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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
1
A policy note from the newspaper explains it strives to present both sides on major issues. It states staff opinions are not binding and invites reader comment. It notes contributions may be edited to fit space and reserves the right to accept or reject submissions.
The Rotary club visits Oskaloosa schools to gift money for Christmas to retarded children and view a Mental Health film. Mr Davis Ihrig presents and speaks on safety, while Mrs John Stursma promotes the new emblem and planned activities.
The Sioux County Capital reports 11 Dutch province flags plus the Netherlands flag arrived from the Netherlands. The Orange City Tulip Festival steering committee plans permanent flagstaffs along the Tulip Queen route with commemorative plaques funded by locals. The project aims to boost Dutch heritage branding and year round tourism, supporting local business.
A guide on overcoming buyer objections, seizing psychological closing moments, and using confident, honest tactics to move prospects toward a purchase. Emphasizes offensive selling, countering excuses, and matching pressure to the situation while avoiding deception.
The board names a presidency with an intent to expand regional tourism promotion in Iowa. Gordon Prince Logan Cain Darrel Grice and Bill Lumry will guide efforts to boost tourist traffic and economic benefits while preserving individual community initiatives. The concept emphasizes unity, shared purpose, and added exposure through an area alliance.
A letter to Bill Thompson of Central College Pella Iowa from Vince Caudle director Tourism and Travel Division Iowa Development Commission praises his Ottumwa workshop presentation as entertaining and informative. The note expresses hope for more cooperative efforts in tourism.
A reader asks if Pella Manor residents own the property and if services like police or fire protection are privately funded. The letter argues high schools neglect humanities and urges reappraisal of tax-free status while noting NES EP and GED tests highlight the need for more arts education in secondary schools.
The Black Oak and Scott Homemakers group held its January 27 meeting at Mrs. Paul Simons Jr. home. Twelve members answered roll call with New Year resolutions for 1966. Mrs Simons chaired the session and announced a Farm Bureau scholarship program seeking eligible applicants. Mrs Lloyd Mathes reported on special projects.
In the Pella Chronicle dated February 17 1966 page 2 the article notes that his daughter Mrs Vern Said will serve as noble grand of the Rebekahs.
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