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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
5
The piece echoes a declaration from Freedom House in New York City marking its tenth anniversary. It defines freedom as the right to choose and to be a man, not a mere instrument, and as the fundamental right to dignity regardless of race color or station.
South Dakota reduces taxes by eight million dollars yearly and ends 3 percent levies on liquor and cigarettes, plus cuts general sales and auto registration taxes by one percent. Bonds issued to fund veteran bonuses are retired. lawmakers balked at permanent taxes, citing breaking faith with voters, amid a northwest breeze of reform.
A Des Moines Register report from Boone Iowa notes a construction firm paid 943.64 dollars in fines for an overloaded truck and 140 dollars for an extra registration fee after the driver’s arrest. The truck was measured at 2 feet 11 inches over width. The incident highlights unsafe highway conditions and a potential safety risk on Iowa roads.
The U S Senate ethics subcommittee led by Paul Douglas of Illinois denounces influence peddling in Washington while noting officials generally uphold higher standards than business. It urges curbs on hiring relatives in lawmakers’ offices, and questions why lawmakers haven’t been investigated for personal ethics.
The column notes concern over ethics and driver safety alongside a forecast from Drake University president Henry Harmon predicting college enrollment of four to five million by 1960. It highlights a past depression, plans for curriculum diversification, and Central College’s resilient recovery under the Reformed church with Homecoming festivities this weekend.
A collection of editorial snippets argues reforming a man after marriage is futile and notes varied opinions on civic issues. It includes jests about work ethic, parking meters, and political commentary on Knowland and Acheson, reflecting public cynicism toward leaders and calls for honest, steady statesmanship.
Poem extols the ballot as a weapon and a reflection of free will. It compares the ballot to snowflakes and lightning, presenting democracy as a force that preserves individual choice.
Ex governor E W Hoch of Kansas arrived to deliver a lecture titled A Message from Kansas at the college auditorium. The item notes his claim as the first to influence Standard Oil behavior and mentions diverse local curiosities and anecdotes from Pella and nearby towns.
Pella High School girls defeated Prairie City girls 18 to 8 at the college gym. Players Ruth Aschenbrenner and Artie Smorenberg led forwards, Edna Ver Ploeg and Margaret Grundman centers, Edna Pettit and Leona Hunt guards, with Bess Bens as sub. Aschenbrenner scored two field goals and Smorenberg four.
Front page noted corn not economical fuel even at low mood prices after Nebraska University tests. Grinnell theatre seeks Sunday opening with local opposition. Central football fell 21 to 0 to Kirksville. Red Cross volunteers raised nearly $1000. Eggs 52 cents a dozen. corn 27 cents a bushel locally. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ralph S Grandman on November 16. Mrs John Braam injured spine, taken to Rochester MN then returned home with no medical help available.
Dr. L A Garrison spoke to Central College students in chapel about witnessing the Unknown Soldier’s body arriving from Europe and saw President Harding lay a wreath. Alethians at Central welcomed new members and local sales at Bell Clothing House listed coats and vests. Anna Pos and John Van Spancker en wed. Both in late years and previously unmarried.
Twenty years ago a new driver license law spurred two days of work issuing licenses to 1800 applicants at Welty Hall. Legion Post eyed a skating rink for youths while a bank project formed in a Woodrow Washing Machine Co office, with $60,000 capitalization and 100 shares at $120 each. The Business Men's Community Club backed school milk programs as Central College teams faced mud and a 26–0 loss. Pella High beat Monroe 20–3 in basketball as Goedhart Van Arkel and Rhynsburger starred. Dr. Allen Judd Nossaman, long-time pioneer son, died in Denver at 64.
Ten years ago a community coin show was promoted as the big event. Charles Cownie of Des Moines, then governor of the 12nd Rotary district, spoke to Pella Club members about tolerance, industry, religion and service. Fifty five men attended Farmers' Night School session with John Boot named president.
Over the weekend the Eagle received 37 requests for free promotion space from agencies associations and local projects. Most were rejected as unpaid solicitations. editors note newspapers must cover payrolls taxes rent and costs with space as their sole saleable commodity.
Central's Flying Dutchmen defeated Parsons 18 to 6 on Kuyper Field with Bonwell in the backfield and Slickers at end shining. Bonwell recovered a Parsons fumble leading to a Central score. The issue also notes Red Cross canvassing, a field gathering corn, and heavy mud. Page-wide features include Old-fashioned Coffee Klets promotion, Ed Le Cocq cartoon, local art displays, and a forthcoming Central College Band concert. Vogelaar Hardware reopens November 21 with a two-day jubilee and a five-photo feature on new quarters. Pheasant hunting is good despite heavy autumn rains. Lincoln High football kicks off that evening as Monk Klootwyk is found hunting.
Karen Skilbred a Buffalo Center youngster aged three received only minor bruises after falling from the family automobile as it traveled down the highway at about 50 miles an hour.
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