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Card of Thanks and Memorial Expressions from Pella
A collection of brief thanks from multiple families in Pella Iowa acknowledging cards flowers prayers visits and other acts of kindness during hospitalizations bereavements and recoveries. Recipients named include Rev Ringwald Rev Kammer and Rev Pon tier with hospitals Maytag Factory Dr Singer Dr Kanis and Dr Van Zee among those thanked. The notices appear in The Pella Chronicle May 4 1965.
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Newton Hospital
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Kammerand
Wilbur Ramer
Dwayne
Rev. Pontier
Kanis
van Zee
Robert Fleming
John Boender
Fraternity Ceremony Edges Four Banquet in Ankeny
Before the ceremony four banquets occurred at the Breeze House in Ankeny at 7 30 p m. After the banquet he and eight other men were installed into Phi Theta Pi. To join the fraternity a member must maintain a 3 0 B average or better. Keith hails from Knoxville Iowa.
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Right to work law in Iowa faces debate and repeal pressure
The piece argues against modifying the Right to Work law noting it protects workers from union membership requirements. It stresses individual choice to join, praises the law's success in Iowa, and urges Governor Hughes and the legislature to reject changes, suggesting a broad voter preference against compulsion and for existing protections.
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Smaller Legislature Cheaper Government Iowa faces reduced assembly plan
The Garner Leader notes Iowa may adjourn without voting on a leaner general assembly. A likely measure would set 100 House members and 20 to 25 in the Senate, mirroring California’s size. Some lawmakers would lose their seats, but others see a chance to leave a mark on state history amid talk of raises and tax changes.
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A Challenge to Our Farms in Food Demand Rise
The piece argues population growth and rising meat and dairy needs will outpace U.S. production by the 1970s and 1980s. It stresses that fewer farmers and less land will have to produce more, urging accelerated yields and quality improvements even if short term surpluses occur.
Bill Hurts Young Workers Over Health Plan Vote
Denison Bulletin reports County Chairman Russ Clark denounces representative John R. Hansen for voting against a substitute voluntary health insurance plan for the elderly. Clark says the Administration bill would saddle young workers with a $133 billion lifetime tax burden, while the substitute would rely partly on elder contributions and private insurance, offering similar benefits without the unfair long-term cost to youth.
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John R. Hansen
Russ Clark
Clark
Denison
Zip Code Plan Prompted by Gronouski
In Flemington New Jersey the Democrat complains that Postmaster General Gronouski plans to require business mail users to zip code and pre sort bulk mail by 1967 and to mark sacked mail for zip code centers by July this year. The critic asks for better mail service and notes little improvement.
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John A
Gronouski
Gronovski
Local Cyclist Struck By Car In Buffalo Center
A cyclist riding near Thal Park was hit by a car driven by Diane F Potter of Buffalo Center. Damage to the Volkswagen was estimated at 150 dollars for hood and windshield. Patrolman Braashart investigated the incident.
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Chronicle’s Rural Zoning Series Praised by Iowa Professor
Dear Sir, Donald Wells of Iowa State College commends the Chronicle’s Community Service Special Project on rural zoning as solid, down-to-earth interpretive reporting. He asks for extra tearsheets for teaching use and notes its potential as a teaching example.
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Chronicle
Community Service
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Towa State College
Pella boy injured in vehicle bicycle crash
A twelve year old, Joe Ho ward Stientjes, received bruises and was treated at Pella Hospital after a car bicycle accident on April 4. The Pella police report notes he emerged from Cen- (text cut)
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Pella
Joe
Cen
Accident at Franklin and West Third yields charges
An accident occurred on March 24 at the corner of Franklin and West Third when James W. Huyser of Pella failed to yield and was struck by Karla N. Naaktgeboren of Pella. Huyser faces failure to yield charges. damages were $396.22 to his rear end and $250 to Naaktgeboren’s front end.
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West Third
James W. Huyser
Pella
Karla N. Naaktgeboren
Huyser
Icy Road Crash on Main Street Injures Two Drivers
Icy roads blamed for a collision on Main Street 50 feet south of Washington on March 24. Wilma L. VanderWerff of rural Reasner stopped at a light while Marlene A. Diekman of Pella failed to stop. Damages totaled 250 dollars. Chief Robert Hous er led the investigation.
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Washington
Pella
Wilma L. VanderWerff
Reasner
Marlene A. Diekman
Robert Houser
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