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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
5
A quotation from John C. Calhoun frames free government as offices held as public trust for the good of the country. The piece notes the idea applies to today’s governance and identifies the upcoming November 1952 election as the key issue to settle.
A late Iowa Development Commission bulletin notes General Electric seeks city data in populations over two thousand. Pella faces housing shortages, with new homes rising but rents high, prompting locals to push for GE consideration and call for broader citizen action to attract investment and spur development.
The piece notes that fatalities from car accidents surpassed one million last year, comparing this to deaths in two wars. It reflects on heart deaths among middle aged people tied to modern life tensions, and offers Earl Wilson’s remark that aging should not be resented since many are denied the privilege.
The writer reflects on a sunny warm spell breaking the December chill and January thaw feelings. Old timers recall ice houses and the annual thaw while noting days lengthen and birds return. Despite lingering winter winds, hope for spring grows as vegetables and grain dream plans take shape.
Time Magazine cites 30000 students tested by the associate superintendent of schools. Among eleventh graders 3 percent could not tell the time on a clock drawing, 8 percent lacked yard-foot knowledge, 4 percent erred on alphabet order, and 14 percent failed a 50 percent of 36 question. Eighth graders showed 13 percent misplacing the Atlantic, 16 percent locating their town, 20 percent naming California's governor, 50 percent failing basic punctuation, and 60 percent unable to solve a percentage problem. Parents criticized, the superintendent warned against overprotection, and a board member urged time-honored teaching in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Two events last week drew national focus Churchill’s Congress address and California Governor Warren’s warning to Standpatters. Churchill urged united U S and Britain on shared paths in the cold war, while Warren argued social progress defines the American voter and warned the Standpatters risk defeating the party. The questions linger: will Britain stay allied with the United States, and can Standpatters derail reform in 1952.
The piece warns that one eighth of Americans now receive federal checks and that expanding payrolls require more bureaus and controls. It argues this growth risks overburdening taxpayers and challenging sound finances, urging voter action to reform the system. It then praises Knoxville grade schools for prioritizing vocal music to foster lifelong joy and social value through singing.
Items of interest from The Chronicle draw on memories 10 20 30 and 40 years ago. The column highlights events people and milestones that shaped the community over decades.
A nostalgic Ottumwa survey recalls a bitter drys vs wets battle over five year saloon permits. It notes Milwaukee Railway bid to control Keokuk Des Moines division, Lusitania storm delay with 150 mph winds, and Central College sports wins including Heinie Van Spanckeren’s eight field goals. Also covered are a male choral program in Oskaloosa, a Washington banquet toast, a Florida land wealth caution, postal parcel post plan talk, and local high school events with various performances and a railroad wreck stock move in Pella.
The 1922 February 28 Chamber of Commerce banquet planned for the college dorm dining hall with speakers including C W Hunt of the Iowa Farm Bureau Mrs Ellsworth Richardson and M L Curtis. Aged 85 D B Huber celebrated birthday and recalled service as mayor alderman and school board member. Glee club tour planned and a Grandview College game noted. Faassen died at 55 with prior city posts listed. corn burners criticized as farmers burned corn for low prices.
Handbills promote a big sale while Pella newspapers refused to advertise for the outfit. Mrs. John P. Van Zee scratched a finger with a pin and developed blood poisoning.
Marion County paving projects from Knoxville to Oskaloosa, a 1982 plan. Miss Ila Fox directs Henry's Wedding with 125 locals, proceeds aiding Welfare League. Peter Heerema earns a Canada trip for stellar Equitable Life policy sales. Pella taxes cited. Rock Island fares cut. Hoeksema Tromp shop fire. Pella High routs Pleasantville in county tourney. Central’s Dutchmen beat Simpson and Penn. Maud Scheerer to Central College for three one act plays. a citizen ship class planned in Pella.
A critical reflection on social entitlement and state handouts. The author warns that demand for cradle to grave security erodes liberty and personal responsibility, contrasting modern welfare promises with Garibaldi’s sacrifice for freedom. The piece laments materialism over mind and spirit, urging sacrifice and self-reliance.
A proposed service station to be run by the Farm Bureau was being prepared for the A. P. Vander Meide property at the corner of Franklin and East First in Des Moines. The plan aims to establish an oil station serving local motorists with Farm Bureau management.
Ten years ago a front page spread featured Pvt Joy Ten Hagen with an Ma tank in training at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri and Pvt David Nankt hor en pictured in uniform with the 84th division overseas Also Peter Van Ooyen stationed at Camp Shelby Mississippi and Robert G Menning in flight training at Rankin Aero Academy Tulare California The article notes farm and community efforts including a February 16 Legion Hall registration for 340 men from three townships and a March of Dimes fundraising of $200 plus a “Church and the War” discussion panel at a num bered farm site Snow cover and a Farm Page story accompany recollections about local sports and Red Cross First Aid demonstrations.
Russell Dyer of Marion County Iowa certifies the semi annual report for June 1981 as correct and a true summary of Treasurer's business transacted during the period.
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