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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1963
Page
6
An old letter to the editor humorously explains why country scribes grow grey. It describes requests for free obituaries, wedding clippings, a family calf sale, a church chili supper, a subscription pause, and hints at readers exploiting small papers to save money.
An editorial argues union actions on a Forest Grove Oregon glee club showy coercion as a monopoly power. The 48 member amateur group faced a picket demanding initiation fees and dues to perform in Los Angeles, cancelling plans to sing for a dentists convention bound for Europe.
A 1961 look at farm fires shows nearly 1 in 10 farm resident fatalities occurred in blazes. Fire costs rose to 163 million dollars in 1961 with homes most at risk, especially the elderly and young. The National Safety Council cites eight main causes and offers prevention tips including fire extinguishers, proper chimney care, electrical safety, flame control in grain dryers, daily hay overheating checks, protected barn lighting, and ready water sources. Field burning should be limited with fire breaks, and every family member should know how to summon the fire department promptly.
Dwayne D. Van Rheenen son of Mr and Mrs Chalmer Van Rheenen of Paragould Ark was named to Harding College Searcy Arkansas dean's list both semesters He will be a sophomore Bible major member of The Tumbhy Cit Chorus and Mohican men s social club
Newton Community High School Band will perform July 24 1964 at the New York World's Fair after accepting the invitation. Other local notes include family visits, baptisms, and a girl named Rita De Reus breaking her arm.
Falls are the leading risk on farms and in homes, tied to weather, hurried work, and worn equipment. The Coun cil urges immediate steps: keep stairs clear, secure rugs, repair ladders, wipe spills, ensure lighting, and install grab bars and rubber mats to prevent injuries.
Mr and Mrs James Putney with James Jr Dianna and Timmy and Mrs John Dorsey attend a dinner at Coal Ridge to celebrate a 30 day furlough for James Putney.
About 250 Towa school administrators joined University of Iowa faculty and staff in Iowa City for the College of Education golden anniversary events. A commemorative dinner featured remarks by Dean Howard E. Wilson of UCLA, who outlined future programs including a television link with experimental schools, a new master's degree in teaching, and a cooperative project with a foreign university.
Mr and Mrs G H Franklin and family and guests from Melbourne and surrounding towns visited Sunday. Several other local couples called on friends in Oskaloosa Fremont Knox ville and Arvella. A fox was seen carrying a chicken across a pasture Monday morning. The U S Department of Agriculture notes the fastest growing segment of American agriculture is farms with ten thousand dollars or more in annual sales.
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