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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
7
A brief reflective note on adopting a positive outlook and embracing a mindset shift. It suggests that being wrong can be dismissed from the mind when one chooses an opting path, encouraging resilience and self-improvement.
Colorado treasurer Homer Bedith with governor Steve Nichols approval is pulling surplus state funds and part of checking accounts from banks earning one percent in federal securities. Bedith says the move will save or earn the state about half a million dollars benefiting taxpayers. Governor Nichols defends policy, noting bank examination rather than fiscal dictates, while Rural banks may gain from low-interest deposits. The plum withdrawal draws mixed reactions but is framed as prudent for taxpayers.
Harvard professor Dr Sumner H Slichter foresees inflation creeping along through 1957 with 1957 levels kept through 1958. He expects installment buying to rise and a July 1958 political tax cut. He notes Fed credit restraint signals a small elite guiding growth while offering no new price curbs. He jokes Democrats may win in 1960 and urges caution with pledges. Also cited are car mileage questions from a Changing Times survey.
Energy study shows gas mileage falls with speed. At 40 mph it drops 10 percent from 30 mph, at 60 mph 30 percent, at 80 mph 60 percent. Recommendation: save one gallon out of four by driving 50 mph instead of 70. Added note says, and be safer, too.
Knoxville civic women from eight organizations form a planning committee for a way side park one mile southeast of town on Highway 60. The project, approved by the Highway Commission, will involve planting and landscaping with Boy Scouts building tables and Girl Scouts painting them. The commission will erect the facilities as negotiations continue for more parks.
The piece laments growing editorial complexity and notes agricultural colleges aid farming. It cites H F Messersmith on degrees, rails at politicians like Rolfe Arrow, and mocks modern youth's history awareness. It condemns Orval Faubus over Little Rock integration and predicts national party damage and hurt to Arkansas and Little Rock.
A compact look at items of interest from The Chronicle’s archive across decades, highlighting notable events, people, and moments that shaped local history through the years. Includes reminiscences and concise context for familiar subjects.
Fifty years ago October 1907 reports detail a large upcoming rally at Lake Pray Townshin with an advert for the BeloVock race in Garden eyes. The Pella Commercial backs the rail levy and a State Baptist Convention in Grinnell looms as Central College faces Des Moines College in a key contest. A claim that Des Moines stacks the convention for its school appears in a two column note. Other items cite personal events from C Truman near Cessport, a fainting incident, and local work at Science Hall.
40 Years Ago October 11 1917 report notes Women of the War Relief League knitting garments for men in service. Highlights include Holla High football team’s 25 to 0 loss to Central College and various local notices such as a bond sale planning and a dormitory gymnasium project. Nearby names and events include Andrew Langerak burial resignations and a public auction for J D Wormhoudt household goods. Weather records show a cold week with a 22 degree low on October 7.
E. L. Brown, living with the Brown family in South Pella, was named president and director of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. Rumors claimed Missouri Pacific Railway manipulated D and LG affairs. Pella cattle reached 12.00 per cwt. hogs 25. per cwt. corn per bushel. wheat 1.24 per bushel. In India, he studied the native language for months and could preach in sermons. Federated Club women met at President Mrs. George Guass’s home with Mrs. ALN Vander Linden speaking on youth and parental responsibility.
A letter lauds France and its people for recovery from World War I, noting fields once scarred by battle now revived. Several local items accompany: Warren County agent Claude Halderman reports hybrid corn trials yielding 15 bushels per acre more than open pollinated varieties, Reed's Yellow Dent leads older corns. Clifford Bloom and Sarah Frank to entertain Des Moines Chamber of Commerce on October 10. Council seeks bids to grade Schulte Heights addition moving 1600 cubic yards of dirt. Central loses to Penn 19 to 6 with Kerr H Pine and R Pine top Dutchmen. An Alton man’s 25 year old razor shaves like new. coincides with Lion Head Coffee coupons. Rev F N Byram, 83, Civil War veteran and Baptist Publication Society carrier, dies. Andrius Vos, nearly 87, likely state’s oldest car driver, piloting a Durant sedan. Letter from C A De Bruin.
The Chronicle earned first place in a Iowa State College sponsored journalism contest. Judges praised two Chronicle special editions for editorial and mechanical excellence. L W Hartley spoke on newspaper promotion. Tulip Planting Week urged citizens to plant bulbs downtown. Mrs Jean Kuyper oversaw bulb sales. Mrs Ida Le Cocq opened a cafe near the park. Pleasantville beat Pella High 33 to 0 in football. Junior Chamber staged Adam's Evening, praised as top production. Cast included Ralph Grundman and H C Wormhoudt with several listed actors. Public School Chronicle featured on editorial page. Central College art students pictured: Mina Baker Harriet Huisinkveld Gretta De Koster Dorothy Van Houweling Florence Van Sittert Carol Cook Anna Mae Langerak Irwin Lub
The issue features business figures such as Henry Pethoven and Lewis Ozinga. It notes the tire and battery shop O and P Tire Op was established nine cars earlier, and mentions executives including Jack Sixsmith, Eugene Wormhoudt, and Theresa Wormhoudt.
Ten years ago Pella High tied 0-0 with Pleasantville after mud soaked play. Queen Marcia Walster led Homecoming and Nancy Van Mannen rode Betty Coed on the front page. Central College lost 39-6 to South Dakota State at Brookings.
John T. Keane of the National Safety Council urges drivers to treat driving as a moral issue rooted in religion. He argues that high conduct standards from Catholics Protestants and Jews should guide behavior behind the wheel and in daily life to reduce accidents and deaths. He notes ministers and laypersons alike sometimes ignore this link and calls for churches to lead a nationwide safety crusade.
Henry F. Grandpa Harris, Fort Dodge area’s oldest resident, marked his 104th birthday. A longtime local since 1894, Harris’s milestone drew family neighbors and friends.
Edwin Weishaar of Humbolt suffered severe burns when he touched a 4700-volt power line. Fellow workers performed artificial respiration and he was rushed to a Fort Dodge hospital for treatment.
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