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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
3
The column argues against negotiated peace with Germany, warning it could invite a new world conflict. It cites Pope and religious leaders, stresses keeping farms honest on prices, and criticizes land speculation. It also discusses Italy and postwar farm policy alternatives and warns against regimentation.
Madrid News-Register notes women have won a permanent place in plants. An elderly shopper asks substitutes while the port clerk quips about war. A Wallace's Farmer piece cautions buyers on farm debt and warns against buying on a shoestring, especially late in war.
The vehicle showcases an 820 horsepower motor with de mountable tires and rims and an entire starter. Controls are placed on the left side, a novel arrangement for ease of operation.
Thirty years ago the Lake Dist Fair drew small crowds as mud drenched grounds and a big rain kept attendance down for a third year. Ed Van Gorp won the Ford class with Kay second and Cornelius third while a wild west show drew little amusement for children. Weather lingered as rain between Friday and Monday swelled creeks and flooded streets.
Twenty years ago local happenings include four hour gatherings at the Allen home while redecorating Pella stores, doors opened at six, girls from Mitchellville industrial school seeking return, fire sale rumors, and oil seepage under Mahaska County. The Holland Market sold, band plans an extra concert, refund prize valued at 1540 dollars, and officials pursued money for Central College. Notable moves include students heading to New York, mass study trips, and a Legion convention report from St Paul.
Ten years ago, Central College prepared to open the season with Buena Vista under lights after ten days of practice. A Knoxville dispatch noted relief families receiving corn-hog distribution while Marion County saw miners urged to join unions, then warned by sheriff and deputy as tensions rose. Three inches of rain raised hopes for a heavy alfalfa cut. The Model Clothing Company offered old coats for exchange to needy residents. Lubberden and Hoksbergen leased the Standard Oil station at Franklin and Broadway after a year on the job. A brief squib in Thig Week in Pella ended abruptly.
Lucille Ritter of Reasnor tops Hereford baby beef at the Central Iowa Fair in Marshalltown. She wins district fair championship and advances to Hereford judging, beating contenders from Jasper county and nearby towns. Other Jasper winners include Shorthorns and Hereford divisions with placements for Reynolds Murphy Ritter and Shrum among Newton Kellogg and Keokuk districts.
A report from Town Child Welfare Research Station at the University of Town explains how a one year old learns about the world by touching objects with hands lips and tongue. It warns mothers to supervise gently while allowing safe exploration to foster curiosity and development.
The Gripsholm sailed from New York on August 23 carrying Christmas gifts and 12 000 sacks of supplies for prisoners of war and Red Cross packages. A portion of the cargo, mainly mail and reshipped items, was sent to Baltic ports then by rail to German camps.
A historical note recalls jazz arriving from the South Creoles about 17 years earlier, defined by The Pathfinder as the delerium tremens of nyaco pated music. It also records Miss Cornelia LeGacq leaving Pella for Lynden, Washington, and features A. Stureman, a cigar maker of forty years.
An stark wartime essay argues that German youth are bred for cruelty and obedience under Nazi indoctrination, while American boys share flaws but fight for liberty. It warns that even after victory the German successor will remain dangerous, urging fathers to warn their sons about the foe they face.
WM Difleman of Sully Iowa advertises farm and city property insurance including crop and auto coverage, plus life insurance and savings plans. Call 60 at Selly or write P O Box 146 for a call. Insure with reputable companies at low rates for future security.
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