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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
5
The Orphans' Friend and Masonic Journal notes editors often avoid self reference. It cites a humorous line about a train that doctors cannot cure to illustrate modesty. The piece praises editors for humility and says conceit is rare among them.
On June 13 the House Appropriations Committee denied funds for Rathbun dam and reservoir on the Chariton River and the Red Rock project on the Des Moines. The committee report suggested comprehensive watershed and soil conservation might replace the need for large acreages from production, effectively dropping the projects.
In a Des Moines Register column, six adults recall a high school graduation speaker and lament limited youth recreation options. They note teens feel underserved, with nightly mischief reflecting a lack of activities after hours. One elder suggests night recreation programs, others doubt speeches linger in memory.
A reflective note laments that after years of guiding youth toward world exploration the effort yields only a single name and no lasting message. The piece expresses disappointment with the outcome and chiding optimism.
Dispatches from Russia report Nikita Khrushchev announced the government would suspend bond redemption for 20 to 40 years of a $65 billion issue. Every wage earner must set aside one month’s pay for bond purchase, a savings staple for many, especially the elderly, highlighting a clash between democratic trust and communist practice.
Car makers approve a policy change to emphasize comfort and convenience in advertising rather than horsepower and speed. They acknowledge a point of no return in speed-centric promotion as highway safety concerns rise with more powerful cars. The move is welcomed as a prudent, belated correction.
The Sylacauga advance defends Churchill on civilizational progress while critiquing modern moralism. Wynne Ark Progress outlines a small industry’s multi facet impact on employment income and commerce, including bank deposits and retail growth. Moro Journal notes legislative overreach as taxes and rights expand with costly bills.
The Garden Club sponsored by the Federated Club women printed about 60 children’s names including Mrs. K Van Zante of San Francisco Dora Bootsma Clark Richardson Minnie Vandent Berg Mr and Mrs G W Ryke W H Fowler and W A Young. Children cared for plots for inspection by club committee and prizes were offered for best gardens. Carl Ver Steeg geology teacher traveled to Devils Lake Wis for a Chicago University field study and planned a Cascade Mountains trip with Chicago U geologists. D Vander Meer dies at 89 in Orange City after joining the Schulte colony in 1847 and settling near Pella Sioux County.
The issue highlights a Legion sponsored 4th of July celebration with a flying circus ball game vaudeville wrestling and fireworks. Woodrow Washer Co moved to Pella with production due soon. Betty Butts leads the Queen pageant with nearly 10 million votes as 43 contestants enter. Dudok Langerak injures a finger in mower incident. Vander Zyl Boat and Rysdam travel to Gulfport Mississippi. A boy is bitten by a rattlesnake near Marysville in Marion county. Alfalfa seed from South America warned to perform poorly in Iowa. Chamber of Commerce refreshments, beer and bologna draw comment amid a large crowd. Cunera Van Emmerick attends summer school at Wisconsin University plans to teach at Central College. Kuyper Korner quip about a one-armed paper-hanger with colicky triplets. City Council members visit Boone Marshalltown and Ames to study gas plants and a potential link to Knoxville.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling events 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago. A concise survey highlights notable people places and moments from past editions.
From June 20 1907 the issue notes Mrs Barney Buerkens breaking her left leg after a rug mishap John De Reus thwarted by two armed strangers near the electric light plant no money or valuables taken and one revolver shown. Veterans of the 33rd Iowa Volunteers to unite in Pella in September Secretary Tom Cox announced. A wagon team frightened by children ran away near John D Gaass residence but caused no damage. The Pella Independents vs Oska loos Brownies game was called off due to Brownies absence. Local life records report cool temps two days that week and rapid crop growth. The Buerkens Wagon Factory workforce enjoyed a Skunk River picnic. Various residents travel to Des Moines Albany Miller in South Dakota Portales New Mexico and Kansas City for cattle land and real estate business ideas.
Forty years ago weddings included Lucile Donai and Glen Van Dyne Kate Wichart and Ed Thomassen Marie Van Gorp and John Nieburg. The ravers Wick Chautauqua was underway on Central College campus with many lectures. City Council discussed storm sewers and assigned study. U S Liberty Bond quotas were exceeded in several townships. A 1890s Central College alumni reunion gathered at A T Van Houweling home in Otley with attendees including Mrs R E Richardson Rev R D Douwstra among others.
Ninety-year-old era notes work will begin within thirty days on a seventy mile REA line by Crawford & Company of North Platte to serve Marion Jaspar and Mahaska counties at a cost of seventy thousand dollars. Pella’s completed swimming pool to be dedicated July 1 with a crack junior band and diving carnival. The Legion Post Federated Club sponsor a grand opening with Chamber of Commerce organizing a Ladies Night honoring Frank Frush. George A. Baitsell of Yale University visits with George F. Sadler. Baitsell jokes about Pella bologna and Pella cookies as brain food. Delegation of Pella merchants and tulip enthusiasts traveling to Des Moines for Des Moines events in Dutch attire. Talks planned by C. F. Dykstra and Mayor T. G. Fultz. Roses at John H. Van Vliet home. wedding recorded for V. Weirather and Ruth Dykstra. Mrs. Cora Hagens with bullsnakes Pick and Pat. West Market playground opened. seventy-five children attend. Federated Club women sponsor.
Linder, Mrs. Matt Kempkes and Mrs. M. C. Van Gorp are named as members of the committee in charge of the event.
Ten years ago the Historical Society proposed a memorial building in West Market Park for Tulip Time. A three member committee including Dr J J Sybenga Dr T G Fultz and Robert Lautenbach was named to secure architects plans and sketches. Floods in the Des Moines River Valley caused record water and disrupted pumping access. Community aid planned for Eddyville residents twice flooded. Alfred Christiansen prepared to visit Denmark after 39 years away. Local moves included Henry Vander Ark selling his East Franklin home and moving to California Verle Ver Dught purchasing a South Broadway lot. Vandals toppled markers at Oakwood Cemetery amid a controversy nicknamed Hitler's Kids. Graham Hall annex opened to Presbyterian youth for a campus conference while trustees gathered. Des Moines River flood dam at Red Rock drew high interest as 1947 flood damages surpassed dam costs.
Product note describes an itch relief remedy promising fast action within minutes. It emphasizes quick relief for contact dermatitis and surface itching, claiming local guarantee and suitability for fungal and insect bites. Trade wording repeats the brand arc and promotional tone.
Industry and towns rally to fund private colleges through the Iowa College Foundation. Standard Oil Foundation of Chicago helped seed the effort five years ago, spurring growth across 14 states. Central College in Pella is a charter member. Dr. G T Vander Lugt leads the foundation as university partners praise reduced tax burdens and trained graduates.
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