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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1963
Page
6
The Chronicle invites readers to loan old photographs of early Pella days for its centennial edition. Images will be copied and returned within a few days or after engravings are completed. The project aims to document Pella pioneers, businesses, institutions, and key events for a historic reference.
Rolscreen belted home runs by Miles Sabin and Johnny Muilenberg, a Stephen Klimstra triple and a Stan Vander Linden double as they beat Otley 13-8. Stan Vander Linden earned the win with 15 strikeouts, while Otley’s Bradley Van Wyk fanned 14 in a crowded scoring night. Otley scored all runs in the fourth inning amid a rough outing for Otley pitching.
Mary DeMoss McCuen, born 1863 in Marion County, marked her 100th birthday on July 5 at her rural home near Otley without fanfare. Self sufficient and beloved by neighbors, she recalled pioneer days while receiving cards, gifts, and a cake from family and friends. The McCuen farm, longtime family property, remains run by her husband Ike McCuen and supports local needs.
Charles W. Vos engineman second class USN son of Mr and Mrs Edward H Vos of 1010 Union St Pella visited Malta while serving aboard submarine USS Tirante after extensive Sixth Fleet operations. Tirante a unit of Submarine Squadron 12 normally operates from Key West Florida.
Alma Bump of Monroe wife of Leo L. Bump Brom Hatchery employee died Saturday morning at University Hospitals Town City after brief illness. Funeral Monday July 8 1963 Monroe Methodist church Rev James V. Paulsen. Burial Monroe cemetery. Survived by husband four children Wallace Carlton Mrs Roger Gwyneth Lewis James nine grandchildren two sisters one brother. Active in Monroe Methodist church. Van Dyk-Duren Funeral Home arranged services. Full obituary to follow in The Chronicle.
The State of Iowa sues Marion County in District Court for 152,956 in claims for treatment of county residents. The petition seeks judgment plus legal interest and 1 percent monthly for period 1962 to 1963. It lists sums owed by multiple state institutions including Mount Pleasant Mental Health Institute and Glenwood State School, with quarterly totals and a separate 31,711.75 excess quota loss credits for University Hospitals Iowa City.
The Pella Community Schools board met with architect Bob Savage contractor Omar Roth Dan Smith and local agent William Bean to discuss July meeting requirements and storm damage repairs at Otley and Pella high schools. Temporary roof repairs began the next day and the Otley deck will be replaced by De Jong Construction. Summer classes continued with minimal disruption. Also announced is the Mission Fest of the Classis of Pella for August 14 at Central College campus, a yearly growing event.
Sherman Williams, resident engineer of Red Rock Dam and Reservoir Project, will transfer to the John Day Dam in Oregon as chief of construction for the Army Corps of Engineers. He plans to leave Knoxville about Aug 1. The Walla Walla district project on the Columbia River near The Dalles is a $400 million venture, about 15 percent complete, including a dam, powerhouse and navigation lock.
C T Van Lint, lifelong Pella area resident and Short Horn cattle breeder, died Sunday evening July 7 at Pella Community hospital after a brief illness. Survived by daughter Alice Clarissa Mathes and grandson Dwight Mathes. wife died in 1941. Services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 10 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Everett Ward. Burial in T Lam cemetery. Friends may call Van Dyk-Duven Funeral Home until noon Wednesday.
The Recreation Commission screens Two Little Bears at West Market Park tonight. Jane Wyman and Eddie Albert star in a family comedy about a professional father and his mischievous sons. A cartoon Cat Concert will precede the feature. program begins at dark with free admission.
Marion county towns report little interest in liquor licenses after state law change. City officials say no licenses applied for and council may grant licenses only if applicants meet requirements. Across Os kal oosa and Mahaska area officials await guidance before action.
Pleasantville electrician Ralph Hildman narrowly escaped death Tuesday after contacting a live wire on a pole at the Jim my Holland farm. While at the top with his pole climbers and seat belt, his left shoulder touched the current. Heat intensified perspiration as the shock ran to a ground wire, but he freed himself by sitting and descending the pole. Hospital X-rays revealed a badly wrenched shoulder from the muscular contraction.
Correction: Son of Flubber will be shown at the Holland Theater on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights July 11 12 and 13 instead of the previously listed Wednesday Thursday and Friday dates in last week's Chronicle.
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