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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
7
Thought of the Week notes that the incoming secretary of state at Harvard University argues the free world should marshal strength to counter Soviet communism. He contends Uncle Sam must shift from negative to positive action, asserting confidence is the key to wresting initiative from the USSR.
A reader laments national doubts about leadership from Coolidge to Eisenhower and urges grit, responsibility, and trying despite frustration. It parallels traffic warnings about obeying lights, noting children imitate elders. The piece calls individuals to set a good example for the next generation.
Volney Hurd of the Christian Science Monitor quotes Pieter Van Houten in The Hague saying there is no anti Americanism in Holland and no inferiority complex. Van Houten notes Holland’s successful industrial and economic rebuilding and asserts there is nothing to fear from U.S. satellites as the nation pursues pride in its achievements.
Van Houten argues the Netherlands would like to become the 49th state if cut off from Europe. He says other nations fear the idea, but Dutch people want equal, friendly treatment and do not seek pity. The exchange shows Dutch willingness to be strong allies and Americans.
Editorial notes new school emphasis on Rights, Responsibilities, and Relations Human. Advocates teaching youth about neighbors at home and abroad to foster peace, good citizenship, and expanded public support for education funding.
Items of interest from The Chronicle pages reflecting events from 10, 20, 40, and 80 years ago. Highlights recall local figures, places, and milestones noted in past editions. A compact look at how the city and community evolved through archival snippets and dated references.
Forty years ago Pella High basketball apples fought Eldon and won 31 to 29 at Eldon then lost 45 to 20 at Keokuk on the Y M C A floor. Joe Boyd scored four and six baskets. Rhynsburger also added four at Eldon. The Tigers beat Baracas 28 to 17 in the Tiger Junior game with Lautenbach and Holsz leading scorers. The piece also notes a marriage license in Os Kaloosa, a K P smoking ban, road boosters, and other local notes.
A fragment notes The People's Cafe run by Grace Bauman and Mrs Edna Dennis advertised a big deal for 25 cents. The cafe was located under the bank in the People's Trust Building at 717 Main Street.
The Alamo Theatre showed The Four Horsemen costing Metro one million to produce with fifty principals and 2500 in the cast. Opie Reed's Periwinkle House presented as feature and serial about U S North South after the Civil War. At a Second Reformed Church prayer meeting Mary Blanke donated 1000 to the Arabian Mission and 500 to the Mission Society. Pelia High girls and boys basketball lost at Knoxville 18 9 and 23 13 respectively. Ed Hoeven led the boys with three players ejected for rough play.
Twenty years ago Calvin Coolidge ex president of the United States died at age sixty at his North Hampton Massachusetts home. Mrs Coolidge found his body upon returning from a shopping trip. Known as Silent Cal he was famed for his brevity. A Penney Store window displayed a ship replica by K P De Jong of the Home for the Aged who sailed from the Netherlands to South America sixty years earlier.
Ten years ago the Welfare League led a successful drive with five men and several boys collecting for charity. The Chamber of Commerce planned a talk on gross sales tax by McCoy of Indianola. Local youths left Iowa for marriage licenses, sparking debates on wait periods.
The text critiques fear and rumor eroding inquiry and dissent, warning community dissolution as orthodoxy suppresses freedom. It cites a 1947 Service Medal citation praising love of country and liberty while noting the speaker may have composed another passage to join freedom's oratorio.
Elizabeth Slater, longtime rural school teacher between Cantril and Milton, celebrated her 100th birthday at home in Pasadena. A direct lineal descendant of Captain John Smith, she reflects on Tulip Time plans and her long life of service.
A terse exchange reveals a mistress asking Sarah about hanging mistletoe during the holidays. Sarah replies with disdain that she will not display ordinary courtesies, insisting a lady’s tone carries its own rights.
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