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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1945
Page
3
A reflective column urges fear less in postwar life, urging acceptance of gains like victory in war and harvest, and praises veterans returning home while urging support without overprotection. It notes improving economy, window shopping revival, new goods, and suggests merchants push sales with bold ads. It contrasts British postlend-lease tensions with American patience.
The piece argues that the end of lend-lease makes Americans face the reality that leadership in world finance has passed to the United States. It notes Britain’s wartime dependence on America and suggests trade with the British Empire will be more businesslike, leaving some Americans disappointed.
Marion County 4 H Club members and parents pressured the Knoxville Fair Board to move exhibits from Saturday to avoid Sunday work. Extension Director John Stierwalt argued that 4 H aims to build character and church attendance, opposing Sunday activities. The Board of the Marion County Farm Bureau approved the stance, prompting questions about broader Bureau support.
Editorial comments from Vail Observer and Anthon Herald discuss saving by staying busy and missing time to spend money. Davenport Democrat notes concern over public behavior and the era’s tasks. Stuart Chase argues that Me First attitudes surpass the American First movement in harm.
The surrender of Japan is a fact and peace efforts begin. The article praises General MacArthur as a capable conqueror who understands Japanese treachery and will monitor postwar risks. It cautions that public sentiment may rush to peace and forget lasting vigilance after the war ends.
The piece defends the U S system against constant griping about Congress arguing democracy offers freedom to express opinions while warning perfection is impossible and noting monarchy would be worse. It cites Fisher Ames comparing monarchy to a sinking ship and democracy to a raft with feet in water reminding readers Congress remains preferable.
30 years ago Sept 30 1915 the corner stone of the new high school was laid with F M Bush as ceremonies chairman Rev B F Brinkman led in prayer and Dr J W Bailey spoke on education and democracy. Copper box with newspapers and school records placed in stone. Nicholas Hospers died age 79. Typhoid cases appeared townwide with several residents ill but not seriously. Frost and rain affected week prior, Pella Band toured Knoxville, Mrs Eliza Olney at 94 in Knoxville, Warren Olney visiting from California.
In October 1925 a record 1763 citizens voted on granting W H Fowler a telephone franchise in Pella while the town’s population stood at 3126. News from Waterloo reported stunt flyer Rollie Inman killed after a fall near Waterloo. Cyrenus Cole, back from Europe, warned Cedar Rapids business peers about graft. The Legion Post sought 800 for a five million endowment to aid orphans of service members. Pella Methodist Church voted to discontinue services due to no appointed pastor.
WM Dizleman of Sully Iowa promotes Automode insurance in four branches for hail crop protection and general liability. He urges readers to insure now and start a savings account with a life insurance company to secure income in old age, promising coverage in good companies at low rates. Call 50 or write P O Box 14 for a personal call.
Central College Advance Society members presented the cantata Windmills of Holland at a new student reception with Cornelius Wilkins led by president Wilkins. The cast included Dorothy Muyskens Mabel Schuller Mildred Straux Cornelius Vander Hart Fred Bosch Ralph Vander Pol. Wilhelmina Meyer played piano.
An article recalls events from September 26 1935 in Pella including a balcony and Sunday School rooms dedication at First Reformed Church. It notes Holland tulip bulbs arriving soon, many deposits at Marion County Bank, a local man returning a criminal prisoner from California, the death of Kryn Donai, and family ties to Donai in Des Moines. It also covers Central College football banquets and scrimmages, high school play preparations, and a lopsided Pella High loss to Knoxville with player suspensions, plus central college football notes and coaching comments.
On September 6 the Home for the Aged marked Dries Blom’s birthday as he turned Bb years old. Numerous visitors from Prairie City Des Moines Kellogg Leighton Boone Osskaloosa Grand Rapids and Detroit stopped by to see residents including Mrs. Van Gorp Mrs. Smorenberg Mrs. De Vri er and Mr. and Mrs. Den Hartog.
Busy people admit by midday fatigue hinders work as plans for tomorrow dominate. The sentiment captures a common urge to delay tasks while energies ebb in the present.
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