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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
3
A civic duty note urges leaders and volunteers to expect criticism as they work. It emphasizes that staying in the background invites less scrutiny, while visible service brings critique. The message encourages ongoing community efforts despite feedback.
A reader recalls pedestrians crossing on a red light at Main and Franklin and argues for a clear policy. They urge better instruction on pedestrian safety and traffic law to prevent dangerous situations and protect walkers.
The Des Moines Register notes Lee Taylor's critique of modern basketball as helter skelter and fouling intensified by new rules, urges slowing the game with older practices like the center jump. It also discusses universal military training in Congress, where supporters cite peace and deterrence, while opponents from Farm Bureau, labor, and education groups fear mandatory service for eighteen year olds.
In Lebanon New Hampshire population 4600 superintendent Hammond Young sought college aid for a bright Lebanon High student. President J L Brown of the Rotary Club helped launch a loan fund of 200 to 400 dollars a year for worthy students, with ten year repayment and 1.5 percent interest. Eight youths receive loans annually and a tag day raised 3500 dollars toward a perpetual fund. Rosscreen Company of Pella added tuition funds for seven unable to afford Central College.
The piece argues sixteen states use presidential preference primaries but finds them ineffective when delegates are not bound by voters. It cites Truman’s remark that primaries are eyewash, notes opposing views within the Democratic Party, and predicts that reform could grant voters real influence by binding delegates to the public will. It targets professional politicians and urges democratic accountability.
An editorial comment praises bird life as rewarding in winter and urges drivers to use common sense on narrow roads. It notes editorials from Morning Sun News-Herald and Belle Plaine Union, discusses the prevalence of negative crime news, and highlights Wallace's Farmer on identifying highway repeaters. It cites Colorado's plan for psychiatric exams after multiple accidents and urges Iowa and other corn belt states to watch the experiment.
Items from The Chronicle print recalling notable people events and milestones from 10 20 30 and 40 years ago. Reflections highlight community figures anniversaries and local milestones with concise archival glimpses.
A seed corn special from Iowa State College will tour Pella with ISU corn specialists lecturing aboard. Ralph P Bolton directs the project as the train covers much of the region. A list of local figures and events follows including store openings, saloon closings, and debates among students.
A 30 year memory notes Justice Gus Van Vliet fined a teenaged boy 9.85 dollars for smoking a cigarette with Marshall Veenstra making the arrest. The 1921 law on cigarette smoking was cited and the boy’s identity was not revealed. The article also recalls R C Payne’s death, Civil War service, and local civic events in Pella.
Twenty years ago Miss Elizabeth Graham tendered her resignation to the Board of Dental College. She taught at Central, served as Dean of Women, and mentored many students before retiring after 37 years in the school. Her departure drew regret from colleagues and former pupils.
Ten years ago a war bond sales meeting was set for Central College chapel with Pearl Harbor bombing films. The Defense Council and Tulip Time committee organized plans for a Festival queen election on April 11 from nominated attendants. Census data and school participation framed spring edition pages with photos of Gilbert Vander Wall in army uniform, David Mark Thomas in Q M Corps, and Camp Crowder, Missouri. Camp Shelby, Mississippi housed an 8th Field Artillery unit, Harold Idenberg awaited Navy call, Camp Fire girls marked 30th anniversary with uniformed photos, and a death notice for Mrs Abe Synhorst. Advertising noted Lovely Bigelow carpets at $4.29 yard.
A plain spoken Iowa farmer from a hilltop 160 acres, elected by neighbors as District Commissioner. He works long hours on terraces and rotations, drives miles to meetings, and stays focused on improving land and yields without fanfare or salary. He is a steady, dependable citizen who puts community and farm welfare first.
Navy officers addressed high school students about benefits of continued schooling and trade training in service. Some showed interest in the V5 air force program. A full page ad mocked wartime ruin with a child duo before a German soldier outside a shattered home. The Oskaloosa C C C camp closed on March 15.
We the 50 sore left there were insferred west coast, Oakland, Californ! The build ings were to be left intact. Such camps were being closed all the country. They had been to the purpose of giving teen a boys employment since no work was ay them. Need for the program had ended with a war on.
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