State Fair Grounds with tent city. Cat incident at a light pole reported. Chautauqua July 4 to 8 featuring Gilbert and Sullivan. Pella Gun Club scores listed from June 21 shoot.
Ten years ago in Pella the Fourth of July drew merchants with five cent coupons for firecrackers while the town faced a searing heat wave. A church picnic, a Fisher Car Body replica contest entry, farm losses from heat, and outings to Ottumwa's pool reflect a busy, sunbaked community with civic and religious reflections intertwined.
The lesson recalls the acts of Paul and Barnabas in Antioch, celebrating converts and baptism without circumcision, and notes the Jewish Gentile dispute. It discusses unity through Jesus, the Jerusalem decision, and the need to resolve differences without bitterness, highlighting church history of divisions.
A nostalgic critique contrasts a modern concrete swimming facility with nature, arguing the new pool lacks heart and authentic outdoor joys. The speaker laments artificial comforts, urges a return to a distant, rustic swim spot, and recalls boyhood adventures near fields and woods.
Fragment discusses leading clean lives, duty to others, and condemning worldly living. Mentions instruction to us and a proverb about relatives when there's a will, implying familial expectations amid moral guidance.
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