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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
1
Dick Barton notes the U S Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, remain the chief guarantor of basic rights. The text outlines freedoms of religion speech press and assembly, right to bear arms, protections against unreasonable searches and self incrimination, rights to speedy trials and jury trials, and due process.
A reader criticizes a greased pig contest at a Bicentennial event for cruelty to the animals and distress to spectators including a child. The letter urges reviewing the rules of such contests and sparing audiences. A second reader from the Pella Bicentennial commission thanks the Chronicle for coverage and promoting participation for the weekend events.
Pella Rotarians installed new officers at a July 1 meeting. Don Butler passed the gavel to Bill Hinga, who becomes president. Wayne Bevis is vice president and secretary, succeeding Hinga. Ron Wauters continues as treasurer. Committee chairs include Phil Visser, Orville Dunkin, Frank Overman, and Dave Ervin with Rev. Ron Cowles named chaplain.
A Virginia Williamsburg visit highlights the 1926 to 1960 restoration led by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The historic area spans 88 original buildings with crafts shops, guides in colonial attire, and admission tickets for multiple site visits. Notable sites include the governor's palace, 1770 courthouse, magazines, and period taverns.
A Gerald De Penning farm hosted a joint Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce project. Thirty-one Davis county 4-H members toured Marion county.
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