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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle states its policy to present both sides on important issues as space allows. It notes editors may not agree with all opinions published and invites reader comment. Contributions are subject to the same requirements and may be edited.
The Pella-Oskaloosa game sparked concerns over student disturbances. Police and school officials from both districts acted to curb fights and call for swift, firm disciplinary action if needed. Community leaders urge parents to back schools and keep athletic rivalry from escalating into street trouble while stressing proactive discipline to prevent future incidents.
The Christian Science Monitor argues against poll taxes as voting prerequisites, noting the need for a constitutional amendment after 16 months across states. It cites Attorney General Kennedy’s view and praises Sen. Holland for leading resistance to the tax while warning that states may still curb Negro voting by other means. It reflects on Florida’s historic poll tax and the irony of its origin.
The discussion outlines a cycle where high domestic prices push exports, foreign mills buy U S cotton at subsidized rates and re import goods, and U S mills seek relief via brokers. Critics question consumer impact and lobby power while the Wall Street Journal hints at political calculus.
Steve Andreas, a senior at Pella Christian High School, writes defending faith based schooling amid debate sparked by Craig Chilton of Central College. The editor notes both letters printed. further letters on the subject will not be considered.
The Mahaska County Extension Service hosts the second in a series of beef cow calf schools on Monday February 17 at 9 30 a m in the Farm Bureau building with Dr John B Herrick Extension Veterinarian speaking on beef cattle reproduction prevention of infectious diseases and health topics
It was News Years Ago when T. J. Riley held a live stock sale on his farm north of town. Sales totaled $21,000, with buyers carried by teams and buggies from the trains. only $200 cash, rest by check, prompting remarks on farming banks. Mrs Jane Wyngarden visited her brothers from Wyoming with grain samples. Music students of Professor G F Sadler performed at Central College. Mrs Frank De Reus toured Chicago for hats, while John Faassen and Dick Den Adel with H D Wormhoudt shopped for spring merch. Jim Vander Pal ran a full page ad for fall and winter merchandise. Mild weather boosted sales ahead of Star Automobile Company’s Spring Opening featuring over twenty 1914 Model Overlands.
The section notes Kempkes receiving a building fund check while the building remains debt free. D. S. Huber, longtime businessman and former Pella mayor, marked his 87th birthday, recalling his 1852 journey from Johnstown to Pella and Civil War era settlement. The Excelsior Club staged O Pepita. Over 100,000 bushels of corn were sealed in Marion County under a new program. The high school Lecture Course opened with Maude Scheerer performing Captain Brassbound's Conversion. Casey Vanden Berg quotes This Week in Pella on depression during hard times.
Dr Richard Struna spoke on Central College campus claiming strong faith in Russia and predicting Poland and Balkan states would yield to Soviet influence. He noted he was once a Soviet prisoner of war and stayed after the talk to answer questions.CADETS of the Pella Airways School earned navy exam honors ranking sixth nationally. Businessmen planned a farmers dinner with Herb Plambeck speaking about a war correspondent in England.
40 years ago report notes good prospects for a Heinz Company pickle reception and shipping station in Pella with plans for a larger unit at Oskaloosa. More than 200 Legion Post supporters gathered February 15 at Memorial Hall for a smoker. dedication ceremonies occurred February 19. Commander Tunis Kempkes presided as a debt reduction move was discussed.
Joe Porter died after a February 15 1934 gas station explosion in Elkhart Indiana. Porter had gone there to pick up autos. the station kept workers asleep when the blast occurred. Porter escaped outside with severe burns while his companion Mr West of Des Moines was trapped. Porter later died in hospital. Porter was long time resident of Pella and home in Des Moines.
Ten years ago February 10 thieves entered Waechter Lumber Co office at midnight, blew the safe with explosives but only outer door opened. They fled after Dr T H Liggett spotted two men near the yard. night officer Vander Kieft and state investigators followed up next day.
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