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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
3
Thought of the Week argues Hoover’s commission plan for a government shakeup could provoke outcry and even injuries, as calls grow to unify the Defense Department three services under civilian leadership, with critics fearing pain from cuts and changes.
The piece urges civic participation in the March 27 election and praises capable officials to manage municipal property worth a million dollars. It calls for a tree planting plan, coordinated by the park commission, with expert advice and public cooperation. It notes Luther Burbank’s birthday and honors his tree planting philosophy as a model for citizens.
A reader recounts a dubious story about Bundles for Britain clashing with a forgotten shipment of clothing from 1941. The Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association allegedly received, then misplaced, damp bundles. The piece warns readers to distrust sensational headlines and hi-light propaganda.
Agronomists in the United States praise alfalfa as a vitamin rich feed and diet component while English researchers test two percent alfalfa meal in cereal blends for malnourished children. The piece notes growing interest in alfalfa as a staple for animals and humans amid warnings about gambling and liquor laws in Idaho and Iowa.
A collection of short editorial snippets from various towns critiquing public figures and social issues. The pieces lampoon politicians, praise maternal influence, question local governance, and warn of economic cycles amid heavy snow and shortages.
The Waverly Democrat says Waverly needs more organizations and lists 103 groups, noting Hampton trails with around forty religious groups while other towns appear similarly overorganized. It questions whether the surge benefits Hampton and echoes a comparison to Waverly.
Four decades ago notes show Central College male glee club to present a home concert April 22 at the Auditorium after touring fifteen towns and planning a Seattle Alaska-Yukon Expo trip. Other items include Lake Prairie District Fair stock reorganization worth $10,000, Colfax excursion plans for Oskaloosa and Pella, and varied local civic notes.
Men brought before him faced a drunkenness charge while another man paid a $2 fine for obtaining liquor for those on the "black list." A clip notes Peter Baer of Pella leasing Eddyville property for a factory with his son Frank of Richmond, Virginia to manufacture cigars. The Newton Daily News attracted attention for post election candidate photos on its front page, described as art gallery like. Henry Bruinckool tended a bruised knee and mashed toe from shoeing an unruly horse. Bill De Cook sold mules for $450. Bennie Gardener travels to Atlantic, Iowa for an extended visit with his daughter. he is 88 and in good health.
N J Vanden Berg won the mayoral race over H F Johnson by 378 to 237. GH Waechter beat Jake Plender for Alderman at Large. Elected aldermen were John Blommers T G Fultz M W Van Doorninck and Herman Veenstra with C S Wormhoudt as the other at large member. A district report notes Van Doorninck faced opposition. others received votes of confidence.
Twenty years earlier reports show a graveling project announced for the Pella to Knoxville road with July 1 bid opening, while other routes remained troublesome. Dr C F Aschenbrenner linked typhoid cases to a possible carrier, and Mrs Lydia Davenport Welch’s death noted. Local events include school performances, a high school orchestra, a speech contest trip, a nurse’s home vacation, Newton plans for an airport, street naming debate, and Kuyper’s Korner wit.
Ten young women pictured as Queen of Tulip Time candidates include Leona Schilder and Janet Klyn among others. Tulip Time committees are praised for planning a bang-up festival while local banks announce leadership changes. A two-mile relay team from Pella High wins at the State Meet. Easter lilies and spring plantings fill greenhouses as area shops promote spring bargains.
A critique argues that widespread free government medical care will foster illness from imagination, encourage hospital dependence, and deter honest doctors. It claims veterans hospitals show longer confinement for similar diseases, and predicts vast, unnecessary hospital expansion led by lazy individuals exploiting a medical racket.
Des Moines dealer Peverill Motor Sales at 1417 Walnut promotes the Packard 130 with heater defroster and air lines for as low as 2498 delivered. The ad notes no extras or trade-ins and mentions 1949 Packard models and 18-0231 reference.
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