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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
7
The piece lauds President Eisenhower for steady, unguarded conduct in campaign remarks. It argues his plain speaking and refusal to name call or level unfounded charges built public trust and helped him win reelection.
A dispatch reports Congress authorized a 41 000 mile highway network to connect all U S cities over 50 000 population within thirteen years. The plan calls for modern construction with no billboards. Center strips will feature multiflora rose and shrubs to reduce glare. Roadsides will have parks turnouts water shade benches and tables and be erosion stabilized. Lovers of the outdoors welcome higher standards for scenic, safe travel, hoping other roads will be upgraded.
Public library expansion aims to transform the town with a glass faced building and open design. Referencing East Orange’s lively model, the plan prioritizes welcoming spaces, varied age groups, and a bustling atmosphere to boost circulation and attract all residents.
Time magazine quotes Dorothy Thompson in Ladies' Home Journal arguing modern early reader books rely on simple formulas. She laments they replace great literature with stilted tales that fail to fuel imagination or character, risking mental and spiritual rickets.
A Batesville Ark column recalls Elvis Presley’s first TV sighting as disbelief. The Christian Science Monitor reports rising living costs, noting 1939 to 1952 increases under Democratic administrations and inflation concerns. Sigourney Review criticizes Soviet actions in Hungary, citing historical patterns. Lake Mills Graphic notes impulse buying driving nearly one-fifth of major purchases with three of five purchases nonessential and urges strong merchandising.
West Washington Street resident Peter Van Sittert forced entry into a barn north of Blommers Mill to save horses from a blaze. One horse died from severe burns. another horse, a buggy, and a new wagon were lost, total loss $1,000 with no insurance. Other items include a fatal auto crash near Pella, parade remnants, and community notices on local improvements and college endowment efforts.
Dr Ira Joy Stoddard, aged 92, died at the home of his daughter Mrs Bertha Whitney in Plainfield New Jersey. Born in 1820 in Eden New York, he graduated from Colgate University and Seminary, married Drusilla Alen, and served as Baptist missionaries to India. He lived in Pella as a teacher at Central University and helped fund and land donate the chapel. He later returned to India as a missionary with Mrs Stoddard, health forced her back to Pella, and he remained connected with Central before returning there.
In 1881 the Stod dards sought permission to return to India but were denied due to age. They stayed in Pella until after 1900 then retired to New Jersey. Community remarks credit Central College's continuity to the Stoddards. Other items report Van Houweling’s fall in an Otley elevator, tuberculosis fund drive by Federated Club women, Central football defeat, Armistice Day activities, Des Moines paper delivery by truck, local property transfers, Bercher Theatre’s Thanksgiving show, and a cornerstone laying for the Third Reformed Church. Four Pella men joined a Chicago trip to view Leffler Electric’s rail line proposal.
Thirty years ago the Thanksgiving issue with a 12 page front shows Pella High defeating Knoxville 13 to 6. Stars Grundman Liter Tusseling and Barr stood out as the key players while fans praised the pep and excitement that made the game especially engaging.
Twenty years ago the Thanksgiving issue featured a 12 page edition with a turkey themed cover and a bulb planting report. Grading of Tulip Town North Main Park was completed and bulbs planted with Andrew Verploegh landscaping. A work party picture shows Richard Meyer supervising with Ryn Vander Ploeg as helper.
December dedication of Herman Roseing and William Vos Pelle’s new shop building on West Second Street in Pella. De Jong Floral & Seed Co building a large green space. Osceola fire response to a blaze. Chamber of Commerce event at Legion Hall with entertainment. William A. Temple of Des Moines spoke on signatures. swimming pool near completion with 11 acre park being landscaped. forecast of Southern Iowa recreation spot and future TV. Roosevelt re elected over Landon. Slob sends sunflower seeds to Landon voters.
A rush to plant Holland bulbs arrives as season lingers. The photo shows workers Lee Vriezelaar John A Vander Wal Mrs D C Van Zante Robert Lautenbi Mortimer Goodwin Kai M Dockendorff Bernie Vander Pinden Johnnie Ver Meer Dr T G Fults Will Van Sittert at the old G and W Hat Shop on the north side of the Squing. Reuben Schakel reports Holland rebuilding during a Switzerland trip as a delegate to an international cooperative meeting. Central College football faces Luther at Decorah in a must win to tie Upper Iowa which has six losses? No losses. Chimes at Second Reformed Church tower set for dedication Thursday November 21. Four Pella men hunt birds in South Dakota near Waubay and a game refuge. Parson Schulte made decoys. Armistice Day program at the high school featured Rev William Winstead.
Iowa's study notes indicate per pupil outlays differ from teacher salaries with high overhead in districts. It cites 1953-54 data showing Iowa below national average in teacher pay while total education costs stay high, urging scrutiny of funding and consolidation arguments.
Citizens were alerted that the community service awards will honor an outstanding man and an outstanding woman in December, with nominations currently open.
Three hundred parakeets suffocated by smoke when a fire broke out at a building on the Leo Hanson farm home near Masonville, officials said.
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