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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
5
A reflective note urges individuals to shed self isolation and engage in community efforts. It warns that withdrawing leads to insignificance while seizing opportunities to contribute brings personal happiness through service. A seasonal prompt as the new year begins.
A Kaiserslautern dispatch notes French parliament actions on rearming Germany and a Pfaelzische Volkszeitung report about an eight page English language insert for Americans. The insert aims to transform coexisting people into neighbors and positions GIs as top ambassadors among locals.
Preliminary estimates show December retail sales at $17 billion, up four percent from a year earlier and one percent above the 1952 peak. Automobiles, gasoline, foods led. housewives favored higher-priced package goods, clothing, sportswear, furs, party dresses. toy sales surged. heavy appliances lagged, price-cutting wide.
In Klamath Falls Oregon 16000 residents praised veteran editor for moving all crime news to inner pages during Christmas week instead of page one. Over a thousand readers visited the office or called to express approval and good wishes as telephones buzzed with support.
Calls from across the country including Houston and New York show readers favor year round crime coverage. The Herald News argues editors should minimize crime news to build a reputation for clean living and lawfulness, emphasizing cheerful stories to attract homeowners and businesses.
Notes on Dutch windmills show 1170 still in use, 800 for water pumping or grinding. In 1900 there were 6000. Some mills return to wind power as coal and electricity costs rise. The Society for the Protection of Windmills in Holland works to preserve those in useful work and heritage.
Vishinsky is depicted as a dangerous figure who died of natural causes after a career of inflicting harm. The piece laments his cruelty, questions his fate in the afterlife, and notes the alleged extensive charges against him. The Northwood Anchor urges readers to buy locally, citing tax data showing small towns improving faster than cities and praising dependable, cheaper, and readily serviced merchandise.
Items from The Chronicle recalling events from 10, 20, 30, 40 and 60 years ago offer glimpses of local life. Readers revisit milestones, personalities, and moments that shaped the community’s past.
Fifty years ago Pella previews a scenic show at the Opera House with Friday and Saturday nights, featuring motion pictures. Admission 10 20 and 30 cents. Rev G C Peck reveals resignation to take effect April. Also noted are a hose drying tower, Marion County pioneer J L McCormick’s death, a blizzard tale, Klarve Fisk tile figures in Iowa drainage, Ballengee concert band, coal delivery woes, and Central College basketball 27 to 22 over Oskaloosa with Pella players listed.
Forty years ago Frank Den Adel urged sportsmen to attend upcoming games as the Pella Tigers faced touring teams the Chicago Meteors and the New York Nationals. He predicted a solid showing despite doubters. Federated Club women met at Mrs. Kuyper and Mrs. Dodson’s home where a paper on evolutionary change in the home was read. Dave O. Thomas sold a South Main meat market to Henry J. Kool and planned to return to railroading after a leave. A Knoxville firm, National Perforelt Co., was incorporated to manufacture.
The notice references The Master Key being shown at The Electric Palace amid local events. It notes other items including sale of felt splints for emergencies and dressings for surgery, plus details on local merchants and a disrupted church due to a pastor accepting union members. It also covers editorial remarks by Uncle Billy Young and W. A. Young about taxes and alcohol, and a Central College gospel team granted extra study leave.
Thirty years ago Muscatine Iowa announced the Liberty Highway designation along the Great White Way crossing Iowa and through Pella to honor Woodrow Wilson with forecasted road importance. Russell Van Zante received the first twenty year endowment policy issued to World War I veterans for 1045.00 payable in 1945. A fire damaged the Jacob Rook family home near Grimes Canning Co. plant burning the roof and soaking contents. All main roads in Sioux County were gravelled with many secondary roads improved, Northern Iowa leading Southern Iowa. Harry Van Hemert from Marengo planned to start an insurance business in Pella. A group of local youths enjoyed an oyster supper at Mr and Mrs Will Vande Voort’s home NE of town. Mrs E F Black’s store was remodeled and operating in the Ben Sack building. Anna Pavlova planned a farewell Des Moines appearance with Ballet Russe on her final US tour. News was scarce with the Council meeting for routine matters.
Twenty years ago talk centered on a city pool with the Legion Post petitioning council for approval without an election. Auxiliary and Federated Club members were asked to circulate similar petitions as boosters predicted jobs for the unemployed. A boy, Alvin Hersbergen, was only lightly injured after being struck by a mail truck driven by Neil Kersbergen. Market notes report heavy steers at $11.15 and yearlings at $11.00, highest since January 1932, with cattle slaughtered at Albia and meat sent to a local packing plant. The second batch of corn hog checks totaled $59,949 for Marion County, lifting yearly receipts to $506,159. Public response to the Townsend Plan varied. Fella High beat Valley 36 to 16 in basketball, with Lein Center contributing six field goals.
Hoogheem led Central with six field goals and a free throw as they edged Iowa Wesleyan 34 to 28. In another game the Little Dutchmen won 81 to 15 while holding their opponent scoreless in the first half. Players Kleinning Liter Bosveldig Heerema and Wisse contributed points for the winners.
A makeshift hometown column recalls events from 1945 including an exhibition hockey game in Iowa with four goals and a local geology author’s collaboration on a water resources book. elogues record injuries from a skating accident near Redfield, Pella firemen saving Otley schoolhouse, and multiple service members’ wartime moves and honors. Marion County men push a proposed strip mine law for the next legislature.
Governor Elect Leo A Hoegh advocates a one cent gas tax increase while the state tax commission weighs broader cuts and exemptions. Proposals hint at altering property assessments and homestead rules as 315000 Iowans file returns yet evade state income tax. The piece questions the cost of government and the fate of tax juggling in the new session.
Madison County courthouse gains a new canopy over the dome replacing a rusted out unit removed years ago. Olson machine shop built the replacement. Phone your news to 32.
Opal Carle, Treasurer of Marion County Iowa, certifies the county treasurer’s semi annual report covers January 3 1964 to May 31 1964 and that the summary of funds transacted is correct and on file Knoxville Iowa June 8 1911.
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