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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
3
The author argues editors should judge daily news and separate truth from falsehood. Citizens should protest falsehoods and unmask propaganda masquerading as truth as part of a good day’s work.
A U N diplomat labeled General Van Fleet a killer and cannibal over his Panmunjom remarks. Vishinsky claimed the general was satisfied with North Korea’s destruction, twisting the word to imply happiness at aerial warfare. The piece criticizes Soviet double-talk and praises Western vigilance.
A fringe area rule marks TV receivers beyond fifty miles from transmitters as fringe. Fringelock FM technology aims to separate sync signals from noise, reducing atmospheric and man-made interference. Nearby Clarington letters and a farmer’s note from Raleigh highlight pasture renovation boosting livestock income, stressing Marion County should adopt soil conservation and pasture improvements for better beef production.
The letter commends Iowa Attorney General Robert Larson for leading a campaign to curb beer sales to minors and targets Marion County's attorney E Raymond Mick for accepting the challenge. It accuses politicians of evading law enforcement duties and urges citizens to join Mick in closing tavern back doors to youths.
The writer argues that townsfolk in Clarinda and Pella expect newcomers to engage and sign their name, not just throw rocks or insult from a distance. A proper welcome comes only when a newcomer comes halfway, or better, and that effort will be rewarded.
The Laurens Sun critiques socialization arguing government mismanages industry and cannot outperform free enterprise. London’s Sunday Express is cited noting socialization fails and top jobs require competence. The piece cites taxes and whiskey bootlegging, contrasting repeal rhetoric with ongoing illegality and interests that oppose repeal claims.
White County Democrat advises laughter as a blessing when timed right. Laugh at yourself to build courage and goodwill, avoid laughing at friends, and use humor to cope with misfortune. Those who smile at mistakes grow personally stronger and more resilient.
A concise look at items of interest from The Chronicle 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago. Nostalgic notes highlight local people, places, and events that shaped the community's memory.
Forty years ago Pella men formed an organization to sponsor a chautauqua set for August 15 to 20 with season tickets at 1.00 and single admissions 25 cents. A Bussey fire destroyed several businesses, including Sandiland's clothing store, highlighting inadequate fire protection and the new whistle's loud pitch. Women were urged to vote in a school bond issue of 5,000 dollars for a high school site. Death noted was John Carson, longtime city employee and street supervisor.
Light pictures showed the group while Cole's Seed Store advertised agency for Stark's Delicious apples described as a finer variety with the claim that every man should have half a dozen trees. The listing excluded alfalfa among field seeds but included brome blue grass timothy clover lawn grass and millet.
Reverend Sipko Rederus, once pastor of Platteville Wisconsin's First Presbyterian Church, died of heart failure after a church banquet in Dubuque Iowa. He had retired five years earlier and moved to Dubuque, having previously lived in Pella during his father's tenure at Third Reformed Church. he wrote many poems.
The Chronicle reports varied local happenings including a Central College gym tourney where Penn won 25 to 1% and Melcher defeated Pena 25 to 14 in prelims at the new Central College gym. A miner near Otley, Ludwig Swanson, died after a mine fall. Chamber of Commerce dinner featured Mrs. Sarah Richardson and J. F. Coupe. Glee clubs serenaded newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Worp Borgman. Illness among Mrs. Gerrit Boyert and a Burton child. Ted King opened a new broom shop on West Flint. Washington banquet program listed performers. Boy Scouts collected 28 bales of waste paper and planned summer loads. March First bank settlements offered cheer amid rising grain and stock prices.
Robert Clark of Promise City found a young deer wandering in his pasture. The animal is blind. Conservation officials have not yet taken charge, so Clark is keeping the deer in a stall in his barn until further action.
Recounted notes from a lively Democratic meeting praising Alfalfa Bill Murray, local recollections of war and accidents, a pastor’s move to Grand Rapids, early Pella settlers, a doctor’s colorful remark, 1932 unemployment woes, Central’s 30 19 win over Luther, Pella High basketball and band events, and a Peach O Reno show at Pella Theatre with over forty band members.
Ten years ago a 148 foot water tower with a 100000 gallon tank rose in Pella. Death marked the year with C M Gilson of Knoxville. Marion County Farm Bureau president for 22 years C M Gilson died. Defense stamps promotion ran in schools. County bond quota set at 1479000 for 1942. Pella area chair P H Kuyper led fund drive with H P Van Gorp Ralph Grundman and Tunis Kempkes. Infantile paralysis drive raised 681.16 for Marion County, 205.05 for Pella. REA loan added 18000 to extend service. REA total 187000 funded 195 miles for 662 members. Rural urban conference on Central College campus explored community building with leaders including Mrs Pietenpol Mortimer Goodwin Vander Linden and J W Vander Ploeg. Bernie Vogelaar left Moline for Glenn L Martin Aircraft as engineer. Ruth Vande Lune and Merle Kallemyn wed. Farm page featured Lawrence Colyn and stock. A Reynolds Wire salesman discussed nylon screen cloth for Rolscreen screens. Pella schools tax cost 46841 in 1940 at 74.90 per pupil. Knoxville per pupil cost noted as among lowest in the state.
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