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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1959
Page
4
A brief opinion piece contrasts Mikoyan's two week US visit with Soviet propaganda. It argues the Kremlin misleads Russians about a decadent America while Americans see through his view and gain appreciation. The author asserts Russians might crave capitalism if guided by truth.
The piece blends Cuba’s regime tensions under Batista and Castro with U.S. intervention debate. It notes Batista graft, executions of rebels, and Nixon’s reception in South America, then shifts to Iowa Christmas tree production growth, with forester Lee Andreas reporting nearly ten thousand Iowa trees sold in December and 700,000 planted, urging profitable opportunities and wildlife benefits. It also covers private Iowa colleges seeking sales tax relief to fund capital needs, arguing the split 50 50 in enrollments with public schools depends on tax policy to sustain education.
In Hometown America brick and tile men presided over the Pella Drain Tile Co. Mayor Vander Zyl sent 311.11 to the State Treasurer as relief funds from Pella and Leigh ton churches for Italian earthquake sufferers. Mr and Mrs John Sybenga move into a new cottage east of the Schubring Hotel on Liberty Street as work continues on a Second Reformed Church building nearing completion with interior painting underway.
The issue re prints a 40 year old letter by Lester Welle about the German ship Kronprinz Wilhelm now U S troopship Von Steuben and notes local council paving surveys. It also covers high school games, a Camp Dodge challenge, sign honoring veterans, residents returning from service, new farm desk, property sales, a wedding of local figures, and Lake Prairie Township WWI service list along with local market prices for cattle hogs corn wheat and eggs.
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune notes a gap in Iowa law requiring chemical tests to prove drunken driving. Doctors cannot determine intoxication without a test and drivers may refuse. Many states require chemical testing. the safety department urges legislative action for reform.
A compact look back at items of interest from The Chronicle across ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years ago. Readers revisit notable events, people, and moments that shaped the paper’s history.
A report from Des Moines notes Ransom Awtry and John G Lankelma preparing to open a furniture store on East Franklin Street in the Brand building around February 1. Lankelma formerly ran a town grocery, Awtry previously worked for the Vander Meulen Co. The item includes various local and regional notes from civic and social life.
Dr Tom Fultz elected Chamber president succeeding Henry Hoogenakker. Band uniforms discussed no action taken. Ro bin C Welch dies in Phoenix. longtime lawyer for American Petroleum Institute earned 75000 annually. United Self Serve enlarging. bologna processing room planned. Wizard flour and pancake mix from Kansas by J Blommers and Co. Pella High beat Harvey 14 13. first half 6 2. Central College 34 33 over Iowa Wesleyan. Vanden Berg led Central with seven points. Loupee and Roberts fouled out. Wesleyan scored 0 for 15 minutes. Chamber considered promoting a safe barn to boost trade. C F Dykstra president. Randall Jones to show Sun Valley photos. Carl Whitney FA H A loan talk with Rotarians. New homes pictured: A N De Reus and Ed Van Ginkel. Highway 163 east of Pella to widen. Highway Commission to pave No 14 and build Des Moines River bridge at Cordova. Cordova residents Dutch Hart and Benny Perkey report robins in area after mild spell. Four children parties pictured for Vander Lugt, Geurts, Rysdam, Boerelyn. Farm story: George Vande Voort, bachelor farmer near town. Town legislature condemns hiring wives and daughters as secretaries. Hitler reassures no plan for South American conquest. world distrusts German predator. Farm Night School round table had 150 attendees, five farmers from Sigourney and five from Pella.
Star player from Pella scores eight points while J Gilbert Boot of Rosscreen Co. earns assistant sales manager title after two years. Fire damages Joe De Koning shoe shop on South Main. Local property changes as Mr and Mrs C M Van Hemert buy Maggie Woolard home on North Main. Elmer Meredith of Newton wins Central College Heere Ma Blanket trophy. he is a football linesman. F M Frush begins 28th year as superintendent. Local prices at De Kock store list sugar pork and beef. Ice melts at Van Ness military store causing stock damage. Reformed church stages mock liquor evils trial at Pella High. Red Cross reports over 1100 receipts and 1000 expenditures.
Senator John Walker of Williams Harmony Hamilton and Wright counties asks Iowa lawmakers to study merging county offices such as recorder and clerk of court. The idea extends to sharing county superintendent of schools and other services, aiming at cost savings without reducing service, with discussion likely to grow in coming sessions.
Forrest Ver Ploeg opens Case implements shop on Washington Street as 10 year ago events unfold. Marion County reports 679 old age assistance recipients with $42.82 average monthly payment. Pella defeats Knoxville 35 to 23 as Self scores five baskets and a free throw. William E. Davies featured as a two program weekly story teller on WHO radio. Iowa farmers join soil districts in record numbers. Marion County leads in soil district activity. Central defeats Tona Wesleyan 79 to 60. Borgman six baskets and three free throws. Dutchmen lose to Luther 50 to 61 as final seconds foul by Central. Queen Juliana assures Indonesians of independence but to unite with The Netherlands as with British colonies. Mr and Mrs Fred Whalley move to new home in Morningside. Television growth cited 1948 sees 17 stations and 200,000 sets. projections rise to 50 stations and one million sets. Dam project at Howell stalled pending further study. Government may proceed without state approval. Hudson cars advertised for low center of gravity with price 2371. Ulrich Motor Co shows Prefect and Anglia. Home Repairs merit badge tops Boy Scout achievements.
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