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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
6
Fragmented through a UK style local account fire destroyed a school building in Annville Kentucky and damaged property. The fire followed other church related losses in the region with Bible campaigns and church fundraising efforts noted.
A Michigan brake checking program, praised as a success, reduced fatalities by 33 percent in the first month and 31 percent in the second month versus the prior year, with a 16 percent drop in the third month. Repairs can be done cheaply with minimal vehicle downtime, and parts are currently available. Drivers are urged to have brakes checked now before parts availability changes.
A Marion County breeder sold the top Angus bull at the Aberdeen sale held at the county fairground. Rodger of Milton bought the leading bull as Dyer and Davis of Pleasantville assisted. Twenty five bulls and fifty six females sold, bringing strong prices with buyers from multiple counties and states. Proceeds supported local breeders while preserving herd bloodlines within the county.
The 1944 state coal report shows Marion County leading with 535 931 tons from 46 mines, while Dallas County produced 354 106 tons. Iowa coal employment fell by about 942 from 1943, and surface workers averaged 167 days versus 182 previously. Railroads bought 245 842 tons, up 38 422 from 1943, as broader declines touched smaller mines and orders.
The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Service explains its nationwide role aiding fire flood tornado and other disasters. April and early May last year affected over 20 000 families in 22 states with 124 deaths 684 injuries 4 423 homes destroyed and 16 565 damaged by floods and tornadoes. Midwestern floods caused widespread damage across 102 counties inundating 1 883 400 acres of land with 896 200 acres of crops lost and 13 000 families displaced. Over 5 000 people found shelter in 18 communities with 4 500 fed at temporary stations.
The message extols War Bonds as the safest investment returning 4 dollars for 3 invested, promising security at maturity and quick cash in emergencies. It urges Americans to buy more bonds to support soldiers fighting worldwide.
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