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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
3
A quoted reflection by James P. Warburg warns that careless words by officials provoke prejudice and fear. It stresses that leaders gain steadiness when backed by informed majorities and call for patience tolerance and restraint amid impatience and intolerance.
A local boy was seriously injured when struck downtown, prompting fears of reckless driving. Citizens blame two parked cars blocking sightlines and a weekly Merry-Go-Round crowd on Tuesday and Saturday nights. Residents urge police action and charges to stop the “wildcats” on motorcycles and cars.
A journalist laments that a city youth program in Pella failed to reach the at risk youth who opted for their own fun. Despite volunteers and costs, parental concern grows as teens commit vandalism at Pool Park and Garden Square. Damages include wrecked pond props and shattered light globes.
A local citizen laments teen misbehavior with stolen cars and vandalism, notes parental denial, and suggests reforms from stricter discipline to public education on littering. The piece also reports local vegetable farming prospects with early planting and hopes for July tomatoes, apples, plums, peaches and cherries in home gardens.
Editorials from Oskaloosa Herald and Oskaloosa Tribune Press discuss customer service in retail, a proposed 6 billion veteran bonus bill via Congress, and World War II veterans benefits plans over five years at low interest. Harold Stassen argues against a soldiers bonus, urging a strong national economy instead. other candidates dodge the issue, with Stassen winning delegate support.
Des Moines Tribune remarks tulip prospects look better at Bella's annual tulip festival May 1, while criticizing Des Moines tulips for poor growth due to drought. The column suggests Pella's bulbs may outperform local blooms, attributing the difference to rainfall and care.
Rainy May and previous floods linger in Pella as residents recall 30 years of weather and events. The Chronicle notes Dr. G. F. Asenner’s business card and local reactions, with community plans, shifts in service stations, and a push for civic events, music, and education amid memories of past challenges.
Grinnell secured the State College field meet crown at DeMoore, Ames placed second, Drake and Morningside athletes scored well. Lambert brothers excelled in jumps, Hut won the 100 yard dash, Parner captured the 440 yard run, and Haron with Pietenpol won doubles tennis for Iowa Wesleyan. A May Musical Festival highlighted campus events with standout soloists, and the high school alumni banquet at Webster Building drew eighty attendees with Marion Gosselink elected president.
Twenty years ago on June 7, 128 the Knoxville round between Howell and Pella was proposed for grading and drainage. Parts of the road would be relocated to straighten curves and remove a hill at the Van Souweling farm.
Ten years ago in June 1938 the primary election drew a light turnout with about 600 ballots. Sheri Paul Rundman led locally with six hundred votes, defeating Bogaard in a supervisor race that had stirred local interest. A hospital-building meeting was set for Friday evening, sponsored by the Legion Post.
Descriptions cover a Tulip Time blister mishap and wooden shoe cause, a tri motor Pord plane sighting near Sigourney with Pella business leaders aboard, and officials from The Chronicle planning a My Kitchen picture at Vella Theatre. Local youth twin Hazards named Van Zante, road dust concerns, and a corn test plot east of town are noted with photos of students planting.
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