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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
3
The piece reflects on General Eisenhower's plea for remembering fallen soldiers and their families, cautions about biblical interpretation of prophecy, and stresses soil conservation. It notes veterans' disciplined return to study, concerns over transportation policies, and urges safe driving as holidays approach with returning servicemen seeking leisure.
A pulsating collage of editorial snips extolling thrift in wartime and cautionary advice for returning veterans and young farmers. It cites advice from Iowa papers urging honest news, fiscal prudence, and a warning from don’t do as we did about mortgages and land bank loans.
In July 1935 Pella residents prepared for a tulip bulb drive with the Chamber of Commerce while Women Federated clubs planned door to door canvassing. Hartley led the committee as local businessmen toured Garden Grove Sully area. A band concert was set for Sully and Henry Pethven sustained serious injuries after a car strike. Firecracker noise and Rev R R Brown’s Fourth of July address drew crowds. Hubert Utterback pursued funds for a new post office building. sixty manufacturers planned a goodwill tour to Pella. Local business men hosted Des Moines visitors at Legion Hall with Hugo Kuyper arranging. The theatre showcased Les Miserables and Bride of Frankenstein at Pella Theatre. Forrest Ver Plog suffered severe burns removing a radiator cap. De Winter’s July Shoe Clearance dominated the largest ad. Baby-picture guessing remained a popular Chronicle pastime. The 80th Field Artillery procession through Pella drew attention. John Gillespie led birds shoot with 95/100, tied by Walter Butt and Erik Thompson. Bertha Teer passed at her son Peter Crema’s home after 70 years. The Federated Club backed a production blending cosmetics and fashion, The Wo Welding, staged by local men. Dan Dieleman bought property once tied to the Reform Church parsonage. Moses A Clarke, age 70, died from a heart ailment. Bud Knox, former Oskaloosa catcher, joined Pittsburgh Pirates and played with Birmingham Barons, earning town hero status and local adulation.
Twenty years ago on a Sunday Clarence P. Van Vark, 25, drowned after entering the water below the Knoxville road bridge while swimming across. His body was recovered Monday at roughly the same site where 1917 drownings of Professor P. Groet, Mrs. Groet and Bobby occurred. Andrew Wynna found the body as Durant and Star cars toured to an Auto Service Garage in South Pella for a potential auto show. A group of Pella trap shooting enthusiasts later traveled to Prairie City for a Good Fellowship event.
Thirty years ago July 16 1915 a front page feature said liquor still flowed into Pella despite prohibition five years prior Express Agent Ben Grant spoke with editor W A Young The town hosted Guy Hickman tent show offering a diamond ring coupon at Jim De Wits and Federated Club ladies gathered to discuss the chautauqua plans
The town celebrated a profit of 221.00 from a venture planned to boost next year’s entertainment. Social and church groups hosted plays and excursions while reports note visitors from California and Iowa towns. Local marriages and deaths are recorded, including John Whittington’s death from blood poisoning after an eye injury, and upcoming nuptials of Loreine Schad and Dewey Koopmans.
Excerpts from General Eisenhower to Congress emphasize the cost of war, the grief of families, and the need for unity among Allies. He urges Americans to sustain determination and mutual respect, pledging service under President Truman to secure final victory and a nobler peace.
William Difleman urges farm and city property insurance and crop and auto coverage. He promotes life insurance and savings with low rates from good companies, offering visits from Sully Iowa. Contact 60 or P O Box 146 for a call.
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