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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1952
Page
7
A reflection argues democracy best realizes liberty and equality when all citizens share in government. It warns that dishonesty graft and corruption arise from public indifference and urges voters to take keen interest, especially in an election year, to reform government.
The tulips show strong growth after late fall moisture and new root systems. Gardeners must keep beds weed free and curbs clean for the next six weeks to ensure a standout Tulip Time display on May 8th to 10th. The community motto urges residents to maintain neat plots and set a high standard.
Providence notes Ike's Minnesota primary write in popularity and his unpolitical reactions. The column praises his simple replies and suggests a democratic spirit behind his surge. It highlights Genesta Strong's margarine color ban repeal and the power of citizen action, especially women, in state legislatures.
Two Mississippi men patent an indoor attic TV aerial claim strong signal. Ten tubercular patients in Oakdale Iowa receive a new drug with unclear results. Fifty builders meet in Washington DC to cut housing costs with goal of 6500 dollar two bedroom and under 10000 dollar three bedroom homes. Economist Dr Joseph M Klamon testifies that fair trade laws to fix prices could raise living costs by ten to twelve percent, seeking to overturn Supreme Court ruling.
Mississippi conservationist W L Heard outlines a watershed approach with six core steps and applies them to the Des Moines River Valley. He urges cooperation among federal state and local agencies, an overall plan subdivided into minor watersheds, public engagement, local leadership, and use of Soil District Commissioners engineers and wildlife experts to establish a Conservancy District and begin flood control work.
Waterloo Courier argues young partisans at the precinct level gain political experience and help party vigor while Walnut Bureau notes March 15 tax receipts and rising levies, contrasting inflation. Sigourney Review critiques government aid to farmers vs manufacturing benefits and calls aid to any group a political entitlement amid trade and subsidy debate.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recall happenings 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago. The column highlights notable events, people, and moments that shaped the local history.
May 7 declared Cleanup Day by Mayor Vanden Berg amid costs for ash removal and free junk hauling. Merchants debated lighting Main Street nights 8 to 10 for concerts, band directed by George Ramsey. Central College baseball beat Still College 9 8 with Williams homering late. Local notices cover cars, ice cream sales, a KKK mention, and Pella High beating Eddyville 14 2.
Dramatic reader Adrian Newens is set to perform the final number on the Lecture Course at the College auditorium. Newens is described as ever pleasing to audiences. Frank Stubenrauch promoted an ice cream offer claiming the sun is moving north and that cold drinks are available to cool down.
A train collision near Fort Scott killed Pleas Hart aboard a circus train. War veteran Jacob De Bruyn died after a long illness in Denver from gas exposure in service. A mass meeting planned to discuss cutting teacher salaries amid local dissent. Finance chair T G Fultz reported on school affairs optimistic. A D Van Houweling shipped a cow to Chicago for 41 cents after deductions. Federated club women praised a new pergola. Mrs Carrie McIlhan reassigned from Garden City Feeder to Minneapolis. Marion Wormhoudt and Rimond Boat met Central College glee club in Washington and secured an audience with President Harding via Congressman Cyrenus Cole. Doctor and Mrs Edmand’s household goods were mentioned.
Fragmentary report notes a 1848 event about Sunday Behood work and a long association with the ee Vane, totaling seventy days. Mentions interest in eastern churches, central college, and need for a western school for young people.
Twenty years ago a school musical festival included grades from juniors to orchestras under Richard Lewis. A Pekin, Illinois oil station bandit was captured and sentenced to 20 years, 23 in another count. A Murray Iron Works turbine arrived for the light plant, to be operational in thirty days. L. Popma closed his South Main store after 37 years. Assessor Jacob Plender reported total moneys and credits at 2,519,833. Pella students excelled in typing and shorthand contests, with several top placements. Chamber of Commerce officers were named, and Dr. R. J. Danhof spoke to businessmen. A cantata Sailor Maids was performed by students under Lewis. John Ulrich faced a blocked entrance complaint after a Republican speaker visited. Eldon Tharp coached early baseball at Central College. spring football had 25 participants. Freda Carpenter demonstrated in Sioux Falls with her parents visiting.
Ten years ago Tulip Time approached with news of a Legion Hall promotion meeting where Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Decker signed up to wear Dutch costumes and a Dutch costumed delegation planned to visit Governor George A Wilson in Des Moines. Floyd Vander Zyl took over Cut Rate Grocery, and six men pictured as pranksters wore women’s costumes at the Coming Out of Tulip Time event.
A long reflection on John Scholte Nollen, a valued Grinnell College professor and town figure since 1896. The piece recalls his inspiring teaching, his marriage to Emeline Bartlett, and his lasting impact as a scholar and gentleman whose works endure after his passing.
The issue notes a draft registration drive at the Legion Hall on April 27 for men outside draft age to aid defense work, led by J. B. Van Hemert of Pella. It reports a $500 relief drive for China, sugar allotment schooling, and top local students Orleath Vogelaar and Joy Hackert. It mentions wartime manufacturing at Pella Manufacturing Co making denim jackets, Ed Wesselink as credit manager, and features interior photos of Martin Paardekooper’s Ideal Pharmacy. Also notes Mrs Pete Ten Hagen’s 89th birthday, veterans hospital recoveries, engineer George Vande Noord’s Cape Town to India assignment, and a county bond quota target of $1,000,000 with Fred Woodruff as county chairman.
Ray Dowdey of Linn Grove was seriously injured when a strong gust of wind sucked him from a moving freight train near Storm Lake as he opened the door. A passenger train found him and transported him to Storm Lake for treatment.
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