30 Jun 1964
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle states policy to present many important issues within space limits and notes opinions on this page are not necessarily the paper's. It invites reader comments on anything published and reserves right to edit copy accordingly.
A Dr Norman Vincent Peale column argues decency is normal and not news worthy. It urges focusing on the many decent youths and everyday positives amid sensational negative reporting, urging readers to accentuate the good in life. Local mentions include Corda Karr and guests at the Gaymond Hare and C J Anderson homes and family visits.
Ervie Henry Zegers born April 17 1930 near Reasner Town lived in Pel la Sully area before marrying Mary Neligh on November 25 1959. Died June 20 1964 at age 34 from accidental drowning during an epileptic seizure. Survived by wife Mary stepchildren parents and siblings. Funeral held June 23 1964 at Sellergren Funeral Home Red Oak Iowa and First Reid Church with Rev Carlton Easley officiating.
Seven years after Sputnik, the US reevaluated science education and found overall strengthening across disciplines. National Merit data show shifting career interests among savants from engineering to varied fields while humanities maintained, suggesting education adapted without erasing social sciences or arts. Our broader freedom in choosing vocations aided this balance and reduced the risk of science shortages.
A humorous Iowa Conservationist guide mocks bird watching campsites with fanciful taxa. Letters discuss state employee tax garnishment, definitions of liberal and conservative, and a rebuke of national aerospace pride comparing Vanguard to Saturn I.
The letter from H. C. Kniebusch, Manager of Industrial Development at Railway Exchange Missouri, to Pella Chronicle comments on county zoning. It notes past county wide zoning awkwardness for forecasting land use but supports involving utilities and railroads in planning. Railroads likely won’t pull out if adequate lands for industry are provided, and suggests further discussion with the planning department.
Coal Ridge notes a busy week with 4-H Club meeting at the clubhouse and multiple visits to Des Moines Knoxville and Tracy. Dianna Anderson receives a bridal shower and gifts while Sandra and Melinda Franklin share meals with grandparents Forrest Bishop in Knoxville. Sunday marks the Ritzhaupts seventh anniversary and various family gatherings occur around Des Moines Prairie City and Knoxville.
In a June 23, 1964 service at 2:30 p.m. Rev Har ald Kammerand officiated the burial at Palo Alto Cemetery near Newton Iowa. The record appears on page 2 of the Pella Chronicle dated June 30 1964.
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