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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
3
A 19th century thought about conquering by appearing weak resurfaces as the United States nears a Swiss conference. It argues immediate gains loom but the long line must be held with confidence. Democracy, though flawed, is deemed superior to all other government forms.
In fall 1954 Pella's sales tax receipts rose 7 percent from the prior year, with receipts totaling 39,657 and dollar volume 1,982,845, despite unemployment and a recent recession. Merchants who marketed goods captured more business, as the data illustrate a clear uptick.
Governor Leo Hoegh voiced opposition to a four lane Ot tumwa to Agency highway citing traffic counts. He also condemned secret meetings by state groups, saying government without secrecy is best and pledging openness with the press and public.
Editorial argues a guaranteed UAW wage with Ford and GM will raise living costs and possibly trigger broader inflation. It questions how small independents can grant benefits without harming competitiveness and considers risks of monopoly, liberal pay, and idle workers drawing unemployment. The piece notes the economy is riding high and seeks who holds the reins.
Editorial notes from multiple papers on informal federal correspondence, Iowa farming prowess, and the Highway Department bypass debate. It contrasts friendly tax letters with strong rural pride and cites McPherson Kansas and Newton Kansas bypass histories to argue highways should serve all communities, not just pass through towns.
The Chronicle revisits notable items from ten, twenty, forty, and fifty years ago. Highlights include community events, local personalities, and historic milestones as remembered from archival issues.
Citizens cast 855 ballots with 719 in favor to fund building and maintenance of a public library. Women backed the measure strongly while some opponents objected to tax increases. Miss Viersen received praise for a library gift and a jubilee gathering followed the result. An interurban trolley project between Oskaloosa and Buxton secured stock subscriptions over 130000 dollars.
Dr J C Mitten caught a large turtle and fattened it then laid 39 eggs in a hen's nest at Lane Kruidenier barn. Kruidenier was surprised to discover eggs from a peculiar species inside the nest.
Forty years ago this date a Portland letter by Charley Moore appeared as the Chautauqua in a big tent on Central College drew crowds. The Marion County Sunday School convention met in Knoxville. The Klyn and De Winter meat market was burglarized with $95 taken, entry via a rear transom, prompting critics of night policing. Heinie Wagner of the Boston team loomed in a photo, and Harvey street band caravans advertised the Chautauqua. Charley Dykstra reported a swarm of bees near the depot.
The issue notes Ben Grant reporting a smaller cherry crop with express shipments down $800 from June 1914. It lists residents’ summer plans including A B Van Houweling family trips to Portland and San Francisco, Albert joining Fort Madison as coach, Will Rhynsburger at Iowa University, Carl Ver Steeg at Chicago University, and Wilma Rietveld visiting Dr. Aschenbrenner. Billy Robinson plans a cross state flight to Adel during River-to-River picnic on June 26. Also featured are a new suction washing machine stove combo, Pella praised for cleanliness by a traveling man, Gerrit Boyert’s investment in Bruinekool tin shop, and two pages of 4th of July bargains.
Luke Vander Linden and Arie Schilder expanded production of Pella Bologna after developing the recipe with John Ulrich. An Ulrich market addition now elevates sausage output. Lucile Gochrane pictured at the piano, to give a recital at Drake University with Paul Stoye as instructor. Clarence Buerkens elected Farragut Iowa school superintendent after three years at Owassa and fifty applicants. Federated Club Women staged a Home Circus on College Athletic Field with a downtown parade to fund the Park Improvement Fund. A letter from C W Brinkhoff appeared on the front page. he and Mrs Brinkhoff recently found a home in Pomona California.
Twenty years ago in Leighton the Ebenezer Church neared completion while Junior Chamber of Commerce promoted membership and business drive. A June storm caused outages and damaged trees as Wabash depot at Howell Station was torn down. Garden Square Fourth of July planned with Rev. R. R. Brown as speaker and Naughty Marietta at Pella Theatre.
A centennial elm north west of Otley was to be dedicated with a marker by local members. The ceremony honors the Daughters of the APA Revolution and recognizes historic contributions by noted pioneers including N W. H. Honnold and Daniels as they assisted in the tree’s early planting in 18 TM.
Ten years back the CORBRATE KAA sponsored a house show on Central Calvan field at Jayard. Four young men met Lara Gyr the service. three at Tew Save imprisoned at Wan War. Guests at the Legion Raat Day included Rob Morning Onraie Rint Veld Charles De Wan and Lee Vrierelaar who hit Shen pianos in Kar Beatty. Rietveld three prisoner type releases Mark Thomas arrived in the States. Captain Harstad Shit won the Bronze Star. Sgt. Sixsmith earned the Silver Star and Croix de Guerre for actions in Europe. Jack plans to settle in California. Professor Tunis Prins attended Youth Training Camp in Okoboji. Lane Meulpolder lost two fingers sawing lumber near Fox Farm. Pfc. Harold Slings wounded in Europe on 90 day furlough with Mrs. Slings at the G. De Boer home. Editorial notes Germans defiant. Niemoller quoted. Holland bulb growers to place autumn tulip orders. Holland recovering from bombing and occupation strains.
A concise reflection framing a father as a natural financial caregiver who quietly sustains the family through daily support and resource management without formal banking structures.
The article discusses the burden of challenging overvalued property for tax purposes, urging taxpayers to present views to the County Assessor and Board of Equalization. It notes valuations rarely change, explains reasons like others being more out of line, and criticizes inconsistent formulas such as cubic-foot methods leading to unfair results.
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