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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
2
In Pella Iowa the Park Commission lacks funds for shelter houses in West Market Park and other green spaces. The piece urges civic organizations to consider building shelters to aid picnickers and family reunions during summer showers, highlighting park beauty and maintenance costs.
The Indianola Tribune notes that the 1961 Iowa General Assembly failed to recognize the needs of poorer citizens. It criticizes Democratic members for their unsuccessful push to increase funding for social agencies statewide, highlighting concerns about insufficient money appropriations.
Advertising copy touts ITCH ME NOT as a two way remedy for itch and rash. It promises anesthetic relief within minutes and a keratolytic action to slough infected skin, speeds healing, with a 3 to 5 day course and a money back guarantee.
The 1961 and 1962 Iowa Legislature actions are criticized as anti-people. Advocates say GOP leaders boosted salaries for officials while cutting welfare funds and delaying medical aid programs for the aged. Observers liken GOP thinking to misused talents from a biblical parable.
The Marion County Democratic Party argues for ongoing activity between now and the 1962 elections after a poor showing last November. Officials at the state level are active, and ground level work is needed to keep interest alive with practical, moderate programs rather than major ventures.
Fifty years ago Memorial Day services opened with garlands on graves and a park program at the college campus. The procession included the Marshal of the Day John De Cook, the city band, mayor and council, Central College faculty, G A R ladies, and 500 school children amid 5,000 townsfolk. The Grand Army monument was unveiled by Helen Hunt as Colfax General Weaver spoke, honoring veterans with a customary tribute. The Pella Meteors clashed with the Gophers in a lively local game while Southpaw pitcher George Lankelma sustained an injury in a high school contest with Penn Academy.
Thirty years ago a blaze of undetermined origin consumed the Hackert farm home near Leighton with all household effects. Mrs Hackert and children escaped by window as smoke and heat trapped the family. Miss Bandstra woke to smoke and coughing children and aided Mrs Hackert and the kids. Ivan Kingery was rescued by Mr Hackert.
On June 1 and nearby dates four Pella couples tied the knot in local ceremonies. Albert Ver Meer and Jennie Van Heukelem wed at a home ceremony led by Rev. J De Haan, with families present. Nick De Hammer and Bertha Lovering married May 30 at the parsonage, and Emilena Hoksbergen with Samuel Van Rheenen joined May 26 with Rev. Hayes officiating. Cora Van Beynum and Andrew Ver Ploegh married June 1 at the bride’s home, to reside in Pella where Ver Ploegh works for Farmers Cooperative Elevator. Ed Dubois of Manchester hauled in a 12-pound channel catfish from the Maquoketa River after a 20-minute fight.
Firemen found smoke curling from openings around doors and windows at the Arie De Heus residence on East Third Street. No one was home. In the center of the bedroom floor lay De Heus overalls pouring smoke into the air, a likely result of matches in pockets. Only trousers and linoleum were damaged. Local R and T carrier boys attended a Des Moines celebration described as a three ring circus with Gene.
Memorial Day travels feature for Otley Wilmar and South Woods Dairy groups. Autry listed as star performer. A group including C. C. Buerkens and others visited Wilmar Minnesota for the holiday. Motorola? A pistol? No. Wild pheasant collision near Waterloo caused windshield damage and facial cuts. Lola Carter began work at the Coffee Shop on May 30. Sailer Vander Linden Rouw Vander Beek visited The Ledges at Boone Memorial Day.
Ten years ago the Pella municipal pool opened its 16th season amid cool conditions yet drew many young swimmers. At the pool, Eddie Van Arkel led check room duties with staff and lifeguards including Mildred Bishop and Carol Ver Stee.
Four Russell businessmen recently welcomed grandsons, each fathered by a son of the family. The newborns are the first male issue for the four uncles, and all four grandfathers are graduates of Russell Community High School this year.
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