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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
2
A roundup of local residents traveling, visiting relatives, and marking occasions. Guests include Rev. Herman De Jong and Frances De Jong in Pella, the Dykenses celebrating twenty years with trips across Colorado Rockies, the Black Hills, and Canada, plus other visitors and open houses for anniversaries and family reunions. Etc.
The report lists multiple patients admitted to area hospitals in August. Bertha Van Wyk, Maude Moon, and Jan De Jong were admitted to Pella Community Hospital on August 11, with Van Wyk dismissed August 8 and De Jong dismissed August 13. Ben Vogelaar and Henry Boyert entries note admissions on August 11.
Dad and Mrs Dean Van Gorp announce the birth of a nine pound baby named Shawn born Saturday the 13th at Pella hospital. Grandparents are G M De Wild of Pella and Lester Van Gorp of Sully. Also Joins Rus announce Kathleen Sue a nine pound four ounce girl born Saturday August 13 at Pella Community with Henry Rus of Pella and William Van Ee of Monroe as grandparents. Donald Van Zen and Mrs Cedar Rapids announce Kenneth Jay a seven pound five ounce boy born Thursday in July with Mert Van Zee of Pella and Kenneth Cheney of Deep River as grandparents.
Two Knoxville men Anthony De Joode Republican and Kenneth Vander Wilt Democrat face a clash between eligibility and ballot access. A state solicitor general opinion says they may appear on the primary ballot but cannot take office if residing in the same township as a current holder, with the time of election determining qualification. The issue affects terms starting January 1967, and the two names will appear on both primary and general ballots if nominated.
The Iowa State Fair lists entrants with names and addresses for exhibits. Gradus A. Vriezelaar of Otley entered Horticulture. Mrs. Virgil Ten Hagen of Pella entered Textile and Crafts. Neva Engbers of Pella entered Textile. Ruth Vanden Baar of Pel reportedly entered Textiles. Roche Visser of Pel entered Textile.
Carl M. Humphrey, 16 year Winterset high school business teacher, becomes assistant to Central College vice president for financial affairs and administrator of CUI Press. From Clearmont Mo he earned Tarkio College 1949 and a 1964 UI MA. He led Kiwanis Winterset chapter and taught in church roles. He and wife Muriel Ross of Holton Kan have three children.
A report by Bob Barratt and Harry Harrison of the State Conservation Commission notes favorable fall duck hunting prospects. Air surveys across the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Manitoba Saskatchewan show strong waterfowl breeding grounds with good water levels and pothole habitats. Breeding stock may grow but remains short of 1950s levels. stronger production could bring populations toward those earlier figures next spring.
Bruce A. Loessin will join Central College in Pella Iowa as an instructor in political science this fall announced by Dean James Graham. A Water town South Dakota native, he graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California in 1965 and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. He has been attending graduate school at USC as a National Science Foundation scholar.
A snippet notes an individual receiving the M A degree in August and lists affiliation with the American Political Science Association. It states the person is unmarried.
Miss Caren KK Parizek and Derald G. Zickel exchanged marriage vows at St Pauls Methodist church on Saturday. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Leona M. Parizek and George R. Parizek of Hills, is employed at the Frisco Cafe while the groom works for Wilson and Co. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Glenn McMichael at 10 with guests including Mr and Mrs D K Christopherson. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Guy O. Zickel of Pella.
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