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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1957
Page
3
A Thought of the Week quotes H. G. Bohn on facing fear in pursuing higher education. It urges youths to act with resolve in a just cause, noting many before them chose college and found no regrets after persisting with courage and faith in themselves.
A Gallup survey shows 66 percent of the public and 88 percent of union members would support right to work laws, with one third of union members opposing closed shop. The piece notes tension with union leaders, cites a Senate Rackets Committee hearing on Teamsters leaders Beck and Hoffa, and mentions a failed bill to regulate highway billboards amid public protests for uncluttered roads.
Reporters question the president more bluntly and Congress critics him, but analysts note Ike cannot run again and party politics shape public perception. The piece argues public opinion may reflect strategic politics rather than a true shift in support.
City workers remove dips at intersections and lay concrete to street grade on Broadway. The effort, along with sewer openings raised and sewer disposal plants kept neat, reflects well on city care. Superintendent Schreiner commends water department staff and grounds crew, noting diligent city employees.
The Jefferson Herald laments a time crunch and a culture of passivity. It criticizes the “Let George do it” mindset, urging readers to commit time and effort to community groups rather than shirking duties. It links civic duty to payment of taxes and public services, noting taxes fall on everyone in Town.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling noteworthy events from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. Brief highlights capture local figures, milestones, and remembered moments shaping the community's history.
Fifty years ago Mayor Vander Zyl urged a 25 year franchise vote for an electric line unnamed by source. Descriptions mention gopher bounty collected by James Craig of Des Moines near Colfax, auctions, a Sunday school picnic, and town visitors. Local residents, businesses, and farm notes cover land deals, team standings, cattle shows, mail routes, and a derailment accident.
Wedding recorded August 2 at the Jacob De Vries home in Me. Janet De Vries and Tunis Kemp Kes are named in the notice dated August 30, 1917, reflecting a 40 years ago record.
The county, amid wartime and wheat quotas, sees the Model clothing store opening by Lon Wormhoudt and Tudor Kempkes after a twelve year stint by the assistant postmaster. A list of men passing physicals for Induction to the army appears, including Gene Dennis and Peter Van Gorp. Road accidents near Pella to Oskaloosa report fatalities and injuries among Ottumwa residents. State Fair traffic on Great White Way. Will J. Rhynsburger to Mesita Colorado as a high school principal. Fred Thomassen en route to Omaha for military service. Harry De Reus and Mark McWilliams bound for Ft Snelling Officers' Training School. National Guard movements from Creston.
Thirty years ago the issue ran 16 pages with many ads and little local news. Notable items note Bessie Vander Ploeg in Fremont Iowa as a Central graduate slated to be principal, pavement laid in Southwest Pella, road gravel projects near Sully and toward New Sharon, and local fundraising of 1280 dollars. A tent meeting at West Amsterdam, plus sales ads from Floyd Gambell and Vogelaar, and university returnees Popma and Logan. Local hogs, corn, wheat, and cream prices listed.
Twenty years ago on September 2, 1937, Grimes Canning Company employed 150 workers and paid 2000 dollars in wages the prior week. The firm had 300 acres of tomatoes under contract, harvest was very good, with A. M. Sels as plant supervisor, Verle Ver Dught as operations supervisor, and Dick Ver Dught in charge of maintenance. A parasite was killing Pella's crops.
Iowa State College officials replied there is no remedy yet for a problem. The issue features Central College starting its 85th year next week with President I J Lubbers greeting incoming students. New Central building and Graham Hall show remodeling, A P Van der Meide pictured at his East First and Franklin blacksmith shop noting fewer horses for shoeing as tractors approach. Central College faculty, coach Len Winter and dean Henry W Pietenpol among those pictured. Pella Sully road work begins at Jasper County line with surface work. Mr and Mrs Henry Cox postpone Omaha trip amid a polio epidemic closing city schools, thirty children died.
Ten years ago drought relief arrived with a half inch of rain ending a protracted dry spell that ruined late corn and stunted crops. A front page poem by Grace Crowell echoed farmer anxiety as grasshoppers threatened oats and corn. Laurel Boat, 40, an Aetna Insurance auditor from Newark, died after surgery from a fatal blood clot. Nancy Boat of Pella mourned, while Ray Klootwyk and Tom Grundman were called to Ames for pre-season duties.
A disturbed mind and mistaken identity lead to a skeptical review of a pamphlet touting a new anti anxiety drug. The piece questions the claim that constant tranquillity aids governance and notes anxiety can motivate action and vigilance in public life.
Football practice features valued squad members. Labor Day plans by Christian Reformed congregants unfold in a park. The Vande Kieft family relocates to Kokomo Indiana for a Delco GM role. Weddings include De Goey Koertje and Vieth Vander Ploeg. Dr Arthur Compton predicts a 30 year arc of war challenges within the atomic era.
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