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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1956
Page
3
A damaged clipping records a notice from the Pelle post office dated March 8 1079 under an act, indicating a municipal or local matter. The fragmentary text provides limited details beyond the official action and date.
A reflection on Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations, urging Americans to lead in the United Nations. A November look at conservation for wildlife, hazelnuts, and a farmers program. NATO General Gruenther warns of Soviet threats, Hungary’s repression, and the West using UN peacekeeping to counter “the Bear.”
A government report states that 98.1 percent of Iowa farms have electricity, up from 14.4 percent in 196? or 1983, crediting the Rural Electrification Administration. Observers praise service motive, local control, stable expansion, lack of scandals, and reasonable rates as REA fulfills its service goals after twenty-one years.
The USDA reports this year's corn crop at 3.412 billion bushels, the second largest on record, surpassing last month’s forecast by 43 million. With storage and government surpluses, there is ample supply, though the breath of concern about farming issues persists. The total government investment in loans and stock stands at about 7.898 billion dollars.
A compilation of editorials and opinion notes from Mason City Globe-Gazette Sigourney Review Columbus Journal-Republican Canton Journal praising individual initiative over government planning, questioning tax equalization and stressing the importance of inquiry and critical thinking for progress.
A compact column revisits notable items from The Chronicle’s archives dating 10, 20, 40, 50 and 80 years back. It highlights remembered people, events, and local happenings that shaped the community's past with brief reflections and context.
Fifty years ago residents celebrated a 60th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs H Kuyper with open house. The Rock Island Railway ran Oklahoma excursions as land opened for homesteading. A Rousseau bridge petition faced board reluctance. Henry Wormhoudt and Grace McKee wed in 1906. Snowy streets halted crossings. sleighing thrived. Local real estate trades and farm sales occurred amid community social notes.
Franklin Keables of Pella and Virginia Biggs of Vernon Center Minnesota are noted. Dr Ira Joy Stoddard’s funeral was held at the Baptist church with remarks by J W Bailey Rev W J Coulston and R R Beard. he died at 96 in Plainfield New Jersey. Receipts from electricity sales totaled 1744 22 with expenses 1420 19 per city report. Merchants planned Christmas lighted trees every fifty feet and police protection against theft as light bulbs were stolen in 1915. Carl Byers won the Puritan Drug Co trophy for best all around football on Central team. Coach Mark McWilliams presented the blanket at a chapel service. Hazel White Eleanor Thompson and Carl Byers appeared in a concert at Sully.
Knoxville voters to vote on a swimming pool bonds for 14 500 00. Tulip Park project raises 125 from Junior Chamber for a play Pete s Sake. Des Moines region church cell meeting at Fort Des Moines Hotel Lubbers named to a five member committee to coordinate school efforts. Swing Time at Pella Theatre stars Ginger Rogers Fred Astaire. Five Central College students joined the Peace Contest Ernie Schippers wins judge Prof J P Ryan of Grinnell College.
On November 1 all nine groups of men planted bulbs in Tulip Town Park South Park and Garden Square while bulbs continued to be sold at the north side building Central Park reports a total of 77 000 bulbs for plantings and sales. In sports Central College defeated Luther 21 to 6 at Decorah with Lowe Spe and Nedshand scoring and Chevrent star of the offense. Night School farming sessions begin Monday with Soils Conservation for Our Community as the topic led by M Dockendorf former Vocational Agriculture instructor at Pella High School. Bus service from Otley and Leighton to Pella schools noted.
A crowded shop scene includes Rube Brand with a barber shop buy and new light globes, plus several sales offers. The Essex Motor Car Co unveils a 6 cylinder sedan near $800, and a state park proposal for Red Rock is under review. Newton approves a ten percent gas and water bill rebate for 4500 customers.
Thirty years ago a Lynnville to Newton route received gravel and locals predicted a fast highway. Paving on Way 63 between Pella and Oskaloosa paused for winter. nine miles more to pave. Oskaloosa to Wapello County line graded and surveyed for 1927 work. Post office staff surprised Henry Kersbergen on their 25th anniversary. Humor about duck shooting near Pella. Clarence Van Vark building a new home on Union Street near former church site. John Lasschuit bought Gambell coffee roaster to roast at home store. Paul Ver Meer and Robert Rohrdanz bought Delco lights for farms. Quips from Kuyper's Korner on cheap lumber and mail delivery. Bert Roelofsen exchanged a Home for the Aged residence for another property.
The text references Voice of America and terms like people's government and free enterprise. It cites 10,000,000 shares, 70,000,001 savings accounts, and 115,000,000 with life policies as part of a claimed prosperous economy. It discusses freedom of thought, research, and venture as a basis for pioneering growth.
A community celebration on the Central College campus followed a Saturday parade downtown. Coaches and players including Babe, Tyneling, Eldon Tharp, Bud Ploeg, and athletic director Vania Prins were honored as the Dutchmen marked their second consecutive championship. A new 42 passenger Dodge bus was purchased for the school transport.
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