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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1951
Page
1
William Van Wely writes from the Netherlands to a Monroe friend about his European trip. He describes ship life, a warm welcome with relatives in Rotterdam, and contrasts Holland’s prices with America, noting expensive meat, clothing, cigars, and other basics while praising rebuilt Holland and urging appreciation for American opportunities.
A tired father returns from the daily race to his brood of four. He is one of ten million men, modest in means, bearing scorn and strain for love of his children. He gives his all, a quiet courage shaping their lives, the best of men.
J C Buntin of Brandon, aged 79, attended his son Keith's high school graduation last week. Keith, 16, received his diploma while the elder Buntin watched from the audience, a 68 year age gap between father and son.
Gene Autry, famed as king of the cowboys, will lead a a wide western parade at Des Moines Iowa to open the annual world championship rodeo on June 20. Iowa State Fair Board officials said marching bands drum corps riding groups and riders from across Iowa will take part in the procession. The event will feature chuck wagons and other historic rodeo elements.
Four evening shows open Wednesday June 20 at the state fairgrounds with a Sunday finale June 24. More than 150 top cowhands compete for 5000 in cash prizes across drone riding bulldogging calf roping bull riding trick riding and roping. Gene Autry and his radio quartet perform in person and Autry rides his 100000 horse. Free admission and parking. Grandstand seats range 2 for adults 1 for children unreserved, 2.50 and 3 for reserved. Tickets available via the State Fair Board in Des Moines with payment.
The midwest pony sale featured a standout spotted pony stallion commanding the day’s top price of 1760 dollars. Buyers flocked to the event seeking quality mounts and promising stock.
Peter Perrin, about 75 and longtime Monroe night marshal, was killed Thursday when struck by a car at the Highways 14 and 163 junction on Monroe’s south edge. Driver Harold Van Gorp of Pella said he was blinded by approaching headlights and could not avoid Perrin as he stepped from a cafe toward work. Perrin, unmarried, was survived by a brother in Monroe and a former postmaster position.
A farmer in Franklin County attempted gopher control while planting corn but found the effort unprofitable as the pests caused ongoing damage and yielded little return on investment for the season.
Lee Hansen was aboard a tractor when a 410 gauge shotgun discharged after it fell from the vehicle striking a person or object. The incident prompted a local investigation and medical assessment.
A worker sustained a knee injury when a drawbar struck him, resulting in injuries requiring hospital care for several months. He remains under medical supervision as treatment proceeds.
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