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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1962
Page
3
A brief look back at events from the year 1962 as reported by the Pella Chronicle on April 19 1962. The item notes notable local happenings and community milestones from the era.
Farmers of Lake Prairie Township voted to purchase a fire truck for on-farm protection. Black Oak trustees initially joined but backed out before bonds were sold. individuals may contract for service with Lake Prairie equipment. REV. Rollin V. Wildin of Delta begins as minister Aug. 1. Vander Wal earns Boy Scout Service honor for Tall Corn Council campaign. Vandals damage Garden Square and West Market Park. benches, windows, and park items broken. Local beauty shops raise perm and finger wave prices May 1. Delmar Petersma, Petty Officer 1st Class, discharged after four years in Navy.
Pella residents cooperate with Tulip Festival by signing pledge cards to wear Dutch costumes. Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Decker, new to Pella. The item also notes scrap material drives for war needs, local achievements, and civic notices from 1932.
A. D. Van Houweling shipped a cow to Chicago last week and after freight yardage feed bills and commission his net return was 41 cents. J. G. Vander Pol and Mrs Vander Pol were injured when a car hit a hole near Oskaloosa. Mrs Klatt injured knee. Pella school board faced strong opposition over a 5 percent salary cut for teachers and ending the school nurse position.
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