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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1975
Page
1
Three weeks without rain leave fields wilted and lawns faded yet Pella Park Commission volunteers led by Harold Poortinga keep city gardens thriving. Petunia beds remain vibrant as the crew tends summer upkeep, reflecting well on the town.
The Iowa Department of Revenue reports Pella, with 211 businesses, surpasses Knoxville 256 firms in gross sales 24.56 million to 8.61 million and taxable sales 8.13 million to 5.94 million and computed tax due 243,758 to 178,206. The report notes taxable sales remain the main activity indicator despite exemptions for food drugs and medical devices.
While Marion County Fair and Southern Iowa Fair ran concurrently last week, reporters covered many fine exhibitors. Yet no Pella exhibitor showcased rabbits despite its reputation for top horses cattle sheep hogs dairy and crafts across the region.
Our policy explains letters to the editor are sincere expressions of public thought on issues facing the Pella Community. Letters from readers are encouraged and must be signed by bona fide people. We reserve the right to shorten letters if necessary for space.
Second class postage paid at Pella Iowa. Subscription rate nine dollars per year in Marion Mahaska Poweshiek and Jasper Counties. Elsewhere in the United States eleven dollars. Orders for subscriptions and changes of address should be sent to Pella Chronicle at 739 Franklin Street Pella Iowa 50219.
The bulletin lists July and August community events in Pella including Kool picnic at West Market Park, Van Dusseldorp reunion at Swimming Pool Park Shelter House, Driver's License Examiner at Public Safety Building, and last day to file school board papers. Also notes Philathea Sunday School potluck, Poortinga, Vander Pol, Branderhorst, Roorda family picnics at West Market Park, La Leche League meeting at 607 East 2nd St, American Legion family picnic, Food Stamp Sale, and Verploeg potluck supper at the West Market Park Shelter House.
Fifty years ago the Women's Federated Club staged a Womanless Wedding. One actor dressed as a man shocked onlookers by strolling the street in full makeup and smoking a cigarette. The spectator reaction highlighted the era’s gender norms and performance curiosities.
Aug 8 and 9 mark gatherings at Swimming Pool Park with Stouwie Vander Molen and Scharff families. Aug 11 Pella Community School Board meeting at Administration building. Aug 15 Vander Wilt reunion at Home Loan Building Oskaloosa. Aug 16 Golden Agers potluck at Legion Hall with meal portions. Transportation line. Sept 9 School Board Election.
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