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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1952
Page
2
Locals recount military and family moves across Iowa and nearby states. Corporal Howard Bogaards is discharged at Fort Leonard Wood. Marion Witzenburg and family travel to Moline as he adjusts from service in Virginia. Jodie Shinn visits St Cloud Minnesota, while Bernard Vander Molen undergoes surgery in Oskaloosa. Families gather for visits from Montana and Oregon kin as several relatives relocate or return home.
College Players at Central will present Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten as part of CUIs centennial year. The modern romantic comedy stars a five member cast including Gail Holroyd Gloria Fleming Shep Henderson Leonard De Beer and Nicky Holroyd, with production to be staged in January at KRNT Des Moines and locally noted as one of the first Midwest college theater showings.
Fragmentary text describes corn processed into oil for export, with references to Ada, Asia, Iran, and road supervision by a council. Mentions refugees crossing a boundary and daily averages, with corn to be assembled into carloads. The passage is incomplete and covers multiple disjoint topics.
Mr Radway outlined a county effort to ship corn oil to processors and secure credits when distance is large. CROP expects 30 counties to participate this year, with most contributions directed through Church World Service to overseas destinations. Officials promise rapid collection and support for immediate needs amid the bumper corn harvest.
Extension horticulturist Ben Vance reports house plants suffer in low humidity and dry air after outdoor summers. He advises moisture in the air with a tray of coarse gravel, water sparingly, and avoiding overwatering in warm rooms. Keep plants in cooler rooms and place flowering varieties near south or west windows for better blooms.
A significant dedication service led by Vice-president W D Van Sittert drew an audience as students and teachers pledged to cooperate with the school. The Marion County figures and local officials were recognized, with musical numbers by the 42 member high school girls choir under Miss Annes Tysseling and support from rural school groups sending students to Pella.
Fragment describes borers Zarerze and others deciding to take a share in the art project. The readable text indicates a group agreement on participation and stake. Further specifics such as names, roles, or dates are unreadable.
Rotarians heard Pvt. Alvin Hoksbergen describe his experiences as a typist at the Korea peace conferences. He talked of the neutral zone, sessions, and the main hurdle over prisoner repatriation. He blamed North Koreans for exploiting points and noted espionage and propaganda skills among the communists. A Netherlands visitor attended and plans for a college basketball tournament were announced for January 1-2.
At the Iowa State University advertising conference November 6 7 and 8 three women consumers urged advertisers to curb glamorization and immaturity in ads and to add real facts and budget mindful tips for housewives. Clyde Bedell urged a good neighbor policy and outlined four weaknesses in newspaper advertising including weak headlines dull writing inadequate writing and poor layouts. Robert J. Reith spoke at the conference banquet.
As pheasant season nears, hunters are urged to observe gun safety and use caution in rain. Despite progress reducing fatal hunting accidents, experts warn even experienced hunters can err. Remember shotguns are among the most dangerous tools in use and care is essential at all times. Beware the risks and stay vigilant.
The Scott Homemakers club met at Mrs. Earl Van Zante home with 24 members and 3 guests. Programs featured hand knitted centerpieces from 12 countries and a preschool clinic notice. Bluebells 4-H met at Ruth and Alda Mae Pippel’s with 9 members and 2 leaders. treasury stands at 44.60 and bake sale plans were discussed along with a Christmas dinner event for December 8 at Mrs. VanderWerff’s home.
Iowa farms produced 423 million pounds of milk in October, down 2 percent from a year earlier and 9 percent below the 1941-50 October average. For January through October, total milk output was 4,841 million pounds, the lowest in 23 years.
A near miss involving Karen Youngberg is reported with her description as a sturdy child. She was knocked down and run over, suffering only a black eye according to readable fragments. Further details are unclear due to damaged text but the event concerns a minor injury and a reported collision.
Monroe uses late surge and free throws to edge Pella 37 to 36. Huigen scores 7 and Bump hits from mid court to seal the win as Hiemstra fouls out and Verhoef struggles for Little Dutch. Girls squad later defeated by Monroe, 23.
Central's basketball team aims to improve on an 8 win 10 loss record. Returning lettermen include Bob Graham Arnie Ver Hoef Dale Bush Jack Valvoord and more with several sophomores vying for varsity spots. An inter squad game is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 pm with the opener set for November 28 against Dana in Pella.
Annual discussion conferences at Grinnell College on November 7 8 feature five discussion groups debating how to meet the threat of Communism. After two rounds each group presented a resolution for a partisan session in the evening. Contestants were judged by coaches and students but not ranked. Central students contributed to the event.
A farmer can obtain the desired fertilizer analysis and well cured material if buying this fall says Joe Stritzel exten sion agronomist at Iowa State College. He notes fall buying boosts total fertilizer production and that some types like superphosphate may be scarce next spring due to more farmers buying annually. Soil tests determine crop needs and the fertilizer ratio. Production can be increased by fall purchases freeing storage for spring demand.
The T.T.T. Society seeks toys to repair and distribute as Christmas gifts. Please drop off usable toys at Kuyper Music Store by December 1. Children’s clothing in good condition is also needed.
Harold Youngblood finished Teck and while bringing him down a ladder he tipped and fell breaking both of something unnamed. The brief notes the accident occurred during proceedings and lists no further injuries or names.
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