25 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1961
Page
1
This fragment notes an upcoming city election and questions candidate turnout. It hints at a call for prospective candidates to urge others to run, mentioning current officeholders and public interest in races yet to form. The text reflects local voter engagement during campaign buildup.
The message urges potential candidates to step forward now to stimulate interest in local government. It cautions that waiting until the last moment seldom yields the best results and encourages those with public service goals or pet projects to consider becoming a candidate.
NORTHWOOD ANCHOR asks if over supervision from cradle to college risks eroding self reliance in today’s youth. The piece questions whether constant guidance stifles initiative, decision making, time budgeting, and leadership, urging caution before organizing society to destroy initiative.
A breezy front porch column shares July dawn scenes in Iowa with rose light over fields and notes on drought impacts. It offers home tips from camping to cooking, plus cautions about using mayonnaise jars in pressure canners and practical kitchen ideas.
Emer Jones 59 died Wednesday evening at his home in Chariton following a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending at Beardsley Funeral Home in Chariton. He had worked in Ilia region in the 1930s, farmed in Williamson Melrose and Chariton areas, moved to Chariton in 1955, and recently worked for Golden Red Pony Farms. Survivors include his wife and brother Edgar Jones of Louilla.
Lester E. Dahlin, 52, of Pella, serves a 30 day Marion county jail sentence for reckless driving involving liquor. He was arrested July 13 by Pella police and arraigned in Justice Ed Meinders' court. Other cases include Gordon Hansel of Colfax fined $10 and costs for fishing without a license and Robert Juke of Keokuk fined $10 and costs for driving without lights.
Mrs Darwin Helmrichs of Manchester displays a large cluster of roses that bloomed inside after the outer rose bush grew through a crack between the upper and lower windows.
Real estate notices show multiple contracts: Thomas and Elena Jones to George and Lucille Kline regarding land in Richard and Betty Jacob to Mrs Orgia Park in Henrys Add. John and Beverly Smith to Richard and Margaret Anderson and L Van Dusseldorp to Francis Van Dusseldorp with Malcolm and Chester and a lot in Harvey Mets Add. Dale and Montie Simpson sue Perry and Glenda Johnson over a lot in Neals Add. J M Davis to Paul Schneider with Paul and Darlene. B B Bush to Paul and Darlene.
Kenneth Garmann of Oskaloosa, an Hansen Construction employee, suffered minor burns on his hand and leg when a crane boom struck a power line during culvert installation near the Durham rock quarry south of Pella.
Transcribed notes outline multiple property adjacencies and additions. Names include Jane M Jones and Byron Bush adding to Ernest and Lor LeMay with a 60 foot Mill block frontage. Also listed are John M Jones Addition Dixie Comer James and Ruth Iton in Matthews Addition with various lot descriptors.
Garmann suffered burns after brushing a crane bucket while the boom contacted high voltage power lines. The incident prompted investigation into site safety and electrical clearance procedures.
Readers urged to vote in a coast to coast hymn poll to determine the most meaningful gospel songs for American churchgoers. Votes collected by Audience Analysts, Inc., with a Chronicle list comparing local and national results and a gift offer for returning voters.
According to the Knoxville Express, Kimberly Spaur nine daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Spaur of Bussey was in a Des Moines hospital a week ago Saturday after swallowing a penny and having it removed from her throat.
A group of women from the class of 1944 gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dan C. in the area for a coffee time. Mrs. C. J. Hawelka of Atlanta, visiting for several days, joined with present attendees Mrs. Dale Den Hartog of Des Moines, Mrs. Herbert Van der Waal, Mrs. Frank De Jong, Mrs. Marvin Trueblood, and Mrs. Ralph Vander Waal. Hawelka returned home Monday.
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