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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
6
In this sports reflection the writer traces terms like sport baseball magnate and fan to show how language mirrors public interest. The piece blends etymology with commentary on fans as devoted observers from youth to adulthood.
The Missions Board convenes in Pella from October 26 to 28 with sessions including Rev. John P. Muilenburg addressing Interdenominational Refugee work, Prof. S Lloyd Brooks of Brewton Alabama, and a devotional service led by Dr. Frank FR Seeley. Special business items are also on the docket.
The article outlines a shared chapel program for Central College and nearby churches with a full slate of sessions. It lists specific speakers including Dr. George Edquist and Miss Melon, and notes open forum, youth fellowship, and a congregational rally. The notices encourage public attendance and emphasize opportunities to learn about the Board's work.
A Reformed church note thanks Mr and Mrs Dick Vis and supporters for a generous apple and pear distribution to about 160 in Corsica 90 in New Holland and 180 in Harrison. The letter recalls grateful families, schoolchildren, and memories tied to Pella lineage, urging continued blessing from God.
Concerns selective service rules for conscientious objectors. Explains classifications for fitness, appeal procedures, required oaths, and advisory boards. Describes reporting, evidence submission, and official contact points in Des Moines for information and assistance.
A reader recounts failed attempts to register under the paper’s mandate, noting two adult sons and the parents tried to comply but could not. A neighbor’s remark underscores the community-wide enforcement, hinting at penalties for noncompliance.
A letter from Caxe Van describes fear of compulsory military registration. He mentions his wife Ma buying undergarments for the boys, forcing them to scrub by a rain barrel, and taking them to Pella where Yearl Van Gorp and Ella Van Houweling were seen. He asserts the boys have not been seen since and threaten to fight if the army pursues them.
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation officials announce Harvest Sunday on November 24 the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Statewide observance includes rural churches and towns with programs by county Farm Bureaus and support from Iowa newspapers Extension Service radio and other groups. More than 1000 associate clergy will receive materials and hold services to foster rural urban understanding urging city residents to visit the countryside.
Iowa Farm Bureau urges Harvest Sunday observances to strengthen rural urban ties. Towns host services and dinners while pastors share pulpits across counties. Francis Johnson notes the event promotes unity and hopes for a bigger, better celebration statewide.
County Auditor Hollis Bybee announced that 2 716 young men aged 21 to 35 were listed in Marion county after all 28 precincts reported. The total is far below the estimated number expected to report in the county.
Notes on registration estimates in Iowa cite 12 to 15 percent of county population as a target. Marion county 1910 population 26 828 yields 3 219 to 4 008. Auditor Bybee says many did not register and urges unregistered men to come to the county seat to find local board offices, located in the Knoxville post office building.
Want ads note two listings for sale items in a late page. Hampshire spring boars for sale located 2 1/2 miles south of Leighton and one Chester White male hog for sale three miles south of Pella. Contact B. H. Binns and John Schevikhoven respectively.
Classified fragment lists multiple items and notices including wanted corn Terlouw in Pella Iowa. for sale various lumber and new shiplap 2x4s 2x6s and 2x10s. for rent a house east of Pella on 163. for sale purebred Hereford hogs. lost red sow October 12. various sales and notices. Also mentions fatal motor vehicle accidents as rural Iowa issue with 1939 deaths on country roads and average weekly earnings of plant workers.
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