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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
3
A discussion on the newspaper role in public life cites James Reston on the press as civic voice and laments many country papers dropping editorials. It highlights flood control views from Iowa leaders, warns against piecemeal dam projects, and questions wartime policy and public discourse. plus arts critique by Charles Parens Kelley on a Chicago exhibit.
A reader criticizes modern art, praising Kelley for plain English and condemning careless drawings as meaningless. The letter ridicules doodling and collages as inferior work, urging American artists to mature.
Robert Vogeler of ITT recounts 17 months in Budapest prison for espionage and sabotage. He describes coercion, a confession he signed under duress, his release after U.S. concessions, and his warning that any concession to communism endangers American life and liberty. He criticizes press complicity and urges vigilance against the People's Democracies.
Editorial comment from White County on teacher patience and community support, plus a critique of Tulip Time’s noncommercial celebration in Pella. A Wallace’s Farmer piece discusses parity for farm products, current price relations, and voices pro free enterprise with calls for guaranteed wages and pensions amid changing economics.
A fragmented historical line evokes patriotism and duty, referencing democracy and sacred honor. The garbled OCR fragment hints at a patriotic theme emphasizing virtues of loyalty and national commitment without clear events or dates. The readable content centers on civic ideals rather than specific actions.
A nostalgic look back at townsfolk and visitors in Pella. Ver Steg Charley P and John Vander Wal recall time in town with old friends, work at Standard Oil, and trips west with Ed Wheeler Gesman and Will Van Viet. News notes include school teachers, pupils, library staff, and local incidents. a midsummer clearance sale and local engineering updates are highlighted.
Thirty years ago the Legion Post and Auxiliary planned a Skunk River picnic for August 2 with Gary Vogelaar as committee chair. About 100 members were paid up in dues from 155 signed up, while George Gosselink’s mustache drew playful remarks in College Notes.
A national aluminum scrap drive continues with Pella Legion Auxiliary sponsoring local collection efforts to aid airplane production. WPA rolls see 60 Marion County residents off, 267 still employed on projects countywide. Carroll Hollebrands performs cornet at a band concert, Marcia Kuyper tap-dances, and First Aid courses begin in September. Andrew Terlouw farm report and Skunk River area photos accompany regional notes. Carroll Mollebrands receives employment appointment by the State Board.
Legion team Milo Pella won 3 to 1 with Paul Ver Steeg on the mound. Milo fans cheered a large group of rooters while two umpires called the turn. In town Typhoid fears rise as three Bening children fall ill and bread disease hits Marion Nollen.
Walter Handy of Green Engineering Cedar Rapids discussed pool plans with Legion Post members. J W Hartley family on the West Coast with a Portland trip mileage 3475. Harry Boland defeats Joe Shinn in golf final 18 holes 3 and 2. Lankelma beats Constantine 3 and 2 in consolation. City bids steam turbo electric unit 750 kilowatts with condenser. Parcel Post increases to 70 pounds. Glenn Vande Haar resigns City Light Plant post to Fairfield. Carol Carson improving at University of Town Hospital. Pella baseball loses 11 0 to Prairie City and will play Hoyt's Beach next Sunday. Earl Boat visits from Poughkeepsie with parents Kuyper and Anthony. Tusseling on vacation at Clear Lake. Charley M Moore writes Memories of Pella Elma Washington.
A nostalgic tribute to the hometown, praising familiar streets and friends. It recalls childhood sites like the school, football field, college campus, church, park, and band, and the warm greetings of neighbors. The piece celebrates returning home after travel and the comfort of known places and people.
Social Welfare and started work July 16th at Des Moines. Asa Vander Must died at age 89 in Santa Clara California. He once worked at Pella National Bank warming wooden shoes for John Nollen and clerked for Banner Bowen. A friend of Murray Cox he later built a successful clothing store in California. He named a son Murray for Cox. Weather was warm as corn sold to farmers from AAA bins in Otley Knoxville and Peasantville at 65 cents a bushel. Some farmers paid loans to reclaim corn. An editorial comment warned the U S leans toward supporting Great Britain against the Axis, with no halt in sight. A prophetic squib suggested world leadership may be our destiny.
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