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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
5
A business forecaster warned that the coming decade will bring higher earnings and spending but also greater worry due to atomic threats world unrest and urban problems. He suggested a minimal level of worry is needed to endure 1955 to 1965 with any peace of mind.
A 1950 New York survey found drivers under 25 more prone to accidents leading to higher rates. By 1955 premiums for collision and liability on New York women under 25 were cut about 35 percent, with a spokesman indicating similar cuts considered by 150 National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters companies. The rationale cites records showing young women less prone to highway risk than young men.
Architects push for universal four inch divisible materials. An expert claims national building bills could drop from 40 to 35 billion dollars annually and a $16000 house might save about $2000. Most architects favor the plan, though a few worry about limiting originality.
The Nautilus submarine, powered by an atomic pile and steam-driven engines, set out from Groton Connecticut for surface trials with no signs of trouble. Built to sail 25000 miles without refueling, it suggests atomic power could power surface vessels and possibly aircraft in the future.
The text notes a shift from warlike nuclear fear to successful shielding, suggesting capability for aircraft use and a broader move toward peaceful atomic applications. It highlights less news on bombs and more on constructive fission for major global tasks.
A column argues that federal tax burdens strain taxpayers while lawmakers push a large pay raise for Congress. It notes Eisenhower endorsing a raise in his message, provoking mixed reactions outside Washington and questioning fairness versus cost of living for all federal employees.
An editorial urges leaving standing corn to aid wildlife like quail and pheasants through winter, arguing it is more effective than feeders, especially near marshy areas and brush.
A look back at notable items from The Chronicle across multiple decades. Highlights include vintage events, people, and local scenes shaping the community's long urban memory.
The item recounts Mrs. G A Vander Meulen and daughter Bessie with Mr Van Rees extinguishing a furnace fire after a paper wrap was found around the smokepipe. It notes H D Wormhoudt’s red ink sale ad, local merchants running clearing sale ads, a social shower for Sam Sherman and Hendrica Heitik Sherman, unrest in Russia with czarist troops firing on protesters, predicting a coming revolution, and crowds citing large families in town. It mentions Park school closure debate, two large families the Donais with 14 children and the Gezels with 12, plus young men losing a phonograph investment for dances. Cold weather at 22 below was noted, and staff changes at the Chronicle Office with Paul Stegeman and Harry Van Zee moving jobs.
Central College’s basketball team lost to Penn on the Pella floor by 33 to 21. Players for Central included Lynhorst Kynsburger Vogelaar De Cook and Byers with Rhynsburger scoring five baskets to star. Cadwallader led Penn. Pella High fell 29 to 10 to Columbus Junction in the Centralum. Fire reports mention a roof fire at George Thomassen residence on South Maintrees after three blazes in January. Bas Van Rees home also damaged.
Des Moines displayed George Heeren s corn dollar drawing favorable comment as market equipment kept abreast with national best. A Fair Association stockholders meeting was set for Saturday in City Hall with a ward dinner to follow. Dick Doedyns bought the old Fowler house on East Washington Street. Ver Steeg s junior corn snow was held at the high school gym with Vink Bakker Gosselink Van Ze ter Doornebal and Van Haaften winning top spots across classes.
Pella residents heard from an Isaac Walton League member on forming a chapter. Jelle Heerema sold his Leighton drug store to A C Rempe amid ill health. Central beat Graceland 35 to 20. Des Moines River pollution kills fish annually with tar like smell. Wallace McKea to Chicago as Livestock Commissioner, Harold V Jones to succeed him at Farm Bureau event. West Washington roof fire started by chimney spark. high wind limited damage. Ike Roorda returns from South Dakota. John Vander Wal moves to Minneapolis for Garden City Feeder role. Gary Vogelaar convenes Legion Post Executive Committee meeting.
The Pella Civic League agenda for February included Dr I J of Central College with about eighty members present though five hundred were sought. Retail robberies occurred at the Philip De Vries cafe and the Sim mer oil station in South Pella with no money taken. De Haans move to Easton Penn to supervise corn hog program for USDA. Norman Van Gorp starred in a school play The Pest with the line a pest was a real scream. Drouth scarce seeds and grain. Abe Elyn of Killduff laments reductions. Pella High beat Sigourney High 34 17 with Klein scoring eight baskets and two free throws. Central defeated Simpson 27 22 and lost a close tilt to Penn 46 45.
A rough OCR fragment notes a shift in farm aid with 10000 bushels of seed oats sent to a county and 9000 cattle planned for U S relief programs. It hints at Agriculture Department plans to slaughter the cattle for relief meat, reflecting wartime style grain and livestock support.
Ten years ago on January 25, 1945 Pvt Dick R Jansen of Sully died of wounds in Germany. A memorial service was planned at Sully Christian Reformed Church. The Kiwanis Club celebrated its 30th anniversary with Dr Herbert Van Wyk as speaker. Local service members include Ed Kallemyn’s Army Intelligence Unit, Cpl Marvin Temyn in Southern England, Sgt Harold De Jong with the 13th A Bomber Barons, and Pfe Robert W Roorda awarded the Bronze Star in France. The City Council bought turbine and condenser to boost the light plant capacity. Sixteen Marion County men were called to service. county farmers showed keen conservation interest. Corporal Vernon Earl Ver Steegt died of wounds on Palau while with the Marines.
Social researchers from Chicago University’s Committee on Human Development surveyed youth attitudes toward elders in the February Journal of Living. Findings show elders are judged for social choices from tavern company to dating, religion, money, and political involvement. The piece notes youth prefer aging independently, visiting grown children at planned times, and avoiding heavy family intrusion.
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