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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1958
Page
3
The message laments labor racketeering coverage and Congress adjournment. It urges decisive law enforcement and accountability, warning criminals mock government and citizens. The remark frames this as a political year question of progress and leadership.
In a lighthearted reflection, oldtimers recount why Black residents rarely settle in Pella. They note Central College students are treated well, while a tale of two Negro workers highlights lingering Dutch chatter that kept newcomers feeling out of place and nonnative.
Grinnell Herald-Register editors praise curbside rose plantings by the park board along Highway 6 and urge expansion through the city. Pella also touts tulip beds amid spring beauty, while houseplantings brighten dooryards. flowers, the piece says, convey a town’s character and humanity.
In the last session a proposal surfaced to grant a pension to two former presidents, Herbert Hoover and Truman. The plan estimates run around 25 dollars plus office rent and additional benefits. Hoover stated that America supplied him with a vocation and he practiced that profession long before income tax or at low rates.
A Grinnell Herald item recounts a Pocatello Idaho incident where two teen boys buried a 10 inch aluminum cylinder resembling a rocket. Burned shell hints at atmospheric impact and police traced the prank to 14 and 15 year olds who described it as psychology.
The record notes a leader’s lifelong commitment to public service and charity, stating he directed all personal government compensation to public welfare throughout his public life and presidency, reflecting a profound debt to his country.
A Des Moines Register review by Robert Barewald praised five Welk band members Alice Low Rocky Rockwell Myron Floren Tiny Little Jr. and Alladin Pallante for presenting wholesome simple and dancable music as American as apple pie. The piece notes Midwest readers favor corn over modern music and questions TV orchestra popularity.
Fifty years ago a city committee judged a new water system feasible but offered no steps. Citizens urged swift action to protect health and prevent value increases, while political gathering plans surfaced for a Bryan Club. The issue also noted a reprinted speech, local editorials on schooling, millinery helpers, and multiple local notices.
Forty years ago in September 1918 Peter R. Meyer was the sole Pella resident among about 306 21 year olds to register for the draft. Central College prepared for a Student Army Training course as the government planned an instructor and uniforms. Registration day for 18 year olds was set for September 12 by presidential proclamation. Cordova general store operators D C Renaud and H C Williamson switched to cash sales due to government price controls. Federated Club women advertised goods to be sold at the Rest Room to aid war needs. A packed high school auditorium heard Sergeant James McGovern describe three years with the Canadian army, supporting Red Cross needs. The Knoxville Journal publisher warned against optimism for an early war end. Des Moines trips for Navy enlistment by Carl De Vries, Robert Lautenbach, and Walter Halbert followed radio training. A rain storm spoiled a Knoxville Girls' Band concert, halting travel home. John Terlouw returned to Holland Mich to study ministry at Western Seminary after supplying a Seattle church. War stamps pledges faced checks to enforce fulfillment. Camp Dodge soldier Jacob Bogaard, and Will Van de Voort and Fred Faassen at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, resumed leaves. S H and C H Viersen sought rheumatism treatment in Colfax, noted for mineral springs. Several locals including Will Baer Herman Braam Casper Lautenbach and Paul Boertje, previously rejected for regular service, were ordered to Knox for limited duty. A wedding recorded for Finna Ruth Black of Knoxville.
Picture of Coach L A Winter on the front page accompanies a report that Central College secured Winter to supervise athletics. The era notes strong prospects, with local business reports showing weak advertising and a Pontiac “Successful Six” with six wire wheels advertised.
A fragment lists Louis F. Bousquet of Pella and the date September 3, indicating a local notice or event with readable identifiers. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
The 1938 front page highlights Cent ral College’s 86th year with President I J Lubbers Coach Babe Tysseling and Athletic Director Tunis Prins pictured. Enrollment was expected to be large as Karl Kettering, a former instructor, is noted.
The article notes Central College's endowment at 250000 dollars with buildings valued at 350000 and an enlargement fund of 44000, plus 85000 more expected. It mentions the Sumpter coal mine with 130 feet depth and 26 rooms, the college seeking rooms for men students, and community events including a Pella band trip and a church benefit concert.
Ten years ago Will Baer won Pella’s golf championship at the Golf and Country Club on Labor Day, defeating Don Waechter. He posted 36 in round one and 34 in round two to set a course record as Central College prepared its September 9 opening and convocation address by President G. T. Van der Lugt.
Dr Virgil Hancher of the State University of Town urges moderation in science and math curricula. He questions the push for exhaustive courses and argues for a balanced program that equips all students with scientific method and identifies those suited for advanced work while avoiding waste and manpower shortages.
The weekly roundup highlights include the Pella Merchants softball champions with three games planned for the week, and Legion Post efforts to expand Memorial Hall doubling its membership since 1947 to 252. Western Union seeks council approval to close the depot office and open a hotel location after signatures from 44 firms. Gene Stientjes joins the Army Air Corps at Camp Kilmer New Jersey. Marcia Kuyper promoted to Continuity Director at WSUI while remaining on air and a University of Iowa student. Warner Bros State Fair film just released drawing local interest. George F. Sadler photographed in Iowa State Fair attire. Amsterdam school picnic held with 86 registered. Robert Baron of Pella passes CPA exam and works as assistant comptroller for Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. in Arlington Heights IL, son of S. Bert and Mrs. Baron. Esley Langerak earns chemistry PhD at University of Delaware. parents visited him. Editorial notes praise candy and vegetable packaging progress in grocers. Two heavy rains end a drought, easing corn and pasture drying concerns.
30TH Miss Ruth Maier of Marion recently observed her thirtieth anniversary in the same insurance office. She worked for the Stadp Agency 11 years and when this was bought by W. C. Sheets 19 years ago she continued in the same capacity.
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