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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1965
Page
10
A Bay City column laments a Northwest Iowa riot at Arnold's Park. The author assails youth culture, parental neglect, and alcohol fueling mob violence, urging responsibility from adults and regulators. It cites public figures and local families connected to the event and notes ongoing community repercussions.
July is ideal for iris planting says Ben F Vahce extension horticulturist at Iowa State University. New roots form now and divided plants should establish and bloom next spring with full sun and good drainage. For poor drainage raise beds, add topsoil, and cut rhizomes with at least one fan. Also renovate strawberries soon after harvest to form next year’s fruit buds.
Summit notes July 5 Kalona horse sale drew Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Vriezelaar and granddaughter Laura West of Colorado, Janice Rice of Newton, and locals. The event sparked nostalgia for top buggy driving and carriages. Other visits included Diane Van Dusseldorp and Elaine Vander Hart with grandparents near Reasner, and travelers from Monroe, Des Moines, and Boone areas. A London letter reports Arthur Vriezelaars spending a week in London.
Bill Livingston, who taught in Manchester last year, bought the late James and Eliza Walcott property and is spending the summer in Monroe. The report lists guests at multiple local visits including Theresa Bartlett, Glarien Bartlett of Carrolton Missouri, and the Bartletts from Kansas City, with further attendees such as Edward De Heer from Arizona and Forrest Dailey family members.
Eileen and Terry visit relatives including Aunt Jean and Uncle Jack in their two month trip starting in Europe. They tour Hampton Court Palace, the Thames, and plan to ferry to Calais then visit Holland, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. Cars, ships, and future hopes include returning a locally purchased car to New York. Local relatives Mike, Carol Ann, the Vriezelaar and Van Dusseldorp families host gatherings as S/Sgt. and Mrs. Vriezelaar move toward Oregon.
Gilbert A Rhodes Jr and family from Clinton Maryland joined I G Roorda relatives at Monroe near Pella for a multi‑day reunion. Attendees included the James Roorda family of Clarendon Hills Illinois and other Roordas from Chicago Downers Grove Denver and Clarendon Hills plus local hosts Norman Roorda and family. An outdoor picnic opened the gathering on July 2 with Rev John S Ter Louw and others joining July 3 activities.
Vander Waal and families from Pella Des Moines Prairie City Sully Otley join Mr and Mrs Ter Louw and Miss Lydia Ter Louw in a social gathering. The Des Moines and Otley groups travel to Pella for the event hosted by local residents.
Francis G. Schiebout of 215 Independence St Pella recently attended a new agents training school sponsored by General Life of Town Insurance Co at the firm's Rettendorf Iowa office. He is now qualified to become a licensed underwriter of life insurance for General Life of Iowa. He and his wife Marie are parents to Lorri Lynn five months old and attend the First Christian Reformed Church. He is a member of the National Guard.
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