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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
5
A Clarinda Herald Journal editorial cites fear of dictators while warning that gangsters gain ground in Iowa. The piece references the Senate Committee revelations and Attorney General Robert Larson’s anti gambling drive as signs of looming crime framing the “Frankenstein” threat behind us.
Chicago reports George A. Miller, president of the Music Operators of America, says in months a dime jukebox will cost a dime to operate nationwide. Delegates to the convention discuss plugging gaps so a nickel won’t work, leading to a proposed dimalodeon.
A man arrested for possessing a gambling device surrendered all licenses and closed his shop, signaling teeth in the anti gambling law. Nebraska and Colorado move to similar statutes with strict licensing and significant fees, while others note loopholes remain.
Pella residents rally for Tulip Time work, showing strong enthusiasm to dig in and persevere through the festival. Some resist joining certain committees or groups, but overall commitment remains high as tasks proceed and the event nears.
Bankers push a pine tree planting plan in Georgia to spur cash crops on worn-out land. The program involves nurseries delivering seedlings, with farmers paying about 2.75 dollars per unit. Bankers say tree farming can yield cash crops in a few years, though Iowa officials show little interest in reforesting wasteland.
The Des Moines river valley faces ongoing flood concerns with doubt over the Red Rock dam. Governor's commission backs the project while critics push soil conservation measures as alternatives. Economic and defense priorities have delayed decisive action, leaving watershed protection as the interim focus.
A long compilation of opinion excerpts critiques about governance, censorship, and wartime austerity. It references Peron, American government, and Russia as gangsterism and warns against being blindsided by global threats while urging unity and shared sacrifice. The piece reflects mid century editorial voices on politics and society.
An issue outlines a Lane Xerak Dre Store concert by the Male Jandsche Orchestra to draw soda fountain patrons. Central College library seeks $5,000 to update from 7,400 volumes. Women Auxiliary and Trustees approve funds. Dr. Bo B Keables, 82, a Pella physician and Civil War assistant surgeon, is noted.Announcements include May 12 event with Governor presiding, community pride, and various local concerns from order houses to a tented camp for patients.
Thomas McGraw, a farmer near Eddyville, presumably murdered after his body was recovered from the Des Moines River. J. D. Redman of Colfax won first in a 3400 prize oratorical contest at Grinnell College on The African in The First Ever Printed from Movable Type Bible. The book sold for 50,000 to Henry Huntington of Los Angeles, later passing to Robt Hoe of New York, whose death led to auction sales as the world's most valuable book. Crop prospects look bright with trees blossoming. Willian Van Balen bought a Ford from Pella Auto Company. Mrs. Hl Wormhoudt traveled to Orange City and Town. Mrs. Walraven, ill, returned from a week’s vacation with a tan while Go Van Viet was missed and fishing was hoped.
A 30 year old Oska Ald item reports Middleworth murdered near the city waterworks on the Skunk River, staged with a pipe, voltage fired. rescued so he could not name his killer. In a ball game, Lautenbach hit for Pella High as Monroe High lost 12 to 8 with Tracy pitching and Neal Ver Heul catching. Del De Haan umpired. Mrs A N Vander Linden funded a new water fountain for Central College Ladies dorm in memory of her mother. A Boy Scout revival is planned by the Chamber of Commerce. 500 to 600 cases of sweet corn sold to reduce stock at the canning plant. Foxes found by several locals and exhibited in Ideal Pharn window. Rev Bara Temple, 64, traveling evangelist, visited town wearing overalls and sleeping rough. famed across the country.
The Temple family remained in Pella while former Central College president L A Garrison, who moved to Caldwell Idaho to farm, took a pastorate in Ogden Utah. Van Niewaal store staff enjoyed a picnic at Grundman’s before a shower. CW Dennis, once a Rock Island special agent at Council Bluffs, returned home. Central College Excelsior Club staged The Rose Maiden cantata with soloists Tillie Reerends Freda Hesselink and Ray Sturemian, coached by Mrs T J Liggett.
Twenty years ago miners Phil Bishop and Charley Rigg in clashed over furnishing coal to Pella light plant with Bishop winning a contract at 2.50 a ton. Don W. Reading arrived to take a sales post for Rosscreen Company in Philadelphia. Local obituaries noted Henry Van Ryswyk Gerrit Goedhart and William Ve. School events included a Gay Square outdoor concert by the high school band under Richard Lewis and a student comedy A Lucky Break. Central’s baseball club won its first game against the Pershing Independents, with Neifert, Giles, Tharpe and Schnack highlighted. Strand Theatre sale by PL Hosack to Oscar Benson of Blakesburg Town. Des Moines hosting a housing match and Des Moines trip referenced. Butterfat at 200 cents, butter retail price listed. Layoffs at Pershing coal mines due to weak demand. New Sharon teachers offered pay cuts amid unemployment. Ralph S. Grandman dairy farm described as modern and sanitary.
The article explains newspaper deadlines and production pressures. It details how a small staff must gather ads and news for 80 pages weekly, handle complex machinery, and still deliver on time. It notes delays can ruin early deliveries and stresses that front page positioning cannot be guaranteed.
Ten years ago Pella preps for 7th Tulip Time starting May 9 with blooms at peak. Defense bonds sold via Pella National Bank. agents include Baxter Marshalltown New Sharon Martinsdale and Lorimer. Central College hosts visiting teams and events as Tulip Tower and Historic Museum receive fresh paint. Tulip Queen Veenman and attendants featured at a dinner.
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