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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
1
A garbled account describes a twenties era private gathering in a rural bailiwick with men meeting for social activities and possible carting or driving games. The text references a group showe and fashion details like vests, pegtop pants and collar styles, with scattered mentions of smoking and attire.
County farm bureau leaders urge all Menon County residents and operators to respond to the manpower study. Cochairs Des Var Gorp of Pella and WR Scott of Knoxville stress countywide participation for 16 and over residents, employed or not, to gauge off farm work needs. Extras are available via the county commerce office or by calling Knoxville, with a temporary Iowa State Employment Service office in Memorial Halls Building open Tuesdays through Fridays for registrations.
The writer recalls seven years as manager of the Pella Chamber of Commerce acknowledging rewarding service and benefits to the area. He notes unfinished work like a direct Interstate 80 connection and the Dutch Fronts project while urging ongoing effort.
Auditor of State Lloyd R. Smith will be guest speaker Tuesday July 4 at 1 p.m. at the Freedom picnic and service sponsored by the Christian Reformed Church at Peoria northeast of Pella. He is well known in Iowa as a public speaker and will discuss choral and financial issues facing the state.
A Berkeley resident, described as a hippie, buys food stamps for 90 cents to obtain 28 dollars in stamps. He spends 27.51 dollars on groceries, takes 49 cents change, adds one cent to repeat next week, and in weeks four sells stamps for cash. Monthly totals show net profit and substantial welfare misuse, raising concerns about welfare programs.
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