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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1951
Page
3
An editorial note invokes John Ruskin to stress that knowledge must be used for a higher purpose. It urges readers to gather wisdom through reading and observation and apply it, warning that knowledge left unused is lost.
The Chamber of Commerce endorses a trial period for parking meters, aiming to curb Saturday curb parking by merchants and clerks. If meters are authorized, merchants may surrender the right to park near their businesses, with meters applying daily unless they opt out. Garden Square could become free only if meters are not installed. The issue merits thorough study before adoption.
A reader laments high prices for coffee and questions the justice of price controls and inquiries. The letter notes coffee at 50 cents per pound, the impact on households, and a stalled probe by Senator Guy Gillette aimed at South American growers. It argues for a price war to restore affordable coffee and criticizes official inattention.
A 1940s era note questions a Buenos Aires report that an Argentine physicist announced controlled thermonuclear reactions. The piece says top scientists dismissed the claim as a hoax, notes Peron and Eva Peron’s disgrace, and cites a La Prensa suppression of opposition. It ends with Mrs. Peron addressing Japanese residents in Buenos Aires.
A sharply toned column labels Juan Peron as godlike, likening him to Stalin and Hitler in a provocative indictment. The piece mocks adulation around Eva Peron and questions the persistence of such worship.
Freshman Indiana congressman Philip Willkie and Wendell Willkie push plans to raise public service standards while Harold L. Ickes, the Old Curmudgeon, criticizes Congress and senators for ethics lapses. Ickes testifies before a Senate labor panel urging reform amid nationwide revulsion and mixed reactions from rural voters.
Harlan Miller argues Washington overpays for stenographers and clerks while many sit idle. Readers are urged to redirect unemployed workers to productive jobs. The Gamer Leader column urges farmers to study soil differences and adopt suitable farming methods rather than forcing uniform cash crops.
Sigourney Review quotes Iowa state engineer blaming spring conditions and heavy trucks for highway damage, with a projected need of about a hundred million dollars over ten years. The Journal notes ponds expanding on rural farms, urging more farm ponds with improved alarm systems and water supply to protect buildings and enable stock ponds.
In Hand County South Dakota heavy rains damaged small grain but promised good corn and flax yields. Local land sales linked to Pella residents. F D Stubenrauch returned from Mission Texas to help with cotton harvest. John Wesley Van Benthuysen died from a lightning stroke near Cheyenne Wyoming and was sent to Marion County for burial. Tennis Brom moved to New Sharon to buy a blacksmith shop. The Mission Band surprised Mr and Mrs De Kruger at Rev Seth Vander Werf's home. The De Bruyns planned a mission field in Oklahoma in September. A violent Sunday storm forced Knoxville and Monroe youths to stay overnight at a hotel before returning home. Harriet Downing died in Fort Dodge Iowa, with Downing family previously in Peer. Rene Kaldenberge's farewell party before moving to Newton. Rev Gwy Forrest, a Central College graduate, drowned at Town Falls. G Ippel building a large barn near Galesburg. J Stegeman’s relatives visited from Denver. Antry and Tankelma traded a Lovilla farm for a Sheldon Iowa furniture store and sale duties. Ruth Kirkwood Norris of Des Moines advertised a 13‑room hotel for sale in Otley.
Tone Van Rockel bought land near Mon roe from Lester Tice. Ross Schakel had cleaned the Rock Island Depot floors. A. Vos of Stuttgart visited with relatives in town. previously lived in Pella. John Hollebrands left for Canada with George Vander Zyl from Mon roe. Vella’s hand is called a huminger in a short story not naming the director. Saturday’s con was a hot number. Tuni, a grocer, bought a delivery wagon with red wheels and gold side letters. Pos bought a bakery in New Virginia and visited town. they had lived in Mitchell, South Dakota. Tennis De Winter in town for tile work near Delta in Keokuk County. A paying city council resolution to resurface Main, Franklin, Broadway and Washington streets faced protests over funding by all residents. Three men appointed to Park Commission: J. S. Wilson, P. H. Kuyper, J. H. Cochrane. Body of WWI soldier Sylvester Wendell Phillips brought to Des Moines for burial. Oakwood Cemetery association proposed turning the cemetery over to the city. Death of John J. Bousquet recorded. Nine pound baby girl born to M. J. Hoffman of Central College. Rebuilding at Model clothing store progressing. Jorge Heeren ordered fixtures. Knoxville pavement controversy over resurfacing with citizens up in arms.
Central College announces new hires for fall: Rev John R Mulder to teach Bible W R Cruse as coach Marie Lippelt to teach modern languages and Wilhelmina Van Mimwegen, noted scholar from Central, with subjects unspecified. E H Cunningham, Town Farm Bureau secretary, to address Cooperative Exchange farmers at Ver Meer's Grove annual picnic.
Twenty years ago Pershing coal mine planned to reopen, promising work for seventy-five miners easing unemployment. Car traffic on Highway 63 near Pella averaged four and a half minutes per car, Bloomfield bought diesel engines for its light plant, and diesel vs steam debates raged in town. Eddyville weekly livestock sales drew crowds while front page historic piece recalled D. Van Loon leading Pella’s first band in 1857 and honors at the 1859 Iowa State Fair. A million dollar rain followed by 100 degree heat, and residents Renaud family returning from California. An autogiro demonstration at the Iowa State Fair was announced as a first. Clarence Van Dellen worked for Clyde Steamship Co in New York and visited family. Den Tartog opened a Rite-Way grocery in the old A&P building. Oskaloosa Municipal Band planned an exchange concert in Pella.
Front page images show rails east of Tulowell twisted into an S and pavement west of Pella lifting and bursting open in the heat. Community news notes Hackett elected commander of the Legion Post Vander Ark named adjutant. FFA tour August 1 with 35 projects, filmed by Mort Goodwin. Local garden losses and USO drive plans detail ongoing rural and civic activity.
A critical column argues that self styled do nothing citizens undermine democracy. It cites Jose Ferrer’s HUAC testimony as warning that indifference and apathy threaten liberty more than open subversion. The piece condemns lazy civic engagement and warns of civilizations falling if citizens refuse to stay informed.
The editorial column referenced the war while a society page picture showed Mr and Mrs William Van Baale celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Legion Auxiliary and Boy Scouts collected 1075 pounds of aluminum for Uncle Sam’s national drive to supply metal for planes. Photo shows boys with aluminum cooking utensils near Marion County State Bank.
Dr and Mrs Joe Shultz bought a lot in the 600 block on East Franklin street and planned to build a house nearby. Fight farmers had joined the Marion County Soils District that week.
Three year old Susan Murphy of Waverly fell from the car while the family drove home from Shell Rock. She was unconscious briefly but is recovering.
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