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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
3
A fragment notes Sam Lowe entered at the Poatotl in a man matter context. The text is incomplete but indicates an individual named Sam Lowe and an action of entry or registration at a place labeled Poatotl. No dates or other entities are readable.
In London, Sir Stafford Cripps frames atomic weaponry as an urgent call to uphold basic rights of all peoples and broad cooperation. Dutch tulip bulbs arrive for U.S. cemeteries, while Gideons replenish Bibles in hotels and plan 50 million Bibles for schools. Kaiser-Frazier stock draws massive interest, and German POWs study American democracy to aid postwar reform.
Editorial urges the nation to avoid pure party politics and seeks old fashioned, nonpartisan solutions as strikes threaten key industries. It quotes Daniel Webster warning against attacks on banks and corporations while criticizing those who vilify wealth and labor, calling for balanced cooperation.
ARR 30 Years Ago reports Central College football loss to Iowa Wesleyan by 18 to 12 at Mt Pent. Roz and quarterback praised for strong play. Rhynsburger and Droz scored touchdowns. Also notes on local events from Pella and surrounding area including infrastructure, public notices, and social happenings.
Announcement that Garden City Feeder Works would reopen in three weeks eased idle workers' fears of permanent closure. De Jong Floral Co. bought a Main Street building and began operations. E M Cole's seed business history noted. Pel la's sports recap shows Central College losing 7 0 at halftime then rallying to 14 7, Hoogeveen and Butt key plays. City discussions on gravel streets, oyster supper for Children’s Home, and a historical society meeting. Des Moines Register to add sports photo section. Puritan Drug Co ad promotes Brunswick phonographs at half price. obituary for A J Betten notes his long local influence.
Tor county treasurer and publisher of De Volksvriend, a business man, advertised a Zenith Cabinet Model radio with synchronized dials. The unit was offered at prices ranging from free to 550 dollars, a new wrinkle in radio sales.
A 1935 town column described Dr. Lee M. Henry as secretary treasurer of the Town Chiropractic Association at Des Moines. Citizens faced a $2700 county treasurer shortfall while park custodian Richard Meyer and R Vander Moeg planted tulips for a May 1936 tulip festival. Virginia Fowler showed her show horse Captain Copper in Kansas City. The city planned a new Garden Square lighting system and a hard times party lined up at Farmers Union Hall. Council eyed a new automatic switchboard for Howell Station.
Frances Bay from Ralston Washington offers a letter urging believers to cast out fear through faith in Almighty God. She argues courage comes from love and obedience, warns that evil persists when power is misused, and calls for Truth and Righteousness to spread worldwide for lasting peace.
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