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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
3
The here from the pen of a leading electrical wizard explains that true knowledge comes from careful observation followed by asking how and why. Eternal curiosity pays off as a path to learn and grow.
The September 15 election yielded a sweeping win for Konrad Adenauer, now in his eighties, underscoring Germany’s recovery after World War II. Voters rejected East German communist influence and propaganda, with Allied and East German efforts to sway ballots failing to deter the pro West stance. The result signals a clear move away from Hitler era falsehoods and toward West alignment and democratic resilience.
Central's Kuyper Field offers fine seating but is troubled by sideline fans who block views and harass others. Youngsters dart under barriers and dash through rows while visitors face rowdy conduct and roaming groups hindering comfort for attendees.
The Los Angeles school system shifts back toward core subjects after decades of Three R’s neglect and relaxed discipline. Officials emphasize arithmetic social studies phonics gifted programs reference reading health and sciences to restore balance and align with American tradition.
A datelined feature from Eagle Bridge New York profiles Anna Mary Robertson Grandma Moses who at 97 remains prolific in painting. She says hard work prevents worry and notes that if a task isn t finished today there is always tomorrow. Her daily routine starts before 6:30 am with multiple paintings in progress.
The Thorp editorial notes mechanization fueling a two to one farmer to others production gain over 50 years. Virginia tobacco farmers report shifts to stronger varieties due to cigarette filters. Sigourney Review ponders parenting by enforced work for children and the value of responsibility.
Chronicle’s archive revisits ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty year marks in agriculture. Highlights include notable farm programs, crop yields, policy shifts, and technological advances shaping rural life.
A long paragraph recalls a 50 year ago advert from Paul Whorst of Leighton and various excursions toward Miller County in South Dakota. Islands of trade and potato shortages are noted, with references to the Pella Waterloo and Southwestern Railway, D Wormhoudt YT Van Ni waal Ve Brothers stores, and a display at a Sioux Falls company branch. An Opera House auction on Franklin Street is also mentioned along with other scattered local notices and happenings.
A 40 year old item notes national mobilization for sine nation dollars to fund fuel purchases and camp placements in Marion County. Drafted men filled quotas to be classified, with a county committee guiding camp operations and veteran support. References to local farms, residents, and Camp Dodge are included amid scattered biographical mentions.
Recap of a 9 to 7 loss to Des Moines University on the Pella field with Grundman Kerr and Butt stars, plus notes on local developments. Farmers chased chicken thieves toward Pel and the Light Plant, sheriffs pursued robbers from Marion and Mahaska counties, and road graveling was planned east of Pella. Sale of Garden Square corner to fund an oil station, 21st Union Civil War reunion banquet, and multiple local property deals and business ventures are reported.
Sisson, a Central College graduate, served as pastor of a Tama church. His tenure reflected steady congregational leadership and local religious involvement.
Twenty years ago Dr T G Pultz mayor and Police Chief Joe De Hoog led a raid on a Pella home recovering hooch stored in red cans. Dr George H Lankelma bought Dr Paul Clark’s Knoxv ille practice and planned to expand in both towns. Miss Anna Rietveld bought the old Bethel church north of Pella for sentimental reasons paying 100 dollars though pews were sold. Mrs Jean Kuyper supervised a tulip store in a vacant Garden Square building on the east side.
Ten years ago Gene Emerald of KRNT planned a visit for a Legion show. Central College at the Iowa Conference scene displayed coaches and a strategy board with Tusseling, Eldon Tharp and Bud Vander Ploeg. The college posted 286 Post members and 492 enrollment. The team had defeated Tona Wesleyan 19 to 7 and prepared to face Coe. Wright Chauvront Speed and Borgman starred in the Wesleyan game. Womens Auxiliary pledged 5000 to modernize Graham Hall dormitory. Band Parents prepared a Longfellow quartet program to raise money for uniforms. Wenchter Lumber yard reconstruction began after a fire. Joe Templeton reported growing alfalfa near Red Rock.
Pella area items report Val da Halverson and Ralph Vander Waal wedding details with date Sep tember 1d. Mrs. Paul Zylstra aged 01 years is remembered as a lively elder. Elmer and Jim Van Zee bought the Taste-Rite cafe in Marion County State Bank building. Sam Segrel ran the cafe. Rolscreen company advertised for workers in several departments. Little Dutchmen lost a football game to Sigourney 7 to 0. Van Belkum starred as best round-gainer. Bert Stegeman of Ralston Nebraska writes a Public letter recalling nutting berry picking and bumble bee fighting near Pella and notes bee sting remedy as vineg.
The International Labor Organization assists in manpower organization and vocational training development, social security program expansion, and productivity raising in industry through support and guidance for member nations.
The article notes Orange Citys new two hour parking limit helps shoppers by reducing on street space taken by store workers cars. It compares with LeMars adoption of a similar scheme and argues voluntary parking has failed in both towns. Free parking for shoppers remains a key goal.
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