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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1942
Page
3
Mr. Ross argues the hope of the world lies with youth grounded in Christian principles. The piece cites wartime duties, labor orders, morale stories, and gas rationing guidance, urging elders to support young people, emphasize moral fiber, and conserve resources as Baruch committee outlines rationing measures.
The piece quotes Mrs. George C. Marshall urging families to back government training for soldiers, avoid competing with professionals, and heed disciplined leadership. It cautions wives not to impose local customs on their husbands and stresses restraint and sober views on sacrifice, training, and health.
A fragment notes the ARR Flite O'Tyme event involving Pella and a referenced ten year period. Details are sparse. read as a brief clipping about a local aviation themed segment linked to Pella.
Editorial notes Farm Bloc clashes over price controls while inflation fears push curbs on all prices. Knoxville Journal laments ongoing booze growth as state stores report a 65 percent rise in two years, with Des Moines Burlington and Davenport seeing doubled liquor sales near war plants. Nationwide, Iowa and other states show 66 percent higher liquor sales, implying temperance faces a tough internal foe amid wartime concerns.
A clipped page notes various topics including a fair drawing 3000 attendees despite rain, financials improving receipts, a church call in Milwaukee, a legal notice of a will, a breakfast cereal claim, an editorial attack on McKinley and Hanna, and scattered ads for remedies and coats.
Unclear OCR fragment references Emory Co Automobile coats and garments described as fur or De Medici. Mentions inches and cape-like items, with scattered partial phrases about hats or parkets. No coherent event, people, or date discernible.
Twenty years ago, Story County banned most sign boards except those directing traffic to tourist camps. A collision at Pella National Bank crossing injured Mrs. L. W. Hartley when hit by a car driven by Mrs. John Goodhart, with Mrs. Turly saving Melvin by pushing him away as the car struck. Melcher beat Pella Meteors 6 to 3 in a 12 inning game, third win over Perry notes this month, Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel to barnstorm in a coming attraction.
An editorial argues the 1940s era Supreme Court decision reversing lower courts on compulsory flag salutes. It defends conscience within democratic unity, condemns coercive worship, and asserts citizenship duties with flag reverence as a symbol of liberty and rights under God, urging respect for the flag without imposed coercion.
Western Union Telegraph Company, after FCC review, will cancel all special rate social and holiday services to prevent war message delays. The move targets Christmas to Mother’s Day greetings and various social messages while preserving essential low-rate and government related services for military communications and overseas messages.
It was rare ly expected if they faked the lay. Lankelma went to Towa to take his last year of inorganic city at the city of Iowa. The item said he would get his Ph. degree At the close of the year, Lankelma accompanied him.
Ten years ago on September 29, 1934, prices showed hardship with potatoes 20 to 40 cents per bushel, onions at 2.30 per cwt, and Dutch farmers in Hollandale facing low values. The Welfare League struggled for funds, Blommers Brothers paid 88 cents per bushel for heavy wheat, and a farmer refused 70 cents when offered 40. Mansford Ver Steeg died at 25 after hospital care in Chicago and Des Moines. Central defeated St Ambrose 18 to 13 in Davenport with Hostetler and Grundman notable, Ver Dught aided the pass. Five voters predicted F D Roosevelt victory as the national election approached amid gloom in hog prices and business. Pella High and Knoxville tied in football with Rhynsburger and Bevan shining.
A Sunday School lesson reflects on Joseph’s rise from favored son to Egypt’s ruler and savior, highlighting his faith, obedience, and desire to honor God. It notes Judah’s plea for Benjamin, Joseph’s mercy, and concludes with the command to honor father and mother for long life in the land.
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