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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
4
The writing argues that frequent criticism signals insecurity not intelligence. It contrasts insecure critics with secure individuals who critique only when it is constructive and grounded, urging a continually critical attitude as a sign of personal insecurity.
In mid June the Senate Finance Committee backed a House tax bill provision offering major tax relief on dividend income for stockholders. A veteran committee member and Senator Walter F. George backed the move, saying it could pave the way for broader relief for 90 percent of taxpayers. The piece argues for a larger personal exemption in income tax, favoring direct relief over trickle-down benefits.
A Democratic California congressman running for Senate mailed 4 108 500 copies of his speech to California residents at 2 9 cents each costing 119 146 50 using the franking privilege. The piece questions legality and urges reform while noting a flood record in the Des Moines River Valley heightening flood control concerns and soil conservation needs.
The piece argues that piecemeal actions fail and an integrated Des Moines Valley conservation district is needed from source to mouth. It calls for full cooperation across agencies and measures spanning small watersheds to the main stem to prevent future floods after 1954's record event.
In Washington DC on May 5 the ninth anniversary of Holland’s liberation a 49 bell carillon was gifted by the Dutch to the American people. Ferdinand Timmerman and Dr Kamiel Lefevere played the carillon on a temporary structure awaiting a $125000 tower funded by public subscription. Dr L G Kortenhors t praised the gift as a token of enduring friendship and gratitude from the Netherlands for American aid, noting the Dutch view of Americans as steadfast allies.
A set of brief editorial comment excerpts discuss wealth creating a memory lapse about its purpose, rich families producing problem children, and President Eisenhower signing a bill to insert the words under God into the pledge. The Christian Science Monitor piece argues sacred dedication will empower national spirit, praising religious faith as a spiritual weapon in peace and in war.
The July 8 1914 issue notes the death of H Neyeneseh aged nine at his son in law D W Wilkes farm near town, details his Dutch immigrant career and roles as editor of Pella’s Weekblad and The Pella Blade, plus mayoral service. It also records John Nollen and Louise Stevene Bartlett wedding, Boy Scout camp activity, a grand Fourth of July entertainment, local clergy events, and various community notices including nursing training, a firecracker injury, and new car purchase by Jacob A Rus.
Thirty years ago over fifty merchants in Pella joined to sponsor four former festival days on successive Saturdays in July and early August. Each shop planned a guessing contest in the display window and in-store bargains. A severe wind storm hit the area the prior Saturday, unroofing the Van der Wilt barn north of town and damaging the John St. Ver Steegh farm about four miles east as branches were torn from trees along the path. The date noted was June 28, with many Chamber of Commerce members involved.
City officials announced library board appointments and noted repairs by electric workers after Saturday storm damage. Tornado and drought reports from nearby areas were shared as residents discussed well water and rainfall totals. A drouth year patch and farm yields in the region were contrasted with higher rainfall in Sioux County.
The crew recounts a camp outing by Milanonota and includes Mr Shinn who led the trip. Ten large fish were caught with a total weight of 42 pounds, along with several smaller fish.
Ten years ago the lower page featured a redraw of the Red Rock Dam plan showing the reservoir and nearby towns Monroe Pella Knoxville Pleasantville Des Moines and Indianola. Des Moines businessman Lloyd Waddle urged chamber members to back the bond drive which was 85 percent subscribed in ten days toward a $600000 goal. If met Pella would have its name on a B-29 bomber. The Chamber sponsored a saddle horse and pony show on July 4 at Central College field with Gary Vogelear as chairman seeking volunteers. Crops north of Lynnville were ruined by a hail storm. Legion Post elected Warner Van de Voort commander and endorsed a permanent memorial tower in Central Park proposed by Peter Kuyper. Death of Mars Van Hemert after a tractor accident. Missing in action: Staff Sergeant Harold Goad, England. Navy pilot Norman Spud Van Gorp in training in New Orleans. Fred Heerema promoted to First Lieutenant, previously in Mississippi now at Ft Meade. Gerrit Wis serving on a Pacific carrier. Lt John Wiersema reported missing over France piloting a P 47. Federated Club women prepared fifty kits for Russian families devastated by German advance.
The article recounts Rabbi Mark offering ten modern commandments for parents during Shevnoth Pentecost. Advice includes honesty with children, avoiding exaggerated material value, early correction of faults, and avoiding favoritism. It urges keeping a home, honoring religion, and inspiring virtue. It emphasizes ethical conduct, respect, and courage for the future.
Backbone State Park, the first state park established for recreational purposes, was dedicated on a historic date, marking Iowa’s commitment to preserving natural lands for public enjoyment and outdoor activity. The ceremony highlighted long term goals for conservation and community access.
Citizens Lamont Strawberry Point and Manchester join in the celebration on May 28 1922. The event marks a regional observance with local participation and shared festivities across communities.
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