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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
3
A Kentucky Herald note urges readers to examine every held opinion for justification and possible prejudice. It suggests the new year is a chance to clear vision in a troubled world where certainty is rare.
Iowa farmers respond to bleak world news with generosity. By last week half the counties reported gifts totaling over 100000 dollars, averaging above two thousand per county. Carloads of lard flour milk and corn products will be sent to aid homeless and displaced Europeans, fulfilling a wartime relief ethos.
Paul Robeson sues Secretary of State Acheson to stop cancellation of his passport for a European concert tour. The press story portrays Robeson as a celebrated American figure, while criticizing his stance toward the government and Communists. The case seeks to restore his travel rights despite government warnings.
The piece cites Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida quoted in Foreign Affairs, January issue, stating Japanese desire for a peace treaty with western nations regardless of Communist participation. It notes broad public support for terms, while some oppose, and comments on Japan’s stance amid occupation and security concerns.
The article argues for Japan to join the United Nations and share sacrifices for Pacific security. It cites Yoshida's hopeful stance and urges international cooperation under UN auspices. It also discusses driver education in colleges, Governor role, and state support for training programs.
Fragmentary text mentions Carel two and Voge of Newton, wholesale grocers, Kruidenier boys, a jeweler moving to Oskaloosa, Van Gorp and Martin in Chicago at the big automobile show, and residents Ram Nunnikhoven and Jami moving from Holland to a farm southwest of town. references to keeping house and trends.
A collection of clipped editorials critiques and anecdotes from Iowa papers. Commentary laments lingering biases toward Chinese and Koreans, notes rising debt judgments in Tama County, and hints at postwar social change. Mentions 4 H prize winners and civic reflections.
In a vivid look at service clubs, the piece argues these groups unite men and women for civic projects. It asserts clubs drive community improvement, emphasizing their cultural and emancipatory roles and the impact of joint club efforts on successful campaigns.
Forty years ago James W Kirkwood of Otley died after a day at a small racket store. Dogs were poisoned, Monroe All Stars lost to Pella Tigers 65 17, Central Colleges cagers beat Simpson 32 31 in overtime. Other items mention militia talks, a hernia operation, and a Vella High basketball victory 40 23 led by Boyd.
A 1921 summary lists upcoming summer camps for Sunday School workers at Lake Geneva with participants George Gosselink Harold Klein Harriet Frush and Frances Vander Linden. It notes Central College basketball losses to Parsons and Iowa Wesleyan, a fire accident to Mrs. Henry Vanden Oever, Rev John L Barton drawing attention in Omaha, a Chamber of Commerce meeting, I P Van Gorp named president, a 1910 budget, and bank building openings. It mentions Dena Vander Pol moving to California, J Vander Syde refrigerator sales, Frank Mayo starring in Tiger True at the Alamo Theatre, Henry Edmand moving to Des Moines for Burroughs Adding Machine, W A Butt undergoing bone surgery, and student recitals by Dorothy Poland Eleanor Hoeven Clarice Smith Nicholas Gosseling Harriet Frush Sara Van Buren and Ada Van Zante.
Feb 6 1931 column recalls a Will Rogers spoof on Pella leaders and a Des Moines photo club election for Steve Van Rockel. Local sports note says Pella High lost to Sigourney 21 14, Central beat St Ambrose 43 17 in Davenport, and a bus trip to Decorah to see Central Luther after a big Red Cross relief drive. Churches raise 532.01 for South relief. Mrs J Jansma turns 80, born in Pella’s straw city era. Quip jokes about Ponte de Leon and safety pins.
A ten year old issue detailed twelve pages with ads for furnishings cars and groceries. Bella High beat Indianola 35 to 24 with Schilder scoring six baskets and a free throw Tunis Tait adding five field goals. Refugee aid efforts included Dutch refugees in England and farmers in Corsica South Dakota receiving corn funded by Pella residents. Babe Tysseling's Dutchmen defeated Len Winter's Loras College 37 to 34 at Central with Voskuijl totaling six baskets and three free throws.
On a Bethlehem night many centuries ago a solitary life altered history. Though persecuted and betrayed, he faced death and a divine truth endured beyond time. His message of brotherhood survived superstition and remains a miracle touching humanity globally.
Ty was high man for Loras with six baskets and one free throw. Marion County relief costs ran up to nearly $1,000 daily with 1940 total expenditures over $345,000. Peter Meci serves as county social welfare director. A M Sols of Pella to head Grimes Canning plant operations in Grimes Iowa in March. Verle Ver Dught and Elbert Van Maanen to manage Pella cannery. Ulrich Motor ads promote good used cars. Black's Style Shop offers two pairs of Phoenix silk hosiery for $1. Gamble's stores sells a four tube plastic radio with six No. 2 vegetable cans for $7.95. A call for a Pella farmer to join Marion soils district commission. Ralph Grundman suggested. Commissioner A Bucklew resigned. other members Dona Smith and Claude Gardner listed.
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