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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1966
Page
1
Pella Chronicle page from March 15 1966 features a policy statement advocating balanced coverage and reader opinion. It notes the paper invites letters and comments while maintaining editable copy standards. The piece references local Pella families connected to the Earps and seeks historical replies.
In a letter to the editor, F J H argues Pella should rethink garbage pickup. He notes two dumps south of town and on parkings, reports cans left tipped by dogs, and suggests alley collection or curb can holders to improve street beauty plus potential costs. Readers invited to respond.
Kiplinger in Washington predicts a major rural expansion in the early 1970s affecting farming and nonfarming sectors. He cites population growth, policy shifts from price supports to direct payments, and a $16 billion rise in farm commodity sales. Rural populations are expected to rise as city residents move out.
The piece begins with the Indian's Prayer, a spiritual reflection on living righteously. It shifts to a local column noting Iowa Falls housing shortages as the town grows, driven by new teachers and students. The editor argues that housing quality affects attracting industry and that teachers compare housing with jobs, threatening long-term vitality.
The News Times notes Berlitz language learning ads promising results with a guarantee. It argues diligence by students is the key to education and the method matters less than effort, urging students to apply themselves at the start of a new school year.
Eleanor Creenleaf of Knoxville writes praising Pella for its Dutch town charm and the Wyatt Van Earp house dispute. She urges local leaders to promote the town’s natural backdrop, industries, banks, college, and schools to attract visitors and pride.
The World Day of Prayer Committee thanks The Pella Chronicle for fine publicity of the annual cooperative event for church women in our community. The letter notes the paper’s award winning service and goodwill. Mrs Glen O Peterman chairs the service committee in 1966.
A letter from Vella Historical Society of Vella Iowa expresses interest in restoring Wyatt Earp's boyhood home and asks for more details. The writer notes a clipping naming Doc Holliday as an outlaw and reflects on Wyatt Earp's time in Pella as a significant life phase.
Robert Lee Vanderwilt 21 and Edward William Terpstra 21 were fined and taxed costs by Justice E R Gregory for speeding and reckless driving after trying to outrun a radar check on Highway 163 about three miles east of Pella. Vanderwilt was fined 9 plus costs for excessive speed and 25 plus costs for reckless driving. Terpstra was fined 20 plus costs for excessive speed and 40 plus costs for failing to stop and speeding, clocked at 80 mph then 100 mph in pursuit.
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