This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1957
Page
3
A reflective column cites H Harriman and compares current Amians’ fear to post Pearl Harbor jitters. It notes fear among business leaders shaking the stock market and fueling pessimism, with insinuations about Sputnik timing and public panic driving calls for action.
Major industrial nations showcased exhibits at Zagreb's International Trade Fair with the United States display a supermarket packed with packaged foods. Reporters noted Jugoslavian shoppers were astonished by a market Americans take for granted. The piece links American merchandising to postwar progress and discusses Cold War era politics surrounding Turkey, Khrushchev, and Western oil interests, underscoring the atom’s deterrent role.
Ames dispatch to the Des Moines Register reports the Highway Commission questioning two large beer billboards on Carroll’s highway right of way. The City Council authorized them, despite prior resolutions against encroachments. The article contrasts town promotion with alcohol advertising and critiques political rhetoric.
Laurel Leader-Call notes a juvenile court in Ohio requiring speed limit governors for speeding youths, reducing cases by 60 percent as a potential nationwide tactic. The piece suggests applying the concept regardless of age and considers broader enforcement to curb speeding.
Mr and Mrs Jake Todd planned golden wedding celebrations at the John De Cook home after their hotel burned down recently. Bob Schul te served at Camp Dodge during a weekend visit home. Town State College resident connected to the events spent the weekend at home.
A 30 years ago Chronicle item details W D Van Sittert planned Legion Conference remarks in Des Moines on membership. It lists Dr George Lankelma as commander, Dr L M Henry as chorister, and a Savery Hotel banquet. Also notes Heinie Van Spackeren becoming youngest Arizona Bankers Association president and other local happenings including homecoming, a Red Cross drive, and odd snippets from Kuyer's Korner.
Twenty years ago a feature on Kenneth Dykstra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Dykstra, highlighted his post graduate success. A Town State College graduate with a doctorate, he joined the American Can Company as a chemist overseeing nationwide research projects. The Chamber of Commerce, after a tulip bulb campaign, offered remaining bulbs at a bargain of one dollar for three dozen. John Heerema was named secretary.
Items of interest from The Chronicle revisiting events 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago. Retrospective notes highlight notable dates people and happenings that shaped the community memory.
Fifty years back, November 190T reports Pella High School football with Heinie Van Spanekeren and Ed Genel as forwards and Vander Zyl at center. Frank Den Adel replaces Rhynburger at guard in the second half. A summer loan plan drew praise from forty business leaders. The college offered campus grounds as a site. Mrs. M A Clark Sr aged 89 fractured three ribs and sprained a shoulder after a fall. Local activities include choir director Hone HX visiting University of Iowa City and campus tours, a parade of names tied to church and town events, and improvements like frescoing the Baptist Church auditorium and a new fire station near the depot.
A fragmented 1917 note list shows John S. Nolen president of lake Forest University and locals in Delle and YoM. ALP Ku. mentions music store, Central College students contributing 600 to a war fund, Y M C A drive supervision, ship reception ceremonies, overseas announcements, farmers near Columbia and Knoxville supplying flour meal, Walter Fowler's trip to Camp Mills and talk with Captain Atkins, Joe Vanden Berg’s Adjutant General appointment, and Mary Awtry a student at the time.
Ten years ago R M Bob Smith retired at age 83 after closing for work. P H Kuyper presented Smith with pay in silver dollars in a commemorative photo. Fred Visser Cornelius De Ruiter and Henry Roettel were honored as three musketeers for special service to the company as it marked its 21st year in Pel a. Open House at Central College showcased Central Hall improvements an art exhibit by John Wesley and a head of art department. Chief R B Nedergall of the Department of Criminal In iation is due to address business men at the Chamber meeting followed by a simple supper. Central’s Flying Dutchmen defeated a 84th Division team in a recent game.
In West Des Moines the score 20 to 0 and 175 people completed a lay leadership course at Central College. Four faiths Reform ed Presbyterian Baptist and Interdenominational were represented. Mrs Mason Olcott spoke to the Rotary on Inde pendence for India. First snow fell November 7 at 31 degrees. Ducks migrated south before the storm. Rotary and Is and clubs sponsor the annual football banquet for college and high school squads on November 18. Notables include Arie Schilder Fred Lautenbach and Peter Ought. Sophia Heeren of Pella and Robert R Poush of Ottumwa wed and will live in Algona. Ela Jane Van Sittert Gene De Wild Colleenne Renaud Ruth Vogehar lead in The Man Who Came to Dinner.
Mrs. Arthur Hughes of Maywood California visited near Pella with her parents Mr and Mrs Gerrit Roose. Mr Hughes caught a large mouth bass about a pound in a pond on Dave Roorda farm. The fish lay in an ice cream container for thirteen hours before revival in a stock tank and remains alive and active, with plans to be released in a pond or river.
Richard Van Diepen of Boy n suffered crushed fingers when guiding a belt on a pulley with a stick. The belt caught his hand, pulling fingers and injuring him.
A critical essay argues socialism undermines property rights and incentives by expanding government control. It compares socialism to communism, warns of rising tax burdens, state planning, and production quotas, and contends socialism erodes individual initiative, religious values, and personal responsibility.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.