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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
3
Thoughtful piece on keeping the Tulip Festival aligned with flowers rather than commercialism. Notes President George Hillard’s sentiment and a gardener’s longing for a heaven-like garden. Encourages planting and soil restoration through organic matter and crop residues as cheap, effective fertilizer. May 3 Wallace's Farmer reference.
A ranger visitor from a large progressive city critiqued Pella for missing street markers making navigation hard and for many old houses with shabby porches. He noted that few signs exist, houses lack proper porches, and overall upkeep is uneven, urging action by City Fathers.
The piece critiques hollow tolerance in favor of teamwork from veterans and Legion members, urging real friendship beyond race creed or ancestry. It notes Pella's tulip display, warns about aging bulbs and soil issues, and suggests expert soil study to improve cultivation and consider importing new stock if needed.
Eddyville Tribune notes delayed promises from business leaders to restore goods after price controls removal. It argues for accountability as supplies and prices remain a concern for consumers and policymakers.
Ten years earlier May 20 1937 report covers rank Frush resignation as head of Pella schools, Wilkins leaving for Rosscreen, vandals wreck tulip beds, Mayor Fultz vows swift action, Nesbit wins Tulip Show stakes, and a long list of prize winners. Festival cast praised for Blue Tulip, Seminary grads enter ministry, local prices for hogs eggs cream and corn noted, Europe war fears voiced by tulip broker John Res, Queen nominations for July pageant discussed, floods relief contributions noted, county legion commander Awtry named, and a two game Central College baseball set with high strikeouts. Paving plans for many streets announced.
Townspeople honored war dead with parade and services in Central Park led by George Jewett of Des Moines. A volunteer drive to aid food production continues as 30,000 Iowans volunteer. Central College defeats Simpson 4 to 2 in the final game of the season. The new Third Reformed Church building, by James Verhey, is dedicated at nearly $20,000 cost with $18,706 pledged. Draft registration for men 20 to 30 years begins June 6 under Wilson. Hope College professor Milton J. Hoffman offered Central College presidency. Twenty-two students from Pella High and notable faculty listed among graduates. Rail schedule changes disrupt Sunday trips to Pella. Major remodeling on the Van Spunckeren building underway.
Twenty years ago on May 26 1927 the lead story urged Pella residents to join the Memorial Day parade and asked children to participate. Rev George Derbyshire of Des Moines spoke. Interest grew in hospital site options with grounds owned by G Goodhart on East Flint Street and property of J C De Bruin as well as the Third Reformed Church parsonage. The high school musical comedy The Belle of Barcelona directed by Mrs C W Hummell was invited to respond to the demand.
The Male Choral Club gave a brief local benefit concert for Central College. H Ver Heul hitched a wagon to a rack at West Market then found the team missing at midnight. He later retrieved the rig, unharmed, back at home with the horses peacefully eating hay.
Marriage of Belle Warner and Bert Van Vark recorded at the Kruidenier property near the Rhynsburger Egg House, while a surprise wedding party plan caused a child’s mishap. Other items include Bert Van Vliet’s promotion to Stone & Webster Boston, butter coloring rulings, Chariton stock shares, Billy Sunday meetings in Knoxville, a dredge boat launch in Swan, Newton Daily News birthday, Louis De Vries leaving Day & Swisher for Oskaloosa, and Rev Ezra Temple at Knoxville revival.
Obie and Martin Paar dekooper are mentioned as children of the Kindergarten. A Memorial Day speaker is listed as Hon. Lorenzo Teter. Plans include decorating Central College slab, a parade, and services in Central Park. Various locals attend Knoxville to hear Billy Sunday. Water main leak hinders a hose drill. Wheat crop damage raises flour to $2.00 per sack. Senior reception and farm prices noted with charades at gatherings.
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