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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
5
A reflective verse excerpt evokes William Cullen Bryant’s mood as winter loosens its grip and a spring promise lifts the heart though real spring has not yet arrived. The word picture contrasts cold reality with budding hope.
The President's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped released early 1955 figures showing 243 750 placements in the first eleven months, up from 188 079 in 1954. The year’s final total could reach a 40 percent rise, aiding about a quarter million people toward independence and self respect through gainful work.
Farmers hear that Iowa subsoil holds little moisture needed for good crops in 1956. Spring rains may help, but droughts persist. Saving rainfall matters. practices like contouring, strip-cropping, and terracing boost yields. Technical and financial help available. now is the time to act.
Khrushchev addressed the party congress praising coexistence as a step to a world Communist embrace, claiming Moscow can reach that goal short of war. He urged Communists to join Popular Fronts, warning gaps and mistrust foster subversion in satellite states and advising Americans to scrutinize any Soviet peace push. The speech mixed smile with threats, signaling vigilance.
Reflections on Eisenhower’s decision to accept the nomination and the evolving campaign. Republicans cheer, Democrats worry, and the shift from barnstorming to radio and television alters tactics. Voters may favor issue focused, regular broadcasts over flashy personalities.
Iowa editorial groups claim 808 high schools divide the state with many under 100 students and few offering core sciences while national science prowess concerns grow. Northwood Anchor notes Osage stores close Saturdays for 14 weeks of Friday openings, but predicts a return to Saturdays as local retailers adapt by advertising variety and competing with big-city stores and events.
A column recalling notable past events from The Chronicle dating back 10, 20, 40, 50 and 80 years. Highlights include people, places, and moments that shaped the community, presented in concise reminiscence style with archival context and period flavor.
A brief note explains no copy of the March 8 issue is in the bound file and mentions the 60 years ago column will resume on March 15, 1906.
Laura Kramer Mosehel performed Pex O My Heart at the Advance Literary Society event. Frances Sheehy played two piano solos at intermission. Federated Club members invited Kate Logan to discuss gardening and plan a prize contest for schoolchildren. Fire chief T Smorenberg and assistants named. baby health contest photos featured. A mock breach of promise trial was planned in the opera house with a full roster of participants. An relief donation of 80 dollars for Jews’ wartime suffering was sent to New York. Central College beat Leander Clark 36 to 26 with Vander Linden star. Le Cocq visited Chicago, returning home for vacation.
Thirty years ago Chief of Police James Caven der spoke at the Baptist Church on law enforcement and delinquency issues. A blaze damaged the Foto Shop photo gallery on Main Street next to Fowler Telephone, with the north half of the building housing Homer Sherman’s plumbing shop also hit. Cornelius Wilkins of Central College earned second place in the Iowa State oratorical contest at Parsons College in Fairfield, presenting The Present Crisis. The high school operetta The Merry Maidens, directed by Mrs. Hummell, played over two evenings, with honor mentions for Morris Vogelaar Renaud Rysdam Clarence Van Dellen Elta Van Buren Elizabeth Hesselink and Charles.
Mitten and Miss Claire Jewell headlining a community theater with Miss Jewell praised for singing and directing. Federated Clubs plan tree planting to beautify the country as Iowa women aim for 40,000 trees. A In't Weld buys 914 Independence St. property, taking possession April 1. Dieleman moves to a farm southwest of Ottumwa. Redd & Tomasso of Omaha set to install sewer pipe machinery. Wormhoudt and De Haan elected to School Board. 228 voters cast ballots. Miss Mary Renaud suffers a broken arm after a fall. The score 33 to 25 marks a team’s only loss of the season. A film showing, The Country Doctor, plays in Oskaloosa as the Dione quintuplets star.
March 12, 1936 front page notes Central College defeated Columbia of Dubuque 46 to 37 to claim the Town Conference basketball title played in Pella. Rupe Ford scored 14 and Hoogheem 13 as L A Winter coached the champions.
Victims of glandular inflammation are told this constitutional disease needs non surgical care. Neglect may lead to senility or malignancy. Excelsior Institute reports over a thousand men treated last year with soothing relief and renewed zest. Free book offered by mail from Excelsior Institute Dept W-12 Excelsior Springs Missouri.
Peter Ganss heads new Howard D. Ver Steegh Post No. 5242 VFW. Columbia University dispatch notes Jerry Carpenter of Pella, a pre law student, elected chair of the seven member student board of the undergraduate college and also chair of the Dorm Council as an honor student.
The item notes Van Deller served over four years in the army, with campaigns in North Africa Greece and the Adriatic. It mentions an award named The Eagle and records various local political and relief efforts plus a death in Chicago of Henry D Wormhoudt, a longtime clothing merchant in Pella.
Judge Long argues liberalizing child labor laws warns Iowa style limits may backfire. He cites 20 years of experience as Seattle judge and notes idle time harms youths under 16. Critics say stricter rules reduce jobs. supporters emphasize chores, work ethic, and financial understanding.
Henry Pabcdefgh? Adjusted to: Henry Pethoven spoke on Electricity on the Farm to Farmers' Night School attendees. Pella REA line manager led the discussion.
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