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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
3
Warren Austin warned that Russia and China face united opposition, urging free nations to stand firm. He urged courage, faith, and moral purpose as the world faces a critical moment in history. The broadcast presented his solemn warning as a call to unity.
The author cites Howard Hill, president of the Town at the F B convention, calling for democracy to work and United Nations cooperation. He warns against political capital from a national emergency and urges leaders to inform the public as America maintains global leadership while seeking a better world.
In the Chariton Herald- Patriot Bruce Owings urges work as a cure for worry. The Marion County report details the Bureau of Mines coal to oil experiments yielding 9 000 gallons daily and plans to expand with the gas synthesis method. Officials say coal could make the nation independent of foreign oil for centuries.
A Vienna dispatch contrasts communist zeal with constant talk of peace, suggesting propaganda aims to portray Russia as a sole counterweight. A Hungarian critique mocks “peace songs” and notes readers should distrust sensational reporting, urging readers to use common sense and see beyond lines.
The Milwaukee Journal questions public reaction as Fare Wholesome Television faces criticism for explicit scenes in a comedy show. Journalists note concerns about barroom burlesque humor and off color cracks. Editors urge TV producers to stay within wholesome bounds to avoid losing viewers.
The piece argues against returning to isolationism citing public desire to avoid reality and face global issues. It notes mixed trust in foreign policy and suggests the Korean crisis has jolted voters and leaders toward clearer understanding of world events.
The piece defends public engagement in government and elections while criticizing strikes and picketing. It notes dangers when workers impose rules, resist disruption, and use mob tactics, arguing that true civic duty requires responsible participation without coercion or violence. Strong emphasis on democratic responsibility and safeguarding community life.
The Chronicle notes a cooking school paired with a food show at Legion Hall January 22 to 24. Legion profits from Christmas tree sales go to relief funds, with Legion Auxiliary active in relief work. Mayor Delman injured in a truck incident but not critically. Farm home of Lane Van Rees burned New Year’s Day north of Sully. City Council considers two open stairways at nearby business buildings obstructing alley traffic. First PTA lab meeting set with Ruth Cessna speaking on nutrition. Arthur De Winter returns to studies at Town University. Winter conditions recalled. roads once blocked by snow, sled travel common. Henry Roeffel Sr. ill at Mayo Clinic. parents traveling to his side. Used Chevrolet cars listed from 95 to 465 dollars. a 1930 truck listed for 450. Central College cage team defeats Stevens Steppers 58-23 and Simpson 48-21. Iowa State College defeats Simpson 39-19. Bill Naaktegeboren burned face lighting a radiator flame accident.
A Jewish group set up a stock of goods in the Pete Johnson building and advertised a mammoth sale but failed to attract buyers. a daily license fee of ten dollars discouraged them and they left for greener pastures. Citizens aimed to place electric wires underground from the depot through downtown, removing wooden poles. An odd remark questioned paving choices between cement or creosote blocks.
Dr C N Bos survives neck back injuries after a buggy topple on Oskaloosa street in Pella. 1910 alumni beat Pella High 39 15 with players Gere l Boyd Onstine Vogelaar Kuyper. Local business bids offered as H Van Maren sells Main Street warehouse and implements. Arm fracture from ice slip. Overland car prize event draws crowds. Militia Guard plans by Fred J G Pultz. boiler installation by Jo Bortenlanger uses twenty workers. Midnight blackouts affect travel after New Year’s, Frank Vanden Berg purchases Hollebrands shop and settles in. Flywheel arrives. 21000 pound engine part challenges installation.
The city council debated buying a motor fire truck with modern equipment potentially reducing crew needs. No decision was made as further study was ordered. Community tales include Otley women aiding relief efforts and a Legion basketball visit to Pella.
Front page note explains questions and answers on forming a soils district and benefits. An election set for Saturday January 4 to decide district coverage across Marion County, voters to gather at Vogelaars Hardware Store. The issue features Lyman Van Houten, recently named president of Pennsylvania State Teachers College at Edinboro.
A reflection urges faith during the Korea crisis on the approach of Christmas. It urges cooperation with leaders in power, warns against communist infiltration and self-serving underworlds, and argues that true virtue and divine aid will eventually prevail. It cautions that misdeeds delay peace and warns that wicked plots will fail before a future miracle.
English Creek Watershed near Knoxville and a prominent Society Page feature include Mrs. Leonora Scholte pictured at home with relatives on Christmas Eve and Ruth Heerema marrying Darwin Squib on Christmas Day. The Rosscreen Company secured a massive order of 476 Venetian blinds for a Rio de Janeiro ministry of education project, the largest of its time, needing thirty miles of slats. Obituaries note the deaths of John Weyers in Des Moines after a heart ailment at Methodist Hospital, and Mr. T. Van Lint aged 61, plus Ned De Reus after a pneumonia operation.
The Marion County AAA distributed payments totaling about six hundred thousand dollars in 1939. Cooperating farmers received an average around 226 dollars each. Conservation practices received 325 thousand dollars and parity prices 175 thousand dollars.
Norway Sweden Denmark and Iceland form the Scandinavian group. The four nations share geographic proximity and cultural ties, with historical interactions shaping regional identity across the Nordic region.
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