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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
1
The Chronicle notes the Monday start of 1966 election efforts with Democratic party precinct caucuses. It stresses caucuses as foundational to platforms, urging voters to participate to influence delegates and future campaigns. Anecdotes about a Jaycees flag sale and a dream from Central Park Cafe add local flavor.
Chamber chatter notes the Holland Theatre opening as a key community asset and urges support to make it financially sound. The Des Moines Sports and Vacation Show booth promotes local appeal with a Holland theme, led by Bill Thompson and Al De Wild. Residents are urged to fix deteriorating buildings and clean debris to protect the town's image ahead of Tulip Time preparations for 1966 queen and court.
A Thursday Albia meeting linked TENCO tourism committee with Third District of the Iowa Development Corporation to consolidate area promotion. Leaders from Ottumwa Pella Knoxville and Albia outlined plans including Rathbun Dam signs and rest stop promotions backed by hoped for state funds.
The Pella Camp Fire Board expresses gratitude to Editor Fred Hawker and The Pella Chronicle for help in reaching the $1200 fund drive goal. The board thanks the newspaper for coverage and for using an ad page to present the appeal to the community.
A reader responds to a prior editorial on garbage noting curb waste receptacles are unsightly. She also criticizes street utility poles and wires along Pella streets and hopes new developments include better alley and setback planning.
In 1965 the Salvation Army marks its centennial "A Century of Service to God and Man" and launches its annual fund drive headed by Chairman Dana De Heer. Appeal letters go out soon, inviting generous community support to fund local programs and services. The local drive also lists Treasurer Earl M. Vermeer and committee member Verle Ver Dught as part of the organizing team.
Cain notes the newly formed Tourism and Travel Division of the Iowa Development Commission focuses on promoting Iowa vacations and recreation. It provides information to travelers and assists communities in marketing events, attractions, and visitor accommodations.
Temporary officers were elected at the initial meeting on Thursday to explore establishing a Toastmasters Club in Pella. Keith Aldrich chairs, Jack Thomassen serves as secretary treasurer, with Dick Vanden Dever Jack Cook and Ed Lamson on the executive committee. The next meeting is March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Central College Student Center lower dining room. Reservations through Ed Lamson at the Chamber of Commerce. Visitors encouraged to attend to improve speaking skills with a demonstration team on hand.
Mrs Irene Smith vice chair man of the State Board of Social Welfare signed aFederal State Agreement in Washington to enroll Towns 15000 elderly public assistance recipients in the voluntary medical insurance program of Medicare. Along with more than 156 million other elderly people, they will have doctor bill insurance and basic hospital coverage beginning July 1. Town is one of 19 states to participate.
A page item records that certain parties indicate intent to adopt a buy-in for uninsured welfare recipients. The note specifies dates or timing related to the proposal and the stakeholders involved.
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