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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1965
Page
1
Policy note frames opinions and letters to editor. World War I ace story recalls Charles R. D Olives feats and delayed confirmation of his third kill. US seeks negotiations with North Vietnam amid cease fire chatter. Cartoonish quip about long drives with kids closes the piece.
A local appeal urges shoppers to favor Pella stores this season noting no parking meters, abundant stock, and central location to avoid long trips and traffic. It argues Pella merchants offer service, exchanges, and smaller risks versus larger cities, making the town an ideal shopping center for holiday needs.
A collection of remarks contrasts American self image with costly habits and slow progress. It cites spending on education, cigarettes, and cars, plus a critique of rushing to wealth while neglecting civic duties. Also notes a mild protest about state funded trips and federal funds blamed on taxpayers.
A collection of pithy observations on local politics and business. It notes friends or enemies in politics, customers in business, and hints at tax on liberty and alimony. It ends with a humorous quip about a wart hog misnomer and a playful jab at a bog.
In Rock Island Illinois 37 bids were received for farm buildings on land bought for the Red Rock Dam and Lake Red Rock project. Apparent high bids were submitted by Glenn Thomas for a church parsonage house in Adel, Des Moines Iowa. other high bids include J Clark Otley Iowa for a church building and outbuildings, Ed Johnson Otley for a crib, and multiple bids from bidders in Prairie City Otley Runnells and Swan Iowa for barns windmills sheds houses garages and more.
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