02 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1977
Page
1
Newspaper editors urge Iowa drivers to slow down and think ahead during winter weather. The piece notes snow and ice double stopping distances, frequent nonserious accidents, and pedestrian dangers, stressing caution, patience, and respect for pedestrians to reduce damage and harm.
A 1907 mayor court case fined two boys for improper language in front of ladies. An grocer Roorda advertised to the youths to repair his gum machine by Feb. 6 or face legal steps. A 1927 Chamber of Commerce slate named Blommers as president, De Kock secretary, Smorenburg treasurer. farmers near Pella planned gravel for seven miles of road toward the Skunk River bridge.
The French company Le Treteau de Paris in association with Jeune Theatre National performs La Double Inconstance by Marivaux at Central College Pella on February 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets cost 3 dollars for students and 4 dollars for adults. Mailing addresses and phone numbers provided for reservations and inquiries.
The author outlines a meaty land use bill creating a 15 member governor appointed commission to draft a statewide policy and guidelines. It aims to protect farming areas, guide urban and industrial growth, inventory resources, designate parks, and plan highways and airports with environmental safeguards. Local boards would implement within state guidelines and counties must have zoning commissions. The piece also includes a reader plea to cover seventh and eighth grade wrestling.
Mark Thomas from Pella recounts enlistment on Sept 26 1941 and service in the 82nd Airborne through World War II. He describes training at Fort Benning Camp Crowder Fort Warren and actions from Casablanca Sicily Salerno to Germany, including capture and escape as a POW and a pivotal role in Sicily’s invasion and Italy's Salerno landing.
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