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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1957
Page
7
Postponement discussed as city officials outline a concrete reservoir holding over 4 million gallons. Intended to ease summer water shortages and provide emergency supply, the project would be funded from receipts with no external financing.
The city started a reservoir project on Howell road to boost storage and revenue. An ordinance increased water rates for lower brackets and changed water and sewer collections from quarterly to monthly. First 1000 gallons rose to 1.00, next 1000 to 0.60 per thousand, with higher tiers at 45, 35, and 25 cents per thousand above. Bills payable monthly by the 15th. Seward service charge rises with the water bill. City Clerk W L McNamar said the plan saves about 30000 by city labor and aims to finish in five to seven years, weather permitting.
Al Figgins of Marion County Social Welfare announces surplus foods ready for distribution the first week in August from the Knoxville warehouse at 218 South Third Street. Morning only 9 a.m. to noon with schedules for Knoxville Aug 12 Hamilton Bussey Attica Marysville Aug 13 and Tracy Harvey Pella Pershing Aug 14 Dallas Melcher Columbia Lacona Aug 15 Pleasantville Swan Otley Aug 16. John Fisher, Board of Supervisors chair, says program continued through summer to aid low income families and to be ready for future commodities.
Gus Johnson of Alta lost part of a finger when his auto slipped from a jack and slammed the trunk door on his hand. This is the second finger he has lost on the same hand. the little finger was cut off years ago by a corn picker.
Arrests and fines listed from Mayor's Court and Justice of the Peace since July 22. Names include Gene De Heer Leighton Glen Van Roekel Martin A. De Jong Roger Utterback Delmar Miedema Herbert Hill Charles Winegarden Alvin Johnson Charles Nelson with offenses such as speeding reckless driving improper passing and fishing without a license and fines ranging from five to twenty five dollars plus costs and driver license suspensions where noted.
Rotary defeated Van Gorps 19 to 8 on Monday evening in Little League play. Van Gorps had 8 hits led by John Dieleman and Dan Du Pree with two each. Rotary totaled 17 hits with Bob Swank Vernon De Jong and Jerry Breen homering.
Carol Flock of Oskaloosa, newly chosen Miss Iowa, received an unexpected welcome Friday when a caravan of Pella groups led by Mayor H Klein escorted her through town. The procession circled Central Park and stopped at the square as Klein presented wooden shoes and Ella Bologna.
The Pella Municipal Pool marks its twenty first year with an annual water show this Thursday at 8 00 p m A tenor soloist Dr Thomas Boslooper known as pastor of Second Reformed Church will perform medleys by Sigmund Romberg and other composers with Sousa marches and patriotic tunes in a program that includes military escorts and choir tones across the evening.
The annual White Clover Day sale by the Amvet Auxiliary is set for Saturday, August 10. The White Clover, linked to Normandy veterans, funds hospital work for veterans nationwide and supports rehabilitation for those unable to work.
The show includes four water ballet routines themed by seasons with floral umbrellas for Spring and a snowman for Winter. Clowns provide humor, while water safety instructors Ken De Wild and Gene De Sier lead a survivial swimming demonstration. Extra seating and divers are noted. rain date August 9.
Salesmen are urged to sell White Clovers Saturday to comfort hospitalized veterans. Youngsters can pick up supplies at Van Gorp Insurance Agency starting Friday afternoon and will receive remuneration. A separate note mentions that between 1950 and 1964 Iowa tractor numbers rose by over 70,000.
Pella reels from news of Jacob Van Dusseldorp's death, linked to a burglary attempt near the Schneider farm three miles from Pella. An inquest in Tipton found the shooter, Harry Schneider, acted in possible self defense. The dead man, a WWII veteran, had recently moved from northeast of Pella to a Durant area farm. The Chronicle obituary page carries his life story.
High school registration will occur Friday and Saturday August 23 and 24. Students report to Room 100 to choose courses, receive locker assignments, and pay about 6 dollars for freshmen or 11 dollars for upperclassmen. Doors open 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Freshmen must take four subjects including English science and math.
Marion County reports hog deaths during heat as extension director Will Litwiller cites losses of valuable sows. Veterinarian Maynard Spear recommends portable shades, fresh air, shade timing to avoid dust, dust free bedding, and frequent water checks to prevent heat related illness.
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