25 Mar 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1965
Page
1
The Chronicle states its policy to present top issues within space limits and welcomes reader opinions on editorial pages. It notes not all opinions reflect the staff and reserves the right to edit submissions to ensure consistency with its standards.
A synthesis of wartime Cold War concerns cites Kennedy and Senator Dodd on communism as a persistent global menace. It weighs subversion against armed power, discusses NFO governance and Christian influences, and argues NFO as grassroots driven with prayers and bylaws guiding actions.
A letter from G. T. Den Hartog argues Christ embodies both love and justice, noting Jesus drove money changers from the temple to show force against sin. The writer hints at a future discussion of NFO moral aspects as they affect Christian farmers.
The Tulip Time committee calls for floats from all organizations and invites surrounding towns to enter. A new Press Day on May 6 will bring two representatives from each newspaper and station for tours and refreshments as part of a statewide publicity push.
A scanned church directory lists worship times and programs for First Reformed, Ebenezer Reformed, Otley Reformed, First Christian Reformed, Second Christian, Calvary Christian, Peoria Christian, First Baptist, Berean Baptist, First Protestant, Open Bible, Union Street church, Lower Grove, Sint Mary’s Catholic Church, and KCUI radio schedule. Times include morning worship, Sunday School, youth fellowships, evening services, midweek activities, and sermon topics. Entities include Rev. Glen Peterman, Rev. R. A. De Jong, Rev. H. Wierenga, Rev. Wm. Vanden Berg, Rev. F. Snuttjer, Rev. John H. Piersma, Rev. George C. Muyskens, Rev. Arthur Pontier, Rev. E. G. Ward, and Rev. David Sutton. Places include Broadway, Union, Liberty, Main, East Third, Franklin, West Second, and 10th Street in Leighton and nearby towns.
Towa State University Block and Bridle Club sponsors a 4-H Horse Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds starting at 1 00 p m on April 24 with Wilbur Yount of Altoona Iowa as judge. Classes include halter for ponies and light horses and a performance division. Entries due April 1, and information plus entry blanks available from the County Extension Office.
A reader voices shock at a 1965 Marion County zoning hearing coverage in The Pella Chronicle. She argues the open forum was compromised by outsiders from other counties and warns against “extreme right” influence. The letter defends genuine public discussion and supports those who aimed for an open hearing.
A reader defends biblical guidance in response to a Letter to the Editor by Jacob J. Van der Hart. The writer cautions against labeling the NFO as evil, calls for evidence-based judgment, and notes church affiliations of NFO leaders while stressing that spiritual reward matters more than material gain.
A Marion County zoning article explains that the proposed ordinance covers all unincorporated areas while excluding towns like Melcher Dallas and Pleasantville. It clarifies uses allowed in agricultural zones, prohibitions on livestock limits, and specifics on lot sizes, building distances, and exemptions from permits for farm-related activities.
Ames June 8 to July 31 mark the dates for the fourth annual short course in community journalism at Iowa State University announced this week by Carl Hamilton head of the ISU Department of Technical Journalism. The program aims to aid recent high school graduates or others interested in community news.
The older 4-H youth group in Mahaska County recently held a leadership meeting. Members heard speaker Jim Johnson address boys and girls from local 4-H clubs about leadership and community involvement.
In spring pan fish bite best and a penny balloon tied to the first fish attracts the school. The balloon marks the location and guides anglers to where the fish school gathers.
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