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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
2
Winter raises CO poisoning risk as car exhaust and faulty heaters release a colorless odorless gas. Symptoms like nausea dizziness and headaches mimic illnesses, delaying warning. Check vehicle exhausts and heating systems to prevent tragedy.
New York City electrical workers consider voting on a 20 hour work week, replacing the current 30 hour grind. A union leader urges the change, threatening a city wide walk out if contractors resist. The move aims to free time for home tasks and weekends, hinting at a broader union effort.
Iowa families gather for holidays as the Iowa Association for Retarded Children urges ongoing community understanding and local and national support. President Vergie Josten notes problems persist daily and grow harder, while Executive Director S. R. Christensen calls for four to five hundred new classes and facilities, citing progress from PKU research and the need to address broader causes of mental retardation.
Harry Dukes, who began his 37 year tenure at Farmers Co-op Elevator in Yale, has retired saying at 75 he feels he has earned a vacation.
Opportunity School children visited a local bakery at Calvary Christian Reformed Church. The class rolled dough, cut shapes, and decorated Christmas cookies for their families. Teacher Mrs. G. J. Van Zomeren notes the outings are educational and enjoyable. Six students attend lessons each Monday and Friday.
The Sully Gospel Hall held a mission meeting at Mrs. Waldo Vannoy’s home in Montezuma with Christmas boxes for Immanuel Mission and gifts for Newton County Home inmates. Officers elected include Mrs. Vannoy correspondent and Mrs. Lehrl Vande Krol secretary treasurer. Local social comments note Mrs. Sarah Brand’s gathering, a death in Pella, hospitalizations of Leslie and Harry Vande Krol, and various visits and baptisms. Other news covers real estate transfers and district fire safety guidance.
Attractive red and white reflective signs are being placed in front of every home in the Sully Rural Fire Department district. Five hundred signs are numbered by township and section to pinpoint fire locations by number and name during emergencies. The Lynnville Sully FFA chapter distributes signs as a community service with funding from the Fire Department.
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