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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1956
Page
8
A brief Thought of the Week cites a line about much desire to learn and questions about election outcomes. It asserts that progress continues after the din subsides and that reasoned arguments of good men will eventually establish truth in the ideological contest.
Major Mayer credits home training for resisting brainwashing, noting one third of captives made propaganda tapes. The piece then describes Wisconsin’s local development approach, where towns form development corporations to attract industry, creating lasting payrolls and multiple factories with state support, emphasizing booster groups and individual initiative.
Farm folks favor speed limits by a large margin with 89 percent of women and 77 percent of men supporting it. Overall 83 percent of those interviewed back the plan, endorsing 60 mph daytime and 50 mph nighttime limits. Lawmakers likely to be asked to enact this measure, as a similar bill failed previously.
An American Trucking Association item reports plans by large auto makers to equip 1957 models with a four lamp headlight system, extending to all models by 1958. Two lamps for low beam, four for high beam, with uniform code changes sought. Truckers want trials. engineers worry about glare and safety on inadequate highways.
Mason City Globe-Gazette notes busy people fare better against hard luck while a Washington pollster's errors spark national doubt. New Hampton Economist recalls Stephen Leacock on aging, retirement, and life’s sunset as the speaker laments missed chances and the steady march of time.
Items of interest from The Chronicle recapping notable events 10 20 40 and 50 years ago. Highlights include local happenings, anniversaries and community milestones that reflect the era and the town's history.
Re-elected Iowa Governor Albert Cummins beat Claude Porter by 20 000 to 25 000 votes. Warren Garst elected Lieutenant Governor. Supreme Court ruled liquor sales illegal for druggists, a man used a note-buying scheme. Central College notes and student visits, tennis wins by Central College boys. George Ramsey moves from Newton to Pella. Local meat market installs home made Bologna plant. Riverbank camping by De Gooyer De Reus Ver Dught and Koopmans. Sam Burgraat becomes clerk at Wormhoudt clothing. Fred Lankelma works for Bankers Life in Des Moines. Four thousand dollars raised to rebuild Pella Stacker Co. Dykstra new Rock Island depot day operator. Mary Blommers and Chris Le Cocq wed in Pella. many relatives attend. I M Sadler travels to Texas and New Mexico with Sandusky & Duboe. ick Gesman assumes duties at The Chronicle.
The water department superintendent Will Schreiner told the City Council that seven new water patrons were signed up in the month and cement rings for the Howell galleries extension were completed. The item notes Woodrow Wilson’s re election as U.S. president in a tight race against Charles B. Hughes. William Harding had been elected.
Thirty years ago, one mile of new pavement on U S Highway 63 from the Marion County line east was laid and opened to traffic. The goal before winter halted work was to finish to J C De Bruin farm home as paving in Wapello County paused with 3% miles remaining. Workers removed curing dirt in preparation for opening the road. Seventy five blocks of streets in Hospers town were completed.
The story reports Iowa politics with a large wet plurality for governor and a Woodrow Wilson tally in Pella and Lake Prairie Township at 789 against C. E. Hughes 242. It covers Central beating Penn 10 to 7 on Central field, noting Dirty Russell banned for dirty play, Beyers scoring Central’s touchdown, and Jay Kempkes as head linesman. Local ads mention oleomargarine as butter alternative. Also mentions Overland car purchase by Leydens and Langstraat, Star Auto buyers Vogelaar and Van Gorp, and a wedding trip return for Mr and Mrs P H Kuyper.
The issue catalogs local politics in Marion County with Republicans controlling most offices, Democrat Harry De Reus as County Attorney, and John Hammill elected Iowa governor. It notes bank ownership changes, Waite Phillips interests, and J D Elliott retirement. Community events include school, sports, a Tulip Time operetta commission, relief gardens value, and a beginner orchestra. Presidential polling trends show Roosevelt's reelection.
Twenty years ago on November 12 1936 the Earn your Way corporation aiding Central College students through work joined with the Chamber to show Dwight Lewis Des Moines tulip time pictures to businessmen and their guests A speaker W A Temple of Des Moines will discuss figures and musicians from the American Institute of Business are slated to perform at the program
A torn passage mentions The Di Digatei facing oblivion and the magazine's own decline as events unfolded, hinting at a broader collapse in its publication slate.
Ten years ago Robert Blue led as governor elect as party momentum shifted. Luther faced Decorah in a final game of the season. Tri-T Club women sponsored school lunches with federal and state cooperation. Supt. Douwstra of Rose Hill, son of Pella residents, was ill with meningitis in Iowa City. New Holland Theatre showed Easy to Wed with Va Johnson Esther Williams and Lucille Ball. Tulip sales faltered as cold weather hit the old W and O Hatshop site and bulbs were offered for planting by Mort Goodwin’s committee. Kiwanis guests dined with the Oskaloosa Club. Mason O. Bote of Pella spoke about…
Tennessee authors a step toward school desegregation by accepting federal injunctions while some locals resist. The state aims to avoid legal chaos through unified interpretation of the Constitution, aligning with national judicial trends and courts’ authority.
In Knoxville Leon Miller county attorney spoke to Rotarians outlining U S court terms and procedures, highlighting how filings and processes affect local cases and public access to records. His talk stressed transparency and the role of the judiciary in daily governance.
Everett Malmquist is believed to have been digging with a spade at the Ablstrand building when the structure began to collapse causing a hazardous incident in Red Oak.
A man reached safety moments before a full wall collapsed, trapping area and prompting emergency crews to secure the site. No injuries reported at this time.
Andy Engelby, 70, died in a corn picker accident near Manly as he tried to clean the rolls. His scarf became entangled, pulling him into the machine and causing fatal neck injuries.
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