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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
1
The paper states its policy to present titles of important issues as space allows and invites free reader commentary. It notes opinions are those of contributors, not the staff, and reserves the right to edit submissions for publication.
ED Lamson announces a civic effort by the Pella Chamber Airport Committee to raise 16 000 more to complete the condemnation award for land to build a municipal airport. Over 20 000 pledged on day one, with members contacting potential donors. contributions welcome via the Chamber office.SECOND NOTICES issued to members who have not returned pledges. prospective members urged to join to support regional growth through the Chamber, the hub of civic activity. The note underscores community improvement and economic progress via coordinated local effort. Also reported is a $15 033 Head Start grant for Jasper County to fund five classes for 70 preschoolers, matched by 3 108 locally, through the Economic Development Corporation for Marion Warren and Jasper Counties.
The Chronicle urges citizen action to help Pella gain Look Magazine’s All America Cities status. It cites examples from Anchorage to Worcester of communities rebuilt through local effort, reform, urban renewal, and new industry. The piece underscores citizen participation as essential and pledges Chronicle support for Pella’s progress.
Lynnville Iowa alumni gathered in the Lynnville gymnasium on June 4 for their annual banquet. The event featured processional music, invocations, class representations from 1898 to 1962, and reports from officers. Attendees included out of state guests and numerous local graduates with photos taken for 50 and 25 year classes.
Congressman Bert Bandstra announced that the Office of Economic Opportunity will award a tax grant to the Jasper Head Start program in Jasper, Iowa. The grant aims to support early childhood education and family services through federal funding, with details forthcoming from the agency.
Sandridge Mrs Walter Visscher presided at the June Legion Auxiliary meeting. Officers were elected unanimously for July 1966 to July 1967: President Faye Vischer, Vice president Dorothy Gezel, Recording secretary Helen Frandt, Corresponding secretary Florence Sack, Treasurer Marie Van Arkel, Chaplain Hattie Vos, Sergeant at arms Christine Slot, Historian Margaret Van Ekeren.
Community news and notices from Pella dated June 16 1966 highlighting local events, school activities, church notices, and brief social items. Names, places, and dates reflect a mid century small town record.
Jack Hitchcock of Marathon received a plaque from the school recognizing his 31 years on the board and his role as treasurer.
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