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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1957
Page
3
A fragment reflects Walden T. Smith advising readers to shed chips on their shoulders to ease life. It suggests happiness comes from shutting petty irritations and personal dislikes from the mind.
Congress will be asked to pass legislation prohibiting billboards along newly authorized federal highways and to set up rules for signs on right of way. Senator Jack Schroeder of Davenport proposes a five hundred foot restriction near right of way. Iowa will have seven hundred miles of such roads. The aims are to reduce roadside distractions and preserve landscape beauty.
The late Professor Tunis Prins inspired a lasting tradition of fair play at Central College. Davenport High was praised for anti booing efforts, including a joint student faculty committee and slogan contest. Winning motto Blue Devils not Boo Devils appeared on lapel buttons.
At a coffee counter, older businessmen discuss postwar entrepreneurship and the influx of young men starting ventures. They note wage jitters from recession fears but praise local talent. the speakers refrain from naming individuals while urging appreciation of the new entrants shaping the community.
Marion County 4-H leaders held January discussions with soil district technicians to boost wildlife conservation. Farmers informed about farm program reserves, rental payments, and cost coverage for ponds, urging sportsmen’s clubs and 4-H members to recruit neighbors, improve land for game refuges, soil and water quality, and community beauty. The piece emphasizes timely action and youth leadership.
The feature centers on sleeve valve engines boasting superiority over standard poppet valves. The Toledo plant employed 17,000 people. A March 2 presentation by Glenere Grundman for the Federated Club women, a play titled Deacon Dubb, is noted. Star Auto reports Ford 1917 production sold out. 75 percent of its yearly cars already sold. Ford prices listed for touring, roadster, chassis, sedan, coupelette. Julian Renaud sighting of a Yellow Hammer hints at early spring. Bill De Cook advertises an auction of buggies and farm gear, with 65 head of horses and mules from his livery stable. A letter from C. M. Moore recalls memories of the Pella Blade. Moore, now in Washington State, wrote of earlier years.
Central won its seventh conference game beating St Ambrose 25 to 17 with Hoogeveen scoring seven. Earlier they beat Graceland 25 to 15. A high school band formed and five instruments bought. Local business moves include Casey Vanden Berg selling Frigidaire refrigerators and Andrew Buwalda joining service. Knoxvile bankers discussed a merger as roads were slick after five inches of snow. June Storeman spoke in chapel and Angeline Van Duren and Henry Gezel Jr made local civic news.
A Kingsburg Recorder editorial outlines writing guidance from a college professor who argues that readers prefer plain language. He notes World War I Army instructions were kept at a fourth grade level and warns against using lofty words that do not add value to the work.
The Logan Herald-Observer warns clubs about professional promoters who recruit local groups as fronts to print and sell books diaries calendars and road shows. They collect ad revenue and leave the club with books free only after merchants fund the venture, isolating fall guys. Do not sign up in 1967.
A brief column revisits notable items from past Chronicle issues. Highlights memory fragments spanning ten, twenty, forty and eighty years ago, offering a snapshot of events and people who shaped local history.
Fifty years ago Henry Wormhoudt died. described as one of the oldest and most respected men, early settler, long-time businessman, a pillar of the First Reformed Church, and recently elected president of Citizens National Bank. He retired fifteen years ago. Central College beat Simpson 28 to 23 in Indianola. A traveling art exhibit of pre 1800 works toured Pella, featuring Rembrandt Da Vinci Titian Van Dyke and Rubens. A trial in Knoxville involving Plato Alley ended with bond set at 800 dollars after a shooting incident at DeBok store. A fire damaged the Buerkens factory cupola stairs and elevator. Marion County Normal Institute planned in Knoxville with Frank M. Frush among instructors. Utilities debate looms as Pella considers a light plant. rural Otley route to begin Feb 6. Downtown fight leads to fines for a Pella man and Olivet miner. Richard Lautenbach sold Main Street property for 2700 dollars to Willis Johnson. An architect sues Public Library Commissioners over plans for an unauthorized project worth more than approved. seeks 300 dollars.
Forty years ago the death of Margaret Klein, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Klein, was recorded as due to tuberculosis after a year of illness. The period’s sports and society notes include Pella High’s 39 to 6 basketball win over Central Academy led by Rillihan’s nine baskets, staff attendance at the Des Moines Towa ress Association meeting, and high school declamatory results. Mr and Mrs John Hollebrands traveled to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and planned to visit John Verploeg’s family in Ocean Springs before returning to Iowa.
A house owned by Mrs. William Vos and used by the William H. Vande Voort family on North Broadway suffered heavy fire damage while spectators hindered firemen. County relief cases reached 598 with 380 unemployed. Eight Marion County youths sought CCC admission. three failed to pass medicals. Girl Scouts marked their 25th anniversary with Dutch costumes and a 34-member Pella group led by Louise Van Hemert. Federated Club funds a Dutch windmill for Tulip Town Park, Junior Chamber aiding. Tulip Time song contest fourth entry printed, Good Day Song. Virgil Vander Linden’s sled ride ended in two feet of water near South Main. firemen pumped the pool dry as it refilled the next day.
Vander Waal and Huis ne led Pella with strong play as they beat Indianola 26 to 17. Teammates rak Menning and Vande Kel contributed solid support. The final declamatory contest featured Esley rak, Doris Clarke and Virginia Van Gorp earning top placements in class divisions.
Ten years ago Central College basketball opened with a 66 to 61 win over Wartburg on the Pella floor while a 54 to 52 loss to Simpson produced a late heartbreaker. Brown led Central as high scorer in both games and Borgman contributed in the win.
Fred Faassen of North Chilcorn introduces Junior Achievement in Pella and Lake County where 20 groups build and sell products under firm sponsorship. The Chicago event showcases 200 companies with Abbott Dynamics involvement, highlighting JA's aim to engage youth in business, offer mentorship, and prepare them for industry.
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