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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
3
A nostalgic survey of Christmas in a past era contrasts warm hometown scenes with Cold War notes on Russian policy and a quip by General Eisenhower. The piece blends Will Rogers quotes, German roots of Christmas traditions, and reflections on simplicity, community, and political restraint.
An Associated Press dispatch from Philadelphia describes two men with severe urinary tract infections cured by intramuscular neomycin injections. Dr. G G Duncan says one patient aged 47 recovered in fourteen hours and another, 64, was cured in six days. The drug, related to streptomycin, was developed by Dr Selman Waksman at Rutgers.
Dr Waksman of Rutgers gains medical recognition for soil mold research. Dr Duncan reports neomycin showing promise in animal tests and potential tuberculosis treatment. The piece muses on dirt as a guardian of health and cites Grandma’s wisdom about babies and dirt.
A compilation from several Iowa papers comments on drunken driving licenses, auto insurance refusals, competition in markets, and coal union disputes. Editorials from Sioux City Journal Madrid Register News Eddyville Tribune Toledo Chronicle Grinnell Herald-Register Sigourney Review and others weigh in on licensing, risk, and economic tensions.
Doctors Grey of Des Moines Bos and Viersen of Pella removed a large abdominal tumor from Mrs Arie Van Polen at Bos Hospital. The Waterloo Pella Southwestern railroad stockholders to meet for director elections. Dr Frahm sold his practice to Paul Edmand who will take over in June after Iowa University studies. Visser Bros nearing completion of the Pella Auto Co garage with cement floor. Ed Van Gorp to serve auto and gas engine customers by week’s end. J Ellerbrock injured spine on ice. Henry Rhynsburger bought Pella Creamery Cold Storage Plant and a poultry business in Oskaloosa. Oskaloosa desires the Pella cold storage plant. Grandma Welch dies. life story to come. Jolly Number Club beats Tigers 30 to 26. Mock trial at Schulte Church drew crowds but ran long. Two youths accused of stealing De Witt’s Little Early Rise. Pinkerton detectives identify real culprit, KK Beard to leave for overseas Palestine. Leona Vander Linden to China. January thaw: John Carson oversees water crossings and curbs. Case Gezel travels to Oregon for Pella Stacker Co. Hollebrands “makes faces,” New Model studio ad. Bess Van Gorp returns from Des Moines. family plans move. Buerkens Wagon Factory sells 260 bob sleds, a winter record. Pella Electric Co offers ten cents per kilowatt up to 200 KW and six cents thereafter, the state's cheapest rate.
Thirty years ago the Pella Tigers lost 24 to 12 at home to Drake University with Rhynsburger Vogelaar Rillihan Don Adel De Cook Brindley and Ted Payseer noted among players. Local notes cover paving plans census work, tax helpers, music study at Central College and community events including a minstrel show to aid the Pella Band.
In January 1930 Central's basketball squad defeated Seong FC during the season opener in Pella. Tysseling led scoring with 5 field goals while Muyskens totaled 4. Den also starred for strong team play. Outside, two heavy snowfalls blocked roads, a car fire near Third Reformed Church ruined a vehicle, and frigid weather cooled the town at 12 degrees below zero. Unemployment rose as residents sought work. the Chamber of Commerce was urged to help clear streets. Des Moines Register featured a river dip in near zero weather and local notes on residents’ comings and goings.
National Thrift Week noted as Velin High beat City 26 17 with Baron four field goals. Knoxville defeat 20 18 featured Langerak and Van Arkel. 10 Years Ago items include United Air Lines flight with four Pella men, Showboat band benefit featuring Mickey Ver Ploeg, a fire gutted home on East Franklin, bank promotions for Ralph Ver Meer and Roy Van Vark, and local plans for a Soils District.
A commentary warns that Christmas gift packages from Washington carry strings and threaten liberty. It argues the welfare state is a slave state, urging readers to resist government dependence and defend economic and political freedom.
Mrs Mort Goodwin aged four is mourned by friends in Pella after a throat ailment caused her untimely death. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Goodwin, with Mr Goodwin serving as executive vice president of the Pella National Bank.
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