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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
5
A Chicago personnel manager notes applicants want to know pay hours and salary but overlooks opportunities to serve. The Evening Journal highlights this thought as colleges open to help youths prepare for life’s challenges.
The piece argues that legalized gambling benefits states through profits and charity via bingo but notes moral concerns and the Royal Tax Commission in England considered taxing gains vs losses. It concludes the commission chose not to tax, preserving the fraternity's gains while losses fall elsewhere.
Richard Wilson, Washington correspondent for the Des Moines Register, reports mixed views on Moscow’s willingness to accept U S peace goals. Some see potential for freed satellite nations, disarmament, and German reunification, while others doubt Soviet intentions.
Edgar Mills reports from Boston on three states Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island pressing for large flood control works to curb future damage. Army engineers map and survey projects, some deferred by local opposition or lack of priority, while Sturgis cites dams saving tens of millions. Local opposition risks stalling major plans unless authorities endorse them.
The piece argues farmers face a binary choice between compulsory social security and none, criticizing voluntary schemes as unfinancible and politically infeasible. It also explains zoning basics, its aims to separate uses, reduce congestion, and stabilize values, urging proper zoning for Eloy’s growth.
A retrospective feature revisits notable items from The Chronicle across decades. It highlights moments from 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years ago, recalling events, people, and places that shaped the community memory.
Deaths of Mrs A J L Viersen at 71 and J B Cotton at 72 recall long residency in Pella. Auction of a 160 acre Otley farm sold for 115 per acre to Gerrit Fennema. Johnnie Klein’s death at Skunk River spurs a $100 reward claim by William Van Bergen. Gesman Warren realty firm dissolves by mutual consent. G W Huffmire offers bloodhounds for tracking. Central College science hall two story work nearly done. Cavanaugh forecasts strong football. Leon Goulooze cleans Old Central and The Auditorium. Miss Elizabeth Graham moves to Pella to head Normal dept. Prolific anecdotes include a runaway horse stopped by attorney George Thomassen, a horse scared by an auto on West Franklin, and Chilly the Clipper entered in Nebraska State Fair. Van Viiet’s horse racing at Lincoln. G Van Stirt from Earlham joins Thomassen’s law office. Pickup ball team loses 15 2. yellow fever in the South wanes. D S Huber’s auto breakdown near Monroe. car hauled back to Pella. Garden Square’s decline to kindling wood. elderly park-seat buyers remain led by Charley Porter.
Forty years ago the Federated Club received permission from the City Council to stage the Carnival of All Nations at Garden Square with free use. They also sought gratis light and water for a planned rest room in the Opera House, as part of the event.
Misguided Missiles notes dredge straightens Skunk River seven miles north of Pella cutting a 30 foot wide channel to speed flood water drainage. The piece mentions local events including a barnstorming aviator crash, changes at Central College and Pella High School, and a merchant sponsored bill payment advert.
Gerald Mokma returned to Leighton after teaching in Japan for three years with assignments in Nagasaki and Tokyo. A daughter of Ed and Mrs Cook placed second in a baby health contest at the State Fair with a score of 96.46. The Pella band gave a goodwill concert at Ighton and attended a banquet at Masonic Hall. A fire on the William Van Duren farm east of Pella destroyed two barns a cattle shed a granary and a hay stack. Chris Nelson of Avoca bought the Alamo Theatre from Van Dyk & Young and sponsored a world tour event with country homes. Weather spoiled profits except for the Hol- station.
A 20 year old story outlines WPA and PWA costs with PWA covering all labor and WPA at 45 percent. Knoxville's R H Dodds to open a ladies ready-to-wear shop near the Square. A W Gysen painted a scenic backdrop for the Legion memorial stage. Home for the Aged friends plan an annual outing to Peoria and other towns. Governor Talmage of Georgia to address a Des Moines Farmers Union convention and pursue the Democratic presidential nomination. Central College opens football with Grinnell. 42 men scrimmage under Coach Winter amid optimistic prospects. Names include Berkey Virg Rupe Ford Speed Macy Geery Paulin Patty Westra.
In the inquiring reporter column Gardner Holdsworth Reimer and Kregel note mixed views on whether Huey Long’s wealth sharing plan would die with him. Four saw Longman’s influence fading as others might carry on. The Ottumwa Eddyville road survey progress is mentioned alongside Marion County pension figures.
Ten years ago on September 6 1945 Central College added an architectural commission to Graham Hall and purchased a grand piano from gifts by Miss Jennie Vos’s sisters. A land tour for Sept 15 featured farms in Marion County with Jim Russell and Kirk Fox joining tour guide Clay Barnett. Barnett planned talks for business leaders at Night School and a chicken dinner at Pool Park on Sept 13. Tires remained tightly rationed for livelihoods. 4 H Club opposed Sunday exhibits at the Marion County Fair. County Extension Director John Stierwalt urged limiting Sunday livestock shows. Holland residents faced critical need for warm clothing amid Nazi oppression and widespread deprivation.
Hoover Commission findings question federal role in generation and distribution of power. The majority warns against public power dominance, urging a balance where private capital with strong regulation can serve public interests. Federal power should intervene where water resource development requires nationwide public endeavor, as in the Tennessee Valley. Mixed ownership across local and regional systems can foster competition and public welfare.
Twenty three religious groups recorded hymns at Iowa University led by Dr Marcus Bach. Pella Dutch produced a psalm program. Lt Elmer Ver Meer home on a 30 day furlough after serving in Europe with engineers, including Normandy and the battle for Germany.
Sgt John Vander Ploeg receives the bronze star for heroism in the Mani battle. Mani Stanley Borgman was to rai in Germany to supervise an army athletic school.
A recent fire razed six structures on the Marvin Lappin farm near Riceville, starting in the 100 foot barn and consuming outbuildings. Fire crews fought the blaze but the barn and several adjacent structures were lost. No injuries reported.
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