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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
5
The Michigan statesman near death urges return to Washington for the next generation. His last letters reflect a shift from isolationism to internationalism and critique current leaders over Korea war policy. The nation mourns his passing.
Woodland flowers bloom as warm weekend temperatures accelerate growth. Tulip plants doubled and tripled in size in a week, with buds swelling and leaves emerging. Pella’s tulips near peak. Tulip Time may run May 17 to 19 as expected.
Professor W L Hull of the University of Illinois proposes that car engines waste fuel by running with high compression and octane yet poor efficiency. He suggests lowering transmission ratios to overdrive when the engine operates inefficiently. This could raise mileage by reducing fuel use on abundant low octane fuels as high octane fuels remain scarce and costly.
In Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune a story and photo cover twelve graduates of an eight week bricklaying course. Sponsored by contractors with public school help, the Northwest Iowa program trained men from several towns with a Sioux City bricklayer as instructor. The piece notes unions did not sponsor it and urges similar programs statewide to ease skilled labor shortages as veteran masons retire.
The piece recalls a Senate inquiry led by Kellager into gaumbling and crime, noting Sheriff Piovic of Dacke County was suspended by Governor Bauler Weer. It cites political graft in the Warren era, the Kanaveinge camp, and calls forthright condemnation from church groups as citizens demand accountability and leadership. It questions Governor Mulle Pe esus and how he could accept the scandal.
The piece recalls the Stone of Scone return to Scotland after being seized at Westminster. Four Glasgow University students moved it to a ruined abbey. British police recovered it quietly with little uproar. Wendy Wood condemned the act, while Darling downplayed division and praised Scotch humor in leadership.
Opinion piece criticizes President Truman and defends giving him respect in public appearances. Notes Washington fans overstepped. Farm Bureau urged earlier termination dates for farm leases to aid planning and spring farming. Mentions Pvt James E Callender missing mail. readers mailed support letters across three states for a Purple Heart recipient.
Forty years ago Otley planned a two week celebration for the new municipal light plant. The issue showcased contractor Joseph Rorten and EE. Humphrey, with 110 kw for the smaller unit and 1100 kw for the larger. Front page details included a large Otley news section, local ads, and notes on a wedding, church remodeling, a new bank vault, and a demonstration of a Ford by Van Gorp.
A jumbled excerpt discusses front door use and foot cleaning, mentioning percentages and general preferences. It references various names and places in a fragmented style as an observer notes survey results and behaviors at entrances, urging cleaner habits.
Thirty years ago three marriages were recorded Jennie Van Heukelom and Albert Ver Meer June 1 Emi line Hoksbergen and Sam Van Rheenen May 20 Cora Van Beynum and Andrew Verploegh June 1 A chautauqua Mull well circuit comes to Pella on July 4 sponsors the Federated Club women The body of soldier Edward Beintema is laid to rest by the Legion after pneumonia in France three thousand attend Oakwood Cemetery Final honors seen as wagon procession marching troops and firing squad paving work continues on streets with 1500 to 2000 square yards daily Col FE Worthington Des Moines speaker at Memorial Day services He served in the 168th Infantry Rainbow Division A page covers sale of Wm Wagner stock bought by Ben Weinberg of Des Moines Notes list prizes from a rifle shooting event on Methodist Day many names and scores Ed Van Gorp tops with 101 of 110 Farmers markets and prices noted Observations by Anat Engelsma Civil War veteran about rain and astronomy findings prominent in the column.
A crowd of Central College boys pulled a restaurant sign and hung it on the Indies dormitory. Policeman Al Breuklander arrested one student, who named his companions after receiving the third degree. The group paid a $20 fine, apologized to the dormitory and matron, restored the sign, and promised to be good, judged by Mayor N J Vanden Reng.
Twenty years back Marie Vander Rook died and her photo ran on the front page. Thirty four graduates were pictured for the upcoming Pella High event. Local business leaders bought the Minnesota Fox company stake becoming sole proprietors. Mayo Hospital care, memorial day notes, and civic updates fill the week.
A decade ago a front page image showed ducklings in the lagoon at the Sunken Garden on North Main. Murray Nesbit raised 26 Vought Pekin duck eggs in Michigan and brought them to the park where Gordon Nesbit watered newly planted flower beds. The scene also noted an honorary Doctor of Law for Dean Hi W Pietenpol by Presidents Lubbers and Vander Lugt, a trustee plan discussion at the Chamber of Commerce, and ten men nearing final flight tests.
A lengthy piece argues that youth are capable and enterprising. It cites young people enlisting in the armed forces, serving under fire, managing wartime households, and raising families under harsh conditions. The author urges less parental interference and more trust in youths’ ability to plan and endure.
S A Sandren of Central College coordinates a government funded program with all expenses paid except medical exam and insurance premium. The effort, named Civilian Pilot Training, aims to grow trainees to thirty as plans progress.
Stout reports a loss of 50 dollars from a festival incident, with a Sioux Center News clipping outlining similar experiences across seven towns including Orange City.
The Third General Assembly on January 15, 1851 established 50 paper counties. Names and boundaries changed over time, but the entity existed in Iowa since that period.
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