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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
5
A Time Magazine advertisement by The Em s Group Mutual Insurance Co of Boston urges public interest in curbing crime during a national emergency. It argues crime costs the economy, calls for strong national and state laws, and urges citizens to avoid patronizing criminal enterprises.
Businessmen in Albia propose widening streets to convert part of the courthouse lawn into downtown parking. They suggest a single new row around Garden Square could add space for over two hundred cars, offering a customer friendly alternative to meters.
A Des Moines jury of twelve women acquits a 33 year old man who confessed to killing a woman. The verdict, driven by sentiment and mercy, shocks the public and raises questions about whether justice was served or softened by soft hearts.
Readable excerpts describe Juliana of the Netherlands visiting Canada in exile, her emotions as Polli's children present gifts, and Maryke provoking a playful moment by placing the mayor’s hat on her head during the royal ceremony. The piece references Tulip Time dates and Dutch language notes as local color.
The article explains careful scheduling for the Tulip Festival to ensure dates in March can be postponed if needed. It notes cooperation with press and radio to publicize the event and praises Pella residents for supporting a family friendly celebration free of excess carnival atmosphere.
Senator Estes Kefauver, chairing the Crime Investigation Committee, warned that relying on congressional probes to uncover local crimes is misguided. He argued enforcement belongs to police and local officials, condemning officials who ignore duties. He noted the Senate voted to continue the inquiry, but stressed citizens must act to curb rackets and corruption.
Editorial snippets urge spring soil conservation and farming planning while critiquing war opinions. Local voices stress sunshine over gloom and call for proactive land care as the season approaches.
John Reuvers attended the State Photographers convention in Sioux City and noted anticipation of new facts on return. Walter Fowler planned to lay 3000 feet of underground Main Street cable around the Square using a ditching machine. Cathro’s bid leads four Pella builders on a Leighton church contract for the Reformed Church Congregation. Visser Bros submitted the lowest bid with Ver Hes Croll Veenstra and C Lautenbach also bidding. Jim Vander Pol advertised a large merchandise sale in the issue. Y T Van Niewaal ton promoted a sale of men and women’s clothing rugs carpets and groceries. Dentists J C Mitten and Paul A Edmand were in Des Moines for the Iowa convention.
In a Pella contest Central College defeated Still College by four runs as President John Beyl threw the ceremonial first ball. The article notes players Van Zante Vander Linden Byra and Baitsell for Central and umpire Guy Churchill, amid a broader local scene with civic life, bridge railing, and plans for school sewer connections.
The May 7 1931 column records Gerrit Goedhart’s death at 77 with a Pell home near East First and Columbus. It notes Prof George Mennenga speaking at the PTA meeting, traffic complaints at Main and Franklin, and Reverend Ezra Temple planning California travel. It also reports Pell high school baseball win over Sully 6 to 4, a Des Moines show placing a saddle horse, grocery ads, Soviet hog farming by a Greenfield man, and local contest results. Jeanette Vander Meulen’s death is noted as a health-related passing.
A historical voice predicts recurring patterns before wars, detailing a sequence from initial opposition to mass support, including pulpit and public vocal shifts, silenced dissent, and politicians spreading blame while citizens cling to comforting lies and self deception. The commentary envisions a nation swayed by rhetoric, mob pressure, and eventual hollow justification.
Central College notes a missionary in Japan finishing five years. Farmers in North Porter Hy join Marion County soils district, first north of Des Moines river under new plan. Gov George Wilson congratulates Mrs Leonora Schulte for civic work and book printing. In Knoxville vs Pella High dual, Schilder Grundman and Klootwyk win events, Knoxville leads 92 to 37 as Pella fails to win any running events except the one mile relay.
A 30 year old item highlights the Women’s Federated Club raising 419 dollars for sidewalks in South Park and donating 3125 dollars to the Consmnasium fund. President was Mrs J C Mitton. Other notes include City Council condemning the old Garden Square band stand, new labor rates for city workers, and various local anecdotes from Pella.
The 46 page Tulip Time special edition features Central College student industries and Navy flight training stories, a history piece on the Rolscreen Co, and Margie Veenman as Queen of the Festival. It notes contest awards for The Chronicle, Marion County draft calls including John Ver Heul and Kennetham, and architect John Lautenbach who designed the Tulip Tower.
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