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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1955
Page
5
A short civic reflection quotes Cicero on friendship and warns Americans to extend the open hand to Russia with caution. It notes Russia’s past ten years of broken promises and urges prudent trust while remaining vigilant for treachery.
A contract was let to widen highway 163 from the Polk County line through Jasper Marion and Mahaska counties and highway 63 from Oska loosa to Ottumwa. Four miles of 163 in Mahaska County are excluded due to a relocation to curb dangerous turns. Four miles of Pella area roads to Sully and New Sharon will be black topped to cut maintenance costs and dust. Completion is planned for 1956.
President Eisenhower warned Americans not to accept Soviet gestures as true peace and urged correcting injustices and human rights while opposing subversion. The address at the American Bar Association in Philadelphia urged a firm stance against treating captive nations as security tools and rejected a fate of appeasement.
A guest editorial in the Indianola Tribune discusses Iowa’s scenic and historic spots needing better promotion. It cites Dr. Gallup’s 1954 religious knowledge survey, warning of intellectual and spiritual poverty and urging renewed Christian literacy and church involvement.
The German Volkswagen firm acquires a Studebaker built assembly plant in New Brunswick New Jersey aimed at expanding exports to the United States The company already produces about 1280 cars daily in Germany and ships 2500 monthly to the US The Beetle based small car known as the people's car has grown in peacetime production for ten years and German firms may popularize it further with new facilities
Items of interest from The Chronicle recall events from ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years ago. The column highlights notable happenings, people, and milestones that shaped the community’s past.
Fifty years ago a fall injured Lune Kruidenier while helping with a clothes line. An Iowa pastor faced ouster in Hull after a disputed horse deal. A ten year old, Van Rees, was nearly killed by a wagon wheel in South Pella. The issue touts Newton and its Progressive Commercial Club. A Cox Band reunion drew players from Pella and Monroe. Rail fare cuts for the Iowa State Fair pleased travelers. Ethel Leland hired to teach elocution at Central College. Charley Porter captained ticket-takers at the fair as streetcar gates operated.
A group of youths fired a revolver while returning from a business men's picnic, the team fled, and the carriage suffered heavy damage. The remark noted damages were paid and no further fuss.
In a 40 years ago event Milo captured first place and prize money after morning wins by Newton over Franrie City 6 to 1. Milo defeated Pella 2 to 1 and then beat Newton 3 to 1 in the second afternoon game. Pitchers included Hendee for Newton Reese for Prairie City and Zondervan for Pella. Preparations began for the 15th annual reunion of the hard Iowa Regiment Civil War veterans with a drum corps concert and address by Lark Martin. Rumors noted possible electrification of the Keokuk and D Maines Division of the Rock Island Railroad and an inspection by A C Ridgeway of the route from Keokuk to Des Moines.
Thirty years ago a silk cocoon and tools display loaned to Y. T. Van Niewaal drew wide notice in the town. Belding Brothers of Chicago supplied materials gathered in China while changes at local firms included H. J. Sherman moving his plumbing shop to the Fowler Building. Fred Van Rheenen sold his dry cleaning business to F. A. Gilbert. A corn shipment of 195 tons arrived at the quaining factory in one day with strong yield. The Pella band performed in Oskaloosa with Edith Sedrel as soloist. The city elect franchise debate centered on the Fowler Telephone Company. Pella children took part in a baby health contest at the Iowa State Fair. Mayor Tom Fultz fined two intoxicated men $29.80 each for overnight lodging at Al's Hotel. both were from Pershing.
Mr and Mrs Dick Geenen of Sully moved to Pella to manage the Home for the Aged. Photos feature John Heerema in Dutch costume and Arie Terpstra with his 1900 Sears auto. The town notes Arne Kuyper's death after 35 years as organist at Second Reformed Church.
Houdt took him to Iowa City to have the fracture reduced. K. H. Bean rented the H. J. Rhyneburger house on Broadway and planned to open the Marion County State Bank in the Security building. Pleasantville Legion Post to hold a stag party in a grove to aid disabled veterans. Christian Reformed Church srs aim to set up a mission church in Newton with First CRCs of Pella Sully and Prairie City cooperating. Milo Reno pictured at Farmers Union picnic at Grandman’s grove, depicted mid speech with open mouth and waving arms.
New highway safety idea shifts focus from sole driver to collective responsibility. Drivers with license should be tested for responsibility to others. A 1954 survey of 30,000 accidents found most drivers were experienced but lacked concern for others. Organizations like the National Safety Council already work hard. broader driver participation could improve national safety.
Connie Rietveld, 18 months in the army and 26 months a prisoner, reassigned to Hot Springs Arkansas where entertainment for returning servicemen and veterans is under way. Staff Sergeant Nick Van Gorp home on 90 day furlough after a shoulder wound. a nerve regrowth may restore his hand. An editorial notes relief at gas stations and stores reopening with accessible cigars and cigarettes after rationing.
Ronald Gie napp suffered a fractured skull after falling from a horse stall onto a cement floor near Manchester. He was treated by medical staff and authorities investigated the incident for safety compliance.
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