Looking Back and Postal Service Debate Echoes in Iowa
The piece blends reminiscence with a critique of postal service funding. It notes a 3-year-old diphtheria event in Leighton, a 50-year-old fatal appendicitis in Mella, and a 25-year-old polio scare in Iowa. It argues the post office should not be run for profit or privatized, urging fair subsidies and warning against trimming unprofitable routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JMT
Pho
Leighton
Strikenoyith Diptheria
Iowa
Senate
House
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Army
Department of Agriculture
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
City Council Proceedings July 20 1976 Pella Iowa
City Council of Pella Iowa met at city office 7 30 p m with Mayor Caldwell presiding. Minutes from July 6 approved. Zoning petition, street parking, liquor license renewals, and airport masterplan contract approved. Special meeting set for July 27 to discuss sewage study. Public hearings planned for August 31 on plan impacts. Fiscal items include June reports and payrolls. numerous utility, street, and department purchases listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Caldwell
Nelson
Reuben van Hemert
Cottington
Robert van Hemert
Klyn
van Zante
South Street
9Th
Skenk Street
Franklin
East 2Nd Streets
Lutheran Church
David Ervin
Verrips Grocery
Marion County
Public Works
Nell
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Department of Transportation
D.C.T. Planning and Research Division
Howard Anderson
Planning and Zoning Commission
Hazel
Columbus
City
Wainwright
Engineering Co
Recreation Commission
Washington
Hazel Street
Hwy. 163
Fifield Road
Readers seek value of five guilders in current money
A letter to the editor from Tammy Marsh asks readers to help convert five guilders to modern currency. The note accompanies a long list of local expenses and a total amount of 119,991.82, highlighting community bills from coal to utilities and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Burgemeister
Tammy Marsh
3Rd Ave
Villisca
Towa
Vetve & Coupling
Michael Todd & Company
Mid-Am Research Chem. Co
Narcotics Law Bulletin
Northwestern Bell
Otis Elevator Co
Ottumwa Boiler Works
Hydrogen Rockwell International Light Plant
TCP of Iowa Inc
Terry-Durin
Pella Amends Through Streets Ordinance No 160
City of Pella Iowa adopts ordinance amending section on through streets designating Main Broadway Oskaloosa Franklin Washington University Columbus East First East Third and West Third Streets as through streets with required stops at intersections with Stop signs and repeal of conflicting ordinances. The ordinance takes effect after publication in the Pella Chronicle following July 20 and is attested by City Clerk Robert J. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Main Street
Oskaloosa Street
Broadway Street
University Street
Franklin
Said Street
Franklin Street
East First Street
Hazel Street
Washington Street
Prairie Street
East Third Street
Columbus Street
West Sixth Street
West Third Street
Pella Chronicle
Public hearing on Pella 201 Facility Plan for sewer work
The City Council of Pella Iowa will hold a public hearing August 31 1976 at 7 30 p m in City Hall Chamber to hear comments on the economic social and environmental impact of the 201 Facility Plan for sanitary sewerage improvements. Reports on the plan and Environmental Assessment with maps drawings and data will be available for public inspection and copying from the City Clerk’s office. All interested parties are invited to attend.
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Pella
Iowa
Main Street
Probate Notice for Elizabeth Cummings Estate Executors Named
Notice to all persons interested that Elizabeth lone Cummings died and her will dated August 5 1974 was admitted to probate July 13 1976 in the district court. Executors Howard K Vander Linden and Kenneth Edward Vander Linden are named. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication dated July 28 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lone Cummings
Howard K. Vander Linden
Kenneth Edward Vand Linden
Extension Granted for Iowa Tax Reimbursement Claims
The Iowa Department of Revenue extended the filing deadline for Disabled and Senior Citizen's Property Tax and Rent Reimbursement claims from July 31, 1976 to October 31, 1976. Eligible Iowans 65 or surviving spouses 55 or older with income under 8,000 may file to receive a portion of property tax or rent paid for the year ending June 30, 1976. Forms are available at assessors and treasurers offices and field offices. help is free at 628-4474.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Department of Revenue
Central receives ICF contributions and donors totaling 33 704 dollars
Central College reports 33 704 dollars in gifts from the Iowa College Foundation in fiscal 1976 as 820 donors contributed 665 000 dollars to 25 member colleges. Notable contributors from Pella include Paul Farrers Marion County Bank and Pella National Bank among others. Luther and Graceland led in gifts this year.
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Central College
Iowa College Foundation
Kenneth J. Weller
Central
Iowa
Pella
Paul Farrers
Marion County State Bank
Pella National Bank
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
Bowlers Meeting for Mixed League July 31
A meeting of mixed league bowlers is set for July 31 at 7 p.m. at the bowling alley to discuss league plans and schedule.
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Jerry Byers
Dutch Buffet
Pellaready
Van
Erry
Dick Barton
City Council
End Street
Hemlock Street
Public Safety Committee
NetSal
Treas
State of Iowa
Pella National Bank Fed
Alfred Renaud
Dale van Genderen
Dave Way
Kenneth W. Shannon
Michael Sullivan
Ronald Nell Awwa
Bogaards Texaco
Central Park
Chamber of Commerce
Cook & Son Agency
de Bruin Oil Co
Dingeman Bros. Inc. Dozer
Farmers’ Coop Exchange
Gaass, Klyn & Boehie
Cartage Co
Gosselinks CB
Grootveld Oll Co
Elec. Light & Power Util
Ideal Pharmacy
Ron Kamerick Move
Kooyman Lumber Co
Masonry
Carl H. Kramer
Kramers Country Cobbler Police Dept
M&r
Ads & Legal Pub
Pella Construction Co
Ready Mix&sand
Pella Coop
Elec. Assn
Pellas Farm Center Inc
Ricks
Steenhoek
Stravers Hardware
Town Crier
Tec
van Gorp Manufacturing Steel
Vandenberg
Vandenberg Electric Elec
Vander Helden Masonry Labor Vermeer Sales & Service Tractor Rental Wanders Inc
Wormhoudt & Kempkes
AAA Chemical Co
Acco Unlimited Corp
Allweather Roof Co
Anchor Packing Co
Anderson Chemical Co. Chemicals
Bowen Corp
Capital City
Capital Sanitary Supply
Certified
Laboratories
Chathams Sport Shop Bats
Collins Weston Elec. Dept
Detroit Stoker Co
Doherty Constr
Eddy-Walker Equip
Electric Pump & Tool
Forbes & Newell
Garden & Associates Ltd
General Electric Co
Goff and Nash Public Works
Graybar Electric Co
Grinnell
Hach Chemical Company Chemicals Hiland ‘Potato, Chip Co
International Salt Co
Jays Sales Company Police Dept
Koch Brothers
Local Co
League of Lh
McKesson Chemical Co
Mahaska Bottling Co
Master Plumbers
Robert J. Allen
Robert J. Alten
District Court OF the
State OF
Elizabeth Jone Cummings
Howard K. Vander Linder
Kenneth Edward Vander
Linden
Main St
Bert A. Bandstra
E. Main
Knoxville
Pella Publications, Inc
Pella, Ta
Richard D. Barton
Beverly A. Barton
National Emiblon
Qundat
Ernie Visser
al Cubbage
Debra Girres
Maon
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Jasper
Elaewagre
Bette Creonicle
Franklin St
Luther and
Graceland
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