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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
5
The article reflects on goodwill as fragile yet valuable, noting how visitors’ experiences in Pella shape the town through Dutch delicacies and hospitality. It warns that one discourteous act or unfair deal can ruin goodwill, ahead of the 1951 Tulip Festival.
A town survey notes many curb plantings neglected as Tulip Time nears. The Historical Society had secured and distributed bulbs, urging households to tend beds. A volunteer hop could soon make beds presentable, with possible committee inspections or city help to improve lanes.
Attorney General Robert Larson urged Des Moines Kiwanis members in March to form crime commissions in Des Moines and other Iowa cities to keep public servants under scrutiny and expose officials friendly with questionable figures. He said local authorities must do the cleaning up, with service clubs taking the lead in naming citizen watchdogs. The Kiwanis speech echoed Kefauver findings about local action. The piece covers related comments by soil conservation and PMA discussions, noting strong resistance to PMA control and urging protection of local soil districts and programs against political interference.
A new electronic speed meter used on highways in Connecticut Delaware and New York detects vehicles without patrolmen. It records speed and radios a trooper who issues a summons to the license holder. Supporters say it reduces risk to motorists by avoiding chases and improves protection in school zones.
Alfalfa, an ancient Caucasus plant, spread through Europe and by colonists to America. It thrives in sunny western lands, Iowa, and midwest soils, boosting soil health and stock feeding while supporting carotene production for animal nutrition and a growing human food potential.
A composite critique on political civility and Taft style rhetoric. The Knoxville Express and Knoxville Journal reflect disappointment with Taft's recent Senate speeches and urge a softer, more reasonable approach. They contrast cordiality with aggressive or slam-bang tactics and call for gentler discourse.
Forty years ago Bill Campbell, a Star Auto mechanic, missed a Pella train to watch a Wright machine fly in Des Moines. Local notes record high school commencements, a street merchandise display ban, and community plans for a Fourth of July event alongside various hires, purchases, and social visits among Pella residents and nearby towns.
Thirty years ago a Boy Scout troop was organized with Ralph Versteeg as leader. Sixteen boys enrolled including Gilbert Boat Paul r Francis Dykstra Ray De Haan and others. Central College announced funds to complete a new gymnasium and Gerrit Van Hemert’s body was returned for burial. A water fountain was installed at the campus and local sports news noted a 7 3 win by Legion baseball over Green Goblins. A farmer nearby, Simon Den Hartog, was seriously injured by a horse kick.
Harry Neyenesch prepares for Iowa State College summer school to start a Civil Engineering course. Ben Synhorst earned an MD from University of Town. Henry Kuyper joins the 168th Infantry regimental band in Waterloo on a summer tour. Gun Club shoot on June 14 sees high scores by Black 49 of 50, Van Gorp 47, Van Vliet 46, Boland 46, Donald 43, Scholte 40. Warren Olney of Oakland dies at eighty, noted as Central College graduate, Michigan law student, Civil War veteran, former mayor of Oakland and longtime attorney in California.
Twenty years ago merchants planned a July 4 celebration with L W Hartley of the Chronicle and Mark Hudson of the Booster Press coordinating. An air show showcased 30 planes at the Oskaloosa airport on Highway 63. Pella projects included Pete Van Zante guiding a service station, Pella Tank and Pipe erecting a building, and a bershop setup by Bill Steenbock. The film Trader Horn came to Pella Theatre. Marengo and Ottumwa reportedly had pools. Ottumwa’s pool yielded a sizable sum. A question arose about Pella building a pool. Nick Van Berkum bought Lloyd Warner’s stake in South Pella Meat Market. Norman Baker’s cancer hospital in Muscatine faced FCC pressure. Farmers Union shipped hogs and cattle, with hogs at $6.25 and yearling cattle at $8.25. Eldon Tharp, Louis LeCocq Renaud Rysdam, and Barney Nei fert attended summer school at ISU Ames. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Van Vliet attended a rose show in Shenandoah. Mrs. Van Vliet won prizes. Jane Gosselink went to New York for six weeks at Columbia University. Nina Gosselink married Rever end J H Keuning on June 10. Her photo appeared. Herbert Bosch and Herbert Klaaren traveled to Rochelle Illinois for pea-picking. Ford cars began to offer safety glass options.
Front page photos show Madeline Diekema and Blanche De Prenger chosen to represent Pella High at the State Homemaking Conference in Ames. Viry Vander Linden and Carroll Hollerbrands were set for the band concert program. A summer flying course drew Ralph Vander Zyl Bob Menning Don Menning Carroll Hollebrands and Howard Grunman to the Pella airport. Forty five youths from Town and Illinois Reformed churches attended a leadership conference at Central College amid flood damage from a heavy downpour.
The Brundidge Sentinel editor Bob Bickford champions opposing pushy power whether from officials, police, or bullies. The piece urges editors to expose unnecessary pushing locally and wield righteous indignation to benefit the community and curb abuse of authority.
The report notes cattle moved across Thunder Creek on a north of Pella farm, a man swept into deep water but saved by a fence wire after a 4 inch rain. Photos on page two show the Des Moines River in flood near Eddyville. Delos Wittenberg bought the Tom Clark estate farm, 240 acres, southeast of Pella. Mrs Blecha caught a 12 pound Northern Pike near Walker, Minnesota.
Dianola and Andrew Klyn of Pelican Rapids were cutting their wedding cake when the date of the wedding May 31st was noted in this brief society notice.
Local volunteers on Highway 6 unveiled a roadside sign declaring Stuart Town the home of "1600 good egies and a few stinkers" in a quirky community promotion. The message draws curious visitors and local pride amid humorous controversy.
Peoria Illinois inventor H A Lyons, hard of hearing two decades, claims a new tiny hearing device worn in secret. It reproduces voices, radio sounds, and clock ticks naturally. Letter address 4008 South Washington Street Peoria Illinois for full information.
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