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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1964
Page
1
A compilation of editorial stances and political jabs touches on Rockefeller Nixon and Humphrey, while noting Iowa Governor Hughes on holiday state spending. Local business chatter includes De Cook Livery sale to Mamin Brewing, a proposed bank venture, and a planned rail link. Community events feature Dutch heritage figures and a Red Cross drive, with theater and farm bureau activities shaping autumn civic life.
The writer questions the widespread claim that television is doomed by violence and poor culture. They argue that private industry delivers both hits and lowbrow fare, warning against overreach by do gooders or government and urging viewers to use channel switching rather than surrender control, noting ratings and audience responsibility.
After a long campaign, readers are weary of political wrangling yet a columnist argues democracy needs continued citizen engagement. A precinct caucus remark that everyone is a politician is cited to stress that government thrives only if people stay involved beyond elections. The piece notes boredom as a byproduct of political wars but urges ongoing discussion to sustain democratic processes.
An anxious forecaster predicts chaos within ten days with a stock market collapse banks closing and soldiers marching in the streets as a grim warning echoes through the anxious crowd. The fragment hints at a wartime or crisis scenario with references to markets, banks and military presence.
Senator Barry Goldwater relies on his own funds after distancing from major donors. The 1960 Nixon backers totaled 37,000 versus over a million dollars to Goldwater, raised through dinners and related events as traditional funding sources waned.
A medical doctor argues the family is the primary source of character and disease shaping our minds and behavior. He urges parents to cultivate contentment and selfless care, warning that egoism and tiredness erode children’s morale and future happiness. He ties thinking positively to biblical teaching on inner thought.
History NOW reports a 45 to 0 defeat as Penn overwhelmed the home team in a hard fought battle. Pela High also fell to Pleasantville 26 to 0. Pella High's boys began their day with teams and vehicles at 7 30 a.m. and arrived unable to change the outcome.
A school board vote proposal to build a new school sparked public protest while debates on women voting stirred opposition. Henry Jansen and his sister, traveling on Main Street to church, were in a buggy accident when a car collided. she was carried off with minor head injuries, he hurt in the chest. A Reader urged a YMCA type facility for youth. Lake Prairie District Fair discussed anew with stock subscriptions. S.P.I. Sunday School officers were elected. Joe Boyd sprained an ankle while practicing with the Tigers. upcoming games against Oskaloosa and Colfax were hoped to proceed.
Forty years ago a sharp Armistice Day cold snap halted planned outdoor events. Temperatures fell from 60 degrees the night before to 21 degrees within hours as wind shifted from south to northwest and a dark cloud arrived, prompting organizers to abandon festivities.
Woodrow Washer plant moves to Oskaloosa with $25 000 raised. Woodrow Washer Co to be moved from Pella. Foundry to continue in Pella under Harry Hesselink Henry Carson and Leonard Van Ee leasing from Harve Van Gorp. Also notes Penn College and Central tie 0-0 on Armistice Day and local high school football results and a drought year potato yield of 700 bushels from 7 acres.
Twenty years ago Major C. Claypool a Pella High School teacher and coach earned the Silver Star after going ashore under heavy fire on New Guinea to secure safe arrival for American troops. Mrs. Wilbur Binns of Pella learned her husband Pfc. Wilbur Binns received the Bronze Star for bravery after crawling under fire to save a truck, with fifteen bullets piercing the dashboard. Central lost a football game to Simpson.
The paper notes a 20 to 6 score with Central guard Ken Tsuitsumi scoring Central's lone touchdown. Mischief fires were set at the James Lankelma and Henry Kuyper homes and on Pella high school grounds but extinguished before damage. Halloween night also features a Navy commendation at Pella Mfg Corp for garment production with five service members presenting. Lead story covers F D R re-election and Iowa state offices with Republicans and Democrats noted. A sixth drive for ships and a mass meeting at Legion Hall on November 16 is announced with a total goal of 469000 dollars.
Pella High girls opened their season Tuesday with a 49 54 loss to Carlisle. Eleanor Gaass Judy In t Veld and Eldora Buwalda started in front court. Sally In t Veld Janice Kane and Avis Verhoef opened back court. Pella led 22 17 but Carlisle's 15 point edge came from free throws.
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