Pella July 4th celebration features fireworks and two ballgames
The Pella celebration plans the best fireworks display in its history for July 4 after two ballgames at the swimming pool park. The doubleheader opens at 6 45 p.m. with junior high girls all stars, followed by an 8 p.m. city league all star vs Peoria Stockyards game. Managers are Keith Blom and Leroy Van Weelden. Local teams include Otley Co op Vermeer Mfg Third Church Rosscreen Trinity Marion County Bank Breen and Kelderman and Peoria.
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Peoria Stockyards
All-Stars
Keith Blom
Leroy van Weelden
Otley Co-op
Vermeer Mfg
Third Church
Rosscreen
Trinity
Marion County Bank
Breen and Kelderman
Peoria
Pella
T. G. Fultz
Buerkens
Fultz
Rotary hears Hawkeye visitors and leadership change
Mr. Phil Visser turned over the gavel to Cliff White at noon on Tuesday as Rotary gathered for a varied program. Phil received the past president’s pin, Everett Ward awarded attendance pins to Tom Kurtz for 20 years and Fred Whalley for 15 years, with Tony Stravers and Jean Kuyper reportedly eligible for shorter honors. John Ver Meer spoke for the youth group.
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Phil Visser
Rotary
Cliff White
Phil
REA
Everett Ward
Kuyper Reelected Head Of Iowa Manufacturers Association
H S Kuyper of Koiscreen Co was reelected president of the Iowa Manufacturers Association for a second one year term at the association’s first annual convention in Pella. Other officers were re elected including John Hunt as vice president Harold S Lown as treasurer and Lloyd Winger as secretary. The convention highlighted industrial growth with 100 plus manufacturers discussing training expansion and new plants.
Rev Gerald Van Oyen Leaves Calvary for Grand Rapids
Reverend Gerald Van Oyen bids farewell to Calvary Christian Reformed Church in Pella after almost four years. He will preach his farewell on July 5 before transferring to the Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids Michigan. He cites the city’s hospital, merchants and supportive ministers as highlights of his tenure. He served with Lori and Michael, contributed to mission fundraising and chaired local civic and ministerial groups.
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Gerald van Oyen
Calvary Christian Reformed
Grand Rapids
Calvary Christian Reformed Church
van Oyen
Lori
Michael
Pella
Hills
Minn
Calvary
Frank Bakker
Pela
Francine
Joel
Marion County
Christian Reformed Church
Michigan
May Tulip Festival Captivates Iowa Dutch Town
Lois Tibball of Albia Iowa writes of the annual Pella tulip festival in central Iowa. The three day event in May features parades folk dances music Dutch baking and thousands of tulips. The piece describes garden displays old Holland costumes and scenic views attracting visitors from across the state. The note also mentions Robert P Van Gorp gaining State Historical Society membership in June with sixty seven new members reported that month.
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Hope Needham
Drovers Journal
Westercamp
Peoria
Hope
U. S
Iowa
Pella
Mike
Old
Holland
Lois Tibball
Albia
Robert P. van Gorp
State Historical Society of
Town
Marion County reassessment to raise taxes and equalize values
Merle Maddy, Marion County Assessor, explains a statewide four year reassessment begun in May aims to bring assessed values to at least 27 percent of actual value. Rural and urban properties are reevaluated. paving may raise nearby lots to match neighbors. Pella, Knoxville, and other areas show varied progress, with overall averages near 30 percent.
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Knoxville
Merle Maddy
Merle
Iowa
Marion County
Pella
County Zoning Questions on Neighbors and Permits
The neighbors may appear before the appeal board and present their case, then the board decides. If ordinance changes occur the appeal board suggests to the Board of Supervisors, who decide on merits. The board is not bound by counts of supporters or opponents. A house in agriculture may be built with a permit. a house connected to farming does not need a permit. residential areas require rezoning. Marion county plans part time commissioners and an attorney, not a full time zoning administrator, with zoning costs expected to be a few hundred dollars yearly.
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Appeal Board
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Central College pre college workshops start Monday
The second round of Central College Pre-College Workshops begins Monday in Pella. Two week ten session classes cost ten dollars with no advance registration required. July 13 to July 24 adds a drama workshop for ages second to twelfth grade in the Arts Building early morning. Parade prizes noted by Balloon Day organizers.
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Central College
Pella
New Central
Dean James Graham
Graham
Lawrence Mills
Roger Tweet
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