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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

5

Seniors at Central College Graduation List Readies On May 30

A Central College roster lists seniors expected to graduate Monday May 30 including Ardis Ackerman Allison Andeweg Dale Bush Harlan Nyhof Gerald Osland Arvid Pierson Leonard De Beer Joline De Beer Arthur De Hoogh Louis Pluim and many others from Pella Sioux Falls Waseca Brandon Edgerton and beyond. Notable nonlocal entries include Glenn Gosselink in California and Ja Van Swol in Chicago with several others from Illinois Wisconsin and South Dakota.

Ardis Ackerman Allison Logan Andeweg Pella Dale Bush Morrison Ill Harlan Nyhof Inwood Gerald Osland Lime Springs Arvid Pierson Pell Leonard de Beer Sioux Fall Joline de Beer Waseca Minn Arthur de Hoogh Marion S. D Louis Pluim Waupun W. Schaap Orange City John Schoon Gary Jane de Jong Leighton Richard Wynne Shirley Glewen Brandon Marlene Sels Beverly Smits Cambria Wis Norma Stephenson Blockton Glenn Gosselink Modesto Cal Spencer Grand Sophia Grays Edgerton Gary Timmer Steen Robert Vanderlinden Bloomfield Marilin Vander Meulen Fenita Harmelink Rock Valley Eleanor Hasselman Oskaloore Hells Walden N. Y Richard Vander Voet Oak Harbor Wash Marie van Hal Shirley van Konynenbur Irven Jungling Parkersburg Luetta Kats Firth Neb Ja van Swol Chicago Arnold Ver Hoef Sioux Center Clifford Verwer Robert Laning Oak Park Til Lou Ann le Cocq Pi Moines James Vincent Guilderland Center Leonard Weessi Joseph V. Mann Hollandale James Brinkhuis John Korver New Oxford Wi Keosauqua Edmond Roberts Knonville Edward Ver Hoef

Excess Wheat Notices Sent Out by ASC Committee

Farmers with more wheat than their 1955 acreage allotments have a few days to comply according to Marion county ASC chairman Merrill L. Robuck. Excess winter wheat must be disposed of by January 1 and excess spring wheat by June 10. Notices were mailed to affected producers. excess wheat can be pastured cut for hay or silage or plowed under. Harvested excess wheat may be sold only with a $1.13 per bushel marketing quota penalty, or stored under bond to guarantee the penalty.

Merrill L. Robuck Chaiman Marion County ASC Committee ASS Office

Wheat allotment compliance linked to price support eligibility

Producers must be in full compliance with their individual wheat allotments to be eligible for price support. The policy ties eligibility to adherence, reinforcing farm program rules and market support mechanisms. Compliance ensures access to government wheat price support programs.

Waterloo man robbed after giving teens a ride

Edmund Hetherton of Waterloo was robbed and pistol whipped by two teenage youths after they accepted a ride in his car and then were expelled from the vehicle.

Edmund Hetherton Waterloo

Honeymoon Car Theft Prank Ends Calmly for Patrolman

A patrolman recalls confronting a stolen car on the highway to arrest two newlyweds whose wedding guest had reported their car stolen as a joke. He describes fearing criminals before discovering the couple had just married and were on their honeymoon.

Understanding Iowa Children Courage Through Fear

The article discusses teaching children to accept fear as normal and to respond with action. It argues that acknowledging fear reduces guilt and builds bravery, using anecdotes of open discussion and practical problems to shift focus from anxiety to constructive effort. A boy’s forthright admission of water fear earns peer respect.

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Fear Is Not Disgraceful By Aston Smith

The piece argues that fear in children is not shameful and that courage often arises from fear. It notes storybooks and media depict heroes as inherently brave while villains appear fearful, suggesting fear motivates action and should be understood rather than condemned.

Aston Smith

Serve Spareribs In Different Ways

Iowa State College extension nutritionist Leslie Smith offers tips to serve spareribs in various ways. Baked spareribs bake 325 to 350 degrees until tender with salt and pepper, often with sauerkraut or prunes. Stuffed spareribs roast with stuffing between two rib sections. Boiled dinner spareribs brown, simmer with potatoes onions carrots and cabbage. Sweet sour spareribs use a Chinese style mix of peppers raisins sugar vinegar salt and soy sauce.

Leslie Smith Iowa State College

Attitude Aids Courage In Overcoming Fear

A brief passage notes readiness for careful, not training in overcoming fear. It states fear is not disgraceful and highlights a calm approach to confronting anxiety. The tone implies personal resolve and resilience without detailing events or individuals.

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Lew Watkins Retires After 38 Years with Northwestern Bell

At Storm Lake Lew Watkins retires from the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company after a 38 year career. His last role involved installing phone lines and serving customers in the local area.

Storm Lake Lew Watkins Northwestern Bell Telephone Company

Uncertain OCR Fragment Covers Bridge Accident

Fragmentary report notes a construction accident near Gom's Bridge involving a worker from Dadam and the Johi asm, with details unclear about the date, names, and outcome.

Johiasm Dadam Fae ‘Gom Thy

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Central College ASC Mia Wormhoudt’s Bob Hullihan Iowa LD Welfare Research Station Kuyper Music House Bakker Rus Best Paltzer Ite Peleaner John M. van Dyk Rural Electrification Administration Congress Pella Cooperative Offee Abune Bernie Menninga
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