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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
3
Publisher notes Sydney J. Harris quote on decay in the late Roman Empire and warns against trusting keyhole columnists. Advises readers to avoid poison, resist gullibility, refrain from condemnation without facts, and speak well of others amid waves of misinformation.
In Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal and Standard Oil Developments sponsor a pilot plant to make distilled gas high octane gasoline and fuel oil from coal. A 120 million dollar plant could follow if the small plant proves commercially viable, with coal reserves supporting three thousand years of oil supply at half usage.
The piece argues against Communist influence labeling it a fifth column and warns against U N power limits. It recounts opinions by Dr Willard Givens on teachers forming unions, stressing professional unity, civic duty, and opposition to strikes. It notes Pella's teachers seek fair treatment while local spending on education remains constrained by property taxes.
A second court ruling in recent weeks grants damages to children affected by a domestic dispute. Five Ottumwa youths receive 26 000 dollars each in compensation. The Georgia Pilotocs predicts a split two party pattern in a governor race. Lake Benton urges civic activity to keep a town good, while Pocahontas reflects on aging and encourages hobbies and recreation to maintain health and purpose.
A April 18 1907 report notes a Baptist committee visiting Pella to assess Central College and gauge local support for endowment funds. The visit included city officials, remarks by John Stubenrauch and John Nollendr, with Mayor Vander Zyl chairing. The piece covers local incidents, notable residents, and ongoing plans in Pella.
In April 1917 Monroe and New Sharon women hosted the Pella Club for an all-day gathering. Obituaries note W H Bootsma died after a long illness and Mrs Bootsma survives with son Jack. Memorial Day plans, editorials by JeRoy Kimmell and Elmore Houck, a Chautauqua in June, gun shoot leaders, road projects, and war efforts including a pledge to Ames underscore local civic life amid U S wartime mobilization.
The Federated club backs the garden project with Marie Roorda in charge. Errit Vanden Berg, previously in Oskaloosa, has joined the 168th Infantry National Guard, becoming the first Pella man to enlist in World War I.
The district Legion Command visited Le sdon. Memorial trees to be planted in South Park honor fallen Knoxville men. Travel promotions and road work updates on Number 63 near Leighton. Easter weather mild, roads muddy, editor debunks lunar weather beliefs. Local marriages, home sales, and new buildings noted. Central College baseball results and relief aid figures included.
Ten years ago on April 15, 1937 an ear promotion meeting for the third annual Tulip Festival was held in the Legion Hall with high enthusiasm. Carl De Vries was elected vice president of Occidental Life Insurance in California, a Pella man with Mrs. J Hl De Vr in attendance. Tulip Time stamps and color auto plates were sold to advertise the festival as Central College extension campaign advances with a goal of 500000. President I J Lubbers leads the drive.
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