10 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1969
Page
1
A fragmented text presents an invocation praising Almighty God and dedicating service to acknowledge land blessings and providence. It includes references to appreciation for past deeds, gratitude for protection, and requests for wisdom and sound judgment. The piece expresses reverence for nature and the nation, ending with a petition in Jesus’ name.
Ed Lamson of the Pella Chamber of Commerce urges community input on up coming city elections and council candidates. He notes the need for a capable city treasurer and officials with interest in municipal improvement and mentions deadlines and clerical duties at the City Clerk’s office.
The Iowa Senate ethics committee, in a 4 to 3 vote, cleared Stanley of charges after a closed session. A four paragraph statement said the code applies only to legislators appearing before state agencies, not local boards. The panel urged the 1970 legislature to update the code and noted conduct should match rules before both local and state bodies. Jack Warren, Waterloo trucking executive, has been considering resigning as a Republican state figure amid publicity.
Disputes over highway permits for oversized loads prompt Warren to say he will resign with a clean slate. Possible successor John McDonald eyed at Des Moines GOP meeting. Illinois law creates 18-year-old driving restrictions for Iowa youths. State posts July unemployment 3 percent with 39,500 jobless, 12,500 more workers than June. manufacturing and nonmanufacturing show declines.
Wil Van Roekel 76 of 1102 First Ave West Oskaloosa died at home Tuesday morning Sept 2 retired farmer born April 26 1893 at Leighton lived in Mahaska County most of his life survived by wife Elizabeth daughter Wilma Powell two stepchildren three brothers and a sister funeral held 3:30 p.m. Sept 4 Powers Funeral Home with Rev Merrill Sommerbell officiating burial Evergreen Cemetery near Leighton
A photo from 1905 shows Pella High School’s first football squad on the Old Webster Building steps. The piece notes self supplied uniforms, a noseguard with rubber mouthpiece, flimsy helmets, and padding mainly in trousers with few hip pads. Coach Dadestrom, superintendent Mr. Farmer, and players from towns like Knoxville and Oskaloosa are mentioned, with tuition at $2 a month for some.
Hickory Ridge Camp Grounds near Red Rock Dam hosts the Altoona Kitchen Band on Saturday September 13 from 7 to 9 P.M. The venue is 1 mile east of Knoxville on highway 92, 3 miles north and 1 mile east from the marked point.
Ed Van Hemert named parade chairman for Central College homecoming on October 18, announced by Dianne Ellsworth Eagle Grove homecoming chair. He is son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Van Hemert of 818 Oskaloosa. Other leaders include Doris Miller of Holland Iowa for house decorations and Linda Zwart of Grandville Michigan for team decor.
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