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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1954
Page
3
A whimsical reflection ties Anatole France to a rain soaked roof and warming sun as readers imagine seed catalogues. The scene recalls robins in trees and gardeners eagerly paging through colorful booklets with renewed interest.
Westinghouse develops a civilian atomic plant capable of at least 60,000 kilowatts to power a city of 100,000. For 60,000 kW monthly, coal needs would drop to 20,000 tons or 400 railcar loads, while only a few pounds of uranium would suffice, with no smoke dirt or fuss.
The Washington Report of the U S Chamber of Commerce cites the President’s economic report showing personal liquid assets around 200 billion dollars and business liquid assets about 70 billion more, totaling 270 billion. Compared with 1939’s 49.6 billion, savings rose 1947 to 1950, from 4.3 to 7.3 percent of after tax income, suggesting cushions against recession and expanding markets via prudent business activity.
Park Commission employees applied lime and phosphate after soil analysis showed deficiencies. A final fertilizer application is planned to restore impoverished earth, repair bare spots, and combat weeds, improving lawns and the park’s appearance for visitors.
The Chicago Daily News column recalls how Robert Ruark recalls being taught to say sir ma am please and thank you in the South and to address strangers with Mister He contrasts politeness with radio and TV insult comedy and urges compulsory manners in schools, hoping it rubs off on parents Thought provoking and pointed about common courtesy.
Editorial notes that tax payment timing should align with electing officials who spend the money. It warns farmers to prepare for storage shortages if rains align with a large corn crop and possible scarcity of CCC bins. Suggests farmers stockpile storage on their own farms and plan for 1953 loan corn deliveries.
A small town chronicle notes James Jansma died at age seven from tuberculosis after arriving from Colorado two days earlier. Other items include Ida Donai winning a declamation place for a state contest, local ads for wallpaper and silk petticoats, a new Avery tractor, recent rains easing drought, a surgeon's appendix operation, a Chicago professional visiting, and various county notices about drainage districts and wildlife bounties.
A 1924 Des Moines front page notes the death of Mrs. I C Gaass after a declamatory contest in rain. It highlights Ku Klux Klan influence in a municipal election with a pro Americanism line. Also covered are Amer icanism speakers, J E Ver Ploegs beekeeping success, Langstroth hive upgrades, Senator Pitt address, Legion Club room use, former town marshal Henry Den Adel’s cancer surgery, scarlet fever cases, and delegates Ed Van Zante and Leon Hackett attending events.
The report notes the State Democratic Convention held in Davenport Iowa. It describes the poor travel conditions on southern Iowa railroads and roads with cars stuck in many areas near Pella. It also mentions a Ford Touring Car offered for sale by Star Auto Company at 295 dollars with F.O.B. Detroit and special features and easy payment terms. Eggs were being graded in Des Moines with two grades and this practice was expected to spread to all towns.
Charles Eveland, previously with a Newton washing machine firm, comes from Newton to head Woodrow Washing Machine Co and optimism rises for the companys future. Pella merchants will start a 2 percent sales tax on Apel Ist for three years.
Herbert Bosch writes a three column article arguing creation’s timeline differs from the Bible text. He surveys external archaeological data and references various ancient cultures to support claims of dating origins outside scriptural chronology.
Ten years ago confirmation reached parents from the squadron captain that Lt Dan Meulpolder Jr was dead after being missing in action January 29 on a South Pacific mission. A separate note mentions the Apollo Boys Choir from Washington DC scheduled to perform at Central College. Local Red Cross donations from Pella and areas north of the Des Moines River surpassed 6400 dollars.
The column features Van Gorp brothers in military service including Navy and Air Force members in India and Texas. It notes Lt. Donald Van Houweling at Ft. Benning on furlough with wife and baby, and Lt. Joe Woods earning wings. Also mentions 60th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Van Houweling, a seed shipment filler, and Marion County horse dealings at the Knoxville Fair Grounds with C. O. Emerson. Local anecdotes close with Ike’s California tale about lemons and nuts.
A Senate committee led by Senator Hendrickson reports rising juvenile delinquency with up to 29 percent increases in recent years. About a million children aged 10 to 17 are yearly in the hands of police. Studies from Harvard Law School highlight parental indifference as a common factor, while concerns about well to do and poorer families are noted.
Mrs. Freda Eatinger of near Greenfield spotted a wobbling dual wheel on a semi-trailer and saved a major disaster by raising alerts as the truck was heavily loaded. Her quick action prevented possible loss or accident in the area.
Sheriff pursues the vehicle and halts the runaway truck after wheel bolts work loose, causing the driver to lose the wheels. Classified Ade.
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