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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
3
A reflective piece praising teachers for shaping eternity through positive influence. It likens a good example or guiding rule to a pebble dropped in a still pool, creating an ever widening circle that reaches beyond time.
The notice calls on Pella residents and rural communities to vote on the expanded school district structure. It emphasizes continued progress, sound administration, and broad participation in selecting the school board. A second major step will occur on Monday June 9, urging turnout and informed choices. It then shifts to a critical discussion of Nikita Khrushchev and Soviet science as a critique of boastful claims and Western response to Soviet progress.
A compilation of editorial excerpts from Lawrence Kansas Algona Des Moines area papers cites distrust of monopoly, tax inequities in Iowa, and national policy critique. It notes a motor firm TV survey finding minimal ad recall and outlines local weather and flood impacts, with brief sports note on Pella baseball a 13–0 win over Hardscrabble.
The piece notes Nixon's evolving presidential prospects before the 1960 election, praising his courage under abuse in South America and predicting greater political scrutiny from opponents and party rivals as his stature is reassessed. It stresses Americans will remember his resilience and character.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling moments from 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago. A compact look at notable events, people, and happenings that shaped the local scene across decades. Reflective snapshots highlight familiar names and milestones from the memory archive.
Fifty years ago, June 4 1908, Cent College players Bert Faron and Wills beat to Wesleyan opponents in doubles and singles with top heavy scores. The commencement program featured a bac calaureate sermon by Reverend A Le Grand and Memorial Day ceremonies, parades, and Garden Square services led by Rev William Van Kersen.
June 7 1928 items recount World War I ties of Harry De Cook and Ed Gezel in France and the Rainbow Division. Fred Breuklander wounded slightly. a Lincoln School pageant on the American Flag. Red Cross drives and blankets raising 300. coal forecast shortages. city bids on Market Square grass. Memorial Day church prayers and a Garden Square concert. Community notices include college moves, local road work, and officers outfitting. church flag events. various promotions and local obituaries pending.
Twenty years ago The Chronicle and the Pella Theater sponsored a Star in my Kitchen with Lon Wormhoudt pictured beside an American Beauty rose. The Rotary Club planned to receive its charter at Graham Hall with sixteen members and Frank McCormick chairing the Oskaloosa Club. City government per capita cost in Pella was $7.21, up from $6.81 in 1937, Madeline Diekema pictured.
A teacher from Indianola High School suggests issuing diplomas in two colors to reflect pupils different ambitions and skills. White could certify mastery of Latin math physics chemistry while blue honors social studies bookkeeping shop agriculture typing and similar tracks. The idea emphasizes adaptability over IQ.
The Legion Post sponsors a hospital movement and sets a June 10 meeting. Rev. Jacob Prins preaches farewell at Second Reformed Church before leaving for Grand Rapids Michigan. Verle Ver Dught leads a drive collecting peonies and geraniums for Tulip Town Park on North Main. Memorial Day pool opening sees few bathers due to cool weather. Ruth Pietenpol, daughter of H W Pietenpol, has taught Latin at Red Oak IA and now marries Alvin Terrelt of Morrison IL after students excel at University of Iowa exams. Billy Vande Kieft and Everett Vande Voort from Pella High head to Boys' State at Camp Dodge.
Ten years ago Central College alumni on campus voted to launch a drive to raise 100000 dollars for a Memorial Union. Peter George Gaass became chapter president as the memorial plot in Oakwood Cemetery was dedicated with Reverend Tunis Prins delivering a moving address.
Rev A Bennink is named to teach psychology and religious subjects at Central College after serving as pastor at Sully Reform Church and another church in Palmyra New York. Also noted are H P Lankelma earning a Doctor of Science degree, and various local residents pursuing studies jobs and travel.
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