04 Jul 1961
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1961
Page
1
Practical advice for anglers and campers covering worm storage, blood scent lures, feather stripping with disinfectant, navigation by V-shaped trails, and boat leaks repaired with a milk carton bailing aid. Includes a $50 prize offer from Sports Afield.
Marion County residents spent 228000 dollars on bottled soda last year with an average per person consumption of 110 bottles annually. The county consumed at least 2849000 bottles, excluding fountains, compared with 2693000 in 1957. National data from Commerce and industry reports show regional flavors and ratios, while new labeling rules raise concerns among manufacturers about ingredient disclosure and keeping formulas secret.
Language ease marks European travel for a group of ten from Central College. In Brussels and Lucerne shopkeepers and guides spoke English fluently, aiding lace and watch purchases within minutes. The writer notes widespread English proficiency among service staff, yet laments overreliance on English reduces language challenge and personal satisfaction.
A U.S. Office of Education study by Grace S. Wright shows public high schools in large cities largely require 16 units for graduation, with eleven states now demanding more. The national unit totals for social studies rose 82 percent since 1928 29, while English units declined 9 percent. United States history is universally required, with government study in half the systems. Many large cities impose extra requirements in areas like business education and college prep, reducing elective opportunities for students. The piece also notes that language study in the United States faces under increased scrutiny and debate on its value and role, amid reflections on foreign language learning and national identity.
Local page compiles brief community notices and event previews for Pella Iowa with ads, upcoming meetings, and social items. Notable names include residents and area organizations. highlights cover parades, church activities, and school announcements in concise items.
Iowa farmers in the 1961 emergency program will reduce their 1959-60 average corn and grain sorghum acreage by 2,929,362 acres nationwide. Marion County reports 883 farms sign up, agreeing to shave 21,439 acres in 1961. Participants receive diversion payments and price support on 1961 crops, with diverted acres forbidden from grazing or harvest. Deadline in Marion County is June 30.
The regular July meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary has been moved from July 4 to July 11. New officers will be installed at that time.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.