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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1947
Page
3
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New York dispatch reports Robert Edison Fulton Jr. landed his amphibious flying car at LaGuardia Field and a few minutes later, with wings and propeller removed, the vehicle sped into the city. The craft, flown from Danbury Connecticut, blends wagon and plane features and reflects a trend toward affordable, quickly housed air travel.
Town schools lose transportation aid after a state ruling bars parochial students from bus routes. Critics call it bigotry, while supporters say it reflects equal access to public schooling. Parents’ religious efforts collide with public education policy.
Nebraskans reject machine chosen candidates on ballots and plan to include all presidential hopefuls for the primary on April 13, 1948. The move aims to give voters real input, potentially guiding delegates to party conventions and reviving the primaries for nationwide influence.
An invitation to organize Young Men for the Farms faces doubt as farm folk reportedly show little counter invitation or active response. Community leaders seek clarity on support and role within local agricultural efforts.
Superintendent C. C. Buerkens told parents at the high school that it costs about one dollar per day to educate each student and that strict participation by families would raise value and involvement. He noted plaques honoring citizenship award winners and stressed home and school cooperation as essential to forming good citizens and tomorrow's responsible adults.
Editorial notes rising taxes and government strains amid shifting fiscal policy. It discusses Meade and federal tax impacts, urging scrutiny of taxation levels and public services.
The piece urges constant agitation and protection for democracy in the United States, praising proactive zeal and information. It contrasts American duty with Russian examples and condemns critics who seldom defend democracy, framing democratic effort as a great and urgent human cause demanding help.
The 1907 Christmas issue from Dekker & Roorda features a color cover with Santa and animals, plus ads for patent leather shoes with white tops. A social union plans a music student reception at Central College with Vander Zyl singing, De Teus playing violin, and Laura Kramer performing. Reports mention a ferment of civic activity, a fireaired cigaretter critique, and franchise discussions for a city light plant as families like H Van Oostrum and John Zwank begin new ventures.
A December 13 1917 column recalls John S Nollen of Evanston in France for war work and letters from Rube Brand and Will Verros at camps with Red Cross appeals and knitting drives. Local fires at Oscar Bryson home and College Boarding Hall are noted along with dormitory debates, fund drives, and community announcements. Married couples Margaret Don Burger and John Manning, Nolie Hone pink and Gerard Gosselink also listed.
A 20 year old snapshot recalls a day in Pella with subzero temps and heavy snow as citizens flocked to St Auto Co for new Model A Fords. local events included a hospital project, a gym basketball game, and a Turkey dinner group photo. Contained snippets name several residents and a few local officials amid broad community notes.
Ten years ago on December 9 1937 a pre Christmas issue of 16 pages highlighted gift ads. Santa Claus would visit Pella Saturday December 11 to hand out candy to children. New paving on Number 14 between Newton and Monroe opened for traffic. Thirteen Pella residents were to be recognized in a naturalization event.
The back page color advertising highlights a Mammoth Sale in Oklahoma where plans to establish a future home are noted. Kim Vander Pol is mentioned as page contributor, with emphasis on widespread promotional reach. The item underscores a large promotional event and regional sales activity.
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