Thoughtful Christmas Verse on Sharing and Giving
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
8
Resignation of Allan B. Kline as Iowan Farm Bureau president
Allan B. Kline announces his resignation as Farm Bureau president due to ill health, drawing regret from members and leaders who praise his principled, difficult stance for flexible prices. Reporters at the National Bureau Convention in New York note unusual quiet, cordiality, and dedication to making the bureau a potent national force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Allan B. Kline
Kline
National Bureau
New York
Big City
Seasions
Bureau
Extension Courses At Iowa State College At Ames
Iowa State College offers a broad program of engineering extension services for laymen with many short courses throughout the year. Courses include diesel engines plumbing electrical concrete fire fighting welding gas distribution architecture and more. A Pre-Apprentice School for Brick Masons runs January 3 to February 25 1955 with classroom study and fieldwork and a fee. An Electronics and TV Fundamentals course for students with math background is planned for July and August 1955 as an intensive program in electronics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Pella
Master Builders of
Iowa
ISU Extension Offers 1954 Electronics Course Booklet
The material outlines a six week basic electronics study followed by two weeks on servicing TV sets. A fee is charged for the course. For a copy of the 1954-55 bulletin write Engineering Extension Service Iowa State College Ames requesting the booklet. Our own booklet is available for loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
A Christmas Message on Hope After War and Fear
December 1944 brought fears of a prolonged war and heavy American losses. Yet, as 1954 nears, faith and unity rise with a pledge that peace on earth and goodwill to men will prevail, honoring fallen soldiers and shared treasures. The speaker cites Allied unity, defense of freedom, and religious precepts guiding humane relations across two millennia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Belgium
Bulge
U. S
Soviet Russia
Editorial Comment Town Crop News Pride and Humility
A columnist warns that American pride can resemble Pharisaic boasting and invites reflection on humility. The piece questions national decadence, cites church leaders, and asks if the United States has overdue warnings to heed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Why Do Industries Leave Carthage’s Lost Past
Carthage Evening Press reflects on a history of faded-out industries, noting the value of understanding why past businesses ceased operations. It suggests a study by a competent group to learn lessons for preserving existing industries and attracting new ones, stressing the importance of continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Bird
Back Through Memory Lane 10 20 30 40 50 Years Ago
Items of interest from The Chronicle highlight notable events, people, and moments remembered across decades. Recaps draw attention to long-ago happenings and their lasting local impact, offering a compact, period-tinged snapshot of history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
50 Years Ago In Monroe A Drowsy Sleep Tap Reveals Loss
A Monroe man in the Rock Island Depot waiting room was robbed of $45 after falling asleep in a warm, drowsy waiting area following a visit to a thirst parlor. The era records also note Central College being rein stated as Standard College in an Iowa City meeting led by President L A Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Rock Island Depot
Central College
Iowa City
L.A. Garrison
Garden Square
Liquor amendment falls short in House vote in Washington
Forty years ago an amendment to the constitution prohibiting liquor sales failed to win approval in the U S House with 197 for and 189 against noting Hobson submitted the proposal. The column also references a letter from Dr. Will Allen of National City California praising rain and reservoir water. Other items recount local incidents including a wagon incident on Main Street a farm trade and snow affecting travel and farm moves before March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Hobson
W. A. Young
Will Allen
National City
California
Allen
Ben Sack
Mouston
Dallas
Galveston
Texas
Jim
Q) van Vark
Main Street
van Maren Smithy
Ver Steeg Company
Mahaska County
Ray Landers
John Idllebrands
Henry Kool
One Mile North of Pella Auctioned Land at $190 Per Acre
The item notes a parcel located one mile north of Pella selling for $190.00 per acre. It mentions Kool planning to move to Pella. The year end issue includes local amused notices, an extensive advertisement by Jim Vander Pol listing bargains such as Peaberry coffee 22 cents a pound and various goods. Other items reference gifts from Central College students to faculty at a Christmas chapel service and local election legal contests involving Ed Long and Mrs. Brillhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Kool
Central College
J. W. Bailey
E. T. Warren
J. D. Dodson
Harry de Cook
Jim Vander Pol
D. G. Gosselink
Carl Clark
East Franklin Street
Ed Long
December cold arrives as town records first freeze
The season’s first subfreezing day occurred on December 18 as John Braashart won two tons of coal by predicting the date in a Vander Zyl Coal Co contest. Mrs. A N Vander Linden hosted Chamber of Commerce members and spouses with an Egypt lantern slide talk, a Legion Auxiliary dinner preceding a 90 minute presentation. Work nears completion on a large addition to Ulrich Meat Market at Franklin Street. Mrs. G Pippel purchased the John Van Vark home on East Washington Street, 600 block, for $4,000, with Paul Boertje as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Braashart
Vander Zyl Coal Co
A. N. Vander Linden
Chamber of Commerce
Egypt
The
Legion Auxiliary
Ulrich
Franklin Street
Square
G. Pippel
John van Vark
East Washington Street
Paul Boertje
Ebenezer church destroyed by fire on Sunday
Twenty years ago the Ebenezer church building burned totally on Sunday December 23 with losses over 20000 and 7000 insurance. The fire was discovered by Dick Hagen family during lunch in the basement when a son reported the roof in flames. Hog prices in Chicago rose to 6.60 for choice weights, the high in months. Lane Meulpolder returned from a Holland visit noting higher living costs there. Vehicle license fees for Chevrolet or Ford exceeded 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer
Dick Hagen
Chicago
Lane Meulpolder
Holland
Panthers Fall to 84 11 in Basketball Game
Reading from a 1920s era page, Panthers lost 84 to 11 as Knoxville made three field goals. Klein and Pella started with seven field goals, Heerema added points, Ellsworth Richardson was elected vice Farm Bureau woman. A Mahaska Hospital collision fatality: Walter Johnson, 53, died after a crash on Highway 63 near Otley. Optimism for better times and heavier Christmas buying noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esaie Brooks
Agend Tristion
Panthers
Knoxville
Thea
Klein
Pella
Heerema
Ellsworth Richardson
Farm Bureau
Shirley 7 Temple
Walter Johnson
Mahaska Hos
Otley
Farmers and farmers wives attend Marion County Soil District meet
Ten years ago in Knoxville, 300 farmers and wives plus business leaders attended the Marion County Soil District annual meeting. About 396 farmers had signed agreements covering 70 000 acres as the district marked its fourth year. Professor I J Johnson spoke on plant breeding and selection at Farmers Night School. Henry Van Brogen and family learned a Liberty Ship was named for their son Ray who died serving in the Navy. Three Pella men, George W Carson Peter Henry Rus and Robert Lee Van Zante, joined the county draft on December 18. Clarence M Van Zee inducted December 19. Lt Lester Van der Wilt earned an oak leaf cluster for B 17 service from England. Floyd Ver Steegt of Lynnville won a bronze medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Soils District
Knoxville
I. J. Johnson
Iowa State
Henry van Brogen
S. Maritime
Ray van Brogen
Navy
Pella
George W. Carson
Peter Henry Rus
Robert Lee van Zante
Clarence M. van Zee
Lester van der Wilt
Bogey’s Septic Tank Cleaner and Drain Openers Ad
An advertisement touts Bogey's Septic Tank Cleaner and Drain Openers to clear clogged drainage lines. It promises quick results at a low cost and encourages readers to purchase at Paardekooper's Ideal Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogey
Farmers urged to back Eisenhower against China war action
A 1954 era summary notes pressure in Congress for a China blockade in retaliation for American detainees, while President Eisenhower favors peace. The piece laments a split between war and peace factions, urges farmers to support the president and influence their state lawmakers to back restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareerd
Ae Ali
Janes
Indochina
China
Formosa
Eisenhower
Nln
Knowland
California
Congress
Atrike
United States
Peace Party
War Party
Van Gorp Leads Pella Past Winterset in 36 16 Win
Winterset fell to Pella as Pete Van Gorp starred with 5 field goals while Chuck Vander Ploeg added 4 and Pete Gaass 3. The item notes wartime price ceilings on light weight barrows and hogs, with slogans urging restraint and a mention of Lt. Howard Grundman returning home from China transit duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oism
Pete van Gorp
Winterset High
Pella
Winterset
Van
Chuck Vander Ploeg
Pete Gaass
OPA
Chicago
Howard Grundman
Ery
China
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Main St. Pelle
Lows
National Bckation
Official County
H. H. Sadler
M. M. DE Zwarte Reiter
George Ver Steeg
Charles W. Kennedy
Harley Satonaker
the Cole Drug Store
Hamm Brewing Co
Opera House
Old Park
Highland Park
Billis Johnson
Omaha
Kansas City
John Nollen
Roit
Beard
C. Ahnsburger
Tuber
Herald Angels
Prale
Farmers’ Co-op
Exch. Grocery
Federal Discount Corp
Livermore
Oskaloosa
Martin Naaktgeboren
Paardekooper
Ows Homes
Kicommerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
the ‘Chamber
Hristmas
Paltzer
Easons
White Way Auto Company
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