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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
5
A mid‑summer outlook notes vacations boosting spending as families plan trips and outdoor activities drive retail demand. The New York Herald Tribune reports 1961 Q3 gains, with 67% of executives expecting sales to exceed 1960’s third quarter, 29% near or at prior levels, and 4% a decline. About 53% forecast higher net in Q3 1961.
An intriguing editorial from West Springfield Massachusetts examines baseball of yesteryear. It reflects on past eras, local memories, and the game's changing role in the community.
The program notes national costs exceed 50 million dollars yearly for highway cleanup with Washington DC spending about 3 million. It urges mobile Americans to travel clean and residents to help keep communities litter free under the theme Every Litter Bit Hurts.
A reprint quotes an editor arguing that juvenile sports are overly organized and adult driven. It recalls a time when kids improvised games in vacant lots with rough diamonds, dust, and noise, focusing on fun over winning and personal choice. It questions adult meddling and bossing in youth play.
An Iowa farmer dies without a will leaving a wife and minor children. Iowa descent laws grant the wife one third and place two thirds with the children under guardianship, requiring court oversight for any use of funds. The article notes this often contradicts the decedent's wishes and explains the statutory hierarchy from spouse and children through extended relatives, with escheat to the state if no heirs exist. Real and personal property are distributed under the same rules, with debts and administration expenses paid first from cash and sale proceeds.
Job opportunities for printer operator trainees remain strong says Henry Africa head of the Newspaper Production laboratory at Iowa City. Since 1948 the University has offered a four month course for people desiring to get into the trade.
Mr. Afri ca tells young people uncertain about their futures to consider printing. He notes the work is challenging and well paid with ample opportunities for advancement, and he has found an interesting life in the field for over 40 years.
Ned and Lewis Job bought control of the Tow State Savings Bank in Knoxville. The total cost reaches 308,500 dollars after 196,500 dollars remained due on the original price. They had ten days to exercise their option to purchase the stock at a price set by S. G. Smith of Waterloo.
At a Marion County Conference Board meeting the current assessor Merle was reappointed for a six year term starting January 1962. His current term ends December 31. The board prepared a budget showing expenditures $4800 less than the previous year.
Miss Florence F Clark of Adel was inducted into Drake University 50 Year Club at the annual commencement. She was among fifteen members from the Drake class of 1911 who returned to campus for the induction ceremony.
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