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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle explains its editorial page will air important issues and welcomes reader opinions. It notes not all opinions reflect the paper’s stance and reserves the right to edit submissions consistent with policy and space constraints.
Mrs. Ike McCuen, age 101 in 1963, will celebrate her July 5 1964 birthday on the McCuen farm near Monroe on the Jasper Marion County line. She has enjoyed good health, with nearby neighbors Bob Beyer and Mr and Mrs Gysbert Menninga offering support. The Beyers daughter Vickie shares a birthday on July 5. The McCuen farm has stayed in the family for over a hundred years, and cards may be sent to RR2 Monroe Iowa. Nearby social news notes the Otley Reformed Girls League ice cream social, a Van Vark Mathes wedding at Trinity Reformed in Pella, and various family visits and gatherings. Cherry picking is thriving with birds at Locustdale Farm, while Father’s Day events in Pella bring extended family together. Marion County Fair dates are July 27 to August 1, with the 4-H Chorus rehearsing for the event and 13 delegates set for Ames State Conference.
Bers and Allen Jensen, Co. Extension Youth Assistant, attended a program where the group heard the latest songs. The event highlighted youth outreach efforts and featured introduced tunes on the agenda.
At the Newton chamber manager advocate Fd Paley argues a full time manager boosts continuity and local coordination. He cites airport needs and public publicity, noting a $7,000 budget and $0.80 weekly dues increase for Pella’s 170 members to fund promotion and front door status to Red Rock dam.
Marion county supervisor Connie Vanden Berg says no action on the zoning ordinance is being rushed and residents will have time to study it. He notes meetings with farmers and city leaders to gather suggestions, while critics allege jamming the measure through. The board emphasizes broad consultation and urges public input before final action.
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