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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
3
A reflective column argues war’s cost and duty, urging citizens to support leaders and avoid cynicism. It warns children imitate war games, while stressing safe handling of machinery and avoiding fear. Weather forecasts lift morale, with daily chatter about climate and comfort aiding resilience during the conflict.
The text stresses practical weather data aiding farmers and business, notes U S reports reveal enemies’ fears, and condemns intolerance toward Jews Japanese Americans, Blacks, and religious groups. It urges restraint, discernment, and individual responsibility to strengthen democracy and curb hostile rhetoric.
Editorial comments criticize OPA for making and enforcing laws, lament democratic norms, and call for immediate postwar release. It notes Iowa papers closing, cites Keokuk County News and other outlets, and discusses Iowa real estate value trends, farm income, and postwar supply issues shaping prices and foreclosures.
A 1933 retrospective notes RW Razor Fenton speaking on crime in Pena as part of a Lecture Course. Central College defeated Buena Vista and eyed Armistice Day. alumni Flying Dutchmen anticipated to face the Dutchmen. Halloween events, Dollar Day ads, and barbed local contests highlighted community life. The record recalls anniversaries, football season close with Pella miss, church invitations, and the death of E. Bensant.
A fragmented 1920s item recalls a night when the chapter met, officers were chosen, and the Ladies of the Bederaed Oli performed a Minstrel Maids show led by Miss Lillian. Local readers note the event and its colorful details.
Hall featured five of Pella’s prominent residents in a November 15 stage show to raise funds for West Market playground equipment. A Teller front page piece by Groenendyk argued Halloween observance sinful while Annals of Iowa printed Lt. John Morgan’s diary. A full page ad urged tribute to Civil War service on Distice Day ceremonies at eleven. Local farmers reported pumpkin harvest profits funding land rent and corn surplus. John Ulrich Jr. began building on South Main Street and Civil War veteran Fowler, ill, planned winter in Brooklyn with son Rev W J Fowler. Fowler resided on East Washington Street.
A 2019 reprint recalls Central defeating Penn on the home field with quarterback Ralph Westervelt starring for the Dutchmen. The night featured a downtown celebration with a concert bonfire and open houses, while late revelers rang the college bell.
Town crier notes Homecoming at Central College with calls to hang pennants and crepe for Novem ber 5th. Warns that advisors at college cottages must displayCentral pennants. Also mentions community spirit, Christmas packages for soldiers, and a Bliss Perry quote on wholesome living.
Penn fans and officials clashed as Penn police moved to arrest the Penn Captain amid efforts to beat Central. Meanwhile, Robby faced calls to forfeit to Penn after the on field dispute. In other notes, Dave Thomas rose from brakeman on the Rock 1 Jand to conductor during a freight run. H. P. Neyenesch celebrated his ninetieth birthday and reminiscences noted his long editorship of Bride and the Week. G Hf Waechter and Luke Van der Linden traded Waechter's American Traveler for Van Viiet's Paige and planned a Greely Iowa trip.
A retrospective look at November 1901 items mentions a missing November 6 issue, a Chrysanthemum show at Bon Ton with sales funding church remodeling, and a Cotton Hall chimney fire. The 20th Century Stock Co at the Opera House tours, moving pictures, Faust plans, and An Enemy to the Queen coming. Incident reports include John Vander Wilt burning his face with coal oil, Mrs. Van Reynhum illness and Des Moines timer operation, Albert Van Houweling’s new stacker plan, Guthrie farm bargains, a Knoxville depot joke, and a baby born to Mr and Mrs Fred De Cook.
An advertisement declares a pleasant alkaline powder improves denture stability and comfort. It promises easier chewing and clearer speech, suggesting sprinkling the product onto denture plates for better fit and feel.
Wm Dieleman of Sully Iowa offers farm and city property insurance including hail crop coverage and auto policies. Encourages starting savings and life insurance with reliable companies at low rates. Call 60 Sully or write P O Box 146 for a callback.
The note highlights Sully fitting up a hall and an apers house, with locals claiming the town is on the boom. Pella Drain Tile Co shows new drying shed plans to handle 100,000 bricks, while LeCocq returns from Austin after a failed cotton crop impact. The Town State Register Company plans Sunday paper deliveries by freight train.
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