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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
3
The Washington Iowa Evening Journal argues Russians expose American weaknesses not by attacking virtues but by probing flaws such as religious and racial intolerance, crime tolerance, graft, and indifference. It says democracy gains from Americans reforming at home to defend freedom and justice.
A long spirited letter argues men over sixty five should stay active in the town. It highlights two examples of older men working later in life and urges pressing capable retirees into public service to benefit the community and their own well being. It also recounts Montezuma mayor Bob Brownell proposing non fining yet restorative penalties for traffic violators with offenders doing street work.
A whimsical note describes tulips standing in snow on April 28 and onions and hardy vegetables peeking through white ground cover. It playfully contrasts California oranges with snow and urges gardeners to stay upbeat as last frost dates approach, mentioning a Drake Relays weather spy report rumored to be May 28.
Educators from 37 groups and 900 leaders advise colleges to emphasize religion respect for student beliefs general education civic responsibility and international understanding. Studies urge practical learning for GIs and life preparation with cosmopolitan teachers to foster life ready citizenship. Central College aligns with these aims and keeps pace with national programs.
Editorials lament money and crime as tougher times loom and praise cautious living. The Sigourney Review criticizes defense wins in murder cases, while Washington Iowa Journal imagines Atlanta housing a crypt of future knowledge to 5113. Predictions humorously suggest future visitors finding it quaint.
40 Years Ago June 2 1910 reports Clint Price of Indianola a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 7th district greeted friends in Pella. The issue notes a front page two column picture, a death of Dr. Otte in Amoy China, a Pella Meteors 3 1 win over Oskaloosa Cubs, and Central College president Dr. John Beyl delivering the commencement address at First Reform Church. Additional items mention local illnesses, yard and chicken ordinances, Memorial Day observations, auto trips, and plans for factories and band concerts.
The report notes J. H. Reavers named among Iowa's top five photographers at a Des Moines convention and appointed a delegate to the National Photographers Congress in Milwaukee with expenses paid. Jim Vander Pol promotes a $10,000 sale, Axminster and Wilton rugs priced at 21 and 24 dollars, and Porosknit underwear popular with men advertised by Y. T. Van Niewaal.
A drawing on the front page showed the Farmers National Bank Building as it would look after remodeling now Marion Co State Bank. A West Franklin Street smoke house fire on Henry Vande Voort property disrupted patrons who smoked meat.
In 1930 Marion County housed 25 685 residents, up about 700 since 1920. Health officer Dr C F Aschenbrenner urged staying at home as civic duty amid smallpox fears. Front-page photos show Mabel Van Brogen and Charles De Winter in the high school play The Ghost Bird. Local council debated curb parking widths as Marshall Dennis visited Oskaloosa for measurements. Governor race winner Dan Turner led Hammill by nearly two to one locally. An eighty-acre farm sold for 160 per acre, Logan Hendricks graduated from Iowa University, and piano soloist Helene Slobe performed at Town University.
The 1940 census figure for Pella stood at 3782, marking a gain of 456 people since 1930. The issue features a Douwstra Chapel dedication with photos of the interior and speakers including Dr. W. D. Brown and Rev. John A. Dykstra. Chamber of Commerce members prepare to name directors from a 24-person list. Dr. J. P. Ryan urged student independence at Grinnell College commencement. Governor Wilson promotion and a leave of absence for Vernon Bobbitt spark front-page promotion. Farm program sign-ups outpace 1939, with 93.9 percent of farmers participating.
Idaho readers hear a brash portrait of Utah Governor Joseph Bracken Lee who defies fiscal norms, vetoes Democratic legislature bills saving nearly 4 million dollars, and laments Washington spenders. The piece extols his real estate style governance and calls for more leaders like him.
Jean Cook, a Central College graduate, passed a civil service exam and won a position with the Federal Social Security Board likely in Washington. The issue features Central’s 1940 baseball squad with Babe Tysseling as coach and H Wagaman assisting. Drake defeated Central 11 to 2 as Ed Kallemyn suffered a jaw fracture after being struck by a ball. The New York Tribune is noted as the first U.S. newspaper under corporate control.
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