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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
5
Washington Evening Journal reflects that trouble is normal in human experience and full happiness is a fleeting ideal. It suggests reasonable happiness and contentment are achievable, noting February thoughts of spring lift the spirit despite ongoing trouble.
City crews pulled down metal poles where temporary meters hung last week. Residents show little fuss, noting ongoing parking issues. The piece reflects on cost of living, old age security, and nostalgia for simpler times, ending with a nod to grandparents.
Governor Hoegh promotes coal wealth in a news release citing a rich field near Chariton and other southern counties like Mahaska and Marion. He links coal to gas price competition, notes past coal decline, and discusses potential coal to gas conversion and coke demand.
A Burlington Hawk-eye Gazette note comments Senator Knowland's presidential ambitions and public appetite for war readiness. Sigourney Review cites Dulles brinkmanship. Mason City Globe-Gazette argues argument bias. Gilmer Mirror defends farming reputation, quotes Aunt Eller from Oklahoma! praising farmers amid public woes and gains.
Fifty years ago Monroe visitors drew attention in Des Moines for height while Pella boasted tall residents like Tennis Visser and several Dieleman family members. The Humeston Advocate noted ice harvests, bridge petitions, and a Los Angeles relocation, plus a real estate purchase and rural mail route debates.
Miss Siebertje Viersen, long a benefactor of the city’s west Garden Square area, expressed offense at a council suggestion that a corner lot be used for the new public library. A committee was appointed to discuss the matter, and she sent word she would not be at home.
Forty years ago Professor R J Pearse of Iowa State College examined Garden Square with Councilman George Heeren and suggested removing sixty or seventy trees to give remaining trees space to grow. The Federated Club invited Pearse and paid his expenses. In basketball Central defeated Penn 42 to 16 with Frank Den Adel as guard and Rhynsburger and Boyd contributing scoring. Central led by six baskets six, Lynhorst fouled out for Penn before halftime. Penn girls edged Central 17 to 16 led by Eleanor Thompson. Pena High fell to Eddyville High 41 to 19. The floor stood at 45.
A nurse and doctor advise happiness stems from mindset and daily thinking. Abraham Lincoln reportedly said happiness depends on how minds decide. A Miserable man recovered by changing thoughts and attitudes, becoming cheerful after years of ailments. Dr John A Schindler offers tips to develop happiness habits, including avoid expecting trouble and embracing work. He urges accepting unchangeable situations and learning to like people to shed grudges.
A mix of local sports results and community notes. Pella Tigers lost 37 to 23 at Dallas Center with Moore scoring 9 baskets. Jason Vander Syde plans a bungalow on South Street. Henry J. Brom resigns as City Marshal to move to a farm north of Pella. Peter Vanden Board wins two prizes at a Des Moines horse show with an English Shire entry. An Albia man narrowly survived choking on beef after a rough- roads drive in which cars by Chalmers and Vander Linden assisted. Levi Richardson from California accompanied his brother George’s burial in Pella.
Wedding of Nettie De Kock and Bernie Mininga noted with plans to farm. Church on East First Street by the Second Christian Reformed congregation nearing completion with floors plastering organ and pews to be installed.
The Chronicle bought and mounted a new Craftsman job press to print half tones and color. Richard Bruins won a high school declamatory contest medal, presenting Levinsky at the Wedding. Lora Hill won first in The Littlest Rebel, with about fifty at a campaign meeting for a hospital. Inspections totaled 7100 dollars in stock. Highway plans calle for graveling blocks to connect with paved streets. A pedestrian bump incident occurred at Franklin and West First. Local grocer sale to Heerema and De Kock. Blue rock shooting results list top scores and targets.
A 1936 snowstorm scene recalls 12 foot drifts on the Knoxville Pella road near Gerrit Van der Linden farm. Des Moines weather chief declares the winter the coldest in 117 years with two weeks of subzero temps. Obituary notes Clarence Croll dies at 63 in Pella. Ed Sheehy, 89, dies after a life spanning Ireland to Iowa. Mileostalralina recall and local rationing impact town life as stores shorten hours.
February 12 1946 issue features a front page photo of thirty three G I enrollees at Central College. The caption notes the group gathered for the new veterans program and marks a milestone in postwar student enrollment.
The report covers Rotary efforts to raise $2000 for youth recreation with Ray De Haan and Harry Grand as co chairs. Central high’s team trailed 21 to 26 at halftime with Brown De Wild contributing for Central while Farmers Night activities included erosion work and wildlife area projects. Also noted are veterans from the 83rd division Sgt Joe Hoeksema and Pfc Godfrey Bevan in Europe and Holland, Madeline Diekema’s marriage at Alameda Naval Air Station, and Pella Little Dutchmen beating Albin 29 to 11 led by Chuck Vander Ploeg and Cari Gass.
A standing corps of volunteer nurses is maintained to assist local physicians and hospital staff in times of need. The program trains and pools qualified volunteers for rapid deployment across medical facilities and emergencies.
The article notes the deployment of Red Cross nurses to major disaster assignments during the past year highlighting readiness, training, and the expected expansion of disaster response capabilities.
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