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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1960
Page
8
Reliable sources warn of a hushful union movement aiming to sway local workers as Pella weighs union influence versus growth. The editorial defends management, praises good labor relations, and argues unions threaten American principles while urging focus on expanding Friday night business and promoting Pella's advantages.
A public health note from the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association warns parents to keep children away from stray dogs due to rabies risk. Rabies is almost always fatal once developed, and preventive treatment is painful and costly. Vaccinating dogs helps protect families and communities.
A cluttered column recounts odd farm incidents and small-town events. A Jersey cow bucks a fence escape while a milk producer is entangled with an arrest rumor. A bicycling mishap ends in a cycle victory over rider Dick Van Gorp. Clarence Mathes wins prizes at Oskaloosa and Knoxville fairs. Pineappleing August 21 transports cars to Pella. Community fairs, school teacher names, and local travel notes fill the page alongside youth and family milestones.
James Koopman aged 49, coal miner at Bishop mine southwest of Pella, died two days after slate fell pinning him to the mine floor. Internal injuries caused his death. Survived by his wife and four children. Also noted: Rube Brand, a young Pella resident, died of typhoid fever. A funeral procession led by the band and American Legion post accompanied his burial.
In 1940 Central College shows robust health under President Lubbers with a new chapel and athletic field underway. Enrollment hits a 40 year high at 864 while a 40-year growth table appears in the 1940 issue. Fourteen lettermen expected for football under coach Tysseling, with several named players from multiple states. Mr and Mrs Omer T Giese celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
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