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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
5
The 1950 address to college leaders by General Eisenhower praised the United Nations as a viable body despite factional clashes. The piece notes speculation he may run for the presidency in February and suggests his candidacy could raise national political discourse and public pride.
Drake University withdraws after forty three years from the Missouri Valley conference following commissioners failing to discipline Oklahoma A M and condoning the attack on Drake star Negro Johnny Bright. The move, seen as principled and timely amid basketball scandals and debates on big time football, reflects a demand to restore decency and sportsmanship.
A Wall Street Journal note contrasts the Butcher Workman union's simple chuck roast definition with an OPA regulation detailed cross cut description. The piece ends with a light urging readers to empathize with their butcher.
National Geographic Society leads a Palomar Observatory sky survey in California. Dr Albert G Wilson, in charge, estimates 200 to 300 billion stars in the Milky Way, with the universe possibly containing over a billion such star systems, suggesting the overall star count may be incomprehensibly vast.
The Regents of USC dropped a compulsory loyalty oath for teachers two years after a heated, violent debate over its legitimacy. New York teachers then created a voluntary oath pledging allegiance to constitutions and a duty to foster nonpartisan, fair education. The piece argues teachers and parents shape a child’s character and should act as honest citizens by choice.
A regional editorial mix critiques climate chasing as folly and urges Iowa to adopt a presidential preference primary to reflect voters wishes. It arguments that delegates should follow the people’s choice, not party machines, and questions the necessity of front page squabbles in weekly papers.
Forty years ago the issue ran twelve pages with four pages of ads for T Niewaal clearing sale. A long biography celebrated Rev M A Clarke who died at 94, noting his work aiding fledgling churches and roles at Central College. Other items recount ice harvests, local transfers, civic duties, a bank profit, a horse death, militia enlistment, and sharp quips about New York ring fraud.
Thirty years ago John Van Scheinkhoven died by accidental self harm while helping butcher at Andrew Van Zee home southeast of Pella after a hog brush knocked the rifle. A bullet struck his abdomen and was removed by Drs. McCarthy Sybenga and Carenter. Fire damaged several buildings on East First Street including the F M Flush home and Anne Wielard's tire shop. Public health nurse Esther Allbright was hired by the School Board and Red Cross. Marilla Colville and Ann Ter Louw weddings were recorded. Berlin first timetable for planes noted with many European flights. Sarah Gosselink returned to Fremont to resume city librarian duties after caretaking injured parents. Gysbert De Wit, a longtime painter at Buer Form Manufacturing, passed away.
A Christmas Day blaze leveled the Reformed Church at Ac cord New York prompting concern among parishioners and local residents. The article notes the impact on worshippers and the community as clean up and reconstruction discussions begin.
A January 7 1932 item lists Riders of the Purple Sage at Pella Theatre based on Zane Grey with producer Fok and cast George OBrien Noah Beery Marguerite Churchill Yvonne Pelletier. Central’s Flying Dutchmen beat St Ambrose 28 18 with Tysseling scoring. Muyskens top scored. Grinnell College to inaugurate John Nollen Feb 11 1932. Curb cut permit requested for East First and Franklin for Farm Bureau filling station. Witty column quips about wieners. A 40 mph gale and no January thaw. Dick Ver Dught’s right leg amputated at Des Moines Lutheran Hospital. Central defeats Newton V 30 16. Tysseling 5, Schnack 4, Stoeltcenter 4. A strong Central foe held to 20 17 by Vogelaar Rysdam Kuiper Vander Meulen Neifert Rainey. Story recalls 50 year old Oskaloosa powder blast with 3 boys killed. Des Moines River high. weather mild and muddy. Harvey newsletter notes upcoming games: Columbia Upper Town Simpson’s vs Central. Rev Ralph T Nordlund preaches evolution denial. De Haan brothers Dick Ray Derwin De Haan accompany eight.
The article extols public schools as a unifying force in a diverse nation. It praises schools for shaping citizenship, breaking down barriers, promoting equality, and preparing youths of all backgrounds to participate in American life. Citizens are urged to support and improve schools and ensure qualified leadership.
Carloads of cattle to the Chicago market showed very low prices with hogs quoted at 2.70 to 8.65 per hundred weight in Pella. Wheat sold at 45 cents per bushel, eggs at 15 cents per dozen, and cream at 26 cents. No corn quotation given. Sam Den Hartog begins work as a salesman for Selz Shoe Co of Chicago in Iowa.
A heavy Christmas Day snow covered town as war preparations accelerated. Local defense plans formed in the City Of Ice with a Red Cross drive raising 1116.53. Dora Bootsma’s former pupils in New Sharon gifted funds for her hospital bill and nest egg, presented by Ed J. Van Gorp, G. Vogelaar, and Connie Smorenberg. Pvt. Jimmie Lents and Glen Koopman returned home on furloughs, while Ted Vander Ark suffered a two‑place arm fracture in a coastal accident.
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