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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
7
Eddie Cantor spoke to two thousand safety experts at the National Safety Council 87th annual congress in Chicago. He urged citizens to drive safely, be courteous, and promote better laws and enforcement, stressing that one moment can too easily cost a lifetime.
A nostalgic autumn piece urges gratitude for health and sunshine while urging Iowa communities to involve older residents in civic service. It recalls local Tulip Festival people, touts conservation funding, and cites Churchill on newspapers shaping public taste, warning readers to demand higher news standards.
Iowa lawmakers earmark state funds to 69 of 96 soils districts for general expenses such as office rent and technical personnel. Marion County seeks clerical help to free technicians for outdoor land work, with additional sums planned to compensate commissioners and extend conservation outreach.
Hobnob awhile young in spirit with wagons hitched to stars and hope for stardust. The piece discusses gambling rumors at Livingston and references a Knoxville Journal report. Attorney General Larson backs Iowa anti gambling enforcement with firm action and calls for citizen support.
A reader proposes creating a national Peace Day to replace or augment Armistice Day, arguing current commemorations lack a sole focus on lasting peace. The piece notes World War II era sentiments and calls for a holiday that honors ending wars and guides citizens toward a future of peace.
A December 23 1909 column notes Arthur Brown won the county spelling match ahead of mayor Ike Reed who failed veracity. Prof P G Holden announced the words. Reports show Arbuckle Brothers and National Sugar Co fined 700000 each for short weights affecting duties. A Nes ton public building site was proposed by Rep Kendall with 75000. Marshalls County farmer Theron Denbraw boasted 125 bushels in eight hours. Mon Mond corment mausoleum in Monroe drew attention. Colfax items reprinted describe a grand mausoleum. Weather was cold. boiler incidents and a store storage tale appear. A Caldwell contest urges effort as time flees. J D Wormhoudt displays win. Des Moines Tribune offer details. G18 subscription price set. De Bryans North Main house nears completion. Rural Route 1 cartier La Senta resigns for Eddyville. St Elmo to be dramatized in Des Moines on Christmas Day. Graustark Popular Play recounted. John Doedyns aids Omaha housing. Jim Vander Pol markets hot bargains. Council seeks non taxable bonds at 4 percent interest.
A 1919 front page recount notes no one lacked coal amid a strike thanks to rationing. Nearly a foot of snow closed roads to local mines as Rock Island trains 470 and 471 were withdrawn to save fuel. Community reports include school English classes for citizenship tests, a large Vriezelaar family reunion, hog and corn prices, Farm Bureau outreach, depot break in, Dr. Edmond returning to practice, Federated Club musical program, postmaster urging secure parcel wrapping, and multiple local property and business transactions.
Twenty years ago December 19 1929 front page reports Rev Ralph T Nordlund of Chicago to take Baptist church pastorate after Rev George Conrad left for Ft Madison Iowa. Andrew Vos 89 pictured with new Model A Ford driving despite age. White Way Auto Co hires Dick Marmon to drive a rolet six blindfolded. Druggists win aspirin tablet sale control. Jacob Plender invited to Des Moines board of review to discuss findings of assets. Dr John L Beyl dies at 66, ex president of Central College and noted at DePauw University Green Castle Indiana. Marion County supervisors back project to straighten White Breast Creek. Mrs James Lankelma in Rochester Minnesota for kidney obstruction treatment.
A critique contrasts Marxist ideals with Soviet reality, imagining Karl Marx sensing oppression and censorship in the USSR while praising a free United States. The piece argues against Soviet domination and for liberty, justice, and open society, asking what price communism would require and rejecting it.
Items note R A Carnahan elected vice president of Central College and a drive for endowment funds. Town decorates for holidays with lights and banners. Belle Bogard and William Bakker win firsts in college oratorical contest. Central football honors go to Wilkins Meredith and Babe Tys seling. Plus long past notes on 1939 events, citizenships in Des Moines, road work, and local sports results including Pella Tigh’s basketball win and road tree plantings.
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