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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1952
Page
4
The piece denounces Averell Harriman for suggesting a low mood if Eisenhower is elected, calling such campaigning desperation and unforgivable demagoguery. It notes political winds will begin to rise on Labor Day, signaling an upcoming campaign climate.
Congress passed a bill raising living costs, legalizing price fixing once barred by the Supreme Court. Vote tallies: 196 to 10 in the House and 64 to 16 in the Senate. President Truman signed, admitting some competitive forces would be lost. Merchants could be sued by states, retailers, trade associations, or manufacturers for noncompliance. Senator Matthew Neeley called it a scheme for merchants to skin 150 million people. Critics warn of a $2 billion yearly cost to consumers.
A compilation of short opinion fragments from Edmonds Washington to Bedford Virginia and Storm Lake Iowa. The pieces mock political tax policy and praise a mother's influence while noting the era's cost of living and purchasing power declines amid wartime spending and inflation.
A South African inspired call urges Marion County and southern Iowa farmers to adopt soil conservation. The piece recalls the 1946 Milner farm demo in Pleasantville as a turning point, praising farm rebuilding tours to show real results and stressing the profit and satisfaction of farming with conservation. It urges farmers to visit local examples and learn from those who have converted.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling events 10 20 40 and 80 years ago. Highlights notable moments, people and places reflected in past editions, offering a compact glimpse into history and local memory.
40 Years Ago Washtella Cigar Factory operated evenings to meet trade demands. C E Behlmer of the Vawter Chautauqua System secured guarantor signatures for a five day Chautauqua in summer 1913. The Lake Prairie District Fair preview highlighted outstanding horses and a busy grounds, with Central College student Robert Williams selling tickets for seven numbers of the college lecture course at $2.00. Marion County Republicans pressed for Taft supporters on the national ticket. Death of L A Eysink aged 66 noted. born in the Netherlands in 1846, arrived in Pella in 1854. Wedding of Lewis Kruger and Nellie Alcott recorded. Kruger a Central College graduate (1910) employed by Hart Power Co. of Charles City. Cross-country auto travel noted with W J Carroll and H L Braun of Humphrey, Nebraska. Bad roads caused cancellation of Knoxville High vs Central College football game. Stores to close noon to 5 PM for Lake Prairie District Fair. Reverend L Bobbitt away on two week Central College trip. Van der Ploeg's Bakery installed electric mixer. J M Kinney of Des Moines ill with ptomaine poisoning but recovered. Ed Gezel painted fair bulletins for New Sharon Fair. Old South Main windows replaced with plate glass. Fac Lankelma of Pella married Dr Wilton McCarthy of Des Moines.
Thirty years ago in Pella area news covers rail changes on the Keokuk Des Moines branch with two trains removed and six running, Pella Meteors beat Perry 3 to 2 in baseball as Don Gale stole bases, and Paul Ver Steeg pitched a masterful game. Death of Mrs Anna Howell Clarkson noted, Night Marshall Henry Swank appointed, Henne family home burns, Greece Turkey tensions over straits forewarned, Welch Nossa man and Butt families hold reunion, 75th anniversary cost listed, new band stand dedication planned, Fair judge J V Lankelma noted, Harding vetoes WWI veterans bonus bill amid veteran dismay.
More than one thousand people served in the 76th anniversary effort and were thanked by F. M. Frush, Chamber of Commerce secretary, for civilian wages and profits contributing to the event.
Twenty years ago P. G. Cansa died at 82 born in Zwolle Netherlands came to Pella with parents in 1860 he kept interest in farms A. N. Vander Lind comments on his good citizenship Gaass best friend buried Two kittens games raised 8.68 for the league Pleasantville beat Pella 1 0 Pella beat Monroe 10 1 Clock at Third Reformed Church tree limbs obscuring view needs trimming Building west Franklin Street torn down over 70 years old damaged by fire once used as a schoolhouse College activities began Ve Meer pond pull winners Speakers at Chapel included Rev Cornie De Bruin missionaries to India and John Firth retired missionary John Robertus melon grower hauled twenty five tons to market John Reuvers quote about Roosevelt wind affecting Republicans Central College enrollment 177 housing in town plentiful rentals low demand for years
Ten years ago a contour plowing contest was to be held on the Maytag farm near Newton with much interest. Front page pictures showed operations at Grimes Canning Co. factory where over 100 people were employed. The Legion Post helped in the metal scrap drive and men drove trucks to collect metals from curbs. Central College enrolled over 100 fresh men pictured at a welcome dinner in Jordan Hall. Ralph S. Grundman was elected chairman of the Soils District board. Coach Lloyd Gragg drilled high school grid players for a September 18th game at Chariton after a 32 to 0 loss to Newton. in 1941 they beat Chariton 19 to 0. A Roy Van der Ploeg farm feature near Monroe used five pictures. Central College enrollment remained normal despite many men in service. New football prospects included Klootwyk, Kempkes, De Beer and Tait as Drake prepared for a Friday opener. Max Kuyk enlisted in the Navy at Des Moines to study at Central under a V program at 19. Ben Kuyh sought membership in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange representing Pella Produce Co. Ruth Welle of Milwaukee contracted polio and received the Kenny treatment.
Milford party members have no real voice in selecting national nominees. Delegates to state and national conventions are chosen by prearranged compromises, not by primary votes. The piece calls for a real preferential primary in Connecticut to reflect party members wishes and strengthen democracy.
Navy officers in Kansas City held a meeting at Knoxville City Hall to recruit Marion County youths for flight training. Enlistee Gerald Bebe Van Arkel aims to be chief petty officer and serve under Gene Tunney in physical education. Bert Holz organized 1419 old records for remaking into records for service members as part of a national Legion effort. Pella High fans boasted Rudy Schilder’s 76 yard run after Newton High won 82 to 0.
A ten year old boy, Leland Hollingsh, was electrocuted in a Chariton basement last week while playing with water pistols. He and a cousin had wet floors. a fallen floor lamp cord caused an instantaneous death.
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