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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
3
A Wal lace Farmer column quotes Elizabeth Wherry asking how war can exist when bread fragrance and hay mow scents fill the world. The piece notes women’s unease over war and suggests the underprivileged seek a better life, urging the US to help while safeguarding itself.
On the West Coast the Maritime Union clamps down on Harry Bridges. In Detroit two men distributing the Daily Worker were expelled by coworkers. The I B I seeks to monitor suspected Communist membership. The message urges decisive action against subversive activity amid Korea era tensions.
CARE ships hand plows to India and Pakistan arguing that better farming tools may raise food supplies and weaken ideological divides. The column also critiques driver courtesy at Main and Franklin, praises Iowa Legion Auxiliary leader Mrs Ward on democracy of morals, and urges real living by creed in daily life.
An Iowa Bureau editorial urges urgent land restoration beyond soil conservation. It decries strip mining overburden and torn land left exposed, calling for tougher enforcement to require restoration before miners move on, with strong Farm Bureau backing.
Editorial notes heavy showers on paved highways and questions curbs guiding water off slabs. Praises Maine’s luminous reflective auto markers and reflector coatings on highway signs, urging adoption to improve night visibility and prevent accidents amid a South of Harlan tragedy context.
The 40 Years Ago issue chronicles a busy September weekend in Pella with 12 pages of ads and bargains. Merchants promote steel wheel Davenport wagons, a $1100 Overland prize, and a conference of Methodists. Local weddings include Lena Ulvich and Allen Brant, Flora Van Veen and W H Boesrup. The Osage little Giants beat Pella 11 to 2 as pitcher Bloom faltered. Missed innings saw Carson and Skillet. City moves include lighting contract to K Verhey and studies for a water system. A front page note covers the First Reformed Church dedication in Addyville and local graduates, teachers, and rural school changes. A humorous quip about Wilt Ver Dught at a circus and a chicken-taker brief close the item.
Thirty years ago Mrs. William Brand read a consoling letter from Wilbur Hickey, noting Rube Brand as a typhoid victim in the 339th Field Artillery. The issue also records honeymoons, theater plans by Harry Melvor, an adoption trip to Des Moines, a death of R. Van der Ploeg, school clearance rules, and pastors' moves as Pella faces a yearlong typhoid outbreak and civic concerns.
G L Garrett editor notes returning chickens to avoid high prices. An open air meeting in Garden Square Thursday featured Monkman Brothers duet and a pleasing quartet. Jesse Monkman, pastor of the Methodist Church of Pella, Will Pietenpol heads to Mt. Pleasant to teach. John De Jong near Sully buys a Mitchell car from Star Auto Co, salesman Harve Van Gorp.
In Pella today Will Rhyns burger of Sac City High served as principal earlier, while Fred Cotton of Chippewa Falls, Wis, visiting after 37 years. Dr. M J Hoffman, Central College president, returned healthy from Colorado. Ben Van Vliet, 33, son of G Van Vliet, died in Rochester Minn from a heart ailment after stints in Minneapolis with Bell Telephone Co.
The Fall Opening Edition shows 16 pages with ads from 28 local firms. Coverage includes Gore Van Zee’s Douglas County corn samples, a projected 40 bushels per acre yield, and map photos of local families with corn. Drouth fears loom, play Aunt Lucia draws $189.41 for the College Auxiliary, and Central College football drills with a 9/27 opener vs Augustana at Rock Island.
A summary of seven practical actions to foster peace in turbulent times. Emphasizes faith in God and humanity, kindness, frequent prayers, eliminating doubt, seeking constructive answers, and viewing others as fellow children of God to love one another.
Ten years ago at Des Moines District Court fourteen Pella residents joined 117 aliens honored, with citizenship training underway in Pella and Oskaloosa led by Mary Spencer. Bridges and road work, baby health contest winners, a Labor Day gun shoot, and county livestock awards reflect county life.
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