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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
4
A brief clipped reflection on blunt speech and mutual preferences. It notes how people value clear expression of thoughts and how agreement affects affinity, with a stray mention of mismatched feelings and social tact. The piece centers on bluntness, attraction, and the tension between honesty and harmony.
The United States News reports teachers nationwide revert to traditional reading writing and arithmetic methods after a four to five page feature. It notes Dewey era progressive education faced backlash as schools return to study focus while blending effective ideas and dropping ineffective drills and rote routines.
Signs point to a drouth break with heavy rains in the southwest and snow in Colorado and the Great Plains. Weather students see a pattern shift in winds that may bring more moisture. Ponds and wells are refilling, soil moisture improves, farmers and gardeners await safer planting conditions though a full normal pattern remains uncertain.
An eastern city art show features abstractions drawing notice. A reporter misreads a piece titled Ytinasni created from a pet artists’ brush wipe card, framed with a ribbon and old paper. Comments sprawl from guesses of origin to praise of heartful painting.
Experts from the Department of Agriculture advocate roadside planting under the federal road program to curb erosion and enhance safety. They cite already planted patches along Highway 163 between Pella and Oskaloosa and urge reintroducing woodland flowers such as violets daisies anemones blue bells columbines buttercups jack in the pulpit harebells and sweet williams to combat extinction and beautify the landscape.
The Clear Lake Mirror argues that continuously funding maintenance for outdated roads wastes money. It urges shifting funds toward new construction to reduce long term costs and improve the county road system with less upkeep.
A retrospective look across The Chronicle anniversaries spanning 10, 20, 30, 40 and 650 years. The column highlights notable events, people, and developments from past editions, offering context on how recent history echoed earlier eras.
A 1907 bulletin covers religious signs in Oskaloosa, civic notes from Pella including street work and pond cleanups, and plans for a Home for the Aged. Reports mention Prairie City express service, district court action, street commissioner I J Stoddard, city engineer Will Schreiner, and a reorganized Pella Band. Portland Cement option on Harvey area land, Arbor Day campus activities, and early season automobiles are noted alongside local jokes and chatter.
April 12 1917 banner asks if the volunteers will join the Iowa National Guard or be drafted. Governor Harding urges enlistment to boost war strength while a naval enlistment and radio shutdown news frame the wartime mood. Local clubs host Reciprocity Day with speeches by Anne Sorenson and Mrs Whitley. Marie Kaiser to sing with Minneapolis Symphony at Masonic Theatre in Oskaloosa and Pella. Local auto ads report Ford dominance and car sales data. miss Kaiser previously sang for Edison Micrograph.
A lead story from the issue reports a man murdered in a Mason City boxcar. He is identified as Phil Schell by his brother James Schell of Runnells Iowa after viewing the body.
Schell denies death claim as brothers reunite after years. Des Moines trip and new Enright flour bread novelty noted. Rock Island Railway showcases six diesel electric motor cars with two slated for Keokuk Des Moines line. 1927 rail project includes grading at Number 14 through Jasper and Marshall counties. Central's Academy presents Prof Pepp to a full house with listed cast. Three trains per day through Pella, busses unreliable in mud. Local quips about hooch in a goldfish bowl. Laura Wehrle offers Green Hill schoolhouse for sale. Ministerial Association pushes hospital. Tulip Festival plans advance at Legion Hall. Pella High Band to Des Moines for Tulip Time, Drake relays. Silent film slate and Be Loved Enemy shown. City trash pickup and painting prep for Tulip Time. Mrs Boland hospitalized in Des Moines. Tulip Time Edition planned for April 22. Ten years ago: City of Refuge pageant planned for Pool Park. old Boland Hat Shop torn down for Prescott Steenhoek. Rotary Club elders dinner set. Kimball organ dedication at Third Reformed Church. Martha Lautenbach preserves historical papers at Ulrich Meat Market window.
Twenty years ago Marion County records list 630 relief recipients of whom 427 were unemployed. Additional families received supplementary aid due to illness or special circumstances. Nationwide unemployment remained high while Carl De Vries of Pella rose to vice president at Occidental Life Insurance in California after four years as the VP assistant.
Archives staff at Central College organize Tulip Time events with volunteers canvassing for advance ticket sales and a large parade planned. Stores display windows are arranged while the final Queen coupon vote appears in the issue. A Dutch-Indonesian independence note appears, and Henry Terlouw urges more Dutch language use. No TV sets advertised.
Textile advice from Opal Roberson of Iowa State College notes that many taffeta fabrics, especially acetates and rayons, lose stiffness after dry cleaning and steam pressing. The limpness often appears where stains were removed and can worsen with multiple cleanings. Manufacturers seek sizings to restore crispness while resisting water spotting.
A public service study by B F Goodrich warns of a potential deficit of 90000 scientists and engineers in ten years. Rear Admiral Rickover urges liberal arts grounding and early technical training by age twenty. Critics argue democracy requires leaders with broad thinking beyond narrow technical skills, urging liberal education as a management prerequisite. Randall advocates liberal arts as foundation for successful leadership, while Whyte cautions recruitment and education trends favor applied, practical training. Proposals include enrolling more high school students in science and engineering to ease future shortages, and preserving Western civilization by teaching humans as well as how to calculate.
The fabric's reaction to dry cleaning and steam pressing varies with the amount of size applied. Higher sizing can stiffen wool and cotton blends and alter crease recovery, while lower sizing may restore softness after cleaning.
A final plea urged residents of Pella and Lake Prairie Township to contribute to the 1957 Easter Seal Campaign. Campaign chair Reuben Schakel called on those who have not yet given to make their donations promptly to support the drive.
Mr Schakel urged contributions to aid crippled children, saying the appeal's success determines every child’s future in the county. He stressed keeping pace with new treatments and giving a new lease on life to handicapped youngsters through welfare donations today.
Mrs J R Ryan joins the town centenarians at Waukon marking her 100th birthday born on a nearby farm in 1857. She celebrated with neighbors and relatives as the community notes this rare milestone.
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