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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
3
Official county publication lists yearly subscription rates with outside Iowa at 3.00 and service men at 2.00, in Iowa 2. Single copies 06. Subscriptions cannot exceed one year.
Thought of the Week contrasts an optimistic Chinese agricultural leader’s praise of American honesty with a Detroit labor dispute. An A F L union pressures 600 grocers and butchers to pay dues for packing house meat, while 1,000 resist, fearing coercive tactics and loss of independence in business.
Iowa judges proposed laws making parents criminally liable for neglecting children. A recent poll shows 86 percent favor such a law, with city residents at 91 percent. The piece also notes land restoration efforts in Ohio and urges use of degraded lands in Iowa for recreation and conservation, advocating sportsmen support for legislative action and soil rehabilitation.
Emma Clement of Louisville Kentucky, a 71 year old granddaughter of a slave, was chosen as outstanding mother of the country by the Golden Rule Foundation American Mothers Committee. Her seven children, all university graduates, include a university president and other professionals. The selection praised her interracial work, family devotion, and public service while noting the quote that actions speak louder than words.
Editorial notes from multiple Iowa papers critique Russia policy, auto courtesy, radio pundits, and political judgment. Harlan Miller’s column is faulted for misstatements in a gubernatorial race. Washington Journal condemns price controls as illogical amid wartime policy, warning industry pressures may trigger closures or black markets.
May 26 1816 report notes Central College defeating Pella Meteors 8 to 0 with Lowe and Miller on battery for Central and Byram catching for Meteors. Ace Renaud pitched for Vella high to a 12 to 1 win over New Sharon. Also covered are a voice recital by Leonard Allen, a minstrel show at the college auditorium, Tornado damage near Pleasantville and Newton, upcoming Hanson Show in Pella, new high school inspections, and other town events and notices.
The front page urged purchase of Poppies to honor war dead and aid veterans, organized by local businessmen. C W Mabbitt bought the Garden Cafe from Luke Schakel, who had bought it from Dennis of Harvey. Gerrit Tysseling was struck by a car on West First Street, bruised but not run over. A trick bicycle rider performed downtown, passing the hat for pay. P C Lankelma returned from Bowman SD, having bought a quarter section of land, with Pete commenting on local land quality. B S Huber, an elderly business pioneer, was ill at home.
May 21 1986 report from Pella covers Tulip Time events with Des Moines WPA orchestra Newton Drum and Bugle Corps and Morrell Male Chorus Ottumwa 10000 attendees at afternoon program. transportation wrecks at Howell Station with cars derailed and gasoline salvaged. Memorials include Tom Graham and H Bogaard. Hope College president Wynand Wickers to speak at Central College.
Des Moines area workers at Rolscreen report two new office lights and a growing payroll of 271 as labor shortages ease with staff from Oskaloosa and Knoxville. Several employees return from illness while others take vacations. production in 1946 nears record levels except for Oak Ridge window work. A fragrance issue from stripper solvent sparks a humorous carb mask mishap.
The passage explains mortality tables and the law of averages showing how many die each year within age groups. It argues underwriters cannot predict deaths but can gauge risk by age. It describes level premium life insurance funded by reserves to support future benefits and the legality of this approach.
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