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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
5
The piece cites Walt Whitman and David Lawrence advocating for 1952 presidential nominees who embody honesty decency and moral leadership. It argues democracy trains capable leaders yet notes current flaws and urges elected officials to treat public office as a public trust staying true to traditional American ethics.
Iowa farmers may gain by adopting beekeeping to pollinate clover and alfalfa. California alfalfa and ladino growers report two to five times normal seed yield using rented hives. Beekeepers profit from hive rentals, while farmers harvest heavy seed yields despite weather. One or two hives per acre could prove highly profitable.
A columnist cites Time Magazine quotes from Fortunino Matania on modern art. He critiques artists in bad faith while noting some works split between good faith and needing a doctor. The piece praises Iowa State Fair schoolchildren’s art, praising instruction and criticizing childish self expression.
Professor Ernest C. Lawrence of the University of California has invented a color TV tube that can receive both black and color pictures and work in older sets with minor circuit changes. The tube is simple to manufacture at a cost near black and white tubes and could replace the color wheel. Paramount sponsored the project, with Chromatic Television Laboratories in Diablo, California to manufacture tubes and license others. The invention aims to standardize receivers and reassure buyers, boosting TV sales.
The British premier Clement Attlee calls for an October 25 election as Labour’s parliamentary majority shrinks and Conservative opposition strengthens. The piece notes Labour’s six years in power with socialist policies and questions their prosperity results. It also reports Dr Lawrence Abel of the British Medical Association advocating token payments for medical service to revive moral responsibility, suggesting small consultation charges. Betting odds favor a Conservative win, warning Americans to watch for lessons on free enterprise.
This editorial warns against widespread falsehoods and double standards in public discourse. It traces the rise of exaggeration and propaganda to Russia and Hitler, urges return to truth, and calls on newspapers to expose falsehoods during National Newspaper Week.
A roundup of editorial snips from Knoxville and Walnut Bureau praising community notices and sharing takes on the coming 1960 Soviet notion of the simple life. It contrasts education for drugstore work with youth aspirations and urges readers to publicize notable deeds before death.
Traveling freight agent Henry E. Wormhoudt of the Q railway visited Boghether with his family at the G. H. Wormhoudt home. Charles Sipkema bought and occupied the Rhynsburger property west of the creamery. Cal P. Rodgers completed the first cross country flight to Pasadena, resting before west coast travel. the plane was described as ready to fall to pieces after forty nine days in the air. Tom Clark & Sons offer five thoroughbred Shorthorn bulls for sale at the Van Nieuwenhuizer barn the following Saturday.
Forty years ago death was recorded for Sylvester Vincent Durham age 58 born near Durham and married Martha Lundy of Marion County. Local notes mention typhoid cases, water boil advisory, a Dutch Psalm singfest, business ads for a three horse power Morse engine, and plans for a Port Arthur Canada plant by Pella Stacker Company with most stock subscribed.
Typhoid fever quarantines hit Knoxville as 29 000 autos were purchased in the year ending Oct 1 1921. Prairie fire near Ericson Nebraska burned 30 miles, 200 stacks hay. Legion Post planned Armistice Day event with Mark McWilliams and M J Hoffman speakers, Logan Hendricks reader, Carl Byers singer, Legion Male Chorus to perform. Central football beat Penn 8 0 on muddy field. Flikkema starred for the Dutchmen and Ashby praised for Penn. Marshal Foch and Jack Pershing spoke to the American Legion in Kansas City praising victory and calling for lasting peace. L P Grundman of Grand Forks visited locally before returning to Dakota.
A 94 year old resident, Mrs Gerrit Van Horssen, died after a fall. The obituary notes her long church and Sunday School work, and mentions her early life with parents Hasselman and Jrm Holland who came to America with colonists.
Wedding reported as Gertrude Varenkamp to Paul Lautenbach officiated by Rev. A C Droz at the Baptist church. Death of retired Pella clothing merchant John Dykstra at 76 noted. A Ford car driven by Fred Van Vark burned on a country road during livestock purchase attempt. Halloween celebration by Chamber of Commerce and Legion with parade and pavement dance. Pella High beat Kellogg 3 goals to 2 on Central College field.
Ten years ago Luther's Norsemen defeated Central 25 to 18 to spoil the Homecoming. A large crowd attended as seven pictures highlighted the event. The Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and the Legion planned a Halloween celebration during halftime at Kuyper Stadium. A.A. Rockwell's college band would lead the parade.
The Hartford Courant editorial argues that journalism must report the impact of deadly diseases rather than suppressing such news. It contends that news of cancer and other killers informs public policy, fosters awareness, and helps rally society to combat disease despite heartbreak.
A bronze plaque bearing the likeness of H J Vanden Berg, longtime Central College treasurer for 42 years, was dedicated and hung in the hall of the New Central building. The plaque was purchased by the College class of 1941. Veterans and local groups planned events. Farmers Night School discussions began November 17 on farm crops and soils. Several community notices include Red Cross leadership and local farm projects. The Little Dutchmen beat Indianola 7 to 0, with passes helping the win as Klootwyk Grundman and Menning received praise for play.
The statement aims to convey efforts to develop a university worthy of pride for its football program. It reads as a pledge to improve facilities, culture, and performance, but lacks specifics about actions, timeline, or measurable goals.
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