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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
7
Thought of the Week defends conscience as guide and emphasizes the editor role in gathering facts and drawing conclusions. It notes editors persuade without browbeating, leaving final judgments to readers, reflecting a values driven newsroom ethos.
The tax study committee's bill to let towns levy a one percent sales tax was nearly killed in the House Tax Revision Committee. Proponents called it a relief from high property taxes, but critics warned that a tax adopted would not be dropped. The proposal drew broad opposition from taxpayers and merchants alike.
The Strategic Air Command flew three B 52 jets nonstop around the world covering 24 325 miles in 49 hours 19 minutes at about 5385 mph. Refueled by tankers, they departed Castle AFB California looping via Newfoundland French Morocco Egypt Saudi Arabia India Ceylon Malay Peninsula Guam and back to California. The 1949 Lucky Lady II flight covered 23 452 miles at 249 mph.
Readers learned of a recent atomic energy advance where ordinary hydrogen and heavy hydrogen nuclei fused to form helium, releasing energy. Dr Louis W Alvarez led the California team reporting at Monterey that fusion occurred in a bubble chamber with electron bombardment, a small energy release measurable by lab instruments, signaling a path for further study.
Scientists say the fusion process is not yet mastered and hope a cold fusion method may soon emerge. They note atomic energy remains new with rudimentary knowledge and each discovery opens promising vistas. This report is only for the record.
A collage of oddities and political quips features Iowa Insurance Commissioner O P Bennett’s arrest and acquittal for shoplifting hair oil, a Des Moines chase by Roy Soderquist in a commandeered plane, and Defense Secretary Wilson's offhand claim about guardsmen dodging the draft. The President calls the remark unwise as the Wilsons vacation in Florida.
Editorial roundup notes how everyday conduct shapes outcomes. It cites Dale Carnegie six lessons to win friends, Einstein’s remark on better people, and Comenius on internal peace. The piece argues education should foster cooperative, peaceful behavior and mutual respect.
Items of interest from The Chronicle feature notes from ten, twenty, eighty, forty, and sixty years ago. The column highlights remembered events, people, and happenings that shaped the community's past.
Fifty years ago on February 7 1907 a coal train derailed near Marquisville and Bloomfield mines killing seven miners. Two teachers burned when a caboose stove ignited as the train tumbled off track. Newton and Tama voted bonds for utilities, with March 8 election set for 70000 for a municipal electric plant and waterworks. Central College beat Oskaloosa YMCA 38 26 in basketball. Will Pietenpol or Ed Te Veltrup led with ten field goals. Other items note a disputed municipal light plant expense forecast, local attractions, revival reports, a marriage announcement, a teaching posting in Minneapolis, a rest for H D Robertus, cold weather, and market prices.
In a 40 Years Ago recap from February 8 1917 Central's cage team defeated Highland Park 46 to 18 with Boyd and Don Adel scoring ten and five baskets. Pella High beat Prairie City 37 to 16 led by Le Cocq eight baskets and Rillihan seven.
More than 4 500 000 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Explorers and adult leaders nationwide will observe Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marking the 47th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The Four Year Program aims to train boys in patriotism character and spiritual ideals to become intelligent citizens. Observances prepare for the Fourth National Jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania next July 12 to 8.
The Sunday evening service drew few worshipers amid ten below zero temperatures and strong winds. Mr and Mrs J P Klein and daughter Margaret returned to Pella from Roswell New Mexico where they had traveled to improve Margaret. A death was recorded for Cornelia DeCook Muller age 34, wife of Cornelius Muller former pastor of Bethany Church north of Pella, residing at West La C NY. Abraham Van Houweling of Otley injured his hand in a gasoline engine accident tearing one finger loose and injuring others.
In Knoxville J B Elliott’s fourteen room residence suffered heavy fire damage amid low water pressure hindering suppression. The Roeffels of 908 East Second also saw fire damage after moving in. Firemen paused their monthly meeting to fight the blaze.
Twenty years ago the Community Welfare League was disbanded after four years of aid from federal work projects. Funds remained in the league treasury were given to the local Cross Chapter. Officers included Peter Tysseling president Kate Van Gorp secretary and C Smorenberg treasurer. Klyn Brothers built a new hatchery on North Main pictured in the issue. Ted King a blind man was pleased to own a Model A truck for hauling waste paper he collected. Pella residents donated 90.50 to help him buy the truck and his car.
Auctioneer Worth reports the best sale in years after a wreck at Knoxville Farm. Horses sold from 100 to 150 dollars and cows around 100. Flood relief fund in Ohio Valley surpassed 2000 dollars with Will Baer as treasurer. Roads and sidewalks damaged, Ned De Reus injured with cracked ribs, Mrs Edith and son Godfrey derailed near Ivy. Voice of the Public appeals for county bridges conservation. Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard star in Romeo and Julie. Roosevelt court packing debate gains national attention.
In a February 6 1947 item the Rotary Club planned a dinner for all men over 80 in the community. Anne De Neef died after a heart attack on East Washington Street near Wormhoudt Furniture. Elven Hollebrands alerted Dr J J Sybenga, but life was extinct.
February observance marks the 47th anniversary of Scouting in the United States. Since 1910 over 26 million boys and men have followed the Scout Oath and Law. Today more than 4.6 million are enrolled in 450 councils with 111000 units.
Editorial and issue comments advocate Scouting for boys and Boy Scout Week. Reverend and Mrs. C A De Bruin arrived safely in Vel lore India and returned to the mission field after furlough. Fifty farmers met at Harold Van Zee home near Otley then hunted foxes, bagging three north and south of Otley. Archives set up at Central College to store Pella documents with Martha Lautenbach named curator.
In 1956 the Iowa Development Commission reported handling about 40,000 information requests, plus several hundred more detailed inquiries addressed by executive staff. The agency says this marks an increase of nearly 41 percent from the previous year.
The report notes nearly 29,000 requests and over 100,000 Scout units participating in last Fall's Get Out the Vote effort, highlighting broad youth engagement and organized civic action across multiple units.
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