Publisher Editor Note From Sadler Tobtinking Co
A publisher editor note from Sadler Tobtinking Co references a 728 Mate item priced at 1 dollar. The brief item lists Petia and lows as part of the publisher’s header and credits the publisher editor.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
3
A publisher editor note from Sadler Tobtinking Co references a 728 Mate item priced at 1 dollar. The brief item lists Petia and lows as part of the publisher’s header and credits the publisher editor.
Dean of Teachers College at Columbia urges teaching focus on origins of government and rights of Americans. He cites return to the faith of the founders and warns against dwelling on democracy’s flaws. Thanksgiving gifts and community charity praised despite hard times.
A town study proposes taxing illegal slot machines despite law enforcement strains. Parking meters spark demand to remove them, then a quick reissue of the ordinance after a six month contract. The piece also touches on advertising as a sales force, farmers notes on soil conservation, and India's famine risk tied to land management.
Editorial notes tax burdens rising from 1914 to 1946 with rising percentage of national income. The Atlantic News-Telegraph praises Iowa harvest bounty. It emphasizes corn abundance, grain storage, and global relief through food, framing harvest as essential for health, life, and winter resilience worldwide. It ends urging thanksgiving for the harvest.
Local items include Herman Fennema finding a six foot eight inch coal vein and planning leasing talks with Charley Hough. Reports cover football near season end Knoxville High versus Chariton, a pastor’s resignation in Pella, Wil lis Overland trade trip to Toledo, a death in Los Angeles, high school basketball scoring by Captain Mark Rillihan, and business changes at White Way Auto, plus a fire on Liberty Street.
A snapshot of small town life with Legion tree decorations, holiday visits from Peter and Kay De Haan and Paul Bruins from Iowa State Ames, Central College sports and events, a New Year’s toast, and mentions of local shops, contests, and a heavy snowfall earlier in the month.
An opinion piece urges calm amid global fear and leader stalemate. It argues divine guidance can restore order, calling on all citizens and soldiers to pray for peace and trust in Jesus Christ as the path to restraint and reconciliation. It highlights the urge for parental guidance and personal faith as practical fruit.
The piece notes federal home modernization loans ending March 1937 and describes festive street decorations with trees and lights for the holiday season. Special attention is given to the City Office and the Light Plant decorations.
Ten years ago December 10 1936 issue featured twelve pages and Christmas ads. Dr T G Fultz dressed in Dutch Burgemeter garb welcomed Santa Claus with treats for children as Rudolph Schilder depicted Black Peter. Santa party trudged through a blinding downtown snowstorm while a historical note said Hubert Slob and Jane Slob were first Pella residents to buy Rock Island train tickets when service began.
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