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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
3
The piece contemplates patriotism grounded in knowledge of freedoms to defend and notes public tolerance of debate amid war anxieties. It recalls Tulip Time, the Sunken Garden, and a German-language remark, warning readers to treat neighbors as potential equals, while highlighting accidents and a festival’s lessons on tulip blooms costumes and simple programs.
The piece rails at festival critics and urges participation in Tulip Time with Dutch costumes. It criticizes NBC and Berlin propaganda, accusing broadcasters of warping news to favor Germany while calling for sober, engaged civic effort. It condemns distorted reporting and urges resist propaganda.
A compilation of editorial jabs on truth in printing, labor subversion fears, and local praise. Pella Tulip Festival highlights communal cooperation, while drought anxieties and a Norwegian bank heist are noted with brief commentary.
Chicago leaders including loyal employees, plant officials, newspapers and retailers join Appreciate America in urging vigilance against saboteurs and hate promoters. Prof. Paul J. Doughas notes posters and outreach aim to unite business and industry for national defense. action invites inquiries to Paul A. Doughas at Wown Wells Street Chicago.
A Sunday lesson on Cornelius and Peter shows God welcoming all people beyond Jewish law. An angel directs Cornelius to seek Peter, who learns not to call unclean what God has cleansed. Peter's visit leads to Gentile baptism and Spirit, prompting church scrutiny and praise.
A June 2 1896 item notes Congress faces a potential 20 million dollar deficit by June 30. Memorial Day observed with wreaths, marching veterans, and a public address at Garden Square. A water test at the city well showed 12 000 gallons per hour without lowering the level. Preparations for a Fourth of July celebration were announced.
The coming week featured the dedication of Pella’s new light plant and water system with front-page headlines and photos of the Murray Corliss engine, generator, and Ideal high speed engine. $90,000 spent. a top municipal layout. Also notes on ditching contracts, local people, and church repairs.
A lightning bolt hit the John Faas sen residence, burning out light globes and pulling the telephone from the wall. Mia Paassen, Jor and Fred were at home but uninjured, though badly frightened as Benzino cycles rolled by two hours earlier toward Capital City with Tim claiming a 15 minute faster record.
May 26 1921 items report Legion sale of pop pies for war orphans in downtown streets. The drowned youth Albert Roonstra of Pella Oxkaloosa area aged nineteen in Skunk River near Oxkaloosa. William Waxner traded stock for a Milo farm then Vander Waal sold to Weinberg of Des Moines for a record sale. Bethany Church Homecoming Day June 1 marks 35th anniversary under Pastor Albert Bakker. Rietveld brothers north of Pella hunt coon with two sows and ten pups in cage. Mrs J C Mitten Federated Club president attends state convention at Clin ton. Mrs Edward Van Zante returns home after Mayo Hospital goitre operation. Dennis aids Knox ville police by speeders. Charley cited by Express for eight catches in gel court circles county seat. Fankhouser chiropractor advertises heart disease cure by adjustments.
Ten years ago on May 28 1938 the Chamber of Commerce offered one dollar a pound for the biggest rooster brought to the city by a farmer. Dick Diek managed preparations as business men backed the premium for feathered contestants.
Management changes at Standard Oil Station near East Inn and Franklin. A nine year old Gordon Thomassen of Farmer City dies after measles lead to spinal meningitis. A front page note previews an Old Timers issue with 100 former Pella residents contributing letters. Robert Calflesh of Des Moines to give Memorial Day speech after wartime service. Stores to close Memorial Day. Chamber of Commerce wary of Legion Post swimming pool partnership. Ruth Lautenbach elected Director of Physical Education at Simpson College and to Iowa City for summer session. Mansford Versteeg to Ames for summer study. A concluding reflection on worship and fate.
Cited user testimonial from C. C. Mass praising Adlerika for 20 years of use with its eight laxative and five carminative ingredients. Claims relief for gas and lazy bowels. Promotes Vander Linden's Drug Store as a place to purchase Adlerika.
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