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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle opens its editorial columns to free exchange of opinion from readers and staff, and invites comment on anything published. Opinions from others may not reflect the paper’s own views. We reserve the right to edit submissions to meet our standards and space.
A 1964 reminiscence recalls a Chicago street meeting that drew a young Chicago Nationals player into a Salvation Army mission, where Billy Sunday soon converted. The piece links Sunday to drew crowds, compares him to Billy Graham, notes his Iowa roots, fast baserunning, and anti liquor zeal, ending with local notices about Carroll De Vries heading to Wickenburg AZ for work.
Mrs Leona M Cooper attended the wedding of her nephew Don Swim and Marilyn Wilson at New Providence Saturday evening. The table included 4-H swine projects by Tom Lorena and Pamela Franklin at the Marion County Fair. Local families hosted visitors and joined church anniversary celebrations near Montezuma and in Monroe. A potluck honored Linda's birthday with many relatives present. Marilyn Metcalf visiting, Heul children dined with Jack Ver Heul.
John McKusker of rural Marengo shot a bird he believed to be an owl while at a picnic. The bird, found high in a tree, turned out to be a parrot with striking plumage. The creature is estimated to be about 20 years old.
In a defense of state responsibility, the piece argues that Iowa sets a B.A. requirement for teachers and supports mandatory institutes for ongoing certification. It urges states to fund and run free instruction and bus transport for teachers, linking quality standards to salary decisions and warning against costly federal overreach.
A critique of media bias in covering Barry Goldwater stresses the need for interpretative reporting. It argues straight quotation loses context and that columnists and editors must explain what the senator meant, warning about misreports on extremism and related points. The piece urges clarity from the candidate and emphasizes responsible editorial guidance.
A letter urging a weeklong media moratorium on violent news and asking Christians to attend church daily. The author argues press overreach harms the nation, calls for divine intervention, and warns against continuing the binge until the upcoming election. The piece ends with a biblical quote about freedom and accountability.
Fred A. Rhynsburger of Phoenix asks the Voice of the Public to restore the 50 40 and 10 20 30 years ago columns in the Pella Chronicle lamenting Cordova news overshadowing Pella. Ed note says the column was paused for Centennial stories and will resume soon.
Local notices recount visits from Gilman City Missouri and Milo Iowa families, plus Cedar Falls trip for Mrs Shade and twins Douglas and David. Kirk Wisgerhof’s 12th birthday included bowling, plane rides, and a hamburger party. Miss Lies Van Wyk's prenuptial shower occurred in Ames with Sully attendees.
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