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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1958
Page
5
Chronicle criticizes six month delay in publishing council proceedings in Pella Iowa. City clerk claims workload. officials defend limited news due to time. Laws of Iowa require condensed proceedings and expenditures be published after meetings, or face misdemeanor. Public urged to demand access and end censorship.
At the Veterans of World War 1 Tulip City Barracks No. 1122 meeting held at the Legion Hall, Wm. S. Van Hemert was elected commander and other officers named. The 54-member group, drawing members from Bussy, Tracy, and Polla, invites all World War I veterans to join.
The annual 4-H awards banquet is scheduled for Saturday night December 6 at 6:30 in Memorial Hall Knoxville. Older 4-H awards will be presented as in the past. Any 4-H member or anyone interested in 4-H is invited to attend. About 470 people attended the 1957 banquet, and a similar crowd is expected. The banquet climaxes the 1957 58 4-H year ending October 1. Members will receive awards for achievements across 4-H club work.
Marion County youths may enroll in a three month Winter Quarter Program in Farm Operation at Iowa State College starting December 1. Credits earned may count toward a BS degree with continued study. Eligible applicants are high school graduates with at least one year of algebra. Completion earns a certificate. Estimated total cost for Iowa residents is 810 dollars.
The South Central Town Conference named its 1968 Honor Squad. Five PHL players appear on the all conference team with linemen Don Della Vedova Albia Terry Spurgins Albia Dave Baker Chariton Bob Downing Indianola Dick Clark Knox ville Bill McDonald Knoxville Mickey Schmidt Knoxville Mark De Cook Pella Charles Stykhuis Pella Ron Vander Leest Pella Arden Hook Valley John Neasham Valley Jim Lemon Winterset Dave Sawyer Winterset Dick Warren Winterset Backs Mike Archibald Albin Butch Romine Chariton Larry Woods Indianola John Betterton Knoxville Dean Butler Pella Bob Slykhuis Pella Lee Hughes Valley Jack Payne Valley Wayne Barr Winterset Frank Bindel Winterset.
The 1959 Agricultural Outlook was the topic at the third adult evening school meeting on Monday night November 24 led by Cecil Vines. Virgil Boot was elected president with Frank De Jong vice president Vernon Boot secretary and Gerrit Van Halen treasurer.
Central College prepares January Midwest Premier of Gore Vidal play A Visit to a Small Planet by Alpha Phil Omega. Cast includes Kreton Neal Busker Roger Spelding Art Downey Delton Lubenow Reba Spelding Pryor Ten Haken with new actors Powers Vroonland Spelding Flikkema Van Oort Rolenbrander Swart Huisman.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Huisman Sr were hospitalized after a two car accident east of Joliet Illinois They were en route to visit daughters Anna and Wilma and families for Thanksgiving X rays were being taken for Mrs Huisman The condition of the Huismans was not known at press time Mrs Eugene Ver Ploog and Mr and Mrs Ralph Huleman Jr left to visit their parents in Joliet hospital
The Pella Ministerial Association elected officers at its regular quarterly meeting. New officers Ware and Slqaned took roles for the association and pledged continued cooperation among all churches regardless of denomination. Marvin R. retired, and the organization affirmed unity across local congregations.
The Pella Turkey Days last Friday and Saturday drew large crowds as shoppers registered for 40 free turkeys donated by local merchants. Most birds were 10 to 12 pounds. two 26 pound white gobblers drew extra attention near the Marion County State Bank corner. Winners and participating merchants are listed with many surnames and local shops named. Names of those not present are also noted.
The Ag center at the State University of Iowa explains eight forthcoming Chronicle articles on the 1968 income tax changes for farmers. Key points include elective corporate taxation like partnerships, 20 percent depreciation in new rules, casualty loss deductibility for uninsured property, and guidance to consult tax advisors for 1968 returns.
Dr Donald Bergman, Central College psychology instructor, told Rotary members he favors Hawaii statehood, noting its long promised status since 1900. He pointed to Hawaii's economic progress, shifting from sugar and pineapples to tourism, and cited 1956 island visitors at 110000 who spent 65 million dollars. Presented by Dr G T Vander Lugt, his talk was described as interesting and informative.
A 1947 car crash involving a 1937 Dodge sparked Central College's early forensic trophy. Debaters Jaci Van der Lugt and John Hesselink broke the Ram hood ornament. Miss Cunera van Emmerik, their coach, declared it an Oscar for debate. The Ram trophy served as the traveling forensic award until 1951.
The debate team rewards a member as most valuable with the "Forensic Goat" trophy, mounted on walnut and presented to Shirley Green Dyke of Pella. Missing hood ornaments threaten future awards as only one Dodge Ram remains, raising worry for Miss van Emmerick.
The Chamber of Commerce named John Hocksema Ellis Christianson and Andrew Klyn to a new industry development group formed to promote local industry educational institutions and potential new developments in Pella. The group has not met yet and has no official title. Board president Wilson Duven described the aim as keeping local business alert to opportunities while supporting current industry and education. The next board meeting is December 4 with Dr. G T Vander Lugt of Central College as a guest.
In the current Who's Who, two former Pella men are named: Francis Dykstra, a Drake University graduate of 1927, now president of Rock Finance Co. in Green Bay, and Gerrit Popma, of Bronxville, N Y, president of Textile Banking Co. Both men are connected to families in Pella and nearby areas. Dr G T Vander Lugt of Central College was listed in 1940.
The Knoxville Journal reports Robert D. DeHeer age 19 of Otley and two local youths were arrested on larceny charges. DeHeer and a 15 year old from Pella allegedly took duck and goose decoys from the Dan Dingeman sand pit near Pella on November 18. DeHeer is bound over to the grand jury and jailed for failing to provide a 1000 dollar bond. The 15 year old was released to his father. A 17 year old Monroe boy pleaded guilty to petty larceny for stealing gasoline from tractors and tanks on three farms in Marion County and awaits sentence.
Virgil Kincaid of Des Moines and former Marion County resident faced arraignment before Judge Geo H Sackett in Perry on November 20 for child desertion. He was released on a $1000 bond with conditions to support his wife and two children, and if separation occurred, a $70 monthly child support was ordered.
Roy Stults a Pella high school teacher and James De Kruyff an Otley resident were injured in separate hunting mishaps on Saturday. Stults was shot at about 40 yards receiving 27 pellet wounds but remains in good condition and plans to resume teaching soon. De Kruyff suffered severe muscle and artery damage in his upper arm and was treated at a Pella doctor’s office and Maquoketa hospital. his condition remained good and he was expected to be discharged home soon.
At the upcoming Legion Auxiliary meeting on December 2 a free turkey ham and chicken will be given as door prizes.
Ten Pella residents were named among 45 trial jurors for the December term of Marion County District Court and ordered to appear for service at the Court House in Knoxville December 8 at 10 am. Drawn jurors include Logan Ver Ploeg Ray Vander Wilt Albert Rouw John Onstine Mrs Elmer Nollen Mrs Henry Monster Valentine Mathes Dana De Heer Lawrence Colyn Wilma Andeweg.
The Pella Christian High School Student Council will sponsor two films Friday evening November 28 at 7:30. Silent Witness follows a teen athlete who breaks a promise to the Lord. Going Steady portrays teen romance with a positive message. Public urged to attend.
Public invited to the Rotary Kiwanis sponsored football banquet at Central College dining room Thursday December 4 at 6 30 p m Fans may buy tickets from Gaass and Gaass Law Office or Ver Dught Insurance office before Monday evening.
The Chapter AE of TTT will gather Tuesday December 2 at 7:45 p.m. at the residence of Mrs Florence Tysseling. The event invites members to attend a local meeting at a private home.
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