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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1950
Page
3
A filler column shares a brief moral on cheerfulness. It contrasts two friends, one gloomy about winter and another whistling about spring, illustrating how a studied effort at cheer leads to a lighter day and more radiant personality.
The U S Senate approved an amendment to abolish the electoral college by 64 to 27 with 46 for and 18 for Republicans, urging direct popular choice. The measure, by Henry Cabot Lodge, requires House approval and ratification by three-fourths of states to become law. The piece critiques the electoral system as undemocratic and urges people to choose leaders. It also surveys sportsmanship issues, denouncing taunting, crowd abuse, and proposing stricter officiating rules to curb corrosive behavior.
In 1947 a flood of saucer tales linked to Wright Field sparked nationwide rumors of interplanetary beings. By 1949 the Army Air Force concluded reports were illusions, likely birds or balloons, while training pilots imagined heroic battles with space invaders.
The letter argues Secretary Brannan cannot find a real solution to the potato surplus, suggests disposing of stock as cash compensation, and urges using potatoes for school lunches, hospitals, and other institutions. It condemns defeatist talk and calls for farm groups to push constructive distribution rather than waste.
Newspaper round up notes a safe drive in turnout and a wagging tail from a flea ridden cocker spaniel wins a blue ribbon. Ottumwa opinion salutes renewed focus on basic spelling as schools return to fundamentals and employers report high spelling standards in graduates.
Forty years ago in Pella banks moved large sums in four days ending March first with totals near 6 691 356 22 across The Pella National Security Citizens and Farmers Merchants banks. Local officials changed leadership as Street Commissioner John Carson resigned and Bas Andeweg was named successor at a 720 yearly salary.
Community notes show John H Ver Steegh traveling to Prairie City to discuss seed corn and Holden testers while Dirk Kruidemier visits The Chronicle. Plans emerge for a poultry and corn show with Professor Holden to lecture, and a baby born to Mr and Mrs Blommers. Chamber pledges fund James Weaver’s talk on group cooperation. Article also covers a Pella High win, local consolidation meetings, a Siamese tutoring voyage, and various 20 years ago items on Central College, harvest and civic events.
Ten years ago the issue in a 14 page edition focused on housing as many new homes were needed. Robert Goodwin won the 6th District seat with 29,039 votes while Allen had 18,889. Colonel Klein polled 394 district wide, 10 in Pella. Pella High featured a band in new uniforms and a March 11 concert. Robert Ruby directed. Pella High basketball won the sectional title in the finals at home.
W P Koopman began ditching operations near Creston Iowa. The Star Auto Company advertised a one day tractor school and show. Republicans and Democrats pressed Herbert Hoover to declare a political affiliation as both parties sought to draft him as a presidential candidate. W A Young condemned the presidential primary as a relic of Bullmoosism Iowa had tried the primary and abandoned it and he urged it be left dead.
A critical lampoon of the Licensed Beverage Institute marking 16 years since repeal. The piece questions claims that liquor creates 1,100,000 jobs and 2.7 billion dollars in wages while noting arrests, police, prison and social costs tied to liquor, urging scrutiny of the industry’s public benefactor narrative.
Moines edged by opponent 38 to 22 as Stientjes led with 13, Heerema 9, Bewith 8. Central lost to Loras 38 to 31 with Loupee the top scorer at 4. Pella showcased eight new homes built by local builders and Herschel Henry opened an IGA in Pella. Paul Applegate, Knoxville man, runs for sheriff with candidacy featured on front page. Community events include a county spelling contest in Knoxville Courthouse with Lor raine Meulpolder as alternate.
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