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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1952
Page
3
Edward Gibbon’s maxim urges readers to weigh and consider rather than accept or dispute. The note claims the guidance remains relevant amid modern politics, urging scrutiny of propaganda and half truths while rereading the concise counsel.
Safety gains are reported at the downtown Square as stop and go signals reduce hazards. The Main and Franklin corner, long a traffic danger, is solved, though Washington and Main remain perilous due to narrow converging streets and prior right of way confusion. One fatality outside the intersection underscores caution. Public approval is unanimous.
A British Canberra jet bomber set a one day Atlantic flight from Ireland to Newfoundland and back, totaling 2072 miles at 606 mph with a 10 hour 2 minute elapsed time. Omaha plans a $25 million fertilizer plant converting natural gas to urea to boost Midwest crops, using 12 million cubic feet daily and delivering 61 700 tons of nitrogen annually.
Akron reports a surprising 22,000 more books read in 1951 than 1950 as TV and radio boost interest. Harriet Leaf notes dramatized works spur reading, while education may become a key TV field. Lectures on reading by John Erskine emphasize brief daily reading as a lasting habit.
The piece argues that gambling and liquor taxes show no enforcement due to lack of policing and funds. It notes a Pennsylvania district court ruling the tax unconstitutional and pending appeals to the Supreme Court. It suggests Congress enacted a joke and government revenue was the sole aim, inviting public wrath after the Kefauver committee findings.
A Slatington PA editorial urges readers to finish summer trips safely and return alive, blaming haste and careless driving for high highway deaths. It contrasts Wynne Progress history with changes over decades, noting shifts in lifestyle and commerce while humorously doubting real progress and cherishing memories.
A summary of how increased production fuels higher living standards. The piece credits incentives and individual effort for expanding American output, stressing freedom of opportunity and the role of hard work in driving growth.
A concise look back at notable items from The Chronicle spanning ten, twenty, thirty, and forty years ago. Highlights include local milestones, community figures, and events that shaped the town’s history in those years.
40 years ago crowds gathered to discuss road conditions with the Commercial Association hosting. Charley Porter blasted Main Street mudholes while Rev. Muller urged improvements to river bottom roads. farmers threatened to shop elsewhere. A mix of local notices on weddings stockholders and accidents followed.
Thirty years ago in October 1922 Molly Lundy was fined 50 dollars in Montezuma for making dandelion wine with eight percent alcohol, though she had not sold any. In Newton Pella High played Newton with a 6 to 0 second-half win, radio broadcasts from Walter Fowler’s Pho office reached the field, and a banquet for Pella baseball players was hosted by A. N. Vander Linden. The Federated Club planned a baby health clinic, Gox Memorial Band Stand dedication occurred in Garden Square with Mayor Vanden Berg officiating, and tributes were paid to J. Murray Cox for his local leadership.
The Pella community marked its 75th anniversary with a band performance by the Pella and high school bands, a dedication with shrubbery planting, and a parade honoring Mr. Cox who spoke briefly. H J Vanden Berg’s Sunday School class hosted a squirrel supper at the Baptist Camp on Skunk River. The Pella baseball team lost to Melcher 12 to 8, with Melcher dominating the season series and Don Gale injuring his shoulder. A large crowd attended the game, including many from Melcher. Des Moines Sunday Register sold 500 extra copies featuring pictures of the celebration, and Gerrit Rysdam advertised. H Jaarsma bought a residence from Dr A J Visser for 4190 dollars as Visser moved to Chicago. Water hydrants were painted orange under Will Schreiner. Jesse Curtis of San Bernardino delivered an address at the anniversary, praising Pella founders for character, energy, and leadership.
Twenty years ago the Central football team defeated St Ambrose 18 to 13 and Parsons 6 to 0 and was set for a tough Friday clash with Simpson. EL Whitney of Charles City noted as contender for the Iowa Conference title as the era’s local sports sweep reported.
The Antique Threshers Association held its annual convention in Wichita Kansas displaying about 26 old steam engines. The event sparked memories of farm life decades ago with youths watching the steamers burst to life and the water wagon delivering scarce water amid a lively, nostalgic atmosphere.
Former Editor W A Young wrote a long feature about Pella twenty five years prior in a column titled Way Back When. Pella High's grid team lost to Sigourney 20 to 0 due to costly fumbles. Rhynsburger and Bevan praised for top play. Paul Grundman runs for Marion County Sheriff. Joe De Hoog joins the police force.
Ten years ago John Hackett led a Legion committee that collected twelve tons of scrap in the city, Ruth Vander Wal appeared on the front page as a County Auditor’s office clerk promoted to deputy, and Bert Hols posed with 1450 old phonograph records to be recast for men in service. The paper notes the scrap drive urgency, Junior Red Cross afghans, Central Simpson’s game uncertainty, a Pella poultry show, and Homecoming at Central College October 9–11 with limited alumni due to wartime. Knoxville beat Pella 21–0. local farm prices list corn 68 cents a bushel, oats 44 cents, wheat $1.04. hogs $13.30–$14.45 per cwt.
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