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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
7
A reflective note argues progress ends when children accept parental views. It asserts morality stems from Bible teachings and ancient philosophers, and parents rely on these truths for a good life. It cautions that deviation by children leads to misdirected progress.
Economists say buyers especially women are delaying purchases despite ample funds. Complaints include bait advertising, high prices, poor service, and weak guarantees. A return to truthful ads, courtesy, and service is urged to end the strike and spur sales. In other news, area voters face a May 5 vote on school district consolidation to improve facilities without raising taxes, as locals push for broader tax base and better教育.
A compilation of editorials and excerpts critiques on economics, weather lore, and agriculture. It includes quips on wages, productivity, and inflation, a pork theft misprint correction, weather signs from animals, and a satirical plea regarding Ezra Taft Benson and Iowa farm prices. The piece closes with a plea for action from Benson amid recession and farm hardship.
The tired Chief National Secretary Col. P L DeBevoise spoke on three points about crime and discipline. He urged a return to the old family playground woodshed and altar, stressing devout motherhood and fatherly guidance. He cited Bible verses and noted he did not mention psychology in his talk.
A retrospective feature reviews four decades of interest from the 10s to the 50s, highlighting notable events, figures, and shifting cultural tides. It weaves through memories of posts, personalities, and local milestones, offering concise portraits and context.
A long 190h era item covers a Ma rion County court suit against We oR Poster Weir Mi Tin and Hawkeye Portland Cement Co. It notes a real estate case, a basketball loss to Prairie City, and social scenes including a Pella reception with coffee and cake supervised by Miss Gist. There are contests at Wanchter's Lumber Yard with Big Right and Square Deal clubs, a central debater win over Buena Vista, and local civic notes about bonds for Vella Chronicle, waterpower railway talk, a road grader visit, and various townsfolk visiting or traveling.
The farm home of Mr and Mrs Connie Vanden Berg near Fifield was totally destroyed by fire caused by chimney sparks. Other items recall a death of I J Roorda in Pella after being dragged by horses. Local notes mention Central College hiring L A Winter as coach and various small incidents, Tulip Time readiness, and festival plans.
In this Palestine report a wedding is noted for Ruth Ashchmrenner and Warner Van Spanckeren. Warner, a Navy enlistee, the ceremony took place in the YMCA hut at Charleston Camp in South Carolina. Ruth, a Central Graduate, while Warner is a Drake University law senior.
Front page photo shows Lon Wormhoudt of the Historical Society presenting a whole pine link of Pella bologna to Governor Nels Kraschel on the steps of the statehouse in Des Moines during the annual event.
A letter argues the United States should lead by adopting the world calendar to replace the outdated Gregorian system. It notes unequal month lengths undermine business efficiency and cites global momentum, proposing a practical reform to outshine Soviet space achievements.
Obituary notices include the death of Johnny H. H. Van Spanckeren at 64 from a heart ailment. Also noted are deaths of Herman D. Van Zante aged 83 and Aunt Betsey Cox aged 84. The piece mentions the Moogenakkers at their Skunk River camp, the Hoogenakker family, a flood control meeting for the Skunk River, and a hospital committee session in Oskaloosa. Plus a Tulip Time wedding: Vella Dingeman and William Peters.
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