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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1958
Page
5
figures from The Iowa Taxpayers reveal county spending on the poor outside county homes soared by hundreds of percent since 1945, with overall outlays climbing from $7.8 million in 1944 to about $8.8 million by 1964. The rise largely reflects aid to dependent children medical care and room and board, while Marion County shows a rare decline from 1954 to 1957.
Tables from Yale University Alcohol studies show states with high consumption also have high alcoholism rates while low consumption states show lower alcoholism. Nevada leads per capita consumption and ranks ninth in alcoholism. New Jersey is strong in both consumption and alcoholism. Connecticut is high in consumption and middle in alcoholism. New Hampshire and New York follow with mid-to-high alcoholism. Kansas uniquely shares similar ranks in both metrics. Iowa trails closely behind Kansas in both.
The Methodist Circle held its regular monthly gathering at Mrs. Bess Van Vark's home on November 6. After devotions and Bible study, led by Mrs. Alice Hoeksema, the group sent a donation to Uncle Jerry Vriezelaar and planned the Thanksgiving treat for Pella Rest Home residents. Visitors Mrs. Bess Brooks and Mrs. Lois Tart attended.
The M and M Peppy Pals 4-H Club met October 20 at Enid and Pauline Tysse ling home. New officers installed include Evelyn Van Steenis president Irma Dahm vice president Marilyn Van Dusseldorp secretary Mary Van Steenis treasurer Joyce Vander Hart historian. Mary Van Steenis spoke on the Story of Thread. A 4-H Banquet and other county events were discussed. Mrs Herman Nollen received a gift for starting the new club. Afterward, members enjoyed games and a luncheon.
Three year old Greg Jelken escaped death after tumbling into an old well while at play in Le Mars. His mother quickly pulled him out, and he escaped serious harm.
A vintage car ad note on the rear of a 1946 model car features the humorous warning Dont scratch me I bleed. The quip plays on the vehicle as a character, reflecting playful postwar advertising tone.
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