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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists addresses and roles for HH Sadler George Ver Steeg with jobs as publisher and editor. It notes subscription rates and service men pricing, including a 725 Mala St address in Palla Town.
Eddie Rickenbacker warns against alarmists predicting unemployment after the war. He argues for initiative, recovery of consumer buying power, and avoiding oversecurity that leads to idleness, while noting the need to assist displaced workers temporarily. The column contrasts optimism with fears of economic decline.
A reflection on DDT versus nature’s balance argues against indiscriminate use. It warns that spraying can devastate birds bees and wildlife, upsetting ecosystems and human life. Commentary condemns Legion leader Edward Scheibering’s political role as antithetical to the organization’s nonpartisan mission.
Editorial cites a De Hark committee on Red Cross aid noting ten percent of Dutch men lost all. Zeeland suffers the heaviest losses among Holland's eleven provinces with homes furniture and livestock destroyed. Whole towns and historic buildings, especially in western Zeeland-Flanders, are gone.
The Sept 19 1935 issue highlights Rosscreens progress with an 80 by 120 foot two floor factory addition and notes the opening of the new Marion County Bank with 25000 capital stock. It mentions tulip bulbs from Holland for the 1936 Tulip Festival and a school expansion plan funded by federal aid totaling 58000. Also covered are a post office site decision, and a Chamber talk on phony scrip.
A one column 1925 note recalls Diamond Dick and Dr. Richard Tanner of Norfolk Nebraska visiting Pella in 1899. The tale mentions a falsehood told at Rock Island depot near Reverend Kendrick’s pag and notes a franchise vote on a telephone system to W. H. Fowler.
A Des Moines party with Banker Life Cornsugar orchestra and Drake University Band plans a central Town goodwill tour to Pella. Iowa Highway Commission to gravel Number 2 from Oskaloosa to Polk County. Laura Thomas hosts Hamilton School veterans dinner. Mission Conference speakers include Dr John Van Es Rev Chori and Mary Roe. Income tax lists show top payment 1527.66 by a manufacturer. Central Football coach Jack Pence leads first scrimmage. first game vs Des Moines U on Oct 3 with captain Andy Butt.
Versteeg De Kock Neifert Row land and Vander Wal were veterans contending for team places. Wells in many communities were going dry and Orange City residents faced water issues. Rev L A Garrison of Ogden Utah visited friends in Pella en route to a Baptist Hoard meeting in Chicago. He once led Central College. The Pella Gun Club held an invitation shoot with top marks posted by Fred Everett of Lacey Iowa who hit 95 rocks of 100. The army unveiled a pilotless plane with gyroscope core for bombing control. The Legion Post enjoyed a watermelon feast at September meeting with Claire Jewell from the high school faculty singing and Marian Frush on flute. Tess Nander Ploeg presented a reading and a fall home talent play was planned.
A September 23 1916 issue spans sixteen pages of ads and features. Promoters push Dress Up Week for early October to rival Easter while a long story praises national prosperity amid European war. Citizens protest sewer plans near North Broadway as Council discussions close.
The article details a Keota trip to retrieve Pete Kuyper’s Ford amid muddy roads, a Star Auto display featuring Defiance Tires and a Cadillac Eight chassis, and college enthusiasm with campus parades. It notes births, a Drakes University law path, and football practice with twenty five men listed as candidates.
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