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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
8
A reflective piece quotes Charles Dickens on the childlike joy of Christmas. It emphasizes festive joys such as color, lights, music, home, gifts, friendship and love. The excerpt cites Tiny Tim from A Christmas Carol, stressing keeping Christmas in the heart year round.
The Farm Bureau delegates condemn the Brannan plan arguing it would force ongoing federal payments and risk nationalizing agriculture. They urge keeping farm programs non partisan and rooted locally while noting surging egg surpluses and weak price supports. Farmers face losses as Department of Agriculture programs fail to stabilize egg prices.
New patrons are welcomed as Iowa second quarter tax collections rose in Pelle and neighboring areas. Sales surged by around eight percent, with gains of over one hundred thousand dollars, driven by friendly service, better stock, and effective advertising. Local merchants credit courteous treatment and fair prices for drawing fringe-area shoppers into steady buying habits.
The Chamber of Commerce warns that in smaller cities most business occurs on Saturdays and urges merchants and employees to refrain from cluttering downtown parking spaces. The policy aims to help patrons conduct business in town, signaling that courteous gestures matter as much as appearances.
Community leaders and citizens urge rerouting heavy highway traffic away from downtown Pella to ease hazards and improve safety. Local discussions note trucks and through-traffic create noise and danger for families, with plans expected to advance despite opposition.
A collection of editorials urges tougher actions on driving safety. Northy Anchor condemns reckless drivers and teenagers. demands removal from roads until proven ready to drive. The pieces advocate stricter penalties, continued driver education, safer cars, and parental reins.
The column defends Attorney General Larson for enforcing Iowa gambling laws, arguing politicians and editors unfairly criticize him while praising his duty. It laments calls from readers for law changes and claims bias against private clubs, urging honest, impartial enforcement and opposition to outside gamblers.
40 Years Ago January 20 1910 H D Wormhoudt and A N Kuyper advertise Canada seed oats at 85 cents per bushel. Ordinance No 86 sets waterworks system after citizen vote. J H Reuvers buys a 286 dollar group lens for studio. Y M C A Bible Class leads in place of R R Beard off to Holy Land. City Council names a committee to study paving in nearby cities. Fire hose cart storage and a power plant site considered. William Schreiner resigns water works superintendent. Pella National Bank must move old building within ten days. Nellie Ver Steeg wins corn prizes at Iowa State College show. Ordinance No 85 for light plant and distribution printed. Deaths of Emery Franklin and Mrs Harriet Welch noted. Local notes include debating class, drum corps interest, Carlier Steeg back from Hunnewell, Jim Edmand buying hay, and electric plant machinery visits.
Thirty years ago on January 15 1920 Pella High lost to Oskaloosa High 42 to 13 as Oskaloosa sharpshooters starred Max Hark ness the former Oskaloosa and Penn College athlete coached Pella. De Haan Lautenbach and Klein scored for Pella while Muhl and Whitlock led Oskaloosa with seven and six baskets.
In a January 17 report, Central College claimed its ninth win of the season and fourth in conference play by defeating Iowa Wesleyan 26 to 18. Schnack and Muyskens led scoring for Central while Hilton starred for Iowa Wesleyan.
Milton Eisenhower, president of Kansas State College Manhattan brother of General Eisenhower told 1400 graduates that war is not the path to preserve human dignity and that education and experience shape a free society. He proposed phased zones of influence as a peace plan, evolving to one nation’s broader political and intellectual leadership.
Ten years ago on January 18 1940 Pella and area faced a acrid blizzard with snow blocked streets and cars abandoned along the southeast highway to Oskaloosa. Local notices include Tulip Cafe opening, Chamber lecture on Sun Valley slides, and travel notes from residents in Huntington Park and Florida. Central College and Pella High activities are listed with student Waechter’s death and basketball prep under coach Babe Tusseling.
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