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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
7
A young woman called the ideal progressive of Communist East Germany laments Marx Lenin lectures and spying. She fled to the American zone rather than live under repression, rejecting the East Berlin rally and denouncing spies in a plea for freedom and democracy.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Co plans 107 microwave towers across the United States from New York to the Pacific Coast. By September 30 1951 the coast to coast transmission system will begin service carrying national programs including World Series baseball. The towers will be placed on hilltops twenty to thirty miles apart enabling a focused beam around the Earth’s curvature and replacing coaxial cables. This will open vast areas to national programming and expand Iowa stations’ reach.
A fragmented piece cites Dyi lling of Keeton University discussing distrust of imperialism, labor mobilization, and nationalization gains for Britain, Tranians, and Americans. It notes world leadership moving from Europe to America and Asia, with Australia selling its stake in a comic manufacturing firm amid new liberal des- privatization steps.
Dr. John L. Peters of Oklahoma City University advocates a yearlong program to stamp out hunger illiteracy and sickness as a path to defeat communism. He proposes nine specialists to India funded at 33000 dollars yearly and promoted through churches civic groups and missions. The plan argues national security and overseas aid justify the cost versus armed conflict.
Editorials discuss government secrecy and the risk to public safety from hidden actions. A Knoxville item praises local procurement by Mayor Adolph and council, urging county officers to favor regional vendors to keep taxpayer money in the area, noting occasional limits on locally available goods.
The 17th Town Volunteer Infantry unit led by Major J M Kendadine of Elwood Missouri will be honored at a celebration. Mayor N J Gesman will introduce him with J D Wormhoudt Vander Pol and John A Van Wal on the business men's committee. Other speakers include W I Distin governor general of Makva Col Pickett of Missouri W H Doan and I P Van Gorp of Star Auto Co. A car dealers group traveled to Detroit for a factory visit.
The Chronicle reports on a canceled aeroplane exhibition due to funds, a 750 dollar church collection, and a record 10000 fairgoers to Winfield. It lists local sports, business loans at 5 and 6 percent, school staff and students, building projects, wind damage to the Van der Ploeg Bakery, theater news, and upcoming roller skating at the new squannasium.
The report details a caravan of Chicago crooks impersonating Salvation Army workers traveling by auto without tents. It notes the death of Mrs. Harriet Keables at her daughter Nora Scholte’s home, aged 84, born Cranville Ohio, teacher in Pella, wife of the late Dr. FH T Keables. Surviving are Mrs Scholte, Charles Keables of Denver and Mrs J M Cox of Pella.
The City Council discussed offering city water department equipment to the Legion for a new swimming pool. Mayor Fults reported eight downtown business cars parked during peak hours and proposed a fifteen minute Saturday downtown limit. Other notes include local poultry prizes, college freshman vs sophomores, and a welfare relief fund totaling $47.80. A South English bank failed, with deposits $100,000 and loans $80,000. The Vanden Berg Electric ad promotes a Woodrow washing machine at $69.50.
A letter laments rude reactions to fund drive solicitation while praising courteous responses. It argues volunteering is essential for charity, notes some lie about donations, and stresses Americans are not compelled to give. The writer urges respectful dialogue and highlights the mixed public reception to solicitors.
Ten years ago a severe tornado struck north of Sully on Sunday Sept 7 causing widespread farm damage from Prairie City to Sully. It was the worst Jasper County storm on record, with twelve photos from a plane illustrating the event and extensive community relief efforts led by Red Cross officers Abe Den Adel and Ben Blommers.
Horace Mann is described as the father of the American public school system, historically credited with shaping early educational reform and enduring influence on national schooling.
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