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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1963
Page
5
Mike Observations writes about city water rules for car washing, commends East Franklin stores T and D department and Van Den Electric, and notes Gordon Gammack TV feature. He laments lack of Chamber of Commerce support, applauds bumper crops after storms, and praises midweek sales and a swimming pool effort. He muses on numbers, zip codes, and public interest in notable figures like Liz Taylor and Cleopatra.
Gladys Nieuwsma notes Pella has welcomed thirty people in recent weeks as the Jaycees hosted a newcomer picnic. New residents include the Hiddelson family from Mason City and several families from Des Moines Prairie City Keokuk and Germany, plus Joe Meekma returning to Pella.
The Pella chamber votes on a proposal to hire a full time paid secretary, with 66 against, 56 in favor, and 46 not voting. A new $7,800 budget is approved, including a $1,200 fund to promote Red Rock Dam and improve area roads, while the dues schedule is equalized and solidated for member categories.
The Board of Education awarded three major building contracts for Community Schools projects. Lincoln Grade School receives a full renovation from chimney to basement and tuck pointing. The junior high at 712 Union undergoes sand blasting and stone work by S. C. Company of Cedar Rapids. Other upgrades include boilers, an incinerator, and towel service equipment by Allen and Barnhill of Oskaloosa. A third contract covers a half coating of the crushed rock parking area at the new high school to Bourne Asphalt Company of Oskaloosa. All work must be completed before August 26 when school opens.
John Walter Newendorp 22 of Leighton marries Karen Louise Van der Leest 19 of Pella licensed in a civil ceremony. The record lists both parties, ages, and hometowns as the official marriage entry.
Marion County ASCS office will close Friday July 26 1963 for relocation to 102 106 S 6th St. It will reopen Monday July 29 1963 at the new location for business as usual.
The Lifeliners Trio from Cedarville College Ohio will appear at Monroe Baptist Church on Saturday July 27 at 8 00 p m. The three girls form a touring gospel group and bring a collegiate background to the event.
A public program will be given at the First Christian Re formed Church at 9 p.m. on Sunday July 28 by the 12 member S W LM team returning from six weeks of training and work in Home Missions in Riverside and Lakewood California. The program presents and illustrates the team’s work as part of the Summer Workshop in Missions sponsored by the Home Missions Board of the Christian Reformed Church. The public is invited to attend.
Tom G. Van Zee son of Mr and Mrs John F Van Zee of Pella Iowa completed lock-on training with the Second Battalion Seventh Marine Regiment First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton California The six week program advances from basic fire team tactics to company and battalion maneuvers including scouting patrols counter guerrilla warfare helicopter movements and firing flame throwers mortars and rocket launchers The training raises infantrymen to combat ready standards as the nations force in readiness.
Nineteen boys from Pella Boy Scout Troop 373 attended Tall Corn Area Council Camp Mitigwa last week. They earned merit badges in Cooking Life Saving Camping Swimming and more and Arthur Knowles and Jake Kuitwaard were tapped into the Order of the Arrow. Scoutmaster Dick Van Zante and committee chairman Dick D Van Zante accompanied the group.
Marion County total valuations grew to 38,057,863 in 1963 from 37,833,370 in 1962, led by real estate gains of 177,280 and personal property gains of 47,213. Red Rock Project land acquisitions removed 7,555 acres valued at 312,635 from the tax rolls in the year, with 25,948 acres removed since the project began, as Knoxville and Pella show notable increases in real estate and total valuations.
Dale Vos sold the Gamble store on Franklin Street to Al Hochberger who arrives from Kodiak Alaska. Hochberger plans a larger merchandise stock with a big shipment due at month’s end. He left banking to pursue business in Iowa, choosing Pella after visiting during a tulip festival and admiring the town’s parks and homes.
August changes set library hours from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily except Friday when the hours are 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The report also notes climate and historical facts about Alaska, the U S purchase, and local industry, including King crabs and price observations.
Registration at Pella Christian Grade School runs July 30 for A-K, July 31 for L through Vander’s, and August 1 for Van Ee through the rest. Hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Contact Principal E. Vander Weele or Secretary Mrs. Ben Stouwie if vacation prevents registration. Parents should file student insurance and milk orders, and bus riders must register with the Bus Committee.
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