Local winner named for Town Family contest advances to state
Beverly Vos, a Pella Christian high junior, wins the local contest to name a Typical Town Family, with her Savings Bond sent to her as the entry advances to the statewide competition. The appeal aims to boost youth interest in state living values and community promotion.
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Thank You Pella Community For Camp Fire Girls Support
Barbara Sagraves expresses gratitude to the Pella community for funding Camp Fire Girls activities through the recent drive. She notes 200 girls and about 60 volunteers participate this year, with services at hospitals, veterans facilities, and community events, highlighting character building and citizenship.
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Iowa caucus mood shifts as Johnson faces critique
Democratic precinct caucuses in Iowa show significant anti Johnson sentiment with estimates of up to 40 percent opposed to his candidacy and support for Eugene McCarthy or Robert Kennedy. Governor Hughes plans to push Viet Nam policy changes or switch support if unmet.
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Minnesota
Pella City Council approves budget actions and plans
The March 19 1968 regular council session in Pella approved minutes, accepted a lampstand permit, and referred street work and sign placements to committees. They allocated bids for water pipe, eyed parking space widening, and a larger transformer project with hearings set for May 7. Officials also approved claims, filled Board of Adjustment seats, and authorized bond redemption notices.
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Social Security QandA for Des Moines readers
Pella Chronicle partners with Des Moines SSA office to answer reader questions on social security and Medicare. Q1: Disability benefits at 63, Medicare eligibility at 65. A1: Medicare does not cover under 65. at 65, hospital insurance and medical insurance may enroll. Q2: Benefits cut 20% if started at 62. rise to full at 65? A2: 20% reduction at 62. remains reduced after 65. Q3: Delayed enrollment for Supplementary Medical Insurance and premiums? A3: Enroll before April 1, 1968. coverage becomes effective July 1968 with premiums due in July. Q4: Earned over 1500 in 1967, filing annual earnings report deadline? A4: File by April 15, 1968 to avoid penalty.
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