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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
7
Record shows senate inaction sinks land tax bill
The town Senate unanimously supported a land tax bill to fund strip mining regulation but the measure was smothered in committee and never reached the House. Critics say the bill was manipulated to fail, subverting the will of the people, with conservation groups like Farm Bureau urged to back it. The result left the bill unused and its supporters explaining their stance at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Farm Bureau
Washington
Bonus Army
Anacostia Flats
Nowheless
United States
Flying machines and down payment woes loom in midcentury
A nostalgic look at a tiny helicopter to be built by the American Helicopter Company and a jet propelled TV era debate. Manufacturers seek 25 percent down payments to spur sales while critics warn such credit freedoms threaten inflation and consumer debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Amercan Helicopter Company
Manhattan Beach
California
Page Super Man
Polar Flight Jaunt by Lone Pilot Over Pole
An airlines pilot named Chir flew a single engine Mustang nonstop from the North Pole to Fairbanks Alaska in about ten hours at 375 mph. The flight sparked thoughts of Russia as a rival and highlighted air power strength, with reflections on mid-America safety and future rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airlines
Chir
Bardure
Fairbanks
Alaska
North Pole
Bla
Mid-West
Russia
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Pole
mid-America
Revi Telobe
An Ism Is Not Democracy Says Hickok Talk
A speech by businessman Young Mr. Hickok, manufacturing men’s clothing, critiques “ism” as not democracy. He voices concern that America drifts toward a despotic incentive state without policies rooted in individual value, urging clear principles to unite the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russi
Uae
Ras Hickok
Rettler Ag
Abe
Hickok
Ace
Radio Censorship Debate Spurs Broadcaster Board Idea
Letters to editors and Congress show dissatisfaction with radio and TV programs especially those featuring crime. Senator Benton proposes an eleven member board to oversee broadcasts, but observers warn of sensationalism and urge a public complaints clearinghouse to guide program quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
William Benton
Connecticut
Benton
Publi
Editorial Comment From Monty News and National Debate
A mangled editorial mix argues for capable county leadership, cites debates over deficits and thrift, critiques government waste, and laments rising spending while urging stronger fiscal discipline and streamlined staffing amid economic concerns.
40 Years Ago In Pella Reports And Local Happenings
Chronicle of past events in Pella including a sunlit open air service in Garden Square led by Deas Severn, two couples married in Des Moines by Justice Sir J. Frisk, farm name changes under a new law, a shower for Bess Vander Zyl in Oxville, and rumors about the Fair. Also notes travel, water works, and reminiscences from Des Moines writer George Jewett on Central College commencement and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bailey
Garden Square
Deas Severn
Des Moines
Sir J. Frisk
Richard Messemaker
Zena Klootwyk
Martin de Wit
Gertrude van Rees Asquid
Des Moines Register
Pelte du So
M. C
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Sin Pella
Knoxville
Clayton
New Mexico
Heavel
George Jewett
Central College
Esther Hansen
Central
Chicago University
Bart Lynhorst
Minnesota
Pella
Webster School Custodian Resigns. Sam Verrips Hired
Thirty years back Mike Langerak resigned as custodian at Webster School and Sam Verrips was hired. The town news notes local events from July 4 to July 8 including a fire at Model Clothing Store, a county 16-Y0 program turnout, a trackless Majestic train exhibit, and a rain impacted Independence Day celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Langerak
Webster School
Sam Verrips
Elwell Chautauqua
Lincoln School
Pella
T. H. Liggett
Federated Club
J. C. Mitten
Canning
Legion — Baseball
Elu
Lincoln
Des Moines
Ver Steeg
Knox
Donai
Afernoon
Local Briefs and Misadventures in Pella Area
Fred Scheffers suffered an eye injury when a nail flew from a hammer during work. Garden Square hosts an ice cream social by the G A R Circle with proceeds to benefit the band. Two restaurant owners were arrested and bound over on liquor charges after raids by Chief Buckingham. George Heeren sold fly traps, 30 cents each or a dollar for a set. Pella Meteors lost 7 to 1 to New Sharon. a playoff looms after each side won a game. Attorney George Thomassen bought an EMF auto. J Jelsma bought a Ford. The Chronicle suggests an Auto Club meeting at City Hall. A strip of hail and corn ines near Sully noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ineal
Grigsby-Grunow Co
Majestic
Pella
Harger
Des Moi
George Ver Steeg
Marshal Paul Grundman
Leon Langstraat
J. M. van Vliet
Otley
van der Meulen Hardware
Royal Candy Kitchen
Register & Tribune Truc
Main
Fred Scheffers
G.A.R. Circle
Garden Square
Crean
Buckingham
George Heeren
Pella Meteors
New Sharon Town
George Thomassen
E.M.F
J. Jelsmaad
the Chronicle
Tiew
Sully
Local Notes on Residents and Events in Pella Area
Sid Pound plans to move to Michigan for farming after selling plumbing supplies and closing his shop. Rev. L. R. Bobbitt and family visited R. R. Beard in Glenwood Iowa. he previously served as Central College financial agent. Tra Van Haaften suffered a hand injury from a firecracker blast. John Lanschuit nursed a sore eye after dust and firecracker debris. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wormhoudt of Gary Indiana visited Pella. they had recently married. The marriages of Francis Sayles to Frank Den Adel and Margaret Veenstra to Ralph Hayes were recorded. Cora Hunt, 29, died from a ruptured appendix. Ed Van Gorp had a sun shoot with 75 targets and a high score of 68 in clay targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Pound
Michizin
L. R. Bobbitt
Glenwood
Towa
R. R. Beard
Rev. Bobbitt
Central College
South Dakota
Nebraska
Tra van Haaften
John Lanschuit
Alfred Wormhoudt
Gary
Indiana
Pella
Francis Sayles
Rockwell City
Iowa
Frank den Adel
Margaret’ Veenstraella van Gorp
Ralph Hayes
Cora Hunt
Ed van Gorp
Family Pictures From Local Front Page
A front page photo shows Grandma Zylstra 85 beside a Piper plane with Elbert Van Maanen, piloted by Doug Alexander after Elbert bought the ship. Mrs Zylstra enjoyed the ride though her knees were stiff. Also pictured Mary Meulpolder wearing two $1300 fur pieces shown at a hotel fox breeders convention, with Dan Meulpolder as Towa Fox Breeders secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma
Memorandum to General MacArthur in a changing America
Reston for the New York Times explains how the United States has transformed since 1937. He cites population growth, debt rise, corporate profits, employment, and spending, contrasting prewar forebodings with postwar achievements and urging MacArthur to ponder the nation’s trajectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reston
New York Times
General MacArthur
Reston
America
MacArthur
Connecticut
Congress
Henry Wallace
Scout trip, air show, and civic notes on front page
Nookie Van Houweling wrote of a Scout trip to eastern Town and the Mississippi River led by Peter Van Zante and Ben Hoeksema with a front page report. Bay State reporting, Red Cross knitting by 40 women, air show by Danny Fowlie of Minneapolis flying upside down world record, and a band concert set with Bucky Waechter Anna Mae Langerak. Fourteen 4-H projects toured by Don Rinner and Myron Nollen with a Pool Park chicken dinner. Orville Red Smith Navy flight instructor at Pensacola pictured, and Joyce Ver Ploeg on 4-H camping tags after winning a Mitigwa trip for best conservation record in Mahaska County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nookie” van Houweling
Mississippi River
Peter van Zante
Ben Hoeksema
Max Kuyk
James Kempkes
Legion P
Bay State
Post
Second Christian Reformed Church
Red Cross
Karl Kettering
Indies
Pella Airways
Danny Fowlie
Minneapolis
Bucky Waechter
Anna Mae Langerak
Gertrude Vander
Chas Fykstra
Martin Heerema
Harry de Jong
Hespers Ruyper
Don Rinner
Myron Nollen
Pool Park
Orville
Red) Smith
Navy
Pensacola
Florida
Smith
Hd Vos
Phil Oil
N. W
Attica
Joyce Ver Ploeg
Society
Boone
Mahaska County
Descendents of Bohemian-born Mrs Svoboda total 57
Mrs. Mike Svoboda of Protivia died recently leaving 57 descendants. She was a Bohemian native who came to this country as a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Svoboda
Protivia
Bohemia
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