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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1962
Page
1
A Grinnell Herald-Register opinion urges citizens to contact Congress, arguing individual letters can sway federal legislation. It cites John Kell’s remark on sentiment changing action and stresses that active public input can shape government when representatives accurately reflect views.
The text urges constituents to act as lobbyists for their views on pending laws. It argues that many voices can be conveyed through mail to Congress and senators, transforming individual letters into a powerful collective influence. Each letter, while small, contributes to a broader, district wide message.
Christian Science Monitor reports the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel notes 800 women questioned on why they give. Fifty six replies show personal knowledge and concern drive gifts. 45 are volunteers, 24 favor religious causes, 15 welfare and health. Most gifts are made with husbands.
It Was News Years Ago reports Pella Christian High girls, the Eaglettes, beat Knoxville Panthers 84 to 36 to seize the county championship. Captains Arlene Jellema Ruth Ludemann Dorophy Rozentoom Gladys Pothguenen Jemmelaar Alda Van Wyngardes Georgene Ludemann Wilma Lourens Retha Vande Haar shown with trophy. Pella High boys hoped for title run. photos of Coach Stan Borgman’s team include Ballenger Vanden Dever Tanis Mentink Van Hemert Van Vark Hiemstra Ikuta Buyert Vermat Roy Van Dyk Klyn and manager Beintema. Chroncile notes Pvt Abraham J. Nunnikhoven serving with 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Division near Kumsong, Korea, after nine months there.
Mr and Mrs Louis Van Roekel and daughter Shirley returned after a three week trip to California. Seventy carloads of coal were shipped from Vander Zyl and Ruby mines near Otley. Mr and Mrs Gysbert Van Roekel moved from their farm near Sully to 105 Broadway, Pella.
Three Central College stars Melvin Bonwell Bob Menning and Don Davis leave Shenandoah Pelle and Des Moines for Des Moines for Army Air Corps entrance exams Then to Bakersfield California for ten weeks of primary training Also local notes on a new baby born to Mrs Elbert Wanders and other community moves Local livestock and grain prices listed for Pella markets on hogs corn wheat oats and eggs.
Henry Brom traces the 1930s depression to World War prices and speculation. He cites corn and shellers as causing factory layoffs, then says life stabilizes as prices return. City council cuts poll tax to three dollars. A Peoria area home fire destroys Paul Nieuwsma farm house after a newborn birth. motorists receive ice warnings and tips.
Fire department answered a blaze at the home of Rev. A. C. Droz around nine o’clock Thursday morning. The fire started from an oil stove in the upstairs room used by Evangelist Rev. W. J. Lockhart, destroying the room and contents. Lockhart suffered the greatest financial loss, as his belongings were ruined. Prairie City high school beat Pella High 28 to 8 in basketball. Jean Kuyper and Ray De Groff, Pella Boy Scouts, completed a hike for a first class test from Beers at dawn to return by four. Pella ice men fought to secure supply across a cold spell, cutting some from Prairie Lake but road roughness caused breakage. smaller waters supplied the town.
Ross Schakel left Monday as Jerficon for Adams Nebraska where he planned to visit his mother. Hog prices per cwt range from 6.60 to 7.95 dollars. New corn prices per bushel 35, wheat per bushel, oats per bushel, and eggs per dozen are listed as not specified.
Fifty years ago John Vander Kieft, son of Gerrit Vander Kieft, froze his feet driving to work near Prairie City. He reached home in Pella, while roads were blocked by snow. His father, visiting in Sully, rode trains to Newton then Monroe but trains to Pella were canceled. He walked in arriving about 3 am. doctors hoped amputation might be avoided.
The January meeting of the Black Oak and Scott Strivers 4 H club was called to order by President Clarence De Bruin at Leighton Town Hall. Members agreed to pay a fee instead of penny carnivals and planned a skating party. David Willemsen spoke on different games as Stanley Rempe and Ed Vander Linden hosted.
Ruth Van Roekel led the Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H club meeting with a skating party planned by the boys. Members discussed topics like overcoming bad habits and personal grooming, with Harold De Bruin and Mrs Frengert contributing talks on path reading and better grooming.
The Lake Prairie Lassies met to discuss a new historian's book. Faye Van Wyk presented a fabric pattern idea, while Linda Vet Meer catered lunch. Reporter Joan Van Wyk covered the gathering.
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