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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
3
The piece argues that broad economic plans often fail and highlights a cooperative farming idea where farmers share machines, hire a manager, and rent equipment. It notes Washington studying the plan and suggests efficiency through shared resources could work, while reflecting on editor debates and housing needs for Navy personnel and the looming fall school year.
The wartime mood boosts chemistry research and rubber innovation as predictors foresee continued demand for synthetic rubber, tailored to needs in transportation and construction. Dr Otis D Cole notes natural rubber will not vanish, while new methods and products expand supply, markets, and peace-time use.
Wortsmouth Star notes Temple University assistant football coach Josh Cody urges that intercollegiate athletics should bar seniors from competition. He argues senior burnout shows maturity and a shift toward life work, a trend possibly echoed during wartime as undergraduates grow up.
The Weather Bureau compares this season to 1935 and 1936 noting many southern Indiana and Ohio fields still to plant on June 13, 1935, while Missouri and Illinois lagged. The eastern corn belt showed prospects of 38 to 42 bushels per acre if heat is avoided. western areas faced drought but Missouri valley could yield a record if July August heat stays moderate.
A damaged, mixed text reflects poems about sacrifice and freedom tied to World War II. It recalls Major Jack Breedlove’s death aboard the Oklahoma and quotes a lover’s ode to perseverance, then shifts to wartime reports: Pantelleria bombings, Malta, Pontecorvo, and naval air power. It notes Allied air superiority and submarine production gains, while Guadalcanal battles yield heavy losses for Japan.
A War Department synopsis details daylight USAAF raids on German targets from May 14 onward, noting 11 of 18 heavy missions since that date, 1 600 American four engine sorties, and 671 German planes shot down with 231 damaged. It cites 5 250 tons dropped on Wilhelmshaven Cuxhaven and Bremen with Atlas Werke shipyards heavily hit.
The state soil conservation committee reports over 260000 Iowa acres under approved conservation programs. One thousand four hundred ninety three farmers across 32 districts, including Wapello county, joined cooperative agreements by April 1, covering 269188 acres. Many farmers also implement single practices like contouring terraces and pasture improvements, with Ottumwa area showing notable results. Conservation supports rapid production goals by integrating soil programs with farming expansion.
A parent broadens on keeping children productively busy during vacations. Encourages hands on projects, Scout and club activities, library resources, nature study, and family support to prevent idleness. Emphasizes planning, supervision, and celebrating kids creations to foster learning, industry, and cooperation.
In Pella residents and historians recall notable events from 10 20 80 and 42 years ago. Community anecdotes highlight civic milestones school celebrations and local performances that shaped the town over time.
New York report outlines weekly tax withholding rising to 25 percent from July with additional 12.50 for War Bonds and 3 for Security, totaling 25.50, leaving 24.50 for living. Dependents may shrink tax to about five dollars weekly. President weighs compulsory savings and higher levies for higher earners amid inflation concerns.
Navy crew from the U S Naval Air Station near Ottumwa recovered a training plane after it struck a power line south of Eddyville. The craft sank, was found under the line at eight, salvaged, and returned to base. Pilot C E Gardner of Thurmont Maryland escaped with a minor head injury after leaping clear and swimming ashore. Eddyville was without power during repairs.
Students in 20,000 American schools exceeded their quota by fourfold during the April War-Saving Stamp drive. Treasury reports total purchases of 36 million dollars in War Savings stamps aimed at funding 80,585 jeeps, with each school contributing about two jeeps on average.
A lively snapshot from Pella noting residents and events. Names listed include Daniel Dieleman, Mrs. Bo A. Hurt, William Vander Linden, the Van Hou welinge family, John Welle, Herman, J. Link Warren, Cornelus Van Gorp, Tennis Vande Goor, A. N. Kuyper, Charley Van Vliet, and others. Homes and lots change hands, buildings rise, a printing-house feud unfolds, and a fire at Roelofsen's woodshed is contained. Miss Julia Bousquet heads to Manila to teach, Jessie Brown also heads to the mission. The Pella Gun Club reports Henry Ds Gooyer defeating George Renaud. Pete Johnson racks 13 birds in ten shots.
A 1918 column notes upcoming Chautauqua acts for mid August the Dunbar Singing Orchestra Lilliputian Entertainers Mendelssohn Quartet Victors Italian Band Floyds and Miss Fannie De Reus wed Joe Porter at Dr J W Bailey home. Librarian Cornelia De Geus reports Be TL Langerak donated Holland language books and a copy of the 1855 1808 Pella Gazette. Parcel post proves viable with no new stamps and the map shows Iowa’s Great White Ward front page. Road distances Des Moines to Omaha Davenport 344 146 8 198 1 miles. Commis names Yen on Ngan Bargoe Faassen Re Scholtes Ay.
A garbled Lavina paper clipping notes Linden and companion Nick examining faray land near De Bethel in a Reformed Church context. Gerrit Tysseliiig received rheumatism treatment, staying home over the weekend. The rest, including Meoc, Mrs. Wol WY Blows, the DrooC, and Mitten mily, are unclear.
The Tie Plant near 10,000 dollars for improvements connected to the smide stack. Electricity shut off one day for adjustments. The plant had operated for twenty years and paid for itself. Meteors beat Mile on duly ath in two games with Paul Ver Ster pitching both. Rain disrupted a afternoon game and Milo lacked usual fight. Ku Klux Klan membership rose in Warren County while several locals traveled for visits and summer plans.
A Farmers Co operative Elevator site was blown by robbers and 28.00 stolen at 2 30 am. Sheriff Paul Grundman investigated. Earl Van Niel woke after the blast but nothing worse seen. The Rossine and Century of Progress exhibits are noted. Also listed are a church call, a lightning death of a boy, and corn oats and egg price movements.
In Denison Iowa Crawford county farmers bought homemade levels and targets from the soil conservation district. William Speer designed the plan. carpenters added bubble glasses and a tin mirror. Speer Reid Lyford Harve Linbergh and Thomas Warren taught use at demonstrations. the 25 cent set was sold to farmers free of charge. Farmers reported improved yields, with field averages around 41 bushels per acre.
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