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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1956
Page
7
We came to Pella for practical newsroom experience and found a welcoming town. The entire community showed Christian charity and cooperation, making us feel like part of one big family. As we return to Ames, we carry fond memories and will spread the word about friendly Pella and its valuable lessons in living and journalism.
Spectators in Ames watched a group calling themselves the Death Dodgers perform on rink like streets near the square. Cars skidded on ice as drivers practiced bold swerves and doughnut turns before disappearing for about fifteen minutes, then returning in force.
In a grand stand scene locals discuss who allows teenage drivers to endanger public property and lives. They note many cars are new and question whether parents or older patrons knew of the danger. The piece reflects concern about a trend of reckless driving to impress others.
A reader argues for extending House terms to six years to reduce constant campaigns and increase effective legislation for midwestern voters. He notes current two year terms force lawmakers to spend half their time campaigning, hindering work and costing taxpayers money.
A collection of editorial excerpts argues for publishing rumors with names and notes a Mason City Globe-Gazette tribute to Want Ad Week. It highlights want ads as the “Market Place of the Millions,” their value to readers, and the paper’s role beyond revenue during March 4 to March 10.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling events from 10 20 30 40 and 60 years ago with concise descriptions of notable people places and moments that shaped local history.
A 50 year old dispute over aldermen fees for special committee meetings ended with a state official ruling no extra pay is allowed. Candidates Cole and Meide pledged only to accept 1.00 per council meeting. Also noted were the death of Jacob Van Gorp in a mill accident near Warren's Mill, a library fund drive at 750, and local civic notes including Ben Vogelaar at the American House and W C Farmer preparing for a college presidency in Oklahoma.
The issue recalls Cent ral College athletes including Leighton Tigers players and a 43 to 18 win in Oska loosa. It notes A G Buwalda’s move to Colorado, a Mahaska County bond vote for gravel road work, and a glee club tour. It mentions corn acreage projections, 1926 election dates, and early Tulip Festival plans with local business turnout.
The piece argues Iowa should emulate California's strict crosswalk enforcement to improve safety. It compares Chicago, Anamosa, and Jones County attitudes toward pedestrians and urges Safety Commissioner Clinton Moyer to educate drivers and enforce existing statutes without extra costs.
The Tulip Time event at Legion Hall featured Dutch costumes by entertainers and waitresses. Lon Wormhoudt L W Hartley Harry Sixsmith and Dr George Lankelma presented a well received comedy skit. Foundry workers Harry Hesselink Henry Carson and Leonard Van Ee were noted in connection with Garden City Feeder Company and Woodrow Washing Machine Co. A moulding room photo and enterprise story appeared. Carol Hollebrands and Joan Kuyper Pella High musicians joined Grinnell contest with Carol on trumpet and Joan on piano. Anneling and Earl Van Rees were music instructors.
Ten years ago the Meulpolders prepared 146 eleven pound parcels for dispatch to Holland to aid distressed families. Pella residents contributed clothing while Dan Meulpolder hosted the effort. Kiwanis planned an auction to fund relief. Nick Vanter Ploeg chaired the committee.
The issue details a fire destroying the farm home of the William Van Duren family nine miles southeast of Pella, with other farm buildings burned in fall 1915 at threshing time. Central's cage team placed fourth in Conference with 10 wins and 5 losses, coach Jack Pence, players Hoogeveen Beyers Rowland Neifert Tandy Scholten Wormhoudt Kuyper Hawkins, Hoogeveen scoring 154 points that season. Harry Awtry to join the Veterans' hospital in Knoxville after managing Manhattan Oil Station. Gardeners tended soil after warm dry weather. In shooting, Gerald Rysdam led Pella with 85/100. other scores listed. High man was E. K. Thompson of Oskaloosa.
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