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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
7
A concise reflection on trimming to please all leading to self loss. It notes any person with decisions cannot consider every wish or they will delay action. It also counters the idea that an editor who never declares an opinion will eventually lack one to share.
The 1955 report on Jonas E Salk s polio vaccine shows a historic breakthrough saving children and easing fears. Public response is marked by gratitude and admiration for Salk s humility, with his remark that the vaccine belongs to the people.
The Iowa Senate committee noted a bill offering salary hikes for legislators, the Lieutenant Governor, and the House Speaker, with session pay proposed at five thousand dollars or fifty dollars per day for lawmakers, ten thousand dollars or one hundred dollars per day for the leaders. The Senate blocked introduction by voice vote. The piece also cites bank data on wealth distribution, contrasting gains for middle-income families with static upper-income shares as overall national income rose.
The state advances a broad pavement widening program as contracts are let for 98 miles this year. Slabs will grow from 18 to 24 feet, bridges from 20 to 30 feet, with curb removal. Governor Hoegh urges rapid progress using funds from the one-cent gasoline tax, arguing wider roads reduce driver tension and hazards.
Editorial comments urge rising legislators to focus on repealing obsolete statutes rather than creating new ones. Sigourney Review advocates toll roads to shift heavy truck traffic from Iowa highways, reducing wear and extending road life. Shelby News notes farmers boost livestock value by tidy, well kept premises and quality stock. Ontario Argus-Observer reports House Armed Services committee backing a four year draft extension, arguing universal service remains unnecessary as current system provides adequate strength with pay improvements.
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A neighbor found C Rhynsburger dead at his home west of Howell Station near the Des Moines River. The 60-year-old man, known as the old gentleman, died of a heart ailment. Local notes mention a city fiscal issue and social happenings including a Penn College Glee Club disturbance and a plan for Peoples National Bank.
A kerosene lamp on a shelf near the Ross Schakel home ceiling caused a small fire, while leaking pipes on a gasoline stove ignited another blaze at the I D Wormhoudt residence but both were quickly extinguished.
Dr J J Sybenga moved from Leighton to Pella and joined Dr F F Carpenter in medical practice. Other locals included Joe Boyd visiting town after baseball stint in Mason City, and Drakes relays participants Rhynsburger Jones De Cook Aschenbrenner from the high school faculty. The Mystery serial The Black Box was shown at Electric Palace. Abie’s Irish Rose played at Masonic Theater in Oskaloosa. Yale's Baltsell, a Central College graduate, joins tuberculosis research efforts with leading scientists per Chicago Daily News clipping.
The Chronicle reports the plant has adopted a dry-mat molding machine to cast impressions of pictures and type, enabling stereotyping. Iowa operators note fifty mines closed and 5,000 men idle due to lower wage competition with West Virginia and Kentucky coal.
In a local track upset Central and Simpson shared equal points while listed competitors included Jake Hoekstra Red Smith Virg Ford Wimpy Gardner Rusty Geery Gearhart Kregel and Reimer Coach Winter praised the effort. Bonus items note Marion County relief wages and early Roosevelt death coverage.
Road workers set up on a lot owned by Paul Van der Zyl as officials discussed making Tulip Time an annual event. A Holland visit was planned for pointers, with several local leaders named. Pella placed last in a Valley Junction high school meet, scoring 14 to Valley Junction's 7. Don Mening won Pella’s only first with a discus throw of 6 feet 6 inches.
The article argues older adults should have meaningful work or activity opportunities rather than complete withdrawal after retirement. It notes longer lifespans and earlier retirement, suggesting roles in local industries, small businesses, tax help season, and recreation groups. It mentions public figures F D R and Harry S Truman, Marion Wormhoudt visiting Pella, and service members Lt Edwards Vander Ploeg Ensign Bob Lubbers Lt Lester Vander Wilt.
Four year old Jerry Hammer of Colfax escaped serious injury when he fell from a second story window. He had slipped up the stairs unseen by his parents and grasped a bed spring as they tossed it out the window.
Cresco mourns as Vice Admiral Frank J. Lowry, who commanded navy task forces in the invasions of Italy Anzio and southern France, dies at his California residence.
A fragmented notice warns motorists to be cautious as youths described as hood kids are reportedly being brought up to run and cause trouble. The readable text emphasizes potential danger on streets and calls for vigilance from drivers.
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