27 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1967
Page
1
A semi weekly Goegiriga newspaper lists publication schedule with holidays and a second class postage notice. It states subscription rates of 7.00 for Marion Malaska and Jasper counties and 8.00 elsewhere in the United States.
The General Assembly approved a law declaring all meetings of public bodies must be open with limited exceptions. The piece questions the need since meetings were already public and suggests public attendance may rise. It notes newspapers will continue to report outcomes and that minutes must be published by city councils and supervisors, with school boards urged to do the same.
A Kansas study of 324 farm management association farms led by economist Dale A. Knight finds no direct link between farm size and efficiency. Larger farms show higher input costs and output needs, while well managed small farms achieve similar or better returns, challenging the notion that bigger equals better.
The Senate approved raising the cities' portion of the Toad tax fund from 13 to 15 percent in a 39 to 18 vote. The bill moves to the House where its fate is uncertain amid strong rural opposition including Sen. John Buren who called it a money grab. It would lift city road fund receipts by nearly $5 million annually.
The Iowa legislature passed a civil service bill granting state employees a merit system to reduce political influence. Present staff under two years face exams, while longer-tenured employees avoid testing. Subdistricting aims to create single member districts for representation. A bipartisan commission may reshape the state’s organizational structure, with changes taking effect unless vetoed by the next legislature.
A list of individuals in Pella Monroe and surrounding areas with various vehicle purchases including Dodge Ford Chevrolet Oldsmobile Rambler and Pontiac models. Names include William Henry Erma Ruth Wallace Cuners Emmarik John Orval Mary Marshall Harry Ritche Arvin Klein Eugene Clark Fern Heywood Rueben Kamerick Donald Thomas Barbara Butler Dorell James Elizabeth Ustermarkt and others.
Property transfers in Pella record ownership changes for Leonard and Elsie Noordhoek to Joseph Lee and Judie Marie Ver Woert with a detailed lot description. Kiwanis and Rotary square off in a nine inning charity game won by Kiwanis 17 to 16 as Bob Ulrich starred with multiple hits. Central College outlines a decade long development plan. Des Moines River floods prompt boat access to pumping stations and debris cleanup efforts. A flood dam at Red Rock is debated amid high public interest and flood damages exceed construction estimates. Pella Historical Society continues work.
History notes show city plans for a memorial in West Market Park for Tulip Times and public events. 1937 work on 70 miles of rural electric lines to serve Marion Jasper and Mahaska counties by a rural co operative. Pella to dedicate a new pool July 1 with swimming diving events and a drill team from Chariton. Frank M Frush to be honored at Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night. Delegation of Pella merchants in Dutch costumes to Des Moines. Mayor Fultz and Chamber president Dykstra to speak. June 23 1927 front page blue red July 4 celebration promoted.
A roundup of 1917 events includes 43 young ladies contesting a queen title at a celebration, alfalfa seed warnings for Iowa farmers, Travers Wick Chautauqua lectures on Central College campus, and Women’s Federated Club garden prizes. City council eyed storm sewers. Liberty Bond quotas for nearby townships exceeded by over 45 percent. Central College reunion of 1890s alumni noted at Otley home. 60 children joined the garden project. Also mentioned are a 1907 injury from rug snag, a North Main Street robbery attempt, a runaway team incident, a hot week with 92 degree days, and local outings from the Buerkens wagon factory picnic and other travel.
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