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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
3
A reflection on Franklin and his Poor Richard aphorisms, noting his birthday on January 17 and the enduring relevance of his two and a half centuries old maxims. The piece presents as a timely nugget of insight from the founding-era thinker.
Winter holds firm with subzero temps and snow cover as readers brace for cold days. The weather bulletin, noting Groundhog Day a week away, urges gait toward brighter hours and seed catalog hopes while winter lingers.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover advocates dropping the term cop as degrading to law enforcement. He cites origins debated and favors policeman, patrolman, or officer as proper titles for those in service.
Printer's Ink reports that newspaper advertising for the first eleven months of 1955 rose 18 percent from 1954, with total advertising across all media up 12 percent. November's gains reached 19 percent for newspapers and network TV, 14 percent for magazines, while network radio, outdoor billboards, and farm papers fell.
The article notes South Africa's government pushing to remove mixed-race Coloreds from the common voters roll as Parliament opens. Prime Minister Strijdom directs moves to expand executive power with a packed supreme court and a plan to pass the law by a simple majority, challenging the court's authority.
The Hardin County Times notes tests by Ford show staying inside a car during a crash doubles occupant safety and cites seat belts as soon to be standard. The Oskaloosa Herald laments traffic deaths on highway 92, blames society for carnage, and pleads for road safety investments amid rising speeds and poor curb design.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling notable events from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. This retrospective highlights community milestones, local figures, and notable happenings that shaped the city’s history.
The Vander Meulen home and barn sold at public auction for 4500 with furnishings incl the piano going to P H Bousquet for 500. A push to raise funds for a Central College president’s home totaling 5000 saw Bousquet offer 1000 if others raised 2000. The Folks Up Willow Creek played at the Opera House. its writer played the lead. Richard Sybenga and J S Gladstone bought a Chicago pop bottling outfit for 3000 and stored it at the Opera House basement. Gerrit H Ten Brock, son of a Pella attorney, was named Knight of Orange-Nassau by Queen Wilhelmina for Dutch World’s Fair work in St Louis. Southern California locals plan a 1900 reunion on February 22, 25,000 ex-lowans attended 1905. A thief stole a quarter beef from Mose Van Gorkum. no clues. Luke Vander Linden and Tunis Plette bought a meat market. Van der Linden and Plette had local market ties. Charley Porter was appointed to police the Opera House during shows. A deep cold wave followed a warm spell. eighteen inches of good frost was harvested and stored. L Stegeman invited landseekers to South Dakota on an excursion offering land at 12 to 16 per acre.
Central led by Gary Vogelaar high point man faced Parsons with Hinkhouse starring for Parsons as the Pella Tigers defeated the Iowa Loan Trust Co. Des Moines team 35 to 23. Rhynsburger six baskets aided Pella. White Way Auto Co. dissolving. Bert Stegeman taught commercial subjects in Checotah Oklahoma high school amid a local oil boom. Temperatures 10 to 20 below forecast for Friday.
The issue covers several community notes from Pella including Farm and Home items from H. P. Van Gorp Dick Van Gorp and Gary Vogelaar at the Chicago auto show representing Star Auto Co P H Kuyper attending the show Garden Square tree-cut notices and tree applications City Clerk A C Kuyper announces the plan A full page ad for Jim Vander Pols annual after inventory sale with rug prices blankets lace curtains and rail fare refunds for large purchases Festival finances by P H Kuyper a 1935 started event Death of Dr H M McAllister a 75 year old dentist fuel shortage concerns and miner hours relief aid ten years ago GI students hosted at Central College married apartments in demand Gordon Rugaard Silver Star hero and WWII actions described Central College and local culture notes Ver non Bobbitt art exhibit Gordon Gammack speech and Ernie Pyle connection Harry Renaud lettuce field photo and Christmas snow comment Central College basketball slump Simpson 49 Central 31 MVY Chuck De Wild named Schilder blanket MVP of season Navy service updates and homecomings of several servicemen.
Reverend Bernie Mulder accepted a call to lead the 1st Reformed Church in Muskegon. City sewer contract to Redd & Tomas of Omaha for 22 074 dollars. Pella High lost to Oskaloosa 19 to 12. Tysseling scored four baskets. Gerard Nollen named president of Des Moines Bankers Life. Henry Nollen led Equitable Insurance. Planned town hospital with 68 donors of 100 each. mass meeting February 16. Pella Band banquet at Legion Hall. injuries missing. Long wave radio interest with Ham burg Germany and Peru broadcasts. KOA Denver popular. two car accidents with damage only. roads slippery.
Twenty years ago on January 30, 1936, Tulip Time organizers announced leaders Lon Worm houdt, Harry Sixsmith and L. W. as heads of the festival planning.
A Knoxville relief director C T Johnson details large allocations during the Depression, listing 22 items including 123,483 cans of beef and evaporated milk, 14,280 cans fresh beef, 20,000 pounds fresh veal, 10,980 pounds butter, and 28,000 pounds flour. A local basketball game saw Simpson defeat Central 44 to 41 as Sharples led with 10 baskets and a free throw. Fred Calhoun turned 80. town events include a Horse and Implement Show, plus real estate dealings by Paul Beertje and a tulip care talk by L W Hartley.
Henry Steele Commager reviews TrumanYear of Decisions and highlights five dominant problems: the split between free and Communist powers, China's fate, decolonization and rising nationalism, the atom bomb dilemma, and building an effective international organization to prevent major wars and foster progress. These issues now headline daily papers and will mold history for years.
John Toom has arrived in New York after overseas travel. The report notes his arrival and mentions connections to international events or assignments, indicating ongoing ties beyond the journey.
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