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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
1
A fragmentary note from the paper outlines its policy to present balanced coverage of major issues and invite reader comment. It emphasizes space for opposing opinions and states the editor may edit submissions while preserving the right to approve what appears.
A Chronicle review of five year quarterly sales tax in Pella shows fluctuations with a general upward trend. 1962 peaks and a 1965 second quarter spike are noted as unique, while tourism development in Ottumwa and Red Rock Dam completion aim to broaden Pella’s economy and smooth seasonal retail swings. The piece urges continued local promotion to lift employment wages and consumer options.
The record notes a 1965 board minutes revision about the building contract letting and its supposed date. It references Iowa Code sections and a front page editorial in the Pella Chronicle, Dec 16, 1965, asking why the building was built without an official action record. The amendment clarifies the situation.
The Rev Edward J Murray, formerly a teacher and coach at St Anthony's College in San Antonio, has joined the staff of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Knoxville Iowa as Catholic Chaplain. Hospital director Dr H J Madsen notes Murray worked with Latin Americans in Texas and started a Spanish religious radio program in Houston and helped establish three Federal Credit Unions. Prior to his chaplain duties, he led Our Lady Guadalupe Church in Brownsville Texas from 1961 to 1965 and completed a three month clinical course at the State Hospital in San Antonio.
Marion Gosselink, a former Pella High School graduate and longtime parish pastor, writes another book titled The Lure of the Horizon. He notes his work at Pella National Bank, remembers Chronicle staffers Hoge Sadler and Prof William Young, and says copies will be sent under separate cover and placed in the Carnegie-Viersen Library after reading.
The Pella Branch of the American Association of University Women meets at 6 15 tonight in Upper Jordan Hall for a dinner program with Mrs C H Thorson of Waterloo Iowa Division Committee Chair of the Fellowships Program as speaker. Dr Laura Nanes of Central College will give a bonus program on the Federal and State Court Systems after the talk. Hostesses are Mrs Clifford White and Mrs Ronald Sagraves. The Fellowships Program funded 44263205 in 1964 65 plus gifts and bequests of 32771 25 totaling 47540380. Endowment funds on June 1 1965 stood at 313858922 with interest and stipends aiding 93 women at doctoral and post doctoral levels.
Charter THE REPORT notes a 17 percent rise in Pella's second quarter Retail Sales, suggesting strong momentum that could attract further business interests. The article urges understanding the drivers of added commerce to craft programs for ongoing economic improvement and welcomes community participation and volunteer support.
Otley notes reflect 1966 begins with gratitude for a good year despite dry and wet spells. Community events include Ann Klein and Vanden Berg family gatherings at the Legion Hall in Pella January 1, a Christmas gathering for Mrs. Anne Klein at the Home for the Aged, and numerous Christmas get-togethers among Bogaard Vander Linden and other local families. Duane Robus and Phil Schreiner spent Christmas in Mesa, Arizona, returning home by Sunday evening.
The Women's Adult Class of Pella Community School will meet at Boat's Furniture Store on Monday January 17 at 7:30 p.m. Bert Boat will be guest speaker on What to Look for When Buying Furniture.
Honored L J Dobs Franey of Marengo received a dinner recognizing his retirement from the Iowa County Farm Service Company. Franey has served with the organization for 34 years.
Sheriff Lee Shives reports seven fatal motor vehicle accidents in 1965 in Marion County. The sheriff's office and Highway Patrol logged 156 accidents causing $135,465 in damages. They served 279 real notices and issued four sheriff's deeds plus three sheriff's sales. From arrests, 107 prisoners were in jail with 75 criminal, 24 traffic, seven insane, and one juvenile awaiting transfer. Thirty-six inmates were moved to Anamosa and Ft Madison. The year included ten break ins with one solved, three arsons with two solved, one robbery, and 52 thefts over $50 plus 18 under $50. Deputies aided traffic control at events. Four hundred thirty four gun permits were issued. Training included state and federal programs for the sheriff and deputies.
Dr Dale Berry, assistant professor of economics at Drake University, is appointed Visiting Professor of economics at Central College in Pella Iowa. He will teach a weekly fiscal theory course on the Pella campus during the spring semester. The course examines government spending arguments and tax effects on the economy and individual welfare. Berry earned a B S from Illinois State Normal University after four years in service.
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