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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
1
A newspaper statement declares a policy of presenting multiple sides on important issues facing leadership. It notes not all opinions on the page reflect the paper’s stance and invites reader input, emphasizing open exchange within space limits.
The Chronicle states that the editorial page and Write Men comments cover material published on these pages whether by staff or external sources. Submissions must meet the same standards as the paper’s own writing and may be edited accordingly. Sign them.
The Denison Review adapted editorial argues for joining the Pella Chamber of Commerce to grow the local economy. It counters common excuses about time money and relevance, stressing dues at about 3.50 per month and the need for broad business participation to propel community progress through united effort.
Funeral services were held July 1 1968 at Van Dyk Duven Chapel for Neal Koopman with Rev R A De Jong officiating. Burial followed at Graceland Cemetery Pella. Surviving are two sons Ray and Robert eight great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Neal born October 1890 near Kansas City moved to Pella as a child and worked as laborer railroad employee and businessman. He married Jennie Rietveld March 6 1896.
A vintage kitchen directions piece describes melting chocolate chips then folding in eggs vanilla burnt sugar flavoring marshmallows and peanuts. The mixture is pressed into a buttered pan or dropped as spoonfuls and allowed to firm in a cool spot or refrigerator.
Mr Pete Enbheriden visited his nephew Farl M Klein in Des Moines for a few days. Families including Fred and Andrew Den Novy. Jr Ben Novy. Rev and Mrs Norman Van Henkelom of Hudsonville Michigan. Rev and Mrs Raymond Van Henkelom of Orange City called on Mrs Winnie Van Heukelom this past week. Francis Poorfinga and Win Vander Dever also visited Mrs Donnie Klein. Nettie Geehan was visited by William Van Zante and Trina Van Arkel of Sully, and Laura Klein joined Lawrence Klein for a Sunday supper. Gertrude Hoksbergen of Des Moines called on Mrs Hattie Van Zee Monday.
A North Carolina high school survey asks junior and senior students which sectors should be government-owned. Only 84 said none, while half agreed with the redistribution principle of "from each according to ability." The piece links these views to communist theory and questions economic education.
Gysbert Van Eden born in Holland on October 15 1896 died June 26 1966 at Pella Community Hospital aged 69 years 8 months 11 days. Immigrated 1915 near Prairie City Iowa 1938 married Fila Goemaat and had son Clarence. Survived by wife Ella son Clarence three brothers and three sisters in Holland. Funeral Wednesday at Pella Garden Chapel conducted by Howard Anthony and David Leonhardt. Interment Oakwood Cemetery Pella.
John A Vanderwal 92 longtime Pella resident and former nursing home patient died Wednesday June 1966 at Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday July 1 1966 at 2 00 p m at Van Dyk Duven Funeral Home chapel with Rev E G Ward officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery. Casket bearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
Ames Iowa area students earned places on Iowa State University Deans List for the spring quarter by maintaining at least 3.5 GPA with 15 or more credit hours. The list names students, their hometowns curricula and parent details, including several with rural route addresses in Knoxville Kellogg Monroe Pella New Sharon Otley Oskaloosa Pleasantville and Pleasantville.
A list of patients admitted to and dismissed from Pella Community Hospital around July 1 to July 5. Names include Corinne De Haan, Nick Schuring, Milton Van Waardhuizen, July Dan Powell, Ray Vander Heiden, Peter Kloostra, Mrs Melvina De Heer, Charles A Dobbs, Mrs Robert L Van Zante, Mrs Jennie Van Nieto ren, Duane Beenie, Mrs Catherine Nikkel, Charles Klein, Mrs Gene Stientjes, William Ver Ploeg, Mrs Cornellis Lilly, John Harvey, John Willemsen, Mrs Carrie Renaud, Earl Wells, Elbert Van Engelhoven.
John J. Ellerbroek visited last week with sister Mary Vanden Berg. His son Marel of Burlington joined for a visit, then the party planned to Denver to see grandchildren before returning to Sun City Arizona to live. Also noted were Mr and Mrs Wim Black of New York City visiting Ed Van Gorp and Earl Black homes over the July 4 period. Black, a VP at Maloney Regan & Schmitt, represented leading newspapers. Bill worked at the Chronicle after high school.
Éttie Terpstra of Pel- Wwwy and Bertha Schut attended Fair Haven events this past week. Local organizers reported lively crowds and steady participation across exhibits and games.
Mr and Mrs Verlan Smith announce the birth of a 9 lb 402 baby boy Jeffrey Alan born Thursday June 30 at Pella Community Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Schimmel of 313 E Third St and Mr and Mrs Carl W Smith of Route 3 Pella
Th special farm tours near Pella and Knoxville run July 7 8 9 and July 15 16 17 with hours 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. July 18 hosts the Second Sandridge school reunion at the swimming pool shelter with a potluck. July 21 BO&S Homemakers picnic at Pella pool park. August 3 Mission Festival offered by West Market Park churches with canteen and sessions starting 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
From July 3 to July 9, 15 boys from Pella Boy Scout Troop 3873 sponsored by American Legion Post 89 will attend Camp Mitigwa south of Boone. Leaders Mel Andresen and Dirk Van Zante arranged the trip with Dirk continuing as assistant after resigning as Troop 373 leader.
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