Thought of the Week and Hump Day Reflections
A column mixes a thought of the week about seizing opportunities with notes on Dr E J Wellhausen’s optimistic view of corn improvement in Mexico and Central America. It also covers seasonal weather, Nixon’s refugee aid, and public health reminders along with editorials urging practical farming needs for 1957 to 1959 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Wellhausen
Iowa State College
Rockefeller Foundation
Mexico
Chicago
U. S
Wellhausen
Central America
South America
Nixon sparks support for Hungarians across the nation
The remark highlights broad American sympathy for Hungary and praises Eisenhower as the steady Chief under which this goodwill flourishes. It notes Nixon’s approachable demeanor and the growing public affection for his leader as a source of respect.
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Austria
Nixon
Eisenhower
Moisture Conservation Studied By Kansas Researchers
The Cooperative Consumer reports Kansas State College researchers measured rainfall in eastern and western Kansas and tracked how much moisture is lost to evaporation. They urge immediate research to reduce evaporation and urge farmers to experiment with soil moisture retention practices.
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Cooperative Consumer
Kansas State College
Kansas
Back Through Memory Lane from The Chronicle
Items of interest highlight events from ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and sixty years ago. A concise look back at notable local happenings and people featured in the Chronicle’s archives.
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Chronicle
50 Years Ago in Pella Snippet of Local News
The Pella Stacker Co building reopened three months after a devastating fire with an open house and banquet drawing 1500 locals in celebration of new work for former employees. Henry Roorda and John Dekker bought a shoe store. Rev Ezra Temple’s revival meetings at the Baptist Church faced a skipped session before the next day’s explanation. A. J. McColl sold the Pella Electric Light Plant to Frank Baker. A H Holloway from Oskaloosa to supervise. Dick Den Hartog lost a finger at Luerkens Wagon Factory and later the thumb and three fingers in a prior incident. The De Bruin building was bought by Sadler Brothers. light-plant studies urged a local plant. Simon Vander Zyl served as mayor. The Knoxville Gas Plant explosion injured Lucile Donai. smallpox and scarlet fever were reported locally. Tunis Vande Goor faces a $50 fine after assaulting P. H. Bousquet.
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Pella Stacker Company
Henry Roorda
John Dekker
H. P
J. P. Klein
Ezra Temple
The
Baptist Church
Temple
A. J. McColl
Les Moines
Pella
Frank E. Baker
Oskaloosa
A. H. Holloway
Askaloosa
Dick den Hartog
Luerkens
de Bruin
South Main
Sadler Brothers
Chronicle
Henry Johnson
H. Rhynsburger
William Schreiner
Indianola
Washington
Newton
Simon Vander Zyl
Knoxville Gas Company
Frank Dennery
Dennery
Tushing
Lucile Donai
Vander Zyl
Lower Grove
Coalport
Tunis
Vande Goor
Mason
Knoxville
P. H. Bousquet
City council delays smokestack acceptance over faulty construction
Forty years ago the city council postponed acceptance of a new light plant smokestack after an Ames engineer found faulty construction with reinforcement material misplacements. Weber Chimney Co. of Chicago built the stack. The mayor then reported that ten tramps had been...
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Ames
Weber Chimney Co
Chicago
Local notes reflect arrests, farm moves, and community incidents
Ted Kay’s group faced fines before being farmed out to James Verhey. Dr. C I Fox joined Dr. C N Bos in Callendar Iowa. Verhey bought Key Iowa telephone exchange and planned move. De Reus and Grundman visited Enola with luck on their side. Dirk Dykstra and family escaped a rollover near Liberty Corner school. J W Boyd left Pella Overall for Raney Davis Mer cantile in Arkansas City. Tee harvest yields fine quality, cedar posts damaged near depot. Slade played organ recital at Second Reformed. Fred Bone assisted. Mrs H Liggett sang as part of the program.
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James Verhey
Dr. C. I. Fox
C. N. Bos
Fox
Callendar
Iowa
James A. Verphey
Key
Harry de Reus
Ralph Grundman
Eno
Dirk Dykstra
Liberty Corner
J. W. Boyd
Pella
Raney-Davis Mercantile Co
Arkansas City
Kansas
Tee
Pete Dingeman
Cen Man
Ry Slade
Cage
Second Reformed Church
St Louis
Fred Bone
H. Liggett
30 Years Ago in Pella Lodge and Local Happenings
A trove of notes recalls W A Butt installing son Walter as Master of Pella Lodge No 55, Butt’s 18 years as master, and efforts to keep the lodge alive. Marion County cars climbed to 6527 in 1926 with 4300 in December. a 500 hp Murray Corliss engine upgrade and 30,000 dollar switchboard overhaul boosted electric output. Radio petition led by Frank Vanden Berg sought order amid wavelength interference. Editor W A Young warned banks’ failures reflect politics, not bankers’ dishonesty, urging caution in viewing banking. Harry Renaud moved from Otley to Pella Overall Co, Mollie De Reus promoted to supervisor. A truckload of apples signaled mild weather. a new Chevrolet on display touted as most beautiful in history with balloon tires. Dudoc Langerak entered Pillsbury Military Academy. Arie Schilder recalled unprovoked 1912 Princess Juliana bicycle incident in Apeldoorn. 1936 dry spell, local weather man John Pos dies. Central College students hindered by blizzards. Tulip Time seeks a theme song. Leonard Allen’s South Broadway home nears completion. Dr L A Garrison of Caldwell, Idaho visits sister Martha Firth. Garrison led Central College 1900–1910. Central cage squad five members photographed with hunting party. superstition asks for left hind feet. J G Boat buys South Broadway property from Sam and Mrs Van Vliet.
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W. A. Butt
Walter Butt
Pella Lodge No. 55
Butt
Marion County
Murray-Corliss
Pella
Dan Steck
Frank Vanden Berg
W. A. Young
Mr. Young
Young
Harry Renaud
Otley
Pella Overall Company
Mollie de Reus
White Way Auto Co
Dudoc Langerak
Pillsbury Military Academy
Owatonna
Minnesota
Arie Schilder
Apeldoorn
Hollan
Juliana
T'loo
Schilder
John Pos
Iowa
Central College
Tulip Time
H. B. Sixsmith
Leonard Allen
South Broadway
L. A. Garrison
Caldwell
Idaho
Garrison
Martha Firth
Central Cage
Don Menning
al Nelson
Huck Waga Hoekstra
Bebe
L. A. Winter
J. G. Boat
Sam van Vliet
Veterans Return Dominates East First Street Brief
The article notes postwar plans and community activity on East First Street in Bont and nearby areas. It mentions Legion Post discussions to enlarge the Memorial building for returning World War II veterans, a Kiwanis Club photo, new business openings on East Franklin, and veterans enrolling at Knoxville High School for on the job training while programs for farming support are expected in Pella.
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Res
Ie Moines
Ndt
Legion Post
Pelcy
Ben Kuyk
Legion
Arie Schilder
Lester Claussen
Johnnie Ver
Trede
Cee Ee
Kiwanis ‘Club
Ted
Pfc
Ban Heerema
Albert ‘van Houweling
Melvin Houweling
Knoxville High School
Pella
Gerald Dieleman
East Franklin
Ben Sack
Boland Hat
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Beery
Theredeg
Yeo Preakite Pella, Lowe
Fella Chronicle
Comey
M. M. Sadler
M. M. DE Zwarte
George Verstreg
Richard Nixon
Traiskirchen
Vienna
Pravda
Mason City
Muscatine
State Health Department
Port Huron
Mich
Times Herald
Portageville
Ted Kay
Farmers National Farm Loan
M. D. Taylor Clark Taylor
Henry Vriezelaar
State Farm Mutual
Imsuranen
H. W. van Peursem
Main Street
East First Street
Ted i
Federal Discount Corp
John
Martin Neaktgeboren
Myrtle Maude Covey
St. P.M
Highway 14
Johnston & Johnston Attorneys At Law
Park Bingley
Community National Bank & Trust Company
Srenaar
Killd
Guernsey
Poland
Hinman Milker
Ralph Vanderzyl
Earl and
Bill Shields
Floyd and
Clarence Vander Zyl
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