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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
1
The paper states a policy of presenting both sides on major issues and invites free exchange of opinion from readers. It emphasizes editorial columns reflect diverse views, not necessarily the paper’s own stance, and invites ongoing public discussion.
Ron Hendricksen spoke to the Pella Farmers Merchant group on motivation. He shared a story about a college senior who never played in a game until his father died and he returned for the crucial final. The tale illustrated maxing personal effort.
A coach allows a blind father to watch his son play in a pivotal opening kickoff. The boy delivers an All-American effort, guiding his team to victory. The scene raises questions about what motivates people to give their best.
Iowa civic figures may attend a meeting where Robert P. Gerholz of the United States Chamber of Commerce will deliver a speech on Total Community Development. Advance registrations are required through the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce office.
The Pella Young Men in Action and Jaycees announce a fundraising drive to restore the Wyatt Earp Wynberg area and promote tourism. They will sell American flags for national holidays and Dutch flags for Tulip Time, urging all homes to display them. The effort seeks broad community support and ties to local heritage and tourism.
Pella Christian High School will present HMS Pinafore in the school gym on March 24 and 25. Carl Nunnikoven stars as Ralph with Maryan Vermeer as Josephine. Linda De Jong plays Little Buttercup and Bob Root is Captain Corcoran. Cast includes Karen Bokhoven Kent Ver Meer Allen Nunnikhoven. Case Van de Ree directs with a 30 member chorus and Richard Williams as music director. This marks the first operetta by the school replacing the traditional spring senior play now shifted to fall.
The district schedules an election to fill the expired term of Gerald Vander Linden who is not seeking re election. Nominees are Francis G Poortinga Summit Township and Keith Van Zee Lake Prairie Township. Election Friday March 11 from 1 to 4 pm at Pella Co op Otley Co op and Marion County Soil Conservation District Office Knoxville. Other commissioners are Philip Sommar Dallas Township and Charles Woodside Swan Township.
Karl Pfaff, noted for his competence, will lead special services here. Community members welcome his guidance and involvement in youth programs.
Pella students Carol Van der Ploeg and John White reached regional state piano auditions in Des Moines after winning at the South Central District No. 2 IMTA trials held Feb 5 at Central College. They competed March 5 at Drake University among 310 entrants but did not place. state winners qualified for a West Central Division convention.
In Pella Iowa on Sunday afternoon Mu Gamma Pi music society presents a recital at 2 p.m. in Cox Snow Music Center. The program features Berlin and Willson tunes along with Bach in Swingle-Singers style. Various ensembles and soloists perform including brass, woodwind quintet, vocal ensemble, trumpet solo, barber shop quartet, and two piano arrangement. Admission is free.
A travelogue detailing experiences in Chicago and at the Art Center School of Los Angeles. The subject is described as an accomplished musician who has pursued careers as arranger, orchestrator, and in jazz.
En and family attended a birthday gathering with a refreshment spread including cake buns ice cream and coffee. She received many gifts.
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