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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1955
Page
7
Dwight Eisenhower urges federal aid to education noting good teaching matters more than modern school buildings. A Dagmar incident stirs Iowa legislature with gendered reactions from men and women, prompting lighthearted gossip about Mae West visiting town and public publicity.
Richard D. Hughes of the American Home Builders Association says 9.4 million postwar homes existed at the start of 1955, with the 10 millionth due that summer, housing about a quarter of the U S population. Builders forecast 20 million by 1965. In Des Moines a voter ID color coding plan is dropped and Waverly housing tensions arise over a Black tenant family. The Chamber of Commerce plans a welcome event.
In Waverly a party presented the Daniels with apartment keys and a written apology from most residents amid a mayoral welcome. The piece notes a split vote in the Iowa House on a pay raise for lawmakers and a companion Senate bill proposing 7500 dollars yearly, while 10000 dollars is the House figure. It discusses broader questions about Congressional pay and calls for accountability and reconsideration of self-raises.
Washington Journal argues automation will not hurt jobs, noting historical resistance to new tech and healthy employment figures. Sigourney Review condemns perpetual debt via house mortgages, auto loans, and long-term financing, suggesting a solution exists beyond this money game.
A compact look back at notable items from The Chronicle’s archives spanning 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. Highlights include community events, local profiles, and milestone notices reflecting the town’s history and changes over time.
Fifty years ago P Hf Bousquet pledged two thousand for a science hall on Central College campus, with board members contributing varied sums. The project aimed at a twenty thousand dollar building named for Deacon Chandler Jordan of Cent City. Basketball at Kirkville ended 17 to 16 after a late scoring miscount. Local faculty and students celebrated the science hall plan with city officials weighing gas plant Franchises and campus injuries reported.
Forty years ago on February 25 1915 two local deaths were recorded Miss Rose Wilson a former Central College elocution teacher from 1907 to 1911 taught in Santa Ana and Los Angeles before passing unexpectedly due to failing eyesight Mrs W W Brown age 80 long invalid after a fall on East Oskaloosa Street ended her years of decline
The Federated Club asked for 200 dollars to beautify South Park while the board announced a new high school building. A gym 60 by 44 feet drew criticism as inadequate. Local sports noted Pella High beat Albia 21 to 19 and Ellsworth College games. Oak Wood Cemetery bought by vote 278 yes 236 no.
Thirty years ago twelve radio stations were to be linked into a chain for broadcasting President Calvin Coolidge’s inaugural address on March 4. Radio dealers across the nation installed sets in schools so children could hear the speech. Death came to T. D. Tice after surgery. cancer was the cause. Two new buildings were planned at East Franklin and East First Streets, a garage for A. B. Van Houweling Auto Co. and a Globe Plumbing Co. shop, while a livery stable and a saloon were removed. Central beat Penn 27 to 26 and lost to Parsons 24 to 28 in basketball. Meulpolder Brothers expanded their restaurant as a new building rose nearby. Hoogeveen scored four baskets and six free throws.
The Pella High cage team claimed the championship for the third time in four years with Melcher as runner up. Players listed include Heerema Wisse Klein Menning Vander Zyl Liter De Winter Bosveld Van Rees Bevan and Wilkins coached by Wilkins. A large citizen group discussed building a swimming pool with City Council involvement and a organizing push forming with Herman Veenstra as chairman leading a public meeting on home remodeling and stimulation.
A seven inch snowfall stalled traffic around Central Town as a truck reaching Pella from the west found drifted routes. In local action, Melcher defeated Pella 25 to 23 after Ted and Melcher players starred with four free throws. Central beat a foe 37 to 24 with Hoekstra scoring 11 and Reimer adding four baskets and a free throw. St Ambrose remains undefeated in conference play. An FHA loan loan ad to farmers, sponsored by 33 Pella firms, urged farm improvements.
Ten years ago public schools planned a small levy for building funds while Central’s squad fell to Luther 51 41 and Wartburg 75 53 on a trip. Wartburg’s Olms led the Iowa Conference in scoring as Pella High’s Pete Van Gorp starred on a 25 20 win over Chariton. Front-page photo shows Joe Woods and flyers before flights over Japanese bases in the Marianas. Joe piloted a Thunderbolt with the 7th RAF base as farmers and merchants heard J Lubbers discuss The Battle of the Bulge at a Legion Hall dinner. Lieutenants Jay and Jack Baas of Oskaloosa, Central College alumni, are noted in the Soldiers’ column. Jay had been reported missing in action in Germany.
A pastor reflects on the biblical Cain and the duty of brotherhood near a large prison. He argues that hatred across religions and races mirrors Cain’s question Am I my brother's keeper. He cites local convicts and communities in Blackman township to urge responsibility and unity.
Peter H Kuyper urges citizens to plant and care for city trees and trims unsightly specimens. An announcement says public school pupils will not have a vacation, sending older students into useful work early. Iowa crops and soils largely contain trace minerals except iodine.extension dairyman Robert Fincham advises feeding a trace mineral mix and iodized or trace mineral salt.
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