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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
3
The Thought of the Week laments November gloom yet highlights Thanksgiving as a gift of cheer. It extols reunions, ample food, warm homes, and laughter, praising America and those abroad whose gratitude transcends hardship. The piece contrasts abundant plenty at home with scarcity overseas, urging thanks in the U.S. spirit.
A mixed page of wartime goodwill notes from ambassadors abroad and domestic debate on labor and inflation follows. Reports on Norwegian occupiers, London gift efforts for bombed children, and a Ford proposal linking open shop with duties surface alongside examinations of new school textbooks and price concerns from Cedar Rapids farmers.
The Knoxville Express, Clear Lake Reporter, and Knoxville Journal critique debt, strikes, and labor coercion. They contrast personal finance with national spending, warn of a new tyranny, and urge living within means. They fault financiers for encouraging endless debt and stress prudence for citizens and nations alike.
Ten year ago December 5 1935 issue with 12 pages highlights Capacity Day ads three big sale Saturdays death of Ms RR Lautenbach age 63 after a hip fracture. car accident on Thanksgiving injures Mrs Dick Weyerse. JCs dine at Ontra Cafe vote to sponsor Barn Dance on WHO Des Moines. Local sports note high school beat Newton 18 15 in overtime. Dutch Liter leads with nine points. Community notes include chamber banquet, Heerema trophy, Christmas shop ads, potato tax under AAA, broadway show at Pella theatre starring Benny Powell and Taylor, fire at Mudler Lumber saved by volunteers, Central basketball practice. funeral for Mrs Le Covq. store opening by Van Rees. Harold Rowland captain. church construction progress. death of John Wittenberg brain fever.
The issue shows sixteen pages of holiday ads. Pella High football deficit $258.66 over two seasons. Third prelim winners Anthony Tysseling oratory Paul Brommers dramatic Josephine Thomas humorous. Heavy snow blocked traffic trains late rural carriers buses. farmers scarce. Early signs of financial trouble as two Northwestern Iowa banks, Alton and Ireton, closed. A fire on the snow day caused losses.
30 Years Ago item notes Pella Tigers starting basketball practice for a first game against Eddyville Camels coached by Mark McWilliams. It mentions a planned game with Northwestern All Stars of Des Moines, high school literary society activities, local events, Ford peace ship interest, community charity, and a December 8 marriage of Antoinette Neels to Arthur Klein with Arthur a city letter carrier.
The earliest American museum began on the second floor of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, reflecting early efforts to curate and display historical artifacts within a central civic site.
The Washington and Oskaloosa Herald notes a Rock Island plan to rehabilitate the line from Washington to Oskaloosa and extend from Oskaloosa to Des Moines with through service to Davenport and beyond. It predicts heavy rails and ballast, improved freight and passenger service, but urges restraint until official word. The piece cites current grades, lines, and long-standing hopes, stressing that no excitement is warranted until announcements are made.
WM. DIFLEMAN of Sully Iowa advertises insurance for farm and city property and bail on crops and autos. He urges starting a savings account with life insurance, promising low rates and income for families, inviting calls to 60 Sully or P O Box 146 for a visit.
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