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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1958
Page
4
Thought of the Week highlights the inquiring mind as a driver of improvement and disciplined education. A great automotive executive urges students to value education for developing thinking and discipline, shaping a worthwhile life as school time returns.
The article notes atomic powered submarines Nautilus Skate and Triton crossing polar routes without incident, highlighting peace implications and wartime capabilities. It contrasts Soviet radio jamming with American free speech, quoting Brower on American decline and a restless youth outlook amid concerns over Russia.
Des Moines Register dispatch by Lester Rand reports that teens are seen as beat and misunderstood by older generations. Institute findings show many youths feel reasonably happy despite parental dismissals, with quotes from a boy lamenting lack of understanding and a girl noting personal positivity.
Editorial observations compare American apathy to Japan's courtesy in retail, noting varied reception of polite phrases. The piece urges genuine interest, less sarcasm, and sincere concern as the truest form of courtesy amid political campaigns and public life. It references Lake Mills Graphic Ames Tribune Paul Woods Andalusia Star-News and comments on voter mobilization and election costs.
The Chronicle recalls notable items from 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago across its pages. Highlights include community milestones longtime residents and local events shaping the town.
Fifty years ago a child fell eight feet from a window but recovered by morning after a rock throwing incident damaged the skylight at Cellebrands Studio. Reports include frost in August near town, job moves in Pella, a riotous Des Moines Des Moines game, a store sale, farm land purchases near Eddyville, Prairie City camping for the Iowa State Fair, and attendance at the fair reaching 62 000 with teaching moves noted for Miss Kempkes to Everett Washington.
The report notes several Pel la area teachers attracted by bigger pay in the West. Seventeen coaches transported visitors to the Iowa State Fair, with cars described as loaded to the steps. Local residents Ben H. Sack and Attorney George Ganss traveled for family visits and business, while Artie Van der Linden and Carrie Van Vliet attended the state C E convention in Davenport representing the Second Reformed Church society. Mrs. P. I. Bousquet expanded her veranda, and Pella Drain and Tile Company marked its millionth tile with praise for manager Gene Grundman.
Vanden Berg leads funds for County War Work Council seeking 680 dollars with near completion reported by Treasurer Slob. James Cochrane moves to Pella to work at Farmers National Bank. Pella Canning Plant employs 98. 240 cans per minute. 2 000 cases daily. Government rep J Smith to organize night citizenship school. School Superintendent aiding. Fire dept. responds to Roelofs residence on East First Street. roof and top of building damaged. Tim Hoogenakker reprints letter from Camp Forest head cook of 210th Engineers. Induction lists released for local men. 97 Marion County in the group. Central College library ready. women’s dorm nearly finished. SATC anticipated. Hugo Kuyper tours with Pella Band. Knoxville concert upcoming. Paul Lautenbach replaces Andrew Langerak in post office. Camp Mills visit noted. Lt Wormhoudt ordered to Camp Taylor. Marion Wormhoudt returns from government service in D C. Fred Gezel to resume teaching in LeMars. Radio school grads ready to enlist in Navy. Dave Welle writes from France about army garage work and country travel with command. Meals,
A writer lauds the practice of serving very good fresh beef each day, describing it as a dependable daily staple and highlighting its consistent quality.
Ma haska County road work advanced with grading and gravel. Automatic traffic signals tested in Oskaloosa at two intersections. Local graduates include Catherine Fennema and Harriet Frush with Master of Science from Iowa University. Notable items cover a Chicago flight marriage, a gold rush emigrant tale, Mussolini in literature, a tornado near Fort Dodge, and regional business openings, plus local jokes and social notes.
Twenty years ago a National Geographic photographer visited Pella to photograph children in Dutch dress for an upcoming issue. More than thirty locals appeared in the Iowa State Fair pageant Cavalcade of Iowa in the Parade of Settlers segment under the local display.
Ten years ago Col R L Dean of the Army engineers confirmed a rumor preferring a Howell site for the Des Moines River dam over Red Rock. J W Nash of the Izaak Walton League of Knoxville and Harland Chandler of the Soil Conservation Service appeared with other locals as quail were released northeast of Pella. Labor Day marks dedication for Golf and Country Club clubhouse. Midshipman Gerald Synhorst of Pella trained aboard submarines at Guantanamo Bay. Five boys enjoyed summer vacation in the area.
A Washington tangle over a 150th Lincoln birthday commission minutes marked confidential. Officials including Sen. John Sherman Cooper and the Library of Congress blamed each other as the National Park Service and the commission’s executive assistant failed to clarify who possessed the document. The episode highlights bureaucratic buck-passing and secrecy in a curious, Wonderlandish display.
Colorado connections listed include Johnny Sheppard and Shotgun Vos among speakers and teachers to rural schools. An art show is planned on Central College campus with entries in oil watercolor pastel crayon and gouache within a 50 mile radius. Wedding photo of Carlyne Nichols and Arvin Hoogenakker appears. their August 22 wedding is noted. Grid practice at Central College and a long list of athletes for the team accompany coverage of Farm Bureau events and a chicken dinner at Pool Park attended by 250 people.
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