Thought of the Week on the ease of saying no
The homely philosopher notes that a good-natured person who cannot say no is an easy mark. A pleasant disposition can backfire, keeping one from trouble yet making boundaries hard to enforce.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
3
Criticism or Commendation for Attorney General Countryman
Attorney General Countryman urged strict enforcement of federal liquor stamp laws in Iowa a stance met with mixed county officer cooperation. Despite resistance in some jurisdictions the stamp purchases show ongoing effort to curb illegal sales. Meanwhile Goodyear magazine highlights the Little League movement founded by Carl Stotz to teach boys discipline and fair play beyond game skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Countryman
Iowa
Countryman
A. P. Galway
Goodyear Tire Dealers
Williamsport
Carl Stotz
United States
Canada
Stotz
Dutch Example shapes open Dutch economic policy
The Wall Street Journal piece by William Grimes notes Dutch policy allows American investors extensive freedom, board seats optional, no forced Dutch labor, and five-year capital repatriation with high profits. The piece praises Dutch pragmatism, likening it to pre tariff Britain and calling the Dutch unbeatable in global trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
William Grimes
Holland
Editorial Comment on Tax Education and Public Knowledge
A collage of Iowa editorial quips discusses income tax schooling for citizens, Bankers Association proposals, and opposing views from bar associations and accountants. Notes the public’s appetite for tax know how versus professional help, and cites health and speech commentary from several papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Review
Iowa
State Bankers Association
Bar Association
The
Accountants Organization
Bankers School
Back Through Memory Lane items of interest from The Chronicle
Items of interest from The Chronicle recaps notes from 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago. The column highlights notable events people and places remembered by readers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Ice Cream Social Aids Cox Band in Garden Square
Fifty years ago Garden Square hosted an ice cream social with proceeds totaling 125 dollars benefiting Cox's military band. Rivalry reportedly brewed between city bands as plans to invite Ballengee’s band were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Square
Cox
Ballengee
J. L. Warren
N. J. Gesman
Belle Plaine
Minnesota
Landseekers
George Carpenter
Gesman & Warren
Fifield
Case
Chronicle
Marion Porter
Marion Co
Richardson
T. D
Sully Road
Cheesam and Pos
People’s National Bank and Sav
Railroad Engineer Charles W Goodall Visits Pella
Forty years ago the famed Rock Island State Limited engineer Charles W. Goodall visited Pella with his uncle D. Huber. Born in Pella in 1868, Goodall steered the Chicago to Rock Island train and traveled with Mr. Huber during the stop in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
D. 8. Huber
Charles W. Goodall
Rock Island “State “Limited
Chicago
Rock Island
Mr. Goodall
Pella Events Cover Car Crash Fire and Civic Notes
Man fired from Goodall but due for Rock Island promotion and a buggy crash involving Martin Kamerick’s family is described alongside a store blaze at J G Vander Pol. Wedding of Clina Welcher and Ray Bousquet and a 50th anniversary for A Hoogenakker are noted with local visits by Congressman Dowell and Jay Kempkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Christoffel
Goodall
Rock Island
Martin Kamerick
John van der Leest
J. G. Vander Pol
Clina Welcher
Knoxville
Ray Bousquet
Pella
Ray
Lead
Butte
Mont
A. Hoogenakker
Canada
Iowa school board plans free text book program
Central notes July 1 adoption of a plan to furnish free textbooks for all taof es gable seeks. Legion Post runs an intensive drive to recruit men. World War II veterans discuss Memorial Bundi pation of higher wor ship on discharge. rationing to end soon but price controls persist. Kiwanta Club forms Golf and Counter Club with Dr. H. O. Wormhoudt Tunis H. Klein and Donald Waechter appointed. hail storm harms crops. some farmers insured under 1945 Federal Crop Insurance. Seaman Martin Nelson recalls service on the battleship Alabama and task force. Carroll Hollebrands' auto maintenance outfit praised for service in India Burma China. Renaud Rysdam returns to coach Pella High School teams after 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red _ Lowe
Min Darel Mensch
Ben Walton
Dean van Eee
Iowa
Legion Post
HP. van Gorp
Kiwanta Club
H. O. Wormhoudt
Tunis H. Klein
Donald Waechter
Martin Nelson
Alabama
Carroll Hollebrands
India
Burma
China
Renaud Rysdam
Pella
Van Zante Bros advertise Cole’s not blast kitchen ranges
A nearly half page Ad shows Cole’s kitchen ranges and a prize list of pieces including heavy aluminum utensils. Three Pella gun club members scored around 90 targets each in a 100-shot event at Marysville with thirty men from six counties participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
A. T. Klein
Skunk
Muntingh
Charley Sipkeman
Will Bruinckool
Charley le Cocq
Bruinekool
Charleys
Sipkema
T. van Niewaal
Garden City Steel
Henry Welle
Sully
Pella
Welle
B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Harry Viersen
van Zante Bros
Cole
John Firth
Lanimpur
India
Firths
Assam
America
Infor
Firth
Pella Gun Club
Harry Boland
Earl Black
Russell van Zante
Marysville
W. F. Hughey
Colfax
Jaws
Liberty St
Dan Dieleman
Lelia B. Droz
Rev. J. Hillcoat Arthur
Monroe
Lelia
Baptist Church
China
Alamo Theatre
Schools, Central College Featured On Front Page
The issue highlighted education with front page stories and photos of Central College and its leaders F M Frush superintendent of schools and Dr J J Lubbers Central College president. Inside, teachers and faculty were shown with ribbon winners Virginia Fowler and Melva Le Cocq riding at the Iowa State Fair on horses Captain Copper and Hillacre Chief, plus Robert Barnes of Osi. Hugo Kuyper, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, received a letter from a congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
F. M. Frush
J. J. Lubbers
Central Colege
Central
Hugo Kuyper
Chamber of Commerce
Central College sees repairs and new pipes laid
Ten years ago campus utility work on the Central College site included a tiny system for the sawings and underground pipe installations. Coach Tunis Prins remained optimistic about football prospects amid the ongoing improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Tunis Prins
The Nation Faces A Vast Debt Burden In 1954
The article discusses the United States total debt reaching about 606 billion dollars by end 1954, with private and corporate debt rising sharply since 1946. It warns that even full employment may not offset the growing burden, and notes state and local debt more than doubling. The piece cautions about potential economic hardship if a recession occurs, given high debt levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tax Foundation
Uncle Sam
I.D.U
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