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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
7
A concise meditation notes that excessive talk signals vanity while deeds lag. It contrasts political chatter promising pie in the sky with timely reflection from a renowned early American writer referenced as Sir Walter Raleigh.
A report from Oregon shows the Salk polio vaccine reduced cases dramatically in 1955 and 1956. Among 350000 vaccinated residents only 30 contracted polio, while among 1340000 unvaccinated there were 480 cases, a rate of 36 per 100000. The data aim to persuade hesitant parents.
Ike urges teaching the nature of international Communism in high schools and colleges. President Eisenhower says education begins in youth and stresses that students must learn to distinguish American government from Soviet rule. He adds teachers have a matchless chance to teach the truth freely.
Iowa's Tax Study Committee discusses possible repeal or reduction of sales taxes on food as a means to aid low income groups while noting that such a move would reduce revenue and require alternative funding. The panel's ideas spark broad public interest amid political posturing and skepticism about legislative action.
Kansas aims to open a 236 mile toll road from Kansas City to the Kansas Oklahoma border on October 16 with a projected cost of 160 million dollars. Analysts foresee this as the last toll road authorized in the United States due to the federal highway system and parallel freeways. Bond buyers are wary as toll revenues lag and future bond returns drop amid competition from free highways. Conservative Iowa praises cautious planning on toll road expansion.
The article warns of a dry autumn and suggests thorough soil soaking when planting tulips to ensure blooms in 1957. It notes that last year’s bulbs struggled due to drought with reduced root growth and small blossoms, urging multiple soakings before deep frost and avoiding planting in powder dry earth. Evergreen trees and shrubs also suffer from drought and require moisture before winter.
A compilation of brief editorial jabs and reflections from multiple papers. Letters discuss highway dangers, gentlemanly conduct, Rayburn quote on learning, cartography humor, and a tribute to teachers highlighting patience, resilience, and dedication amid classroom chaos.
A look back at notable happenings from The Chronicle spanning ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years ago, highlighting quirky recalls, local milestones, and remembered figures that shaped the community’s history.
Marion County visitors arrived in a carryall bearing banners with slogans urging Porter and opposing a third term. Central College built a baseball team and defeated Otley 6 to 4. Local business leaders sought funds to rebuild the Pella Stacker Co factory after a fire. A new public library foundation neared completion and a grandstand at Lake Prairie District Fair drew praise. William Jennings Bryan spoke in Garden Square about peace, while city officials hired a third engineer for the light plant and planned church remodeling.
Forty years ago on October 8 1916 a newspaper reported that the fair went on despite poor weather with rain falling and skies unsettled. The piece notes the mixed conditions affecting attendance and events at the fairgrounds.
Report notes a peaceful county fair with minor scuffle described as suspicious characters from out of town and two local men fighting. The wedding of Bertha Hoogenakker of Pella to Robert L. Ocheltree of Minnesota is recorded, marking a town event amid the fair talk.
Charles Lautenbach & Son secured a 1580 contract to enlarge the light plant. Parsons College beat Central 6 to 0 after a rail trip from Howell to Albia to Fairfield due to bad roads. Iowa Supreme Court okayed T B eradication in cattle. Floyd Gambell to close his Pella shop with a sale. Federated Club reported funding 1926 public projects including sidewalks, a moving atelier house and a kiddies’ pool. Edith Sedrel studied music in Denver and sang on KOA. Gerrit L. Rysdam quit delivering Des Moines newspapers due to demand shifts after building a business from almost nothing. King Atwater Kent and Federated radio sets advertised. Des Moines fur dealer Charles Downie to speak to Chamber of Commerce. Tulip bulb drive for 1937 Festival urged. New post office foundation complete and floor being poured. Albert Van Houweling awaits two railcar loads of Dodges and Plymouths. Central College students take on campus jobs under student help plan. St Ambrose defeated Central 18 to 7 on the Pella field. Drake likely strong in Des Moines game. Ted King baled 8 1/2 tons of paper in six weeks, selling to a Tama firm.
Twenty years ago on October 8 1936 the Legion Post agreed to back the Boy Scouts with Clarence R Wilkins of Pella High School named scout master Harry Sixsmith played a key role in arranging it. Relief Board aided 516 Marion County families and 302 people were unemployed with Crouth placing a few farm families on relief. Dr C I Fox was robbed of over 400 morphine tablets by two confidence men after midnight.
Ten years ago the city mourned Frank M Frush a lifelong public servant who led Pella as mayor since 1941 and served as superintendent of schools for forty years He also chaired the Chamber of Commerce with his photograph published alongside the obituary Workmen from Davenport firm Collignon Construction damaged downtown bituminous pavement with a lifting machine and a metal ball New pavement will be laid after removal of debris Central College football fell to Grinnell College at Grinnell in a tough road contest.
Central College players posted 6 to 0 loss to Albia with 7 first downs and 112 rushing yards. McClelland Cheuvront Barnett and Speed starred. Weyers and Vos praised. Central housing for 60 veterans as a new dorm nears completion. Legion members enjoyed boxing. Hackett suggested memorial plot in Oakwood cemetery, accepted. An editorial salutes Clay Barnet for organizing a field day near Pleasantville and notes his transfer to Polk County S.C.8 office.
Traveler Mr. and Mrs. Earl Drake of Essex visited Lineville and reported their point er dog vanished as they prepared to leave. The dog unexpectedly appeared at their Essex home two days later, completing a journey of 125 miles.
Mrs Delbert Kitner of near LaPorte City recently picked a large cucumber weighing eight pounds. The specimen was notable for its size and was reported in local farming notes.
National News Week highlights how advertising drives consumer access to goods and services. The feature argues advertising informs purchases, supports markets, and underpins living standards through visible product choices and competition.
The Florida Supreme Court ruled a Jacksonville Times columnist statement about a candidate was qualifiedly privileged as reporting what the speaker said. The decision centers on press protection when reporting political on a rival, even if personalities are discussed. The court held the paper not liable for a million dollar defamation suit, reinforcing newspapers role in conveying political discourse. It notes accountability remains with the speaker rather than the quoting newspaper.
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