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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
3
The piece reflects on Franklin's thought and questions whether Providence aided the United States in the 1952 election. It argues elections are way stations toward a nation's destiny and asserts that despite controversy, divine intervention may be evident in the outcome.
Grower John Res warns tulip beds suffer from autumn leaf burns with high potassium from ashes. He notes yellowing edges and unhealthy blooms seen in 1950s beds after fires. Heat also kills soil life, delaying recovery each spring at Tulip Time.
W B Moncur of the Jute Mills Association of India told American business leaders that burlap is vital to global well being as India reports its largest jute crop yet. He noted India sold burlap to the U S worth 90 million dollars in 1951 while buying U S cotton for 126 million dollars, and argued that removing trade restrictions and pursuing mutual exchange is wiser than cash gifts, contrasting Britain’s shift from free trade with today’s protectionist stance. The piece urges the U S to choose a trade based policy to secure needed raw materials and aid friendly nations.
The county Farm Bureau urges Iowa to repeal the colored margarine ban and questions the tax on spread. In Monroe County a resolution calls for daytime speed limits of 60 and 50 at night, and a presidential preference primary. The group backs a national presidential primary to let voters choose candidates at the grassroots.
A trio of regional editorials urges transparency in welfare rolls, notes on Indian summer explanations, and praises Sioux Center Community Hospital now approaching its thousandth patient. The paper supports public inspection of relief spending and highlights hospital service affordability and ongoing fundraising by the board.
Items from The Chronicle reflecting events 10 20 30 and 40 years ago are highlighted with notes on notable people places and moments. The column provides brief recalls of local history including civic milestones and community happenings to jog readers memory and connect past and present.
A 40 year old Christmas booklet edition highlights the G A R Circle chairing theater showings at the Electric Palace for three nights to raise funds for a Garden Square drinking fountain. The item also notes hotel industry activity, editorial society meetings, a typing speed demonstration, property sales, a soap sculpture stunt, and local resident movements and illnesses.
The article recalls a caller praising Imsett as the farmer's poet. It notes a return to farm life themes and identifies W. A. Young as editor. The style emphasizes rural perspectives and local literary framing.
Three Central players Flikkema Van Doorninck Van Hettinga and De Haan shone in a 7 to 0 defeat at Oskaloosa on Thanksgiving Day to Penn with Ai by earning praise for the visitors. In obituaries Dirk Kramer dies in California after years in Iowa and Prairie City links. community events include Handel’s Messiah prep at Second Reformed Church and a Pella High football win 33 to 3 over Prairie City on Thanksgiving Day.
In the column editor W A Young a Democrat weighs in on candidates in a critical note. He criticizes Hontrd for resident portraits and signals opposition to Henry for the office while stating support for anyone except a booze hound against Jene Harding.
A look back at December events in Pella reports Mrs D C Renaud chairing TB seal sale efforts with a booth at Teal Plate. Edmund Hensal’s passing noted. Chamber of Commerce planned meetings on scrip issues. Red Cross shipped clothing via Mrs Paul Scholte and Miss Gertrude Plender distributing to applicants. Santa Claus arrival on Rock Island train. City Council allocates 250 dollars to employ pit workers. Home for the Aged turns 26 with Dutch and English programs. Youth mischief at Legion Hall and Dublin Library. Memorial Hall nuisance of loitering. Pell High defeats New Sharon 46 to 18 with Amidon coaching. Local shops list bargains with Mrs E F Black and James Dusseldorp selling out stock. issue runs 12 pages.
The Defense Council schedules a 12 minute blackout from 10 to 10:20 PM on Monday December 14 in all town sections. Nonwatchers should stay off streets. Neighbors help Gerrit Van Halen after a corn picker injury. Reverend elect Lawrence Borst arrives for Third Reformed Church pastorate. Coffee rationing due to ship shortages. Hoarders warned. do not take stamps from children's books. Marion county corn price set at 79 cents per bushel. Hog price floor proposed at 13.25 dollars. Chicago moves to slow lean hogs to market. Central College pledge initiates collect 10 tons of scrap. Iowa Boy Scouts council merger with Tall Corn Council in Des Moines.
A reader voices concern over automobile speed races at fairs noting the danger of crashes and deaths. He opposes betting and pleads for fair officials to stop reckless speed events, arguing safer car design advances exist without such spectacles and urging legislative action if needed.
Johnny Vander Veer thanks Boy Scouts who bought him a new bicycle after a trestle accident on the Wal Railway south of Pella. In Knoxville area, two farmers discuss preparing to join conservation farming with the Soil District. William Nibbelink, surgical technician, on seven day furlough from Fort Leonard Wood after maneuvers in Tennessee, heads to action on the western desert. 17 months in service. Lt Bob Menning writes Mort Goodwin from London about fog, transportation, high prices, and rationing. he hopes to celebrate Christmas in Pella. Soldier column features Cpl Will Nibbi Pvt Herman Shilling Pfc Vander Sluis Pvt Gilbert Stravers. Local high school football awards are noted for Ray Rouw Carl Vander Ploeg Rudy Schilder. Pella High’s basketball team defeats West Des Moines 44.
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