Pella’s Path to Growth and Progress
An editorial urges using steady, orderly expansion as the measure of progress for Pella. It highlights industrial and retail growth, housing and population reuse, expanded utilities, tourism linked to Lake Red Rock, and planned development led by schools, Central College, parks, and the Planning and Zoning Commission to ensure positive growth with community confidence as a key asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Lake Red Rock
Central College
Planning and Zoning Commission
Letter to the Editor And Now the Other Side
A reader argues abortion policy rests with the woman carrying the pregnancy and urges access to medically supervised abortion if birth control fails while condemning later calls for unanimity on life. The writer contrasts this with calls for individual thought and critiques noise in Pella streets, urging courteous night travel and rest.
Vintage Junior Union class at First Baptist Church scene
A photo from a long ago First Baptist Church Sunday School shows a Junior Union group dating to 3397 with many members no longer living. Meetings were Sunday afternoons at Broadway and Independence near the old church. Records name Rev. G E Parr as pastor and Leona McMullen recalls youth activities on quiet Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Junior Union
Broadway
Independence
G.E. Parr
Baptist Church
Chamber Communique on Mt Pleasant industrial growth efforts
A Towa Co representative led southeast Iowa discussion in Mt Pleasant about attracting industry. Local residents and Pella visitors toured Mt Pleasant, reviewed land sale for industry with development costs, and stressed careful recruitment and consult with established firms. The group praised progress and noted ongoing economic growth themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
House Debates On Health Maintenance Organizations
The House spent four hours in debate on February 23, 1973, about authorizing the operation of health maintenance organizations HMO'S. HMOs would provide medical and hospital services for a fixed prepaid sum and aim to keep subscribers healthy through preventive care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
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Viet Nam
Kent State
William Gawchill
Kim Carpester
Peila
Leona (Reuvers) McMullen
Harry de Reus
Robert Clarke
Laurense Chaffee
Libbie Cox
Hattie Cox
Paul Stegeman
Harriet van Spanckeren
Geert Vander Meulen
Margarets Johnson
Ewing Stuart
Margaret Chaffee
Ray Temple
Mary Down
Mary van Zante
Arthur Chaffee
Chamber Communique
Randy Rumery
Chamber of Commerce
Progress Report
James Chaffee
Clara Jackson
Lyman van Houten
Lewis Kruger
Hattie Vander Meulen
Minta van Zante
Ben van Zante
Morgan Awtry
Carrie Cox
Paul Scholte
Etta Snyder
Frank Stonaker
Florence Stuart
Edith Fisk
Fern Young
Clarence Custer
Minnie Fisk
Leona Reevers
Pupiiner
Ernie Vivsor
Paul Thompson
Tory
Ty Pella Pubticetom, Inc
Franklin
DoMinge
Iowa
Marian, Bhanaoke
Saiper Sunes
Unites
Adaress
Automotive Sales & Service
Leydens Auto Sales
Phe
American Equity
Investment Trust
Parnell E. Procter
Life Investors Inc
Eeeee Investors
Austin
San Antonio
Texas
Jacksonville
Florida
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
American Equity Investment Trust
Reuben van Hemert
Representative Life Investors
Ty Russ de Jong
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Magnavox
T.A.C
Gosseline’s
East 1St Street
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