11 May 1965
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1965
Page
1
In Pella the paper proclaims a policy of presenting multiple titles on important issues and inviting reader comment. It notes space limits and retains the right to edit submissions while welcoming opinions from staff and outsiders alike.
Citizens of Pella urged to prepare for Tulip Time by tidying yards, touching up paint, mowing lawns, and removing dandelions. The message highlights community pride and the city’s reputation as one of Iowa’s cleanest, noting two days remain before the tourist influx and reminding residents to bring garbage cans in early.
The local chronicle notes the obituary of Frank Van Den Berg, longtime Pella barber who retired after cutting 16 heads the final morning. Prices rose to $1.50 a haircut, prompting readers to consider shopping around or buying personal clippers. The letter urges fairness and asks readers to respond. The piece also offers gardening tips on moving iris and peonies, noting lighting and disease considerations and advising samples be sent to Iowa State University for diagnosis.
Mrs. Andrew Barnes presented slides on The Crucifixion of Christ, shown at Forrest Lawn Park in California, with Florida, Cuba, and Nassau referenced. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Mrs. Terry Douglas as co-hostess.
A Prairie City News excerpt urges turning a deaf ear to gossip. It parallels a line game showing how stories distort truth, highlighting harm to reputations and families. The piece argues adults should safeguard youths through law and personal restraint.
The Reporter of New Holstein Wisconsin urges private firms to hire and train youths with in house apprenticeship programs at reasonable salaries, bypassing minimum wage and overtime barriers. The concept mirrors government funded Job Corps training and would require public backing to overcome bureaucratic obstacles.
Special Interest Bill 1A proposes minimum 40 cents per ton per mile after five miles and five cents per ton per mile after 12, with penalties of 100 dollars daily for noncompliance. Worth County faces over a quarter million dollars in extra hauling costs, worsened by spring thaw road rebuilding. The bill would restrict new gravel hauler permits to absolute need, deterring new entrants and prompting readers to contact their legislators today.
Iowa city officials lament higher tax dollars for urban representation as the 61st General Assembly weighs revenue sources. The Ways and Means committee will decide how to fund funds, amid calls for property tax relief. Delegations plan another bid to “sell Iowa,” amid past political deals.
Dear Editor: Riding a tractor gives a farmer time to think. Are we really underemployed? Are farmers really so much better than average that they don't have this trouble? Are the following figures correct? They are figured from information in the Internal Revenue Service Document No. 5238 (1-65). Can farmers consider themselves good managers when they make no attempt to have a voice in the selling price of production? If farmers will someday bargain collectively, is it necessary for them to wait until only the large, very efficient farmers are left? George Van de Voort
This excerpt guides tulip care after bloom to conserve plant reserves and minimize pest damage by removing flowers below the bloom while keeping stems and foliage to help next year. It also covers cleaning a garden pool, patching cracks, painting, and using pea gravel to prevent cloudy water, plus notes on shade affecting peony and iris flowering and late flowering issues.
Roy A Thompson announces 6000 bushels of CCC bin site stored corn at Killduff Bin No 434 offered for sale by sealed competitive bids. Bids due May 12 at 3 00 p m in the County ASCS office. Prospective bidders may inspect grain there and obtain forms from the ASCS office.
BO and S Homemakers met Thursday evening at Mrs Francis De Jong's home with Mrs Robert De Cook as co host. Fourteen members answered roll call with a playful theme. They planned an annual Farm Bureau meeting for October 19 and decided to donate money to the school for handiwork.
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