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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1960
Page
5
Iowa State University advises immediate cutting and burning of all dead and dying elm wood to curb Dutch elm disease. The pamphlet Diseases and Insects Attacking Iowa Elms outlines spray formulas equipment and beetle life cycle, urging a city-wide preventative program to save elms and preserve shade and beauty.
The House ways and means committee rejected a plan to provide government paid hospital nursing home and surgical insurance for social security retirees. Employers and employees would face a 0.14 percent tax increase each. Opponents include the American Medical Association and several labor groups.
Oren Lee Staley outlines strategy as he sets the stage for the National Farmers Organization presidency. The veteran leader signals focus on farmer advocacy, policy push, and greater organization unity ahead of upcoming initiatives and events.
The piece questions a proposed law to fine unsigned editorials, arguing ownership and responsibility lie with the newspaper, editor, or controlling stockholders. It notes most papers publish names responsible for editorial direction, citing Louisville’s Courier-Journal and The Chronicle. It also mentions unrelated local injuries involving Connie Van Donselaar and Arie Wiglard.
The report details a planned holding action following an October maneuver, aimed at testing farmer and market response. Staley calls for patience while a sufficient number support the organization, arguing for security and fair returns, though critics see it as a controlled price scheme with limited appeal.
Fairfield Daily Ledger reports a University of Wisconsin scientist states that monkey babies excel human infants in learning during the first year. Humans then progress through stages like talking, rock n roll, drag racing, taxes, and ulcers while monkeys continue eating bananas in trees.
Items from The Chronicle reveal a retrospective look at notable events from ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years ago. The column highlights community milestones, local figures, and memorable moments that shaped the area's history.
Clarence Pierce sold his stake in Pella Plumbing and Heating to Harry Gall. A wedding at the Methodist church joined Miss Mantha Griffioen and Chas. Croll. John Neiberg returned from Holland, promoting Dutch colony interest in Hyde County. Mrs. Schell walked 7 miles to shop and back with 25 pounds of goods. M. P. Van Gorp opened New South Pella Meat Market advertising fresh meats and lard. Citizens urged to clean ash and manure piles. Sally Gertrude Varen Kamp broke her arm at the Boot home. Will Robertus resumed work at Baldauf store in Oskaloosa. Barber John Hollebrands sought bargains in South Dakota. Mrs. J. S. Zanker of Cleveland wed in Pella. Tennis Kleim back from university studies in Town City. Debates loomed on federal income tax as a constitutional question. Library report notes 2210 books, 85 daily circulation, new readers, and fines.
Four decades ago Pella residents read of local business hours extending to 10 pm for Ideal Puritan and Vander Linden stores. Arbor Day proclamation signed by Governor Harding urged tree planting. Tax rolls showed city wealth of 4.305 million, with real estate dominating, and school board reelected E M Hinton as manual training teacher and high school principal.
In an election year labor unions push political clout with editorials advocating nationalized insurance and government control of military R&D. The piece notes union growth, mentions social policy debates, and lists local school board teacher selections for 1930 31 with staff reassignments and a community health update.
Thirty years ago on April 17 1980 the Rose Hill school pictured on the front page lists students and teacher Hazel Hoffmeier including Carrol Peery Richard Suppel Minnie Vaaden Berg Anna Vink and others. A serious fire at Pete Bandstra farm destroyed two barns a feeder shed and two horses valued around 5000 with the blaze started accidentally by two small children one a Bandstra child and the other a Vander Werff child.
H S Hoov, a county farmer, initiates legal action against the state highway commission after a fire touched off by Worp. Borgmans who procured matches and ignited hay in a barn at vB. The case follows earlier accusations and seeks accountability from the commission.
Central College celebrated progress with a gift stadium funded by the Kuyper family in memory of A N Kuyper. Front page features include the Tulip Queen nominees and scenes from local life such as De Vries farm memories, hospital openings, and community events in Pella.
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