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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
3
A columnist argues there is no born liar and that habitual deceit stems from early environment. The piece notes a mother’s untruths and a father’s deception shaping a child, offering a tip to parents from a mature editorial voice.
Rural roads hide danger at intersections as tall corn limits visibility. Drivers, both rural and city, often misjudge risk and speed. Exercise alertness, slow down, and approach intersections with caution until harvest season ends.
The Agriculture Department says there is no potato famine looming despite forecasts of shortages and black markets. Early summer output is 16 percent below last year due to late spring and rains, while late summer is about 7 percent higher. Fall crop acreage is nearly the same as 1955, and surplus production has been redirected to livestock feed and by products under a subsidy. Potatoes have hovered around 10 cents a pound retail. housewives are advised to buy daily and not stockpile for future use as reasonable prices are expected soon.
Page County agronomist Cliff Spies reports subsurface moisture near three inches in the top three feet across southwest Iowa, insufficient to assure a corn crop but terraces add up to two inches of available moisture, potentially extending a week of growth.
A farm expert warns corn growers to prepare for a dry spell by building terraces this autumn as tasseling and ear shooting peak. Subsoil moisture remains well below normal in the Pella area, making extra moisture under crops a comfort for farmers this year or next.
The piece reviews Stalin denouncements, a Berlin statue removal via hotel plan, and a 3000 pound Stalin statue moved from Park Avenue to Glen Cove. It contrasts Kremlin insecurity with Eva Peron statues fading and notes democracy’s symbol at New York Harbor entrance.
The piece surveys editorials from several papers critiquing past manners and praising foreign trade. It cites figures: exports at 40 million dollars daily, total exports of 14.3 billion, imports at 11.4 billion, and about 4.5 million jobs tied to trade. It argues trade benefits households and may grow, shaping national policy.
The Chronicle recalls notable items from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. It highlights community happenings, anniversaries, appointments, and local moments that shaped the town’s history with concise, period-voiced notes.
John Langstraat reports gamblers teaching 16 year olds poker in his pasture on Sundays. The marshal stopped four groups, warned arrests if seen again, and placed pasture watch with mayor support. Also reports fundraising for a town band, local deaths, accidents, and recent baseball outcomes in Pella and surrounding towns.
A short note notes fare was three dollars with no mis directions about going or returning apps.
40 Years Ago the Pella Meteors defeated Monroe 11 to 2 as Hamilton pitched four innings and Starsman started. Monroe left after the sixth due to heat. The town also saw West Coast wire trap sales rising and Garden Square shows facing city concession scrutiny amid scandal remarks. A Woodrow Wilson election forecast and local trap shooting results plus a Central College housing canvass and regional baseball tourney plans fill the period’s local scene.
A mixture of local business, church planning, and moving tales. P H Kuyper presided over a baseball tourney association with Will Stout as secretary while Jim Verhey drafted the Third Reform Church building plans. Prof. Childs plans Kokomo relocation, and Chautauqua movements appear in Missouri and Indiana. A fly borne infantile paralysis worry links to New York City epidemic reports. The Kuyper Lumber Co begins a weekly lumber news feature.
Thirty years ago near Otley, Van Roekel threshers reported oat yields of 63 and 71 bushels per acre. An Atlantic & Pacific Grocery store was announced for the South Side in the former Holland Meat Co. building. Details on management were not yet available. The Federated Club hosted a circusing home talent show on the college athletic field. Star growers included the Radio Station WHO Four Horsemen vocal quartet. Parks improvement funding was a local objective. John Van Vliet, a train checker in Omaha, saved a man from suicide under a train. Johe was noted as a son of G. Van Vliet of ella. A Los Angeles letter praised Southern California’s climate, agriculture, horticulture, and scenery, especially Mr. Lowe’s view. A Knoxville Journal quip about shirts at one third off appeared in Observations. Weather troubled pickle and cucumber growers.
Francis A. Robinson spoke to the Junior Chamber of Commerce about beautifying the town through regulated plantings of flowers and trees. He saw tremendous possibilities for transformation after being invited by Harry B. Sinsmith and others to coordinate a plan for improving the town’s appearance.
Uncle Billy Young former editor of The Chronicle gravely ill in Burbank California after surgery for ruptured appendix. Midget automobiles brought to Pella for two days with children enjoying rides. Otto Mathes shows garden East First Street. Ed Schakel ferries forty Pella children to Ottumwa for swimming. John and Mrs Nollen of Grinnell injured in a Stuart Iowa crash. Renaud assists. both hospitalized.
Ten years ago July 25 1946 nominations were sought by printed ballot for the peak of the National Plowing in Sey near Plessant in the conservation field aid Iowa. Ver Meer named Commander of the Amvet Post to serve until election. Verle Ver Dught elected commander of the Ion Post as WWII’s first veteran to hold the role. J G Boat bought the Dowden Potato Digger factory at Prairie and planned to keep operating. The Farmers Exchange shipped 1250 hogs in three days.
Secretary of State Dulles argued that capitalism in the United States has boosted production, shortened the workweek, and increased home ownership while not fearing a Moscow regime. He asserted capitalism’s advantages and warned against Soviet critiques, stressing democratic refinement and safety.
The item references inflation indicators from China with letters valued at 180 dollars and 80.98 dollars in exchange. It notes Jota Di De Winter visiting her mother in Pella and resuming Red Cross duties. It mentions an Iowa appeal to save covered bridges and a publisher Don Berry discussing county locations. It lists divorce filings in Marion County and marriage license applications. It also mentions Indian limestone for building across the United States.
A fragmented report notes Jowan, former nominee of the Greenback Party, speaking about financial and transportation policy for two hours. It mentions his background with Indians and a 1892 campaign but contains garbled names and dates.
An old advertisement announces ITCH-ME-NOT for relief of itch from ringworm meset bites feet itch and other surface itch. Claims easy day or night use and availability at Paardchopper's Idea Pharmacy.
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