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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
7
Paul Bumbarger reflects in Charles City Press that most people are tolerant until pressed to accept others ideas. Forcing one’s views alienates others and destroys patience, leaving no retreat once anger hardens resolve and neck and back stiffen.
Report claims a new oral tablet for diabetes, supplementing insulin, could reach markets this summer. The pill would replace injections for many, easing management of blood sugar. Also covered: W L Frank’s transfer to forestry work aiding soil bank reserve planning, with technicians to help farmers set aside areas in six counties including Marion and Mahaska.
City council members faced requests from residents to delay publishing a proposed ordinance that would bar planting trees in parking areas in front of homes. The council, by unanimous vote, agreed to postpone publication while a broad, forward-looking urban forest program is developed.
A compilation of editorial takes critiques how history edits erase figures like Paul Robeson and Debs for political reasons. It argues history should present facts not propaganda and notes debates on Americanism and world oil power under King Ibn Saud.
The text argues for an orderly plan to avoid tree losses, noting many towns have park or planning commissions to manage tree planting. It suggests Ames residents have started a forward looking approach and deserve a formal, long term plan for trees and urban greenery.
Two dispatches last week raised a missile range of 5,000 miles with an atomic warhead and a U S plan to spend 20 to 40 billion dollars on shelters. The piece contrasts Britain’s calm response with American contemplation of underground protection and questions what would keep life meaningful if extinction looms.
Chronicle nostalgia page recalls notes from ten, twenty, forty, and fifty years ago. It highlights noteworthy events, local names, and landmark moments that shaped the community's past.
Fifty years ago in the local paper, front page space argued for a municipal light and water system with low costs and abundant electricity. The March 5 vote would decide the utilities, while tales from the county seat described a crowded scene after a wedding floor collapse injuring nearly twenty, including Mrs. Blanche Vander Linden.
A March 1 1917 item recalls the Central College campus Auditorium with gymnasium that burned February 28. Little furniture books and one piano were saved. The building valued at 30000 with little insurance. A spark on a wood shingle roof started the blaze. Plans for rebuilding were under way. Central cage team results on a trip to Northern Iowa are noted with stars Boyd and Jansma.
The paper notes a primary political action with J. F. Cole as chair and John J. Blommers as secretary. The Federated Club declines to sponsor the Best Artists Series next year due to ticket sales. German residents in Tama County warn President Wilson they would face confiscation and deportation if war comes. The era signals U.S. entry in World War I. Bill De Cook’s livery sale remarks highlight strong horse and mule prices but weak rigs and harness. Pella’s P. A. Edmand mentioned, and W. H. Boatsmans of The Big Store Newton faces a serious Mayo Hospital heart ailment.
Thirty years ago Pella High lost 30 to 6 in county play and a player left early due to work. Central edged State Teachers 44 to 16 in the season finale. Searsboro near a blaze threatened street damage until an M and St. L locomotive saved the scene. Local business chatter included Woodrow Company stock sales and a possible merger with a refrigerator maker. Jobs shifted as workers changed posts at Ulrich Meat Market, Sybenga Bakery, and Puritan Drug Store. Citizens vote on transferring municipal electric plant to trustees, alongside the upcoming city election. John A. Pos seeks a Chariton house to buy.
In town, John M. Veenstra who previously lived in Pella and then Chariton is connected to a homestead near Soe Market that was once owned by Jacob Van Nimwegen, tying him to local property history.
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs M M Dockendorff were pictured on the front page receiving two fine chairs from farmers of the part time and adult Night School as appreciation for services. Emily Kuyper was named an outstanding Girl Scout to attend the International Encampment at Camp Andree Briar Cliff Manor. A. M. Self announced the canning plant would contract 300 acres of tomatoes at a set price. Adolphus Waechter a lumber dealer died at 80 after sixty five years in the business and public service. Marion County displayed three diesel road machines and one from Peter Miedema of Pella. The Wooden Shoe Club formed in the Pella Overall Building with officers Gaass, Klein and De Winter. 25 signed up. The governing board included Vande Noor Bosch and Hore. The Dutch windmill fund reached 600 dollars, Federated Club women aiding. Tulip Time contest entries included songs Time official song and Oly for Tulip Time in Pella. John Ulrich bought the Dodge Variety Store in Knoxville with Miss L L Hartman as manager. Hartley advertising manager of The Chronicle.
Ten years ago in February 1947 the Pella Chapter workers prepared and packed more than three thousand relief items including sleepers robes diapers and mittens under Mrs D C Renaud supervision for overseas shipment. John W Vander Linden suffered a head injury from a fall on ice at Mid-Continental Station. Community service awards were presented to Tunis Kempkes and Mrs Hildegarde Nesbit at a Kiwanis event.
A Senate Public Works subcommittee weighs dangers of highway billboards in new system of national roads. Outdoor advertising groups push free speech while opponents warn local control is needed, highlighting environmental impacts and rights of states.
Nick Vander Ploeg and Dan Meul polder received awards for standout work in organising and supervising the Holland Relief Auction. David Prins starred for Pella High in a defeat to Albia 81 to 28. Robert Pippel and Dale Van Wyk were absent with flu. Emery Gaard named superintendent of Marshall Canning Company plant and sought farmers to grow tomatoes with Ralph Grundman assisting. Central's cage team edged Luther 42 to 40 with Brown scoring 7 and Steward adding 7. Only one mayoral candidate filed, Dr. T G Fults, for Monday election.
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