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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
3
An educated man is defined by how he uses knowledge rather than its quantity. Graduation marks a time when young people have varying amounts learned, but all gain a broad base to face life with confidence. The era offers many opportunities for work with head or hand.
A reader criticizes Tulip Time spectators for saluting a flag with hats on and children seated. Illinois drops Rhetoric 100 to boost basic writing skills. Iowa towns Harlan and Audubon offer rewards up to 1000 dollars to attract new industry, with 500 for 30 to 49 jobs.
The piece discusses a possible shift of industry to the Midwest for stability and invites local citizens to report clues to the Chamber. It notes Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolai Bulganin’s return to Russia amid mixed reception in England, highlighting Western distrust of the Soviet regime. President Meany warns businessmen against trusting Moscow, condemning communism and its impact on liberty and free enterprise.
A compilation of editorial takes lampooning small-town habits and media cynicism. The Hillsboro News-Herald cites spring home repair injuries, urging caution for DIY projects and rooftop activity amid house cleaning season.
A look back at notable moments from The Chronicle marking anniversaries of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 60 years ago. Recaps highlight people, places, and events that shaped local history with concise notes and dates from past editions.
A Central College area scare reports a long ringing bell kept two hours by students who rigged a wire from the bell while stationed along the railway to create a racket. Nearby incidents include a child injury from a road scraper, bids for a new public library, and local crime concerns.
In a May 25, 1916 recap, Central's baseball team beat the Pella Meteors 8 to 0 with Lowe pitching for Central and Hamilton for the Meteors. Pella High defeated New Sharon 12 to 1. Ace Renaud pitched for Pella High allowing only two hits. A tornado damaged farms in Jasper County and a coal mine area near Des Moines, with slight damage at Pleasantville. Heavy rain fell in Pella none at Knoxville as well.
Postmaster Ed Van Zante and Mrs Van Zante plan an indefinite stay in Arizona. The text notes his poor health and mentions candidates Wilson Grimes Kraschel and Mitchell for Iowa governorship on rival tickets. Also references success of the Second Annual Tulip Time with several stories and pictures.
Ten years ago Ralph Ver Meer announced seven thousand one hundred sixteen dollars cleared in the Holland Relief auction. The committee planned to keep postage paid on relief parcels from Pella, with over eight thousand dollars spent prior to the sale. A four member committee would screen relief applications. Navy men Sergeant Robert Heerema and Willard Kaldenberg returned home after discharge. Eric Johnston urged better labor and public relations for enlightened capitalism. A dust collecting system was installed at Rotscreen Company. A Liberty Corners rural school photo showed thirty five eleven pound parcels ready for shipment to Holland for relief. Brown pitched for Central in two baseball games, one versus Simpson and one versus Penn. Bob Wallace, sister’s son, wrote from Sasebo, Japan about U.S. sailors sinking Japanese submarines with time fuses and TNT charges.
Lon Wormhoudt and P. Groet sang at the Junior-Senior banquet. Warner Vande Voort gave the welcome and Arthur Renaud delivered the response. A non-partisan road meeting adjourned as roads were impassable. Knox could not attend. Residents bought cars from Star Auto, Ever-Ready Auto, and other dealers. suffrage debate looms for June primary. Dr. P. A. Edmand of Chicago joined Dental Survey editorial board. Fox Movietone News aired Pella tulip time coverage to 25 million viewers. tractor demos impressed farmers. iron horse forecast noted. W. H. Baer of Kansas City visits, plans move to Dallas for business opportunities.
Thirty merchants sponsored an appeal to buy a Poppy for disabled veterans as Legion Auxiliary volunteers sold flowers. Ground broke for a Central College building with dignitaries J Wesselink P G Gaass George A Jewett H J Vanden Berg John Groenendyk Rev Bernie Mulder to give Memorial Day address. J Van der Linden announced a new front for his Book Store. A farm house on George Liter farm southeast of town burned destroying it. Connie De Bruin to be ordained May 28 at Third Reformed Church. Garden Cafe sold twice, now to C W Mabbitt from Guthrie Center. Mayor Fultz leads traffic safety drive fines issued.
A 50th wedding anniversary was observed by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kuyper and Mrs. H. Wormhoudt, celebrated with a front-page photograph featuring the trio. The milestone honors half a century of marriage and shared memories.
The piece argues freedom means more than license and warns that dismissing differences and pressuring others erodes liberty. It highlights America's example of free thought, speech, and worship while urging active defense against silencing, economic pressure, and boycotts that threaten democratic rights.
Report describes Japanese submarine crew members wishing to remain on their vessel after tensions rose. Some men attempted suicide while others faced humiliation, sparking discussions of discipline and morale aboard the subs.
In a 1955 fatal crash study, over seventy eight percent of vehicles involved were moving straight ahead at impact. The finding highlights driver behavior patterns in deadly accidents during the year.
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