23 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
1
The piece outlines a policy on presenting multiple editorials and invites reader comment. It states newspaper opinions are independent and that letters must meet same standards, with space for diverse viewpoints.
A winter eve discourse blends Christmas hopes with war anxieties, urging faith and national conscience. Poetic lines recount a star amid gloom, love rekindled, and a call to carry the season’s message into the new year. Includes humorous clippings from various columns and noted quips from multiple papers.
Charter by ED LAMSON of the Pella Chamber celebrates Rosscreen Company underwriting Dutch Front architectural designs for local business places. The piece urges civic participation, notes an upcoming United States Chamber of Commerce event in Dubuque on February 15, and mentions the final 1965 Iowa Detour and Embargo map issue. It reflects on local governance, equality, and legal rights, ending with a signed note from Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Aldridge.
Mrs Norman Rietveld of Pella joined more than 150 Iowa women in Des Moines on November 29 and 30 for the Iowa Women's Traffic Safety Conference. Invited by Governor Hughes, the event promotes national traffic safety efforts led by the Presidents Committee. Official host was William Sueppel, Iowa Commissioner of Public Safety. Mrs Rietveld spoke for the Ladies Osteopathic Auxiliary. Pumpkins grow big near Eddyville with a 110 pound pumpkin by Lester Flanders.
A long essay argues selling deserves respect and positions salesmen as Very Important People. It urges self belief, professional attitude, and rejection of “second class” status, with stories of a top producer who embraced this view. A Periodic Aptitude Test is offered to gauge readiness and drive.
A letter dated November 25, 1965 from F Belle Bogard, Denver, thanks supporters for prayers during six weeks of therapy. She reports improved health, gratitude to doctors and the Ter Borg family, and plans to travel via California Zephyr to visit family in Iowa and Indiana. She wishes readers a blessed Christmas season and 1966 days of peace.
Dear Editor writes from Dec 20 1965 asking if the town’s citizens of all blends are truly worthy noting that Wyatt Earp is cited as a noted character and recognized for his work amid reflections on heritage and a wicked world.
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