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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1955
Page
3
A cautionary note on repeating hearsay and gossip. The piece warns editors and readers that unverified rumors can cause real harm, affecting both the subjects and the repeater, even when not intended for publication.
Two near-term safety notes report Senator Tom Martin and Mrs Martin uninjured after a car left U S Highway 169 near Fort Dodge and Roy Lautermilk of Cedar Rapids unhurt after his car was struck while following a tractor on U S 20 near Waterloo. In England a Manchester Guardian story condemns litter and poses a caution about public disposal practices. The piece closes with a Reuters report on Communist rule suppressing religious rites by introducing name giving ceremonies and paid extras for solemn birth and marriage and funeral services.
A collection of editorial notes urges clear first paragraphs with who what when where why and score. It also comments on the Missouri River land dispute, Forest City guidance, and Sigourney Review opinions about the president's coronary thrombosis and future candidacy.
The piece argues that aries speeches at graves show an empty concession to divine blessing, highlighting Communism’s failure to provide religion-like solace. It frames the move as an attempt to make Communism a belief system and notes its significance in underscoring religion's perceived comfort.
Overweight hogs depress prices as marketing weights shrink from 240 to 220 pounds. Iowa State College economists say trimming weight by 7 percent could cut pork supply by 2.5 percent and lift prices by about 75 cents per hundred pounds. Habits affect profits, but higher penalties may prompt change.
A compact look at notable items from The Chronicle recalling events from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago. Readers are reminded of past milestones and local happenings preserved in the newspaper’s archives.
Fire crews responded to Mrs Mann’s southeast home where an overheated stove and pipe caused a fire, about $100 loss. The old Dirk Kruidenier home at Columbus and East First was sold to B T Bouma of Lynnville for repairs. Andrew Carnegie’s library gift discussed, with papers sent for signature. A Penn Central game against Central sparked near riot, with penalties and crowd taunts, final score not stated. Death of Martin Sells, 73, longtime Pella resident noted. Several locals pursuing land in the Midwest and West. many job changes listed. Mayor Henry F Johnson details $274,000 in recent public improvements. Federated Club rest room opens at the Opera House. Turkey Shoot winners listed. Front-page travel piece by William A Young covers a vacation to Ames, Rolfe, Fort Dodge, Kelley, Des Moines. new post office rule on morning deliveries reported.
A salute to 4 H highlights the 34th National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago with top delegates from 48 states Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and foreign guests. Activities include congress sessions tours banquets entertainment press conferences radio TV appearances and a parade during the International Live Stock Exposition. Delegates win 49 050 in scholarships from a 2160 000 program funded by corporations foundations and industries.
Henry Rees of Quincy, Illinois, contractor, oversees sewer work in south and west Pella. A Quincy man Frank Obestay was rescued from a cave collapse at corner Oskaloosa and West First Streets after breaking his collar bone. Leona Vander Linden, missionary to China, returns home on furlough after six years. Cecile Mincks, Central College music graduate, dies of typhoid fever at Seymour Town. President J W Bailey spoke at her funeral with Merna Thomas and Professor McIntire singing. Brick laying on the new high school project is complete and workers are inside. Murray Ten Hagen buys the Fred Christie store in Prairie City and travels there to take over. Y T Van Niewaal runs a Cooper’s underwear ad comics series. Knoxville National Bank reorganized as Knoxville National Bank and Trust Company due to asset buildup. Secretary Jardine designates roads including the Great White Way as part of a national network, road number 63 passing through Marion County.
Thirty years ago President John Wesselink of Central College spoke to the Chamber of Commerce on the World Court. A resolution supporting the court appeared, with only A. C. Kuyper willing to serve on the Resolution Committee. Congress would consider the World Court matter on December 17.
Washington Street opens for Open Bible church construction while Pella fire department unveils a new truck on a Chevrolet chassis. Peter Baer suffers non serious injuries after being struck by a Kirksville Iowa driver. Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet for college and high school players. Virgil Ford wins the Herema trophy. Old Lynnville hotel burns. pavement contract awarded on Highway 14. Dr M J Hoffman delivers a sermon on The Living Years at Third Reformed. Ed Le Cocq captions a cartoon about Better Times bringing Thanksgiving turkey home.
Ten years ago the Iowa Christian Endeavor Convention was set for November 23–25 on the Central College campus with 300 to 400 delegates lodging in homes. Dr. M. J. Hoffman would lecture on Holland at First Reformed Church, sharing photos from postwar destruction. The Van Veen Van Hemert Legion Post reached a record high membership as Rooster Night drew a large crowd. Pella residents donated about 1000 pounds of used clothing for Holland’s destitute. Ensign Virgil Van der Linden left Navy Air Service at Great Lakes November 12, and Warren Van Sittert was discharged from the Sea Bees. torpedoman David Bevan was mentioned.
The piece lauds Eisenhower's authorization to Nixon for cabinet sessions, praising Washington loyalty and unity after the President's illness and warning opponents against exploiting the situation. It compares his executive staff organization to a British civil service model and stresses thorough testing of this arrangement.
After 27 months in the Navy Ensign Verne Wiedemeier returns home while Martha Van Berkum of Pella ties the knot in Philadelphia. U S Savings Bonds drive reaches half its $334000 quota. Pvt Setrith Menninga serves in Sapporo Hokkiado Japan. Bob and John Rouwenhorst buy the Verought farm, 140 acres at $156.50 per acre. An editorial touts sound farm values and rising prosperity. A Kiwanis Club nomination ballot is printed.
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