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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1966
Page
1
The Chronicle invites reader opinions on editorial pages with space for many issues. It notes editors may edit copy to fit and asks for signatories. The captioned photo shows parents and unidentified figures from Bunker Hill school, lost picnics, and former pupils from 50 years ago.
Bunker Hill school graduates plan a summer reunion on August 2 at the Shelter House near the swimming pool. About 350 are expected for a pot luck supper with skits about school incidents and a dedication of the flag pole. Co chairmen Gary Gezel Ernest Boat and Mrs Ray Brouwer lead a committee of eight including William De Goey Ike Roorda Antoinette Vander Wal Ginny Gettings and Reuben Leydens. Mrs Gertrude Vander Ploeg the school’s oldest living student recalls the era from 1882 and memories of kerosene lamps and a pot belly stove.
Journalists note warm welcome in Pella with Dutch customs and town cooperation. Visitors praise locals who hosted them, store staff and helpers, and the Tulip Time unity. The report mentions Wyatt Earp’s boyhood home committee, a theater rebuild, and a new teacher salary schedule.
Iowa students praise Seibolt Hettinga and partners for transforming Pella with Dutch storefronts and Wyatt Earp home restoration. Backed by Rolscreen funds and area sponsors, the project aims to turn Pella into a year round Holland, boosting commerce and drawing national attention.
Reader letter questions Iowa Supreme Court decision placing Mark Painter with maternal grandparents the Bannisters of Ames. It questions basis for deeming his father Harold Painter unfit amid claims of bohemian lifestyle and age gaps with guardians, urging reconsideration of custody in Mark's best interests.
The article argues that home ownership strengthens communities and supports local economies. It notes capital gains taxes on home sales, various deferral options, and an age 65 exemption under certain rules. It mentions pending legislation to remove tax on personal residences and urges the congressman to consider the matter.
Chamber Chatter notes the Farmers Merchants Banquet at Central College Graham Hall at 6 30 p m aimed at civic minded business people. It stresses person to person exposure and a healthy balance of agriculture and industry for an improved economic base.
A list of ISA staff and associated personnel includes Sue Hokanson Gene Meyer Rick Davia Jan Fitegerald Reporter Lynne Ellerman Reporter Steve Wheeler Reporter Ken Durbin Photographer Steve Palmer Photographer Dick Howell Photographer Judy Ryan Photographer John Klopf Business Manager Gary Mulhall Ad Manager Baltor Farm Editor Sports Mike Schilling Gene Biatton and Bob Greenlee are mentioned among the advertising and editorial staff with several roles uncertain.
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