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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1952
Page
5
A Wise-Oped style reflection warns that fixed political convictions breed prejudice and blind spots. It argues against unreasoning, rigid opinions and urges keeping an open mind to avoid lost friendships and unhappiness during campaigns.
The Grinnell editorial notes Central College's centennial year and urges Pella residents to help. It contrasts Frontline armor for soldiers with public resolve, cites Adlai Stevenson on pressure groups, and argues voting rights must not be coerced. It emphasizes democracy and the duty of citizens to participate.
Massachusetts lawmakers slipped a six year old pension expansion through last regular session without notice. Public anger built as details emerged of a treasury raid. An extra session was convened by the governor to revoke the pensions in full following disclosures and protests.
Two conclusions are warranted. An alert public and press can scare crooked public servants into honesty. Anything done in secrecy deserves scrutiny, especially when public funds are involved. Law requires boards to print detailed proceedings for public reading, ensuring the right to know what goes on and why.
The editor attended the annual Soils District Commissioners of Iowa conference in Cedar Rapids. Dr. Hugh H. Bennett urged centralized scientific soil conservation, warned against PMA control, and praised district technicians while praising volunteers who serve without pay beyond mileage. He argued true conservation must deliver real value to farmers.
Monroe County News argues fines and driver license suspensions are minor inconveniences and calls for jail time to be considered by the Iowa legislature. Walnut Bureau notes a Christian Science Monitor report detailing four hours of TV for kids showing murders and other crimes. Toledo Chronicle criticizes post office franking abuses by politicians, calling for reform as costly to taxpayers.
A brief look back at notable items from The Chronicle from 10, 20, 40, and 80 years ago. Curated notes center on distinctive events, people, and moments that shaped the era, offering readers a window into past local happenings.
Forty years back Central's second team battled Highland Park to a 0 to 0 stalemate on Central field with punting by fullback Ralph Westervelt as the standout. Central stopped the heavier opponents with timely kicks after failing to breach the line.
Thirty years ago two men in Ku Klux Klan garments entered the Salvation Army Hall in Waterloo Iowa and left a $25 offering on the altar. The Chronicle editor William A Young spoke on the national Legion Convention in New Orleans. Townsfolk faced corn borers misidentified as European pests. Donald Anderson, longtime Pella native, was invited to give a recital on November 10. Mrs. G A Vander Meulen returned to Los Angeles after a summer with the Vander Meulen family. Jacob H Schakel sold a Southern Street home to William and Mary Baer, with spring possession. J Clerkx moved Vander Meulen tin shop to Ottumwa for an auto shop job. Andrew Buwalda took charge at the Vander Meulen store.
Mee Buerkens and Ger Houweling, both teachers in Serast Town schools, spent the weekend at home. Simpson defeated Central 7 to 0 with Filkkema Cutterback scoring Central’s only touchdown. Mercer led the Redmen while Central lost 25 to 0 in another game. Gen tral players Van Haan Lautenbach Flitkema, and Van Doorninck connected in several plays. Magdalene Kuyper gave a junior recital at College Chapel Hall, impressing with ease and presence.
An eight page issue centers on upcoming elections with political ads and two rallies in Garden Square. Dolores Del Rio and Joel Mc Crea's Bird of Paradise plays at Pella Theatre. Candidates including Dr Carl Aschenbrenner Paul Grundman Gerald Paardekooper and Nick Gesman speak at Democratic events in Knoxville and beyond.
Centennial-Art Opportunity president N. Stevens outlines plans at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to expand Grinnell’s college program. He seeks town and college cooperation for a year long effort, aiming to host visiting notables and boost national prominence, with a call for 600 to 1000 extra rooms. The community is urged to mobilize and back the venture.
Ten years ago October 22 1942 a second course in defense work was offered in the Pella High manual training room focusing on metal work and welding with instructor John Hoeksema fifteen students could enroll. Other items note service members Lt A C Rempe Pvt Gilbert Bandstra and plans for Boy Scouts fundraising plus a flight training visit and art instructor change at Central College.
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