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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
3
The Pella Chronicle notes Sadler George as publisher and editor at 725 Main St Pella Iowa. Subscription rates listed include 3.00 for service men 2.50 for single copies and 2.00 annual rates with a 8 cent postage or mailing indicator.
Thoughtful columns urge against another war, urging public opinion to influence policy. The prize critique of inflated sports pricing is noted, followed by a farmer’s insight into soil conservation practices. Contouring and terraces reduce erosion, and a planned, whole-farm approach yields lasting satisfaction versus wasteful farming.
Civic leaders in New Castle Indiana have launched a planning commission to shape the city’s fifty year outlook. Proposals include zoning to curb nuisances, improved schools and utilities, safe industrial routes, a new through highway, building codes, and green belt protected neighborhoods.
The American Bible Society notes a surge in Bible demand as church-state separation grows in Japan, England, Sweden, and Norway. Printers in these nations grapple with backlogs while Russia resumes printing for churches. Dr. Eric North calls the hunger for Scripture a sign that moral and spiritual issues drive world affairs.
A wartime editorial criticizes germ warfare sprays and new “peace offensives” as terror tactics. It questions the justification of atomic bombings and argues for warning before using devastation, challenging military and political leaders to consider humane restraint.
Editorial snippets note imported subterranean clover reviving soil health in red, acidic soils, aiding pasture, hay and seed crops. Northwood Anchor recalls quiz guests misidentifying roles at a Detroit celebration. Montezuma Republican critiques New Deal wage policies' impact on production costs over time. Archeology by bomb reports discoveries from European bomb craters revealing ancient life, stressing need for an International Atomic Development Authority.
In July 1916 the Womens Federated Club reported over 16500 visitors to their rest room and appealed for $20 monthly to maintain it. Knoxville merchants and miners faced anxiety after a coal price dispute with Rock Island Railway led to a mine closure nearby. Community boosts included road improvements, college fund pledges, and a baseball tournament drive in town.
BP J Van Gorp lands 450000 order for washing machines to be delivered next year by Woodrow Washing Machine Co. plant to move to Pella Mahaska County paves 19 miles of highways by an Omaha firm with bids 30 to 2.39 per sq yd. College tea at Second Reformed Church nets 25. TA Fox and Robt Haron among performers. Football schedule set by Coach Pence for Central College and several area schools. Claire Jewell to return to teach Commercial studies at Pella High. Mark McWilliams visits from Chicago. Citizens Military Training Camps attract more applicants. De Jong clan picnic of 265 at Orange City. Highway detours chosen for Mahaska Co. Northwestern Academy offers two years college training. 23 Pella residents join Keokuk Des Moines Division excursion to Keokuk dam.
In 1936 a gas pipeline crater five miles south of Knoxville erupted in a torch like blaze two hundred feet high on the Fourth of July drawing a large crowd. The flames were quenched when a distant gate was closed. Nearby, events included Junior Farmers meeting at Lincoln School to hear a CCC supervisor on soil erosion and Rev. H Janssen lecturing in Pella on Capitol ism and a note from Carl Nelson of Fort Madison Junior High band praising concerts in Pella.
FCC member defends criticism of over commercializing radio and calls for cleaner content. Column urges moderation of ads, suggests brief notices at program start and end, cites Fibber McGee and Molly as keep it clean examples. Warns against vulgar, violent, or sensational material and supports efforts to improve radio quality.
Henry Vander Beek started a fourth new home on Union Street as morale rose after a bleak period. The 4th of July in Pella was quiet with one casualty, Casey Vanden Berg, struck by a firecracker. the only fatal Iowa incident of the holiday weekend. Highway patrol aided safety. Reverend Tunis Prins to attend New York conference as Iowa Synod rep. Marion Boat starts at Vanden Berg Electric Shop. John Stursma returns to Rexall Store after resigning in Brooklyn. Rev. R T Nordlund resigns as Baptist pastor effective September. Marion Bont visits from Washington DC to see parents. Ed Van Zante couple back from Arizona for health. Construction on the new municipal pool progresses with bathhouses and filtration plant still to come. Dr and Mrs I J Lubbers return from Black Hills and Estes Park vacation.
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