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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
3
A district attorney urges everyday civility as a path to human brotherhood. The column cites Cain and Abel to illustrate how small insults and rude actions escalate into serious conflicts, arguing that brotherhood starts at home and in one’s own town.
An article reports Dr. Ralph R. Scobey of Syracuse NY presents a controversial polio theory arguing the polio virus has not been proven to cause the disease and cyanide poisoning may trigger polio and other conditions. He claims protective elements against cyanide in foods and suggests summer exposure raises risk. the piece notes mixed reactions and broader political humor and UN discussions.
The article recalls a 1947 flight where a transport plane crossed oceans and returned with no human control, steered by three beams from ships and an English airport. It contrasts this robotic feat with Lindbergh’s solo flight and muses on advancing atomic power and future automation transforming travel and industry.
The piece condemns raising Iowa gasoline tax to match national averages while noting Iowa roads work exceeds many states. It praises soil conservation demos in Warren and Marion counties led by Clay Barnett, urging broader, dramatic demonstrations of the Des Moines river valley work and a full view of the total conservation task.
A 1907 notes the Farmers Co operative Produce Co held at Black Oak Center schoolhouse with J C De Bruin elected president of the Pel Leighton group and G Steenhoek secretary. W I Fowler and Henry J Rhynsburger bought the Pella Electric Light plant, Mrs Houk was attacked by a dog in Otley, and several civic, cultural and business items are listed from Pella and nearby areas.
Thirty years ago on November 15 1917 Mr and Mrs Jake Todd celebrated their golden wedding at the John De Cook home after their own house burned down. Rev Scharff of Central College had joined them in 1867 at the Nosaman home south of Pella. Gifts included gold coins and local women knitted sweaters scarves helmets and mittens for soldiers. An appeal urged more knitting for funds for Central College which had received 40000 in a local drive with generous farm donors and sixteen two man teams canvassed the area.
Community reports mention a $2,000 drive by Pella and Lake Prairie Township, Knights of Pythias district plans in Oskaloosa, and the death of 18-year-old Ethel De Bruyn from tuberculosis. Other items note Marion County Farm leadership, Summit Township director, Pella High School football folding after four games, local talks by Leroy Kimmel, and upcoming speaker Formed Church Opie Real at the high school.
Twenty years ago November 1927 reports outline H F Johnson directing the Red Cross campaign beginning November 20. Other notes include L H Van Spanckeren elected Bankers Association of Arizona president, known as Heinie from Pella, and a lightning strike destroying a Timbre farm barn near Peoria.
A derelict structure at the northwest Square corner was demolished by Henry Gezel Jr to clear space for a Shell Oil station. Plans include a tire and vulcanizing shop on the new lot as Central Coll football awaits Western Union during Homecoming.
Ten years ago in November 1937 Central College Industries workers under supervisor Georsee Heeren Jr planted tulips on Garden Square north side. A photo shows Drwester and Bernie Vander Linden among store staff, plus Kenneth Dykstra a chemist with Iowa State ties. The Chamber sold many bulbs offering 3 dozen for a dollar as Central College’s football team tied Luther 7–7 at Homecoming.
An evocative Lamoni Chronicle reader’s note describes October in Iowa. Russet borders, intertwined trees, crimson vines, greened meadows after rain, and sunlit stubble set a dreamy scene. Asters along the trail hint at approaching winter as Kay Metz reflects on seasonal change.
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