02 Apr 1971
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1971
Page
1
A columnist argues broad tax roll expansion to cover all property while noting exemptions remain. He highlights 26 classes exempt under Iowa Code 427.1 and the debate over church owned homes, educational property, and income producing assets. He suggests placing church homes on tax rolls unless public interest prevents it and promises further study.
Ed Lamson urges all local businesses and professionals to back the Town Sports Show efforts and promote regional tourism. He notes the importance of public enthusiasm, cites the Farmers-Merchants Banquet expansion, and highlights Iowa Development Commission themes for Mini-Vacations while urging residents to review legislative bulletins on interest charges.
A Town Press Association weekly release discusses Ombudsman origins abroad and in Iowa. It notes the 1970 start of the Citizens' Aide program under Governor Ray, its impartial role, and its aim to inform citizens about state services without legal advice or advocating for either side.
Dr. William S. Blagen of Iowa State College spoke to a joint Rotary Kiwanis meeting at the Country Club. He linked animal behavior to human society, noting how birds and other animals mark territory and how humans use clothing, perfumes, and group affiliation to signal social status.
Central College A Cappella Choir led by Prof Laurence Grooters will perform at First Reformed Church of Pella on Sunday April 4 at 7 p.m. Guest soloist Edith Sedrel Le Cocq will sing Handel Have Mercy Lord and Wait Till I Put on My Crown, with several choir soloists and instrumental ensembles accompanying.
The piece argues newspapers concentrate on local reporting, outpacing TV and radio for timely coverage. It emphasizes local identification, community relevance, and age-appropriate reach, noting broadcast delays and missed reporting compared with print.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.