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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1942
Page
3
A Jefferson quote urges firmness when facing hardship and adapting to it. The piece applies the idea to current Far East events, warning that fretting and pessimism among the public harms the war effort and undermines leaders and allies.
The column notes Churchill and Roosevelt warn of tougher Pacific battles ahead but stress thorough preparations before offense. It highlights Iowa water levels rising an average 3.5 feet in 57 wells across 16 counties, aiding farmers. It discusses wartime race tensions in Asia, and the growing role of lime in farming, aided by AAA programs and local lime production, risking a possible halt due to war.
A 1940s summary discusses infantile paralysis research by Murray Sanders and Claus Jungeblut at Columbia University. It notes cross species infection findings with cotton rats and monkeys, comparing to cowpox smallpox immunization, and suggests potential human immunity to polio. The piece also shifts to rubber shortages, auto dependence, and a call for practical American ingenuity to keep industry moving amid wartime constraints.
Editorial notes from various papers compare past prairie life with then modern comforts such as cars and radios. They warn Americans may be losing resilience as technology and conveniences grow, citing World War II era attitudes while contrasting 1917 experiences with absent automobiles and paved roads.
Forty two years ago Pella's March issue recounts local life including business trips to Chicago, a caustic critique of the water system, a major house fire at S. F. Cole, political caucuses and alderman candidates, shipments of property, and a remarkable story of Steve Hersom, a blind Searsboro store owner who ran a long-standing general store and could make change flawlessly.
Thirty years ago on March 21 1912 a railway seed corn and soil special train toured eighty Iowa towns. It was the state’s first educational train visit. Two boys were fined for causing a disturbance at Deft Dept. Pella’s new Mayor H J Landon Berg fined them. Will Lubberden replaced John Vander Linden as delivery boy at Platte Grocery. John Andeweg left Pella to pursue farming.
Transactions and notices from area towns include De Wit Bros and Watland operate in New Sharon. Margaret Johnson resigns as Baldauf forenblatt store clerk and studies domestic science in Pella. Eddyville Tribune reports sale of L A Garrison farm to L Kruidenier of Pella. Beamer and Bauman agents. Campbell and Vander Linden rent Fowler Garage to sell Oakland car. Van Rees and De Vyzies start dry cleaning in Gaass building. Frank Stubenrauch opens drug store in Brinkhoff Building. Miss Gertrude Van Zante wed Anne Bensink at Van Zante home. G A Stout injured by falling stone at Booster Press. A T Klein anniversary celebrated with Rev Ben Brinkman speaking. Henry Gezel forging road drags for Black Oak Township May County. John H Ver Steeg urges seed corn testing after local seed germination concerns. J J Blommers & Co sell seed wheat for milling customers.
Twenty years ago on March 23 1922 Pella planned a baseball team with paid battery and sought five hundred dollars from George Lankelma to fund the venture in addition to paid admissions. Jacob Van Zante gathered funds from business leaders at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to discuss the baseball question. County taxes in Marion County had risen about 288 percent in ten years and county examiner reports criticized officials. District Court actions by Pella property owners over assessments were dismissed for technical bond filing issues leaving questions about the new payment plan rule still unresolved.
The report notes lighting in Central Park and a South Park light. The Gold Star Legion Post brings Newton Apollo Club to Pella to raise funds for its indebtedness. Local couples celebrate golden weddings while four Hollanders arrive, some bound for nearby farms. The film Way Down East comes to Oskaloosa Theatre amid unemployment. Agricultural prices list hogs 6.25 to 9.25, corn 48 cents, wheat 1.15, eats 27 to 30 cents, cream 34 cents, eggs 19 cents per dozen.
Ten years ago in March 1932 Elizabeth Graham tendered her resignation after 27 years at Central College where she began as an instructor in 1905 and became dean of women in 1914. The beloved educator also taught a Baptist church Sunday School class for 25 years.
Pvt. Henry Charles Ter Louw of Sully Iowa writes from Camp Bowie Texas criticizing local Selective Service boards for leniency toward draft evaders. He denounces concerned parents and men avoiding service, warns of future consequences, and praises those who let their sons serve, ending with a blessing and faith in divine protection.
A Sunday School lesson uses boisterous emotions like hatred and jealousy to illustrate inner storms. It urges Repentance, Bible study, and prayer for national and personal righteousness, then recounts Jesus calming the storm and healing two possessed men, showing divine care for souls.
Kathryn Rownes nicknamed the grease monkey and Ria Ongwal are highlighted for their roles at the EPA. They contribute to environmental oversight and policy work, illustrating diverse leadership within the agency.
The Ladies Aid quilt from the Lutheran Church of Alexandria, donated by Mr. and Mrs. George Clay, once sold seven times with the Clays making the final bid. It now returns to sale to support the Red Cross in the current war effort, following gifts to the Eagle Grove library and local church through Mrs. Lillian Smallpage's will.
The Pella Chronicle outlines a series of magazine subscription offers with prices and bundle options. Titles include Woman's Home Companion American Magazine Colliers Better Homes Gospel titles and general interest weeks, with combinations available to one address and varied per-year costs.
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