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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
3
The column links Voltaire to current events, noting Russians suffer under Stalin and Americans await a ailing president. It contrasts harsh leadership with humanitarian response, implying public hope for the president's recovery while criticizing governance styles.
The piece argues Congress and the public lack clear facts on foreign aid to Tito and the Soviet Union. It condemns secrecy and calls for a straightforward policy statement so taxpayers understand the goals of aid and the risks of backing a leader courting Russia.
International Business Machines plans a 65 million dollar plant in Rochester Minnesota chosen via a standard site locating service. Editor Carl Hamilton of the Hardin County Times notes IBM sought a pleasant home with good schools and parks rather than railroad or highway access. The piece emphasizes a community's character as key to attracting industry. Danny Kaye, UNICEF ambassador, returned from an eight week Europe Middle East Africa tour promoting children's health. He urged parents to be open with kids and likened humor and candor to winning trust.
Charles Bales of Ft. Madison argued in federal court that the town Senate had not been reapportioned for over fifty years, claiming all laws since 1900 were void and his 1925 burglary conviction invalid. Judge Craven rejected the argument, but the case highlights half a million Iowans lacking legislative representation and critiques legislators’ duties.
Editorial roundup cites editorial lines from Boone News Republic and Washington Evening Journal critiquing child behavior coverage and rock music. The Cooperative Consumer lists milk related idioms like cream in coffee butter up and the milk of human kindness as descriptors of quality and expertise.
A concise look at notable items from The Chronicle spanning 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. The column highlights community milestones, standout individuals, and archival events that shaped local history.
Management of the Pella Slack er Company pursued two petitions to install a telephone at the Rock Island freight and passenger depots and a telegraph office at the American House with Tommy Cox named telegrapher. A Buxton murder marked the fifteenth in three years. A hoard of local notes cover church bids, a 24 to 8 Leans over Fats game, weddings, a South Pella disturbance, Leighton depot tragedy, Gov Cummins visit plans, a Colorado health trip, a horse entangled in barbed wire, mule shipments to St Louis, a new 8½ pound boy born to the Hendrons, and Knoxville’s Teeter delivering Garden Square 4th of July address.
In 1916 a tow attempt from Star Auto Co. ends with Gary Vogelaar’s Velie and Marion Le Cocq’s Ford plunging off a 25 foot embankment on Leighton road. Both drivers escape unharmed as vehicles suffer heavy damage. Nearby, old Ver Ploeg homestead burns entirely, with only ground-floor furnishings saved. Mexican press mockeries of Wilson and the U S Army contrast with border patrols and Villa pursuit. Will Onstine, a letter carrier, dies of typhoid fever. Households report exploding stoves spurring safety tips. An Os Kaloo sa Herald quip about wets ends clipping.
The article notes saloon closure as removing the poor man’s club and quips that without such clubs the poor man vanishes. It mentions Harry De Cook,Creston, and National Guardsmen awaiting shipment to the Mexican border, plus local business moves in Pell and Otley including auto sales, a golf club formation, and a store sale to James Van Vliet.
William Van Gorp planned to start a laundry behind his East Franklin Street shop. A 100 share hospital stock issue was announced. Legion members formed committees to incorporate, draft by laws, and seek a site. The Legion planned a playground with tennis and croquet and peonies for Memorial Day decorations. Bussey rodeo and a Bussey Chariton ball game highlighted a two day fair. Arie Boland suffered a stroke and Swank improved after an injury. Jim Q. Van Vark survived a head injury from a truck mishap. Harriet Frush left Colorado U summers to teach in Greeley schools.
Twenty years back, Junior Chamber members sold tulip bulbs for fall delivery while rival groups led by C. F. Dykstra and G. H. Vanden Berg recruited members. The Chamber aimed to retire $625 in scrip relief funds soon, likely via subscription and purchase. P. H. Kuyper noted the Washington Street Historical Museum had been restored.
A local society nearing incorporation lists assets in the treasury and plans to expand through Chamber of Commerce ties. Personalities include Walter Avants of Des Moines, Orville Foster the Day Dreamer, and contributions from Jan and Rose Hill, Iowa. Pella Creamery building nears completion on Union Street. A historical sketch about Francis Le Cocq appears, with family migration notes. A tornado damages much of Rose Hill, Iowa.
A front page reprint shows a Dutch obituary of Adolf Hitler from Holland with mocking notes. Other items include a milk and cream subsidy distribution at Knoxville AAA office, Verle Ver Dught elected commander of the Legion Post, Junior Legion baseball victory 15 to 3, Tower Sound System bells at Second Reformed Church broadcasting before services, and John Eveland winning the Skelly Award with breakfast for his family.
Bowdoin College President Dr James S Coles defends small liberal arts colleges as intimate and contemplative environments. He likens their atmosphere to the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, noting close associations and a wider dialogue among diverse students and ideas. He argues for balanced progress in science and social science through attentive study of social forces.
A Salt Lake City led party of Mormons under President Albert Smith planned auto travel through Iowa on July 17 and 18. Marion County oil district cooperators numbered 514 farming 92 000 acres. Ralph Grundman chaired the district commission. A local photo shows Mrs Gary Gezel and family at the Gezel farm near town. Three weddings are listed Carol Cook and Earl Pohlman Helen Buwalda and Charles J Hawelka Jr Patsy Collins of San.
Jose California and Keith Emert were pictured together on the society page, highlighting a local social event and the individuals featured in the spread.
Advertises non surgical relief for men over 40 with night troubles and vitality loss. Claims glandular inflammation causes senility and cancer if neglected, cites 1000 communities treated and offers a free book from the Excelsior Institute in Excelsior Springs.
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