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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
5
Ten days after New Year resolutions many strong-willed readers have lapsed into old habits, with the columnist noting how easy it is to fall back into comfort and bad routines. A humorous poke at 1956 resolve fatigue.
The piece catalogs federal aid totals from Roosevelt to Eisenhower totaling 105.8 billion dollars, arguing the vast scope of US generosity and its impact abroad. It then shifts to local Pella concerns about healthcare access and hospital needs, noting dentist and doctor shortages and two proposed solutions. It mentions potential federal aid for a community hospital and urges local discussion among residents.
W T Piper, small plane manufacturer, spoke in Des Moines about decentralization opening vast new markets for light aircraft. He noted rapid growth from single engine to twin engine and four place models, with twenty thousand business owned planes in the U S—ten times airline fleets. He warned airlines will cap capacity, while business use can grow endlessly, saying the future is very bright.
President seeks admission for several thousand Hungarian refugees, with Vice President Nixon consulting ex-President Hoover. Hoover notes a historic third wave of persecuted Hungarians, who are skilled workers and students, and argues they will contribute to national progress after careful screening and humanitarian considerations.
Gouverneur editorials praise farm income gains due to farmer group actions under lighter government control. Rock Rapids Reporter previews 1957 Iowa General Assembly fights over right to work repeal and liquor by the drink, while authors defend existing laws and urge no change.
Items of interest from The Chronicle captured across decades ago feature nostalgic glimpses of paths, people, and events from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years past, inviting readers to reflect on changes in the community and culture.
The issue recalls Rev. James van de Roovaart dying young in California from consumption after years of Christian work. He left a wife and a small child. The lead state news reports include James Cullen of Charles City Iowa murdered his wife and stepson and was hanged from a bridge girder amid a mob. The town was stirred by this justice.
A 50 cent daily raise was partly granted. workers paraded the Square awaiting further talks. Water crews laid a new gallery at Howell Station, cutting five feet through rock. The Webb Kenyon liquor case was upheld, drys celebrated. Federated Club women pledged 5000 to build a hospital in Pella, selling lunches to raise funds. State governance shifted to the Farmers Nonpartisan League with about 85 percent of lawmakers members, triggering scrutiny from politicians. Henry and Mrs. Vander Meulen returned from California after G A Vander Meulen’s death. John Sybenga sold his Liberty Street home to farmer C Den Hartog, possession April 1, 1918. George Liter,
East of town, plan to retire and move to Pella by Philip De Vries John Van Hemert and Ivo Ver Beek started for Oskaloosa in a car but stalled four miles from destination. They waited for the Md return by rail the next day. 30 Years Ago column notes burglary at Thomassen Grocery South Pella no cash taken, clothes and merchandise stolen. Bank at Lovilla closed investigation shows officers borrowed large sums. Y.T. Van Niewaal store shoplift incident involved a fur coat wearing stranger woman.
Peter Van Sittert resigned as secretary of the School Board and Samuel Ver Steeg was elected to succeed him. Van Sittert had served as secretary since 19.
Three inches of hail fell and a cold snap kept temps near zero before edging to normal on January 1. Snow covered the ground as a fire destroyed a barn near the Jacob Aalbers home six miles west of Pella and a roof was damaged at the Bryan Karr home east of Cordova from a defective flue.
This issue was omitted from the bound file by accident and will be resumed with the January 16 1947 issue. The note explains the gap and future issue plan.
The Sunday 90 minute program showcased Danny Kaye as a top entertainer with a big heart. It highlighted his mission with UNICEF to aid world’s helpless children, citing efforts in Morocco and other locations and praising the charity’s ongoing work.
Leonidas Monical, Clarke County's oldest resident, died at age 102. He arrived in Clarke County in 1856, five years after Osceola became county seat. He traveled with his family as an infant, about 18 months old, in a covered wagon drawn by an ox cart from Indians.
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