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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
3
The Baldwin Times urges readers to use eyes ears and reasoning powers while avoiding groundless arguments paraver and innuendo. Citizens are reminded to hold noses until November 5 election day.
The Soil Bank law offers farmers payments to place land not already set aside into woodland, ponds, or wildlife areas for three to fifteen years. The federal government will subsidize part of the establishment and maintenance costs, improving erosion, stream siltation, and wildlife habitat. Wildlife authorities and sportsmen hail the Conservation Acreage Reserve as a major program to boost game production and benefit recreation.
Former president Herbert Hoover, turning eighty two on August 10, issues a birthday message stressing productive work over retirement. He condemns laws hindering elderly earnings, notes his roles in government reorganization, personal affairs, and leading a nationwide club network aiding "pavement boys" with 440 chapters and rapid growth. He works 12 to 14 hours daily.
A U S farm note reports John Morrell Co introducing Golden Lard with a 400 degree smoke point, two to three month shelf life, no odor, yellow tint, and attractive can label. If successful, it could revive demand for lard, boost hog prices, and benefit Iowa’s economy beyond traditional fattening.
Editorial comments fault drivers for ignoring pedestrians and praise laws granting pedestrians the right of way. It also stresses pedestrian responsibility and cites local papers like Oakdale California Leader praising small-town newspapers for free expression and advertising value.
Items of interest from The Chronicle reflecting notable events from ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years ago. The column reviews past headlines and recollects significant local happenings that shaped the community's history.
Fifty years ago Pella faced water shortages for fire protection and planned a river-bottom well prospect. A city committee sought the cost of an 8 to 10 inch pipeline to the Des Moines River, while a stock company idea was floated to supply the town.
The council fixed the annual levy at 45 mills while Sup t Schreiner warned of low well water near Howell and urged 300 feet of galleries south of the pumping station. Mayor Johnson heard William Jennings Bryan might visit Pella as Harding planned a September 27 speech at the Fair Grounds. Local sports saw Pella’s Meteors lose 8 to 1 to Milo after beating Osceola earlier and Milo topped Prairie City in 16 innings. Vander Syde bought the Electric Palace to convert the upper floor to an apartment and ground floor to a plumbing shop. George Stout was named postmaster nominee with Stubenrach and Kuyper also in the running. Ed Brown of the Pella Brown family became president of the M. & St. L. railway, after leading the Denver & Rio Grande at a salary of 50,000 a year. A Ford driver near Bussey, racing toward Des Moines, lost three wheels and bent an axle. Leffler Electric promised stock worth a dollar.
A town meeting discussed selling stock in the Pella Leffler Electric Short line from Howell to Pella. The Opera House building at East Franklin Street was bought by the Farmers Union Cooperative. An electric accident sickened a city worker. The Pella band travelled to Leighton for a goodwill concert and local women improved West Market Park. Cedar Rapids visitor sought a gas franchise, traffic jamming was eased by a coolheaded driver, and the Garden City Feeder factory shut as Woodrow Washer machines arrived. Local housing needs urged building 25 homes, with Federal Housing loans offered. Landon slated to speak in Des Moines on September 22 as drought concerns affect corn prospects. Knoxville to pave blocks with Public Works funds. Roosevelt caravan planned for September 16 in Pella. memorial service for W A Young held at the Baptist Church.
California advertisement notes a plea related to a transfer or burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Pella. Readers are urged to verify details with local sources and ensure correct interment arrangements. The snippet references a burial process and a local cemetery link.
City Council awarded contracts for paying 21000 yards and resurfacing 23960 yards to Collignan Company of Davenport. Mrs. Dave Renaud received a British Red Cross and Order of St John commendation for aiding hospital supplies. John Wesle to head Central College art department. Large crowds attended Labor Day horse show at Pool Park. Lt Philip Sybenga home on furlough after witnessing atomic bomb test at Eniwetok. Mrs Mason Olcott spoke to Kiwanis about India. Central grid team previews season with seven returning lettermen. Stan Bergman and other veterans back in practice. Tysseling Eldon
The Michigan State University survey shows retail sales in Detroit rose during the December newspaper shutdown, while overall metro area sales fell 0.6 percent. Editor notes newspapers are essential to business, urging firms to rely on ads when news coverage is absent. The report also mentions a wedding between Virginia Kempkes and John P. Ver Meer with a garden photo at the Tunis.
Twenty years ago on September 10 1936 business was good at the Rolscreen Company as it laid out an addition 100 by 150 feet to the east of its main plant. Central College football practice had begun with Len Winter coaching and twenty nine men out for practice including letter men Captain Jim Berkey Bruce Gardner W Ford Paulin Orville Smith and Merissi. The Christian school opened with ninety pupils under principal Mrs Cornelius Vander Hart of Peoria.
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