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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
3
A Canberra story reports five thousand Yugoslavs will return home in 1948 as Tito arranges passage for families. Australia warns former citizens that disillusioned migrants should not expect help returning. The piece contrasts faith in a beneficial system with the value of tangible freedoms and hints at a Balkan utopia.
A Weiskotten statement urges reestablishing country doctors in every neighborhood. He notes many young physicians in hospitals and schools after the war and argues for doctors to serve small communities, aid the elderly and ill, and provide home visits despite sparse office calls. A separate incident in a western city shows 24 doctors failing to respond to a gas poisoning救救救. public criticism followed.
The piece argues that Forrestal Royall and Secretary Marshall press for full military funding and a swift Marshall Plan, warning of a new war and mass conscription. It questions transparency and urges candor, then profiles Guthrie Oklahoma Chief W T Smith’s Junior Police Patrol as a preventative success, urging wider civic youth engagement and noting local interest in boys programs and scouting in Pella.
A Davenport editorial asks why smart clothing makers do not match kid apparel to dirt. The St Louis Star Times argues for ending margarine taxes as part of broader price relief and trade reform. Sigourney Review warns universal military training may prepare for past wars and urges focus on peacetime readiness. Iowa Science Reporter highlights 80 to 85 percent of fresh fruit and vegetable shipments reach consumers, with 1/3 billion dollar farm value lost in 1946 plus 4 billion spent in retail. Sigourney Review adds caution about amateurs in markets, noting professionals will profit and taxpayers may bear losses.
A nostalgic roundup revisits notable events from Pella over the past 10 20 30 and 40 years. Local figures and key happenings are highlighted, offering readers a window into the town's changing landscape and community milestones.
The 1908 notice details the life of Pierre Henri Bousquet born in the Netherlands who studied law in Iowa and was a friend of Central College. A memorial service was held at the college and a banquet was planned by the Pella Commercial Association with local dignitaries and speakers.
Nick Maaskant bought tickets for relatives from Holland to Pella with George Thomassen as agent. Fare was 50.70 per person one way. Rock Island advertised colonist excursions to California. A Stacker factory time clock was installed, first in Pella. John F. Dykstra aided Vander Meulen store by placing cream separators in service. James Jansma couple traveled to Colorado Springs seeking health.
1918 itemizes prize winners Marion Nolien John R Van Gorp Abe Goemaat Wade Harvey at the Iowa Corn Show in Ames. Grimes farmers inspect sweet corn. Centrals basketball team loses to Penn and Des Moines College with Renaud and Ed Wright noted. Red Grass Chapter fund drive totals and Alethia Society flag presentation at Central College. Coal shortage relieved by Federation fuel committee. Dr P A Edmand showcases a new x ray machine used in dentistry.
Word from friends reports Rev. L. Dykstra of Second Reformed Church injured in Chicago after being run over by a team of horses. A. D. Van Skike chased a wild mallard across his yard but failed to catch it. Will Ver Ploegh travels from North Dakota to Cushman Indian School in Tacoma to work with Indians. Local food committee members in Oskaloosa visit homes to collect flour hoarded against regulations as attics serve as storage. Eugene Hinton heads to Sigourney for draft exam prep, may be called in May. Pella Produce plans to lease property to operate the Pella Creamery starting March 1. Two college experts teach dairy care in rural schools.
Road accident injures John Van Gorp and John Meyer after their bottled milk load from D W Van Gorp Dairy skids on snow and ice near Pella. Denny Hines suffers a severe stroke and paralysis. Angeline Van Duren wins oratorical contest at Fairfield representing Central College. Farl Van Rees tops amateur night at the Alamo Theatre. Earl plays violin. Dorothy Johnston 8 wins second for Charleston. other acts include In'tield, Schutt, Hesselink, Boot, Paardekooper. Paul Blommers wins county declamatory title for Pella High. Central College men defeat Iowa Wesleyan 29–26. Pella High loses to Bussey 17–14. boys beat Prairie City 15–10. Central players hosted by Renaud Rysdam at his home. Henry Rhynsburger installs school radio for WHO to hear Walter Damrosch’s Symphony over WEAF.
A local notice promotes insurance on farm and city property and bail on crops, plus automobile coverage in various branches. It urges starting a savings account with life insurance, ensuring a secure income for old age. Calls to WM Dieleman at Sully Iowa are requested.
Ed Vos marks a decade as Phillips Oil Station manager and twins Ed and John Donai are featured with John’s death noted. John Goodhart and William Steenbock open a barber shop in the Bousquet building. Historical Society plans the 1938 Tulip Festival and seeks aid and volunteers. Homes of Mrs C W Huyser C W Van Vark and John Wittenburg pictured. Highway 163 pavement plan approved from Slobe Store to City Light Plant. Washington Banquet on campus well attended with Howard McKee toastmaster and ex-State Senator G E Roelofs speaker. Chevrolet knee action advertised. Meat prep work pictured at Farm ers'Union locker plant. Gra ham and Thompson captured after hotel arrest with two brides jailed. John Rietveld buys Dale Cafe Des Moines site. Bogaard seeks re election after two years on Board of Supervisors. Mineral resources cited as cornerstone of U S manufacturing.
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