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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1958
Page
2
A reader criticizes law enforcement for permitting open beer sales at Pershing Reunion August 30 to September 1 1958. Citizens claim no license was issued while a local American Legion booth sold beer, with conflicting views from the sheriff and Legion leaders about enforcement and legality.
In Attica Iowa on Aug 31 no activity was seen at the stand area. State Liquor Permit Board investigators were contacted. On Sept 1 the Legion again operated the stand, was active by noon, and state agents arrived around that time. After complaint, beer purchase, photos, and sheriff involvement, evidence was filed. The state agent filed a report and then nothing occurred. Secretary of State Synhorst was informed on Sept 12. The Sept 22 agent filed papers with the County Attorney. On Sept 26 I volunteered as a witness for a Grand Jury, but the County Attorney said the Grand Jury would be instructed and dismissed until after the school trials. Trials are over. the Grand Jury was recalled and handed indictments Oct 27. Some evidence was not presented and some suspects were not subpoenaed. Rev Wayne Hoehns Zion Methodist Church Attica Iowa.
Anna and I write to Pella friends about our Boston journey. We toured historic streets, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, and Park Street Church where America was first sung in 1832. The piece reflects on history and hometown readership.
A reader recalls Boston landmarks seen from the old State House balcony and recounts a Davenport letter condemning obscene literature led by Peyton Place. The piece cites a local theater ad promoting the same material and notes a statewide road funds total of 3152,084,146 collected for interstates and roads in Iowa during 1957-1958.
Researcher Norval Wardle reports tests in Town State College showing rear-view mirrors on tractors cut highway risks more than warning flags. He recommends red diagonally striped flags, a red tail light, and a 9 by 12 inch adjustable mirror mounted on the tractor to improve visibility and safety on Iowa roads.
State hunting seasons emphasize courtesy toward farmers and landowners. Ask permission before hunting to avoid turning down access and to reduce fire risk, with farmers preferring to know who is on their land and why.
Wardle describes an adjustable mirror system that can be positioned within a 120 degree arc above the driver’s line of vision or below the steering wheel level. Tail lights are now widely installed by manufacturers, with light steel flag staffs used on tractors for years. The mirror is undergoing tests at a factory and on the Iowa Agricultural Engineering Research Farm near Ames to ensure maximum convenience in normal farming operations.
A reader outlines careful steps for hunting near a farmer’s property. Questions focus on livestock locations and parking to avoid farm work disruption, avoiding trespass near untrampled cover areas, and entering via gates with gates kept closed. The note requests farmer and their children join the hunting party, noting dry conditions in parts of Iowa raise fire risk.
Charlene Spoelstra spent a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Roose in Newton while shopping stops took her to Oskaloosa and Marshalltown. Willadean Wallace visited Ottumwa with Donna Rokeye. Sunday dinner guests at Edith and Amon Long included multiple couples from Knox ville Leighton Pella Knoxville and Des Moines. Evening callers gathered at Knoxville for Rol McCombs and others.
Lyle Cobun, manager of the Osceola division of the Iowa Southern Utilities Company, recently received a pin marking 30 years of service with the firm.
Mrs Anna McIntire joins the home on November first. The oldest resident, Mr Ryer Van Dyk, died at 94. Mart G Klein remains under care for kidney and liver issues but is improving. Mrs Peter Keuning has heart trouble. Mrs Dick Weyers eye trouble being treated to avoid surgery. Mrs Anna Vander Linden confined to her room. C Brand reports not feeling well. Mrs P C Welle back at meals.
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