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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
3
boating hazards increase as river and lake dangers rise with 4 deaths and 9 injuries reported by coast guard crews across Iowa waters. warning urged for all boaters and safety checks cited amid hazardous conditions on regional lakes and rivers.
In 1922 voters rejected a proposition to build a memorial community building. The funds raised were later used to buy and remodel the American Legion Building, serving as a community hub and Legion meeting place. In 1934 a swimming pool project progressed to completion, and in 1987 the pool was dedicated with Legion and local groups present. The Legion runs active programs in Scouts, safety, scholarships, grave registrations, memorials, and veteran affairs.
The Cass Guard notes fewer accidents as weather improves and peace totals drop to about fifteen percent. Deaths have shown two notable peaks in the past, with casualties rising in harsh conditions.
Sandi Cowell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Cowell, earned a BA in English at Central College commencement. She served on the campus newspaper Rey staff as business manager, contributed to Knicker Booker, and led campus publications. Cowell joined student boards and clubs, earning journalism and business awards in the 1960s.
Mr and Mrs Al Nelson depart New York on June 18 for a six week tour of Scandinavian countries Denmark Sweden and Norway They plan to visit Spa Norway where Nelson has seven first cousins he has never met and expect to return by date not specified.
At 4:20 PM on June 10, Sorel Ivers of 125 W First drove north on Broadway and failed to yield, colliding with Robert Dale De Heer of Rt. 1 at the intersection. De Heer’s car hit a tree, injuring De Heer and Arlen Da leer. Damages were $1,400 for De Heer and $400 for Evers. Evers was charged with failure to yield right of way.
Irene Welters from Budapest Hungary will headline a two day series at Lynnville Friends Church on June 20 and 21 at 7 30 p m. She has preached in 46 states and 10 European countries and now serves as field evangelist for Vennard College a Bible college in University Park.
Maria Lopes, a Yucatan instructor and Central teacher, offers non credit Spanish for beginners this summer for ages 12, 13 16 and adults. Three four week sessions run June 13 to July 18, July 7 to August 1 and July 21 to August 15 with Monday to Friday mornings and optional afternoon practice. Private lessons continue this fall. 20 class sessions cost 20 dollars. Registration for the first session is in the Central College library basement on Saturday June 21.
Boy Scout Troop 3973 will host its annual father son overnight camp-out this weekend on the west edge. Scouts and their fathers depart from the Scout House at 4 30 p m Saturday, fish at the lake, and return to Pella around 8 30 Sunday morning. Rev Armand Renskers will lead a brief service at 7 30 Sunday morning. Saturday supper is provided. campers bring Sunday breakfast.
Marvin Waynt rostra of Pella Route 2 reported his car was struck while parked on East End. Police investigated the June 11 incident with about 40 dollars in damages.
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