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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
5
The blest editor lets minimal polishing pass as not every line is a gem. Some writing offers knowledge or viewpoint, better than silence. News paper editors never stay quiet, for they always have something to say.
An Iowa visit by Russians highlights that private farming and modern machinery enable large operations with less labor, challenging collective farming myths. The piece notes extension service funding in Mahaska and Marion counties, prompting questions about levy purposes and town needs, and urges public clarity on new extension programs and town-farmer services.
A Time magazine note reports scientists may soon control hydrogen fusion into helium releasing vast energy. The idea links fusion to fission energy in bombs and mentions lithium six deuteride as a potential fuel, suggesting a path toward practical fusion energy.
Scientists discuss putting small quantities of fuel in a linear accelerator beam to trigger fusion and energy release. Debate centers on whether continuous fueling or jolts are needed, but the belief persists that fusion power could provide cheap fuel, less radioactive waste, and lighter reactors, with Russian, English, and U.S. researchers pursuing controlled fusion despite past limits.
Three Oska loosa Herald highway safety items highlight single vehicle crashes. A Bellefountain bridge railing death and two injuries in Albia and Hedrick show speed and loss of control as primary factors. Weeds and tall corn at country intersections worsen risk.
Editorial urges appreciation of simple words and praises local business leaders. It argues communities prosper when successful merchants invest to fund pools hospitals and projects, while avoiding envy toward other towns. The piece champions supporting local professionals to build a stronger town.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recount events 16 20 30 40 and 50 years ago. The column reflects on notable notices and historical snippets from past editions.
Teachers at the Institute discussed and voted on public school transport in Marion County at the request of Representative L. D. Teter. Trustees of the Free Public Library were elected for organization with R. R. Be as president, P. G. Gansalel as president, Mrs. Pittie secretary, HH. P. Scholt treasurer, Hannah Nollen named librarian. Estate actions included the Isaac Roorda sale at J. H. Stuben ranch office. the Boorda home farm sold for 96 dollars per acre totaling 10,252 dollars to Charles Van Zante, and the west end of the County farm to Merny for resale. A Des Moines story clipped from the Capital recounts Eur Sherman and his wife’s troubles, and Harvey Van Gorp’s sales trip to Nebraska for Pella Stacker. The City Council considered but did not act on an ordinance banning giant firecrackers and high explosives. Busines men contributed 821 dollars with 19.71 dollars carryover for the 4th of July celebration. total expenditures were 341.21 dollars with the books balanced. Merchants’ meeting planned for the annual business men’s picnic. An agreement by Rock Island Railway and D. S. Huber set price for land for a new depot at 1600 dollars. G. A. Vander Moulen traded his team for Des Moines land. Will Van Rees to drive to Des Moines. Henry Welle visited from Sully with his automobile wagon. Renaud, Van Viiet, Vander Zyl, Blommers, and others noted.
Misguided Missiles by Chon Day and Rich Sybenga camped on the Skunk River for two weeks. Mark McWilliams, pictured in a Hoover collar, coached at Central College, from Illinois and Knox College graduate. Pella Meteors beat Oskalosa Giants 23 10 with Lankelma pitching and a home run on an error sequence. Rhynsburger sold his egg plant to Kuyk and Dykstra. Rhynsburger started the business in 1872. Train No. 475 had minor trouble near Pella. no injuries. A linotype fire at The Chronicle was contained with nearby water. Central College bought a Brumbeck piano. Prof. Clayton relocates to Texas. Bankruptcy referee Whittaker forecasts 40 percent recovery for Sully bank depositors. 20 percent dividend to depositors already declared. The Heinz pickle plant opens in South Pella. sixty acres contracted. School and church construction updates, notable visits, and sparse summer news fill the page.
Lynnville defeated Pella 4 to 3 in a close baseball game. The contest featured strong pitching from both sides and a late clutch hit that sealed the win for Lynnville.
Five Pella youths gathered with their baby beeves for county fair showing preparations. They trimmed, fed, and staged the calves in pens, aiming for top ribbons and school pride at the event.
Notes from Marion County include five cattlemen Ernest Blom Arthur De Cook Harold Ver Meer Myron Nollen and Gerald Den Hartog feeding eleven head Angus and Herefords. Alderman John Hoeksema reports progress on a swimming pool plan with aid request to authorities and FERA involvement. Tulip bulb orders for 1936 Tulip Time sent to Holland with a follow up smaller order. Pearl Shinn named recipient of a scholarship to International Girls Binder School Camp at Lake Geneva Wisconsin for leadership. A St Louis Negro All Stars team plays a game against local players including Wisse and Vanden Berg for Pella Central College plans to hire Mr. Sam Wing to teach voice at the school. Popular film star Shirley Temple highlighted for Curly Top. Daniel De Jongh of Amsterdam visiting as part of chicken breeders convention in Chicago.
A front page feature recalls Sgt Abraham Goemaat of Pella receiving the Bronze Star from his commanding officer in Bernburgh Germany. He served in Co C, 66th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division. The piece also notes local events from the era including pool area vandalism, a poem recital by Bob Poppen, and community notices about Legion posts, World War II veteran Andrew Klyn, and Dutch relief efforts.
Local debate questions the 17 500 extension budget after 10 306 25 spent last year with 5 365 26 from the farm bureau and 5 000 from the county tax fund. Taxpayers urged to attend Monday’s budget hearing to approve or protest the plan.
Pfc Tunis Sents operated a Red Cross coffee and doughnut station on Iwo Jima near an air field used by Yank fliers on duty. Raids over Japan employed B-29s and mustangs. Dr I J Lubbers and family left for Holland Michigan as he nears presidency succession at Hope College. Subsidies paid farmers 60 cents per cwt milk and 17 cents per lb butterfat. Staff Sgt Loren Vander Zyl in Bournemouth England advocates more enter ie of Gen- Pella. He serves Oral Hospital in Englan.
A Simon Culligan owned team in Emmetsburg bolted through the town frightening residents. A fallen tree trunk stopped the animals. The harness and wagon were wrecked but the horses were not injured.
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