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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
9
The Chronicle notes a Saturday evening park event drew a crowd and brisk trading in Pella stores. Advertisements invite readers to participate in cash awards totaling 1400 dollars, with details on page 7 about prize winners.
In district court on Friday September 28 in Knoxville Catt Eats of Baliney faced four OMVI charges. Perry had sentence dates set for October 8 at 9 am for one count. Walter E. Roland pleaded guilty to OMVI with sentence pronouncement scheduled. Myrle Garrington entered two OVI pleas with separate sentencing dates October 22 and November 30 at 10 am.
The executive committee of the parent teachers association planned six meetings for the coming year. The first meeting is set for October 1:80 p.m. at Webster School for all 7th and 8th grade parents. An open house will follow, allowing parents to visit their children after refreshments.
The steering committee for the Pelia Reorganization Area met at the Webster Building Monday evening to review progress of six study committees. It expects invitations soon from rural districts to discuss the reorganization question more fully and plans early committee meetings.
The Pella Ministers Association announces an early November Home Visitation Evangelism campaign. Rev. Everett Ward, First Baptist Pella, named General Chairman, with Rev. Russell Rede Third Reformed and Dr. Peter Y. De Jong in leadership roles. A Reformation Day rally October 31 precedes events, and Dr. Jacob Prins will visit November 2–6 to conduct the program.
A draft plan reports sending letters to the President and the Secretaries of all study committees urging a forthcoming meeting. The move aims to organize discussions and set a prompt schedule for collaborative work.
School authorities hurriedly met after six children arriving from Holland registered for classes. With limited English, special tutoring is planned as most teachers cannot converse in Dutch. The Street family includes Jacob age 8 in grade 8 and Evert age 10 in grade 6, sponsored by Trinity Reformed Church and Central College. A second group linked to Route 2 resident Willem Kroes includes Evert 15 in high school, Jacob Willem 12 in grade 7, Egbertian 10 in grade 3, and Bastiantje 7 in grade 2, residing at 906 West Washington.
September Cub Scouting nature studies wrapped up with a park outing at West Market Park. About fifty five Cubs in eight dens joined Den Mothers and Junior Den Leader for hikes in fields and woods then gathered for a talk by Mrs. C. F. Keiser on insects plants birds and animals followed by a wiener roast and picnic.
Marion County voters and military personnel may apply for or cast absentee ballots for the November election by mail or in person at the Auditor's office. Family members of servicemen may also apply for the ballot.
Youth rallies across the United States and Gauda follow a Calvinist theme “Promptly and Sincerely.” In Pella the Pella League rally will be held October 11 at 7 45 p.m. in the First Christian Church with Michael Buiter, new Pella Christian principal, delivering the main speech and music by the Pella Christian High Band directed by Lloyd Kleinhuizen. All area youths are urged to attend.
Pella High’s Little Dutch edged Albia 19-14 in a defensive battle, scoring key late drives after Albia threatened with two quick touchdowns in the third period. Bob Stykhuis capped a drive with a three yard TD, and Larry Van Halen added the extra point.
Social Security Administration district representative will be in the Council Room City Clerk's Office 717 Main St Pella Iowa on Wednesday October 10 1956 from 9 30 to 11 30 am. The official urges filing promptly to ensure benefits. Four key life events require contact including age 65 age 72 disability death of a worker and when a wife reaches 62 for women.
The council opened with the mayor presiding as minutes were read. A resident sought water service. petition granted. Highland Heights sales and a 24 inch water line discussed. left for study. Refund for leased water softener approved. warrants issued. Curbs for puncor over mces approved. Home Visitation plan approved though city permit not required. Storm window bids opened. Pella Floor Crafters’ bid accepted for 444.67 to be installed by Dec 1. Finance Committee reported city bills amounting to 7,706.11 and were approved.
Dr William G Campbell spoke on Japan Today to a capacity audience at Douwstra Chapel as part of a Kiwanis Travel and Adventure series. He noted Japan’s crowded islands and limited farmland, with economic strain and potential shift to Communist China for supplies, forecasting ongoing interest in the program. The next event is November 15 featuring Thayer Soule in The Charm of the Old South.
This document marks National Newspaper Week October 1 to 18. It urges readers to recognize the newspaper’s role in progress across communities including schools playgrounds hospitals and roads. It notes newspapers are essential but inexpensive, a small price for progress and freedom.
Howard Hill of Minburn Iowa president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will headline the Marion County Farm Bureau annual meeting set for October 17 at Knox Hall. The 6:30 p.m. program includes a banquet prepared by Belinda church ladies with tickets at 4.50. Hill, a noted farm leader and former Iowa bureau head, will speak on agriculture.
Winterset comes to Pella High for a South Central Conference clash to break the .500 mark. Winterset is strong on offense running wing-T with Day and Henry and beat Chariton 12 0 after a 26 25 loss to Knoxville. Pella, reeling from a 6 0 setback to Indianola, beat Albia 19 14 last week and eyes a win that could move them toward second behind Indianola.
Central High claimed a 19 to 7 victory over Luther Norsemen, ending Luther’s 22 game win streak. Central dominated early, built a lead in the second quarter, and benefited from Luther’s early miscues and a fumble recovery by Phil Schrank that set up the first TD.
Members are invited to a banquet and business meeting focusing on the election of county officers and the adoption of resolutions for the year. All county Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend.
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