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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1957
Page
4
Dr. Guy W. Wagner from Iowa State Teachers College argues classrooms should be learning laboratories not mass production rooms. He notes neglect of gifted students in mass education and urges parental support and teacher effort to nurture individual talents during National Education Week.
Iowa State College announces a new apple variety named Jonadel from a Jonathan Delicious cross. Developed by H L Lantz, seeds are now available to orchardists after selections at Ames in 1945 and Council Bluffs in 1947. Jonadel is described as a firm, crisp, juicy apple with amber sauce color and bright red skin, appealing for baking and fresh eating.
A volcano off Azores erupted October 1 creating an island over a thousand feet high, then surged again October 6 to reach 2400 feet with a crater thrice Vesuvius. Despite the dramatic natural spectacle, readers stayed focused on atom bombs and satellites.
A national alert notes Uncle Sam’s push to place satellites and rockets in the sky prompting scrutiny of teaching, equipment, and research in high schools, colleges, and universities. The inquiry targets mathematics, chemistry and physics education and student opportunities, with focus on teacher qualifications and textbooks.
National Education Week prompts thoughts on science careers amid Sputnik era anxieties. In New Hampshire, Governor Dwinnell leads a statewide effort to inventory and repair sixty one covered bridges, forming an association to assess condition and history and seek practical steps to save them from progress. Iowa meanwhile sees its own covered bridges deteriorating.
Editorials from Macon and Boone discuss a coming shift in civilization with shorter work weeks and longer vacations, while noting workers pursue more leisure to fund side jobs amid rising living costs. Paul Harvey’s delinquency signs are summarized from the American Legion magazine, warning parents to watch for early indicators.
The Chronicle recalls notable items from 10 20 30 40 and 50 years ago. Curated snippets highlight local events people and institutions that shaped the community in past decades. A compact stroll through archival milestones from the newspaper’s pages.
A column from Ek Creek Townsship recalls Ed Galverti’s fundraising event at the Opera House with tickets 25, 3h and 50 cents. Jasper County voters approved an 8 percent tag to fund a proposed Pella Waterloo and Southwestern railroad. An injury report notes Jim ander Pol injured by a falling board, minor head wound but later reported fine. Nina Sadler returned to City, Iowa to find Academy girls ignorant of basketball and suggested cancelling games until ready. she appears as coach. Lippi Viersen walked to Harvey to inspect town. Hastrins praised walking 20 miles and 1.5 hours. Central College endowment gains $60,000 via Carnegie Movement. P.M. Stubenrauch, leg lost in train crash, now sits on porch daily. Will Van der Meulen a traveling salesman for Walter Hoyt Sadlery, Adam Masselman bound for Monta to join fur trading. Percy Leland went to Alberta, Canada to join sister Mrs. Van Spanckeren. Garments drive by Gulvertio’s ladies and mens clothing. Pella Overall Company nearly ready to start manufacturing. John D. As closes out business and is named treasurer of overall prayer, planning to devote time to business.
A front page item recalls the 40 year ago golden anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jake Podd at the John De Cush residence after the Todd home hotel burned. Mrs Podd’s Iowa birth ties to the Wellington Nos samans and Fairfield. A Central College fundraiser brought in 40000 dollars. no new buildings were used. Women urged to knit sweaters for men in service as a patriotic slogan encouraged sewing.
A national YMCA drive in Knoxville and Pella failed to meet a $2000 quota. Townsfolk blamed indifference and disloyalty while Marion County Farm Bureau organized at the Knoxville courthouse with officers including Paul Harp as president and W O Hollowell as vice president. Local director T D Tice and Roy Kimmell spoke of farm township leaders. A notable event featured Roy Kimmell’s chalk talk. A wedding noted Clark Richardson and Stella Clark were married by Rev J C Clark at Fairbank Town and to reside on Broadway.
30 years ago Perry C Wimer of near New Sharon bought the first mechanical corn picker to be placed in the Pella area. The machine with its rollers picked about six acres per day, and International was the maker. H Vander Syde won the contract for Schulte Heights sanitary sewer work as the lowest bidder. Harry Keables died at 71 after illness. he ran the Keables Drug Store from 1911, later selling to Bernie Vander Linden and entering electrical goods with G H Vanden Berg. He was well liked. A large fathers and sons banquet filled three churches and the high school auditorium, sponsored by the Marion County Y M C A. Waiter Donai was accidentally shot by Ted Weyers while rabbit hunting. nine pellets hit his leg. Garden City Feeder Co resumed work for 33 men. Pella High lost to Knoxville 32–0 on Armistice Day. Central also fell to Western Union 7–6 on Homecoming, with Gus Alsip scoring Central’s touchdown.
The report notes diphtheria left many adults ill in town with John Ulrich Jr. and Russell Van Zante among the affected. Kuyper’s corner quip comments on liquor and habit. W N Bogaard, east of town, bought the first corn elevator to be sold in the Pella area.
The Dry Goods Journal's Dick Vawter planned to address men at the Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night, while Drake University prepared a music quartet and string trio. High School plans aid for Pete Thomas injured in football practice. Merchants set four Capacity Days, starting the Saturday before issue, with 54 merchants cooperating. Gene Gorham and Lee Vriezelaar featured at Bentrice Store. Robert Van Nimwege on leave from Navy at Great Lakes. Ike Gaass, 64, longtime City Electric staffer, honored. Pietenpol and professors attended a church college conference in Kansas City. Roosevelt administration census underway to find work for the idle. Pella High lost to Toledo 13–0, Mennings and Van Ooyen noted for good play. Spark arresters manufactured by nine Central College students pictured with George Heeren Jr. managing the project. Marion County relief caseload dipped to 227 with 31 unemployed aided.
Ten years ago during National Education Week four hundred fifty parents visited public schools. Lincoln school parents favored parent teachers organizing while High School Parents showed little interest. Fullback Mark Speed was named the winner of the Schilder trophy.
The event noted the blanket football trophy presented by donor Arie Schilder. Rotary Kiwanis dinner sponsored the meet and a Chamber of Commerce talk by R B Nebergall. Faculty and students wore odd costumes, prizes given to Leu Morrow Bergman Luce Birdsall, and a call to establish a Class A hospital in Pella.
George Meany of AFL-CIO announces a new agreement to settle craft versus industrial union clashes. Construction work would go to craft unions while maintenance stays with industrials, guided by past practice for border cases. Three regional teams will hasten settlements, though success requires a spirit of give and take.
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