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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1945
Page
3
An entry from The Pella Chronicle notes publication cadence as Thursdays with price and staff references. The brief item outlines regular publication and advertising structure, indicating a local independent newspaper tradition.
A Iowa University visit by Boston editor Canham sparks calls for decisive leadership in handling labor industry tensions and the atomic bomb controversy. The piece argues for bold, reality-based policy from Washington to end drift and prevent an arms race, citing Higgins plant closures as a cautionary example. It also covers Sinatra's race prejudice stance, farmers' credit stability, and atomic energy's peaceful future potential.
Editorials question how to reduce a 276 billion debt as five billion in federal income tax cuts and higher government expenses strain finances. Ongoing debate notes tax relief next January may be the last until 1947 amid wartime postwar burdens.
The Chamber of Commerce hosted a banquet for college and high school football squads with George Lankelma as master of ceremonies Virgil Ford won the Heerema trophy a blanket. Fire department received a new pump truck. Church buildings and sermons featured, plus a Holland crisis report and several local notices.
Twenty years ago a navy speech contest was planned for Friday at the high school with contestants including Keith Fox Reuben Thomas sen Anthony Tysselin Paul Blommers and others. Home Economics girls in Ames revived weaving with simple cardboard looms as Polla stores showcased Christmas decor and displays. Omaha women boycotted potatoes hoping for lower prices near five dollars a bushel. Carrie Hoeksema named Legion Auxiliary president along with officers W S Van Hemert, Ross Schakel, and John Hackert. The Auxiliary handled Christmas Seals sales while Federated Club members met at J Ulrich Jr residence where Mrs C I Aschenbrenner read a notable paper. Ben Kuyk was appointed Legion Post commander with other officers named.
A town reader argues mothers must train children early and firmly. He cites juvenile delinquency and urges strict, prayerful guidance, noting adults’ faults but stressing parental responsibility to curb misbehavior.
A fragment echoes a saying that combines Solomon's wisdom, Samson's strength, Job's patience, and Jesus' love to emphasize guiding a child. The quote invites reflection on virtuous upbringing and enduring guidance.
Thirty years ago in December 1915, local boys were picked for the Older Boys Conference at Grinnell. The Cedar Rapids Republican criticized war fever, predicting peace. Central College considered property transfer to the Reformed Church via the American Baptist Education Society. A Blommers Mill barn fire caused by misdirected fire crews. Central College football lost 33 to 7 at Penn College in rain. local reaction noted. Community notes include Mrs. Mac Donald speaking on adult responsibility for youth, typhoid recovery, scarce crochet needles due to munition production, and visits from Des Moines relatives. College students Davis Hillyer and Coulston damaged a walk in Oskaloosa. Hillyer sustained a shoulder injury. The death of T. Vogelaar Sr. at nearly 76, leaving nine sons and four daughters. Star Auto Co. boasted 128 total sales in 1915.
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