10 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle outlines its policy to present multiple viewpoints on major issues within space limits. Opinions on the editorial pages may not reflect the paper’s own views, and readers are invited to comment on any published material. Submissions are subject to editorial standards and editing.
St Nicholas or Sin terklaas of Holland was substituted for the usual Santa in Pella with an announcement of his December 6 coming and his helper Zwarte Piet. Hundreds of cookies and hot chocolate were to be shared at the Wooden Shoe. The Fowler Telephone Company won a 75 year franchise 398 to 100. Dutchmen lost to Hope College 65 56. Pella Christian girls 47 Pleasantville 39. boys 49 39. State Music Festival chorus included four Pella students.
Snow piled high across streets and curbs from Thanksgiving through Friday, delaying travel as highways remained blocked. Hotel Pella filled with stranded motorists unable to reach Des Moines. Otley fire destroys home of Mr and Mrs Tunis Van Dyke with no insurance. City assessor chosen to replace Jacob Plender. A truck damaged Van Vliet Otley display window.
The page recounts Belgians aid relief funds raised via 68 teams totaling $5,283.07 sent to The Hague after expenses. It covers Penn Whipped Central’s 33-0 loss in the final grid game, a 40-22 Pella vs Monroe basketball result with Buerkens starring, Otley’s push to incorporation, and Dr. T. G. Fultz enjoying a new Oakland roadster.
Pella touts four foot candle decorations on light poles painted pink with an 8 inch top flame. The piece recalls a parable about animals seeking a school and ends with a plea to restore color via evergreen garlands and old street lights, urging no new candles next year.
President Johnson orders a Postmaster General inquiry into a possible rate increase as the Postal Department, losing money partly due to wage policy and government printing, remains unable to pay its way. Critics note wage and cost boosts erase gains after any rate rise.
A confused notice argues that the State University of Iowa has dropped Stat from its name and will be called Unity of Iowa to avoid clashing with Iowa State University and State College of Iowa. The piece notes recurring name mixups among three tax-supported institutions and laments continued confusion as officials consider Bowen proposals and other rebranding efforts.
A pulpit a lectern and five chairs all rosewood from India were dedicated at Douwstra chapel. The furniture was crafted at the Katpadi industrial school and gifted by Rev C A De Bruin Mrs De Vries and Dr Bernard Rottschaefer. Parishioners heard Dr Tom Fultz speak on livestock diseases at the night school session.
In 1924 the Tice residence on East First Street lost its entire second floor in a Sunday blaze. Occupants were Mr. and Mrs. F A Gilbert. The issue notes a legion banquet for Central College and Pella High teams, farms sold near Otley, and Pella High’s season finale 13 to 6 over Tracy with coach R C Amidon.
Fifty years ago Pella residents backed a $48,000 bond proposal to build a new high school. Of 931 voters, 750 supported and 181 opposed. Men voted 3 to 1 for the project and women 9 to 1. Students organized a celebration with a band parade and bonfire. About $5,289 was raised for Belgian aid. P. G. Gaass and Henry F. John were noted in the report.
A fight at H. J. Van Vliet's saloon ended with four men fined $10 each and costs after Marshal Van Zee intervened. The dispute centered on liquor for a blacklisted man. Other items note Louis De Bruyn finishing barber school in Des Moines, Dr. Drake-Farmers game in Des Moines, Benny Van Vliet becoming Dallas street railway cashier, and Ezra Temple and M A Clark observing anniversaries.
Newly purchased modern tables and chairs convert the dining hall into six-seat tables with rotating groups and host service. The Home Auxiliary funded draperies, silverware, a modern coffee program, and monthly birthday parties. Holidays feature gifts and placemats from local groups. A hi fi and a color TV enhance resident life, with meals served from 7:00 breakfast to 5:15 supper daily.
At Graceland College in Lamont a dormitory fire caused substantial smoke damage in the wing housing Judy Mohler of Otley. Her room and clothes were affected, she and fellow students returned to their rooms Thursday after emergency crowded lounges and halls. Judy phoned her parents Friday morning and had spent the prior weekend with them.
Mary Goulooze 87 of 161 East 14th Street Holland Michigan died early Saturday December 5 at a nursing home she had been in six months. She and her husband Lane lived in Pella for many years where he worked as a janitor at Central College for 20 years. Services were held December 7 at Dykstra Funeral Chapel with Rev Bernard Brunsting officiating and burial at Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland.
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