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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1966
Page
1
A policy statement explains the newspaper will present multiple sides on major issues within space limits. It notes editorials may reflect varied opinions from readers and staff and invites comments while reserving the right to edit submissions.
Editorials from the Pella Chronicle dated April 28, 1966 discuss local civic concerns and community standards with opinion on public matters and town governance. The page reflects mid 1960s perspectives on local issues and social topics pertinent to Pella residents.
The May 17 Chronicle notes the Tulip Festival as one of the most colorful and successful events at the station. It commends the show’s thoughtful design and execution, highlighting an air of old-world beauty and a departure from modern, fake Hollywood touches.
The upcoming Tulip Festival spurs Pella to clean up streets and public spaces as residents prepare for thousands of visitors. City crews and volunteers focus on making the community attractively safe for the three day event.
Businesses join a new cleanup campaign to boost town pride and aid owners who cannot complete odd jobs. The effort aims to improve maintenance like screens touch ups and painting, inviting volunteers to help beautify Pella for Tulip Time and the remainder of summer.
In a Des Moines talk to the Iowa Press Association James Roosevelt urged editors to publish statements "on the record" while noting that many citizens also must speak up. The editor reflects on public involvement and invites signed letters to share community views for publication to build a better newspaper and town.
A Dutch program on the base at Pella was presented May 10 with many locals in Dutch costume. The 1944 Tal Time Queen Martha Van Berkum and her court appeared, and the event featured masters of ceremonies George F. Sadler, skits by Dutch Skaters, organ by Vergne Ford, and dances by Marcia Kuyper and others. Final numbers included the Dutch national anthem and Star Spangled Banner. Helpers included Robert Lautenbach, B F Vander Linden, William Van Sittert, Dr Fultz, and others assisting with arrangements.
Chatter by ED LAMSON asks Pelle Chamber of Commerce to mobilize two weeks before Tulip Time. He stresses appearance across business, industry, and residences and urges personal contact and courteous treatment to create a favorable image for visitors and future events. The new chamber office nears completion and will be a key information hub alongside the Jaycee booth.
About 2,500 Navy personnel filled the Ottumwa naval air station recreation hall to watch Pella’s Tulip Time program. The festival featured Dutch dances and songs, with Tulip Queen and court members photographed alongside sailors. The event emphasized Holland’s liberation anniversary and included Dutch costumes, a Dutch anthem, and greetings between Pella residents and naval staff.
The Knoxville Journal reports multiple stock purchases from June 1964 to February 1965. Lloyd G Vander Streek bought 100 shares for 800 dollars and received 100 shares via stock split. Don E Dykstra and Ivan G Dykstra bought 500 shares for 2,750 dollars. William G and Darlene E Vandenberg bought 500 shares for 4,000 dollars, 200 shares for 1,100 dollars and 334 shares for 2,000 dollars and received 50 shares as stock split. All shares were purchased in the stated period.
The 140 page cookbook preserves familiar favorites in the Dutch section and features a colored cover reproducing a painting by Leonora Keables Scholte. Priced at 2.50 dollars, it will be sold during Tulip Festival at the Dutch Market booths on Washington Street near Central Park. Mrs Don Lubbers announced the event and the Mission Guild of the Third Reformed church provided tea coffee and cookies to close the evening.
Mrs Marion Van Gorp urges uniform painted garbage cans with tulip motifs for Pella homes. The Chronicle notes Zylstra Welding’s removal of an old Washington St building, a bicycle sidewalk critique, a postal key use question, welfare shoe aid query, and the end of the coin shortage. The column adds a Dan delions mislabeling, urging Tulip Time campaign involvement.
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