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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle editorials advocate balanced treatment of major issues and invite reader comment. It notes not all opinions are the paper's own and that staff and outside submissions may appear. Submissions are edited under the same requirements as staff writings.
James Reynolds, Assistant Secretary of Labor, condemns Edward Ball of the Florida East Coast railroad for defying presidential commissions. He argues Ball’s stance challenges the modern labor management government alliance and harms consumers through higher costs. The piece frames Ball amid broader labor disputes and potential strikes, noting public pressure and press reactions.
The Osceola Sentinel weighs Republican presidential contenders including Margaret Smith, Rockefeller, Goldwater, Stassen, Lodge, Nixon, Romney and Scranton. It questions lines of political stance, party principles, and constitutional rights while warning against increased deficits, welfare states, and rising federal power.
The Secretary of Defense blocks American press visits to Guantanamo Base Cuba citing national interest while Rep. Moss denounces the move as unwise. Moss notes 45 correspondents seek access and critics warn broader reporting may be restricted. Edwin Tetlow's earlier scoop is cited as an exception.
The Knoxville Journal argues LBJ’s budget is economical by comparison. It notes Kennedy’s spending jumps from 76.5 billion to 98 billion over five years, a rise of about 33 percent, and frames Johnson’s plan as less costly than the prior high.
It Was News Years Ago recounts Janice Van Zomeren daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Zomeren chosen as an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate to the Netherlands. She would depart in June and return in November while continuing her Ames teaching and 4 H activities. The report lists community movers including Ike Co office move and several local service members. Regular civic notes cover local business renovations, new stores, and club leadership changes.
Twenty years ago four Pella men were inducted into the Navy Martin Nelson Elvon Hollebrands Clarence Miedema and Gerald Van Zante Captain Clarence Langerak spoke at a Legion meeting describing his 44 missions as a Marauder pilot over North Africa Italy and the Mediterranean He recalled Bob Mennings squadron and Bob's capture after engine failure in Italy Bruce Buerkens and Carl Ver Steeg fell into an abandoned well on the Gary Vogelaar yard and were rescued Wayne Schakel moved from New Caledonia to Guadalcanal as a Pharmacist's mate Sgt Henry and Pvt Germent Rus served in Europe and the Pacific Virg il Ten Hagen shot a timber wolf near town the first seen in years Its hide was displayed in Gamble window.
Forty years ago, Pella banks posted clearings over $2 million on March 1, with one bank having cleared more than $4 million in boom years. The era was fair, while a local orange tree bore 31 fruits from a 19 year old tree. Fire department crews washed mud from streets under Bert Van Vark, and Pete Klein sold a team of horses for $410. Roads were poor, fifty rode Rock Island to town, autos were nearly useless, Hackert spoke of the “Best educated automobile in Iowa.”
Abundant water found in new galleries near Howell pumping station. Pumps operated to complete gallery installation. Three Pella men jailed for gambling by outsider. fines ranged 40, 50, and 90 dollars. William A. Vriezelaar advertises a 1912 Metz auto with two and four seats. Anti White Slave group renamed to Pella Welfare Association led by Dr J W Bail.
William Arthur Vriezelaar, 79, died while visiting his son Roy Vriezelaar in Loma Linda, California. A lifelong Otley resident, funeral services are tentatively scheduled for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Pella Garden Chapel with Rev. David Sutton officiating. Interment details follow.
Friends may call at the Pella Garden Chapel after 3 00 p.m. Tuesday. The notice records a funeral related to Oakwood Cemetery with details indicating visitation procedures.
Services for Mrs Edna L Oldham longtime Reasnor resident were held March 2 1964 at 2 00 p m at Monroe Methodist Church Rev James V Poulsen officiated Burial was at Silent City Cemetery Monroe Mrs Oldham died February 28 1964 in Massillon Ohio where she had lived since 1947 Monroe Garden Chapel supervised the services
Paul J. Noll, 41, Des Moines to Lola M. Campbell, 32, Kville. Norman L. Van Zante, 21, Reasnor to Mary Woody, 21, Reasnor. Albert Lee Rigel, 29, Melcher to Roberta Miller, 24, Melcher.
Public notice lists Ella May Ridnouer estate with Ronald L. Ridnouer as Administrator and Mae Smith Estate with George S. Smith as Executor. The filing oversees probate actions and estate administration duties. Reading indicates court actions to appoint fiduciaries and manage asset transfers.
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