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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
4
Dean Sadler recounts a July Riviera trip with Betty Thompson and Patsy, noting rocky beaches, European beach attire on the sands, and a Monaco visit. The group travels Nice to Monte Carlo, views the Alps and Italian border, and plans Paris via Lyon with a nightly Riviera stroll.
Washington D C Aug 5 A bill sponsored by Rep Neal Smith Iowa and the house would officially name Red Rock Dam Lake Red Rock The bill preserves the current title used since 1960 indicating a formal naming action for the reservoir complex.
The Recreation Commission presents a film titled To The Ball Game starring Frank Sina, billed as entertainment for adults and children. The Legion of Decency lists it as Very Good. Park opens tonight to tempt appetites for munchings.
A West Market Park gathering plans a Thursday August 22 picnic for Pella newcomers of the last five years. Organizers under the JAY CEES aim to form a Newcomer Club with officers, inviting attendees to bring one large covered dish and table service plus beverages. Children welcome. The coffee hour featured Bingo and socializing with Esther Den Hartog and others.
The Pella aquatic team travels to Chariton for the final swim meet of the season on Friday August 17. Pella will be among the teams competing as swimmers and dancers showcase routines and sprint events.
DES MOINES IOWA July 31 Jerry Keller 20 son of Mr and Mrs V E Keller of Monroe enlisted today in the US Marine Corps for four years. He reported to Marine Recruit Depot San Diego for 12 weeks of basic training before transfer to other duty.
Eldon Schulte, Central College graduate, remains in contention for a Bears linebacker berth after a non football four year gap. The 27 year old rookie, who gave up coaching to sign with Chicago, faces learning curve and contact issues but is praised by camp observers. If he stays, his Chicago debut could come August 31 in Soldier Field against the Cardinals.
A church committee announces a gathering for over 1,000 young Calvanist attendees at West Fort Park on August 20th starting 9 p.m. Pella residents organize picnics and community event. The plan includes a community mixer and intermission activities.
The Pella Chamber of Commerce promotes free watermelon all you can eat next Friday Aug 16 in downtown shopping district. Back to school bargains lure families as merchants list savings and the Chronicle ads publish Thursday. Buyer's Bonanza begins Friday morning with free melon and cold treats for attendees.
First Baptist church to hold mortgage burning service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday as the congregation marks paying off construction debt on the 1955 56 building. An illustrated slide presentation titled How We Got Our Church follows at 11:00 a.m. with a churchwide family dinner at 11:45 in the fellowship hall funded from the building fund.
Gary Vermeer described a world trip with slides from Cambodia. He highlighted Ankor Wat and Ankor Phon as ancient sites 600 miles north of Singapore, noting a civilization at its peak 800 years ago now reclaimed by jungle. He cited a population figure from a 15th century source.
Paul J. Vanderzyl a 76 year old lifelong Pella resident and longtime coal dealer died Sunday afternoon Aug 11 at Pella Community hospital He is survived by his wife Elsie Schakel four children Homer Logan and Loren all of Pella Mrs Mildred Line of Knoxville two sisters Bess Randall of Pella and Madge Van derzyl of Des Moines and one grandson Thomas Line He had served as secretary treasurer of the Town Coal Research Association for about 20 years Funeral services will be held Wednesday Aug 14 at 1030 in the Chapel of Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home Rev E G Ward officiating Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery
Bob Slykhuis is assigned to the Toledo farm team of the Denver Broncos with orders to gain 30 pounds and return to Denver next year. Heerema and Slykhuis were all Iowa Conference selections at Central, and Vander Wily, now graduated, will be a major challenge for Coach Ron Schippers as replacements.
All Pella Community High students will pay a flat 12 dollar registration fee on Friday August 16 at the new high school. Hours run 8 am to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm with extra items included in the fee such as activity ticket papers and locker rental. Hot lunch tickets go on sale August 16 with weekly tickets at 1.50 and monthly tickets at 6.00.
Century Chinese writer notes war disease or pestilence mystery. Temples hidden by jungle for 400 years reveal remarkable architecture and preserved murals showing commerce, industry, and art. Ankor Wat built by 500,000 slaves and 200,000 elephants. one mile square, 275 feet high, lion and seven headed snake motifs. Ankor Phon imagery includes Budha. Rotary program led by Carl P. Miller with guests Gerrit Popma, Hubert Wynburg, and Rev. Harold Schutt.
The city council plans tulip bed replacements this fall and will seek bids for both 25,000 and 50,000 bulbs. The Tulip Plantings Committee aims to use half the usual order while ensuring adequate supply.
Elmer G. Gidel of Coal Valley Illinois, a 27 year Rock Island District Corps of Engineers structural engineer, is named resident engineer for the Red Rock Reservoir project on the Des Moines River southwest of Pella. He succeeds Sherman Williams who moves to John Day Reservoir. Gidel, 58, will oversee the 80 million dollar dam work and has long designed major flood control and navigation structures including Lock No 19 and the Coralville reservoir. He has led Civil Defense fallout shelter efforts since 1962 and will be in the Knoxville area this week to arrange his move and housing. Appointment effective September 1.
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