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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
3
A quotation from John J. McCloy calls humility the path to strength and notes that admitting mistakes and making amends rebuilds confidence. It argues Washington leaders should face truth to restore patriotic sacrifice and loyal support for government, praising McCloy as U.S. High Commissioner in Germany.
The piece recalls a Beth el college professor in Tennessee named Dr. John E. Bauman who admitted he was a nudist for ten years. He argued about Adam and Eve from the Bible but was fired. Bethel President Roy Baker said Nudism does not fit our church program.
The article reflects on the World Series telecast by WOI Ames and a local viewer's rapt attention. It then cites Automobile Facts showing top car speeds since 1935 rose little while horsepower and efficiency grew, blaming driver judgment for accidents rather than power. It also covers Truman’s information directive and press censorship concerns as National Newspaper Week notes.
An association vows to resist press restrictions asserting Congress cannot abridge press freedom yet leaves no channel for appeals against directives. WWII era signals urged reporters to reveal nothing aiding the enemy, a stance praised as essential to a democracy. National Newspaper Week 1951 may be pivotal, with commentary by Bob Agee on press liberty.
Ex-Sergeant Richard Wherry writes in Wallace's Farmer about returning veterans finding purpose in work and family life. He challenges Americans to back democracy through action, notes disillusionment with greed and intolerance, and warns that communism lures through loyalty to its cause. He urges civic sacrifice and reflects on fatherhood amid national questions.
The Iowa data show drivers aged 25 to 64 have the safest records, while those 20 and under face five times and 21 to 24 four times as many fatal crashes. over 64 have double the risk. The piece then criticizes press coverage of public officials and Hollywood morals, mentions Labor Day fatalities totaling 511 with 346 traffic deaths, and laments holiday recklessness and safety.
In 1911 the high school brass band escorted Miss Helen Thomas from the depot for a visit. John Dieleman was appointed truant officer. An eastern livery stable owner shifted to truck batteries as electric trucks emerged. Attorney General Cosson led a gambling crackdown and candy machines were banned. Dr. W F Crew arrived from Lorimer to practice, renting a home on Garden Square. Reverend Vander Werf declined a church call. Dutch Choral Club hosted Mr. and Mrs. Versteeg. Typhoid and scarlet fever were present with one death, Cornelius Petcome. J F Burns moved to Pella to open an electrical supply, as light plant expansion occurred. Rock Island depot brick platform expanded. a cement walk laid to the street. Bert Stegeman ran a skating rink at the old Schulte Church. Dr. Keables and family moved from Enid to Pella amid health concerns.
Harve Van Gorp bought new automobiles in Des Moines and awaits better roads to Pella. Henry Welle closes out the stock from H Kuyper Son. Dominic Scholte notes Michigan climate better than Iowa as he reads a Holland article and a Michigan pill ad prompts him to claim illness in Michigan and Iowa.
The issue splits front page with a Red Cross Drive ad led by J G Sybenga and P H Kuyper finance director. Editor W A Young reports the American Legion National Convention in Kansas City with 120000 veterans and new national commander Hanford McNider. Central college football fell 28 to 0 to Iowa Wesleyan at Mt Pleasant. A 1270 pound Angus dressed 6734 percent at Holland Meat Market, named Town Pride by William Van Wely. Nick Boland, crown auctioneer and real estate dealer, dies at 55 after Mercy Hospital surgery. Pella Tigers begin basketball practice. first game vs Knox. Kuyper, Fowler, Cochrane visit Ames about White Way improvements. George Darling drowns on The Island river crossing with lumber load, losing his fine team and wagon load.
A six year old, Katherine Vriezelaar, was struck by a car near Otley and Monroe while her family’s harnessed horses slipped into twelve feet of water. The incident left the child seriously injured and feared to have a skull fracture while Darling saved some lumber downstream. The Kuyper Music House ad touts a Gulbransen piano with the slogan Life is full of good things.
The twelve page issue centers on promotion for Pella s Iowa Tall Corn Edition with merchants sponsoring contests for biggest corn ear and grand prizes. Farmers may display corn in stores and cars in windows. A film Our Own Gang drew crowds at Pella Theatre, with a cameraman brought by owner Mr Benson.
The piece attacks President Truman's order to limit government news to items approved for publication, warning it equips political powers with dictatorial control, likening it to fascism and Nazism, and suggesting citizens face a grim future if censorship endures. It cites newspaper outrage during National Newspaper Week and warns of broader government corruption and public access loss.
A November corn show offered 76 prizes with contests for best corn and smi grain. Merchants sponsored free coffee and doughnuts on Saturday afternoons for four weeks. Local draftees included Robert Roorda and Peter Mie dema among five Marion County men. Reverend C F Perron was named successor at the Baptist church. Otley seller Jacob Aalbers fetched 60 cents per bushel. Pella children received smallpox vaccinations with Gary Thomassen pictured. Central’s football beat Wesleyan 7 6 on a sloppy field. Bud Bonwell had the longest run and Lloyd Ver Steegh recovered a fumble. Krizer Seed Corn Farm features and Mrs Krizer’s kitchen, Holland letters, and Nazi ink smearing noted. Pvt Case Du Pree visited his mother from Camp Forrest. other locals Leonard Simons, Case Van Gilst, Earl Ver Meer mentioned. Ex-Central stars Bruce Gardner and Omar Ray played pro football with Des Moines Comets. Pella High tied for second in conference behind Valley. Valley led with three losses. Graduation notable names listed. R
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