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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
3
Local announcements list hospital recoveries and homecomings in Oskaloosa and Pella, family visits from Waco to Leigh, and relatives from Des Moines to Chicago. Alumni football plans include Ray Klootwyk coaching while sidelined, with several rotary and community events noted, including Tulip Time prep and bank group talks.
Marion County farmers were urged by Merrill L. Robuck, ASC chairman, to run quick arithmetic on their corn acreage allotments and crop mix for 1956. Using 1950–54 yields and 1956 support rates, he illustrated how compliance or noncompliance could affect total value, while noting costs, fertilizer, soil impact, storage needs, and rotation plans.
A prairie sunset poem describes dusk across the western horizon. The speaker praises God as the Great Artist shaping the sky and land, noting a golden ribbon of light promising tomorrow and signaling the end of the day. The piece reflects a spiritual contemplation of nature and divine order.
George Wilson Ramsey born October 23 1871 in Pella Iowa son of Wilson and Eliza Ramsey. He spent life near Pella and led the Pella Band for 26 years. He married Hermina Ver Ploeg at 25 and had son Verle who preceded him in death. Edith Eide survived him after a 1932 marriage. He leaves wife, a daughter-in-law, two grandchildren Dame George and Mat Jo, and three sisters Ida Ramsey Florence Dan and Beniah Ruby of Des Moines. Funeral services were held at 22 pm at Var Dyk Daven Funeral Home with Dr Thomas Baslooper. Burial was
Oren S. Van Niewaal son of Jerzie Thomassen and Y T Van Niewaal was born November 7 in Fella Iowa. He attended Pella Public Schools and Central College then worked in the family store. He married Verl Dumbrieger May 11 1952 at Pella. He held Legion offices including county Commander and local Post No 89 commander. Survived by wife Verla father and three sisters. Funeral May 8 with military honors at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home and Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs Jennie Willemsen 69 of Lynnville Searsboro Kellogg and Sully area died May 3 1956 at Mahaska County Hospital Oskaloosa She was born August 31 1886 in Pella Iowa daughter of Henry and Maggie Vander Wilt and married Jeff Willemsen February 26 1908 They had four children and eleven grandchildren Funeral services were held May 7 1956 at Sully Reformed Church with Rev Charles Stoppels officiating Interment in Sully cemetery
Pella High School baseball suffered a 6 to 0 defeat to New Sharon in the district final at Pella Friday. Bob Boyert pitched a no hitter in the title game as the Little Dutch beat Lynnville 6 to 0 after earlier advancing by defeating Sully and Pella Christian. Tom Boat and Boyert shared pitching duties in the loss.
Mrs Charles L Allen, widow of a Jewell, Iowa, couple who moved to Pella 40 years ago, plans to relocate to Kalispell Montana to live with daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Rawlings. She has sold her Pella home to Neal Schuring, who then sold it to Mr and Mrs Harry M Stump.
John Van Guilder urges amateur photographers to embrace outdoor scenery this season. He advises seeking harmonious, passings scenes with careful framing to avoid distracting elements and explain how even casual shooters can capture universal, tranquil landscapes.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arden Johnston at Mercy hospital Oskaloosa on Tuesday in March. Mr Johnston is a student at Central College. A daughter, their fourth, was born to Mr and Mrs Charles De Wild of Fulton Illinois on Monday April 29. She weighed nine and a half pounds and was named Dawn Marie. Gerrit De Wild of Pelalaed is the paternal grandfather.
The 1956 Cancer Drive quota for North Marion County was met on May 1 with 1900. By May 7 workers had raised 2010. Gratitude is offered to donors and volunteers. Unreturned envelopes should be turned in promptly. Donations may be sent to Dirk Van Zante or the American Cancer Society via Marion County State Bank in Pella.
The Preliminary 1954 Census of Agriculture shows Iowa had 178,248 commercial farms. Class I farms selling $25,000 or more totaled 10,317 (5.8%), Class II with $10,000 to $24,999 were 52,134 (29%), Class III with $5,000 to $9,999 were 69,884 (33%), Class IV with $2,500 to $4,999 were 33,823 (19%), and Classes V and VI combined held 22,090 (over 12%). Since 1950, more farms moved into I and II while others declined.
Prices received by Iowa farmers rose generally in the mid April period ending April 16 with the overall farm price index up 14 points or seven percent. The livestock index gained 19 points from March 16 to April 15, driving the livestock and livestock product index up 14 points, while the dairy product index advanced slightly on stronger butterfat prices.
The index shows grains rising to 231 percent of the 1910 14 base with April 16 at 18 points higher than mid March. Hogs up 1.80 per cwt from month prior while beef cattle +0.30, calves and sheep down 0.20, butterfat +0.01. Eggs dip slightly month to month and lamb prices unchanged. Baled hay fell 0.10 per ton. Major gains led by soybeans 0.26, flaxseed 0.18, corn 0.12, wheat 0.10, barley and rye 0.05 per bushel.
Dr John Herrick extension veterinarian at Iowa State College notes rising undulant fever cases in Iowa. He calls for farmer action to eradicate brucellosis in swine and cattle, citing transmission to humans and potential fatalities, and outlines four testing and handling steps for families and neighbors.
A steering committee works with consultants to establish school evaluation standards. They plan a Tulip Time meeting where each study committee will present a brief progress report.
Mrs. Mary Steffens, longtime Peterson resident, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She has lived in the town since her marriage in the early era, marking a century of life in the community.
Three letters from 1861 to 1863 by Evert van Veenschoten describe Civil War life for the North at Yazoo Pass and Helena Mississippi. He writes of guards over prisoners, lice, deaths, and constant movement aboard the steamer Citizen, with details of battles, camp life, and letters home.
Henry Teune, a Chicago junior, was elected president of the Student Cabinet for 1956 57. Roger Bruggink, a Oostburg Wisconsin sophomore, was named vice president. Other officers include Secretary Carol Klimstra, Treasurer Don Ike Towa, Academic Chairman Beverly Peters, Social Chairman Gary Williams, and Religious Chairman Norbert De Young.
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