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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
3
Mrs quoted as president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs urges parents, especially mothers, to provide security love and guidance to help children mature with self tolerance and integrity. The note marks a basic formula for raising resilient youth and preventing delinquency, offered for repetition.
Jiri Hajek, Czechoslovakia's ambassador to England, told the British Foreign Office his office was wired with concealed microphones and he protested. A government official said the devices were traced to a shop on Old Brompton Road and were planted there by a member of the ambassador's own Czech embassy.
WOL-TV Ames reports WOI-TV started remote schooling in 1952 with 40 schools. Last week 1,380 classrooms now receive receivers and over 38,000 children watch regularly. See and Do Time remains the favorite program for primary grades. The article asserts animated pictures best capture attention and convey knowledge, pledging quality service from WOI and WOI-TV to Iowa’s children.
The Woodward case in New York drew attention to estate planning after Mrs. Woodward shot her husband. The will and $10 million estate highlighted taxes and how outright or trust allocations could affect heirs. The lesson stresses making a will and seeking legal guidance to minimize taxes and secure dispositions before death.
University of Kansas coach Phog Allen praises Wilt Chamberlain as the greatest freshman he has seen while noting his seven foot height and scoring at Overbrook. Allen argues tall players gain an unfair advantage under current rules and urges raising the basket to restore equilibrium and fairness in the game.
Jay Taylor of the American National Cattlemen's Association praised President Eisenhower as the greatest beef salesman. He noted Eisenhower requested beef bacon at Fitzsimmons Hospital, triggering broad news coverage and a spike in breakfast beef demand. The industry promotes all beef products amid mixed pork reception.
A collection of editorial excerpts notes Governor Hoegh's highways improving driving for middle aged motorists and suggests accident records may rise. It also comments on Christmas music in stores, urging softer, varied selections and saving carols for home and church. Archbold Buckeye warns of looming talent shortages without college education and urges stronger technical training for national prosperity.
The Chronicle recalls notable items from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. Highlights reflect local events, notable figures, and community milestones that shaped the area then and now.
In 1905 the Chronicle newsroom relocates to the basement of a new People’s Trust Co building on South Main. Albert Hobbs Post reorganizes at City Hall led by Keables Cox and Clark. Richard Henderson brings his stock company to Pella’s Opera House for next week’s shows including Rip Van Winkle and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Mrs. Vogelaar dies at 84 after moving to Pella in 1848. she leaves ten children, two living. Central College plans an illustrated lecture by Packard, a famed cartoonist. Nearby, Rock Island depot brickwork nears completion. A heavy rain fell earlier, no snow yet. A sensational note recounts a shooting in Oskaloosa. A wooden sidewalk on Washington Street raises pedestrian safety concerns. Willian Verros leads a boys’ band initiative, while Central College basketball fans face a postponed season due to health advice. Nick Van Dalen plans California move for a new home.
A barn owned by George Gezel and used by John Van Gorp caught fire on December 2 1915. Firemen reported flames shooting from the structure hampering efforts to control the blaze. No injuries were reported and authorities began investigating the cause.
Board of Trustees of Central College met at the Baptist Church and voted to transfer the college property to the Reformed Church under conditions. Endowment funds move to the American Baptist Education Society. A new Baptist college to be established in Iowa.
Thirty years ago downtown windows sparkled with holiday merchandise as Christmas three weeks away. Home Economics students at Iowa State College learned simple weaving on cardboard looms while three hundred orphans awaited adoption. Carrie Hoeksema won another Legion Auxiliary presidency, leading about sixty members. Two major Iowa coal mines near Albia, owned by Consolidated Coal Co, were sold to an Illinois firm due to taxes and costs. Women in Omaha protested high prices.
A compiled update from Pella covering entertainment with Rochelle Hudson and Henry Fonda in Broadway Melody of 1086 at the Pella Theatre, a wrestling match featuring Earl Wampler vs. Baron Ginsberg at the Masonic Theatre, the Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at Ontra Café, and plans for a WHO Barn Dance Frolic. Also reports on lighting curb Christmas trees, a Cooperative Consumers Association meeting postponed by a storm, a Pella basketball loss to Newton in overtime led by Liter, and Central boys football drills ahead of a game with Towa Success. Iowa pheasant season cited, plus local prices on radios, farm commodities, and eggs and cream.
Lee Kester led a $407 donation by young men of the YMCA Central College to aid a student from Holland next year. Dr. Arthur Wormhoudt will take over the English department at Central College, replacing Miss Sinnia Billups who will be on leave. The Public Library seeks books for a Russia relief drive, with J John Nollen chairing the Iowa effort. Night School farmers set December 3 for plant breeding discussion with E S Dyas of Iowa State College as speaker. Highway patrols picked up traffic violators in Pella, with Mayor Frush requesting patrol help, as First Reformed Church crowd heard Dr M J Hoffman.
A city newspaper invites readers to send letters revealing opinions on issues of public interest. Editors state space will be provided for citizens to sound off, within libel laws, urging honesty over fear of repercussions. The piece urges readers not to suppress thoughts despite potential criticism.
An Oskaloosa soldier, Cpl. Robert Shaffer, described Tokyo atomic devastation with central city ruin, 100000 dead and 200000 missing. Obituaries note John A. Pos and Aart C. Houweling. Local returnees include Lt. Joe D. Woods and Nadine Reed of Otley. Germany issued porcelain coins in World War I.
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