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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
1
The column states the newspaper’s policy to present both sides of major issues as space allows. It notes not all opinions reflect the paper’s own, and it invites free debate from readers in its editorial pages.
Our guests receive a hearty welcome to the annual Tulip Time festival. After 31 years, Pellans have learned to run smoothly yet face occasional crises as buckets and brushes run short before the scrubbers arrive. The Spirit of Tulip Time thrives on volunteer effort and the Tulip Time Bug, a passion that keeps workers busy and the festival successful.
Community tone piece notes Tulip Time rituals, continued restoration and development around Wyatt Earp Boyhood Home, Red Rock Dam and Lake museum site, and Dutch frontage work. Highlighted are volunteers funding and planning, local business support, and a call for public thanks to contributors, with election details for May 17 and listing major publicity sources.
Chronicle page reports 1.58 inches of rain in the past five days for Pella. Hail the size of marbles fell on May 6 night, plus 0.37 inches. May 9 night brought 0.89 inches with sleet. Daily totals show May 8 0.15, May 9 0.017, May 11 0.89, others 0.00 to 0.15 inches.
ED Lamson in Chatter urges residents to improve appearances and showcase friendly hospitality during Tulip Time. He notes Pella's image relies on neat property and courteous service, aiming for a lasting community appeal as development progresses.
Incomplete OCR shows scattered phrases about dosage dates and rates. Mentions December, descriptions and national newspaper references with unclear locations. Record preserves only fragmented snippets without coherent events or names.
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