City Council Proceedings May 4 1964 Pella Iowa
City council met in regular session with Mayor Klein and all members present. Minutes from April 20 1954 were read and approved. Petitions granted for curb hole to install drain tile at Lot 2 Block 16 Andrew Dykhuis and for water softener refund Peter G Gaass. Tease for rear basement room by J A Grandin agent for The Checker Club approved. Ordinance 137 vacating east 67 feet of north alley Block 16 Southwest Pella and east 67 feet of south alley Block 16 Southeast Pella quit claimed to Robert C Van Dyke and Doris Van Dyke adopted. Resolution appointing Mayor T H Klein to execute quit claim deed for city to Van Dyke adopted. Electric superintendent James Wisse’s April report: 6 new water heater connections, 2 new residences, plant produced 1 288 000 KWH, 2 631 041 pounds coal used. Superintendent Schreiner requested a small car of asphalt for street watch. Clerk ordered to obtain small car of hot asphalt. Clerk asked council’s view on closing city office Thursday afternoons in June July August. approved. The following bills were shown.
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Klein
Andrew Dykhuis
Peter G. Gaass
J. A. Grandin
Checker Club
Pella
Robert C. van Dyke
Doris van Dyke
T. H. Klein
Electric Light
James Wisse
Schreiner
Coucil
Children May Fight When They Are Afraid
Afton Smith discusses schoolyard fighters driven by fear. Bullying stems from insecurity, with the bully seeking respect and signaling strength. Teachers can boost self confidence by assigning doable tasks and guiding the child, while parents reinforce this support to foster secure, constructive self belief.
The Jump That Ended Clay Martin's Routine Drive
Martin, a 34 year old Iowa man, drove from work toward home when speed took over. The car left the highway, hit a bank and vaulted about 60 feet, ending a life that carried a mortgage, birth record, and family names.
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Martin
Clay Martin
Marion County Rural School Graduation Exercises May 20
Graduation exercises for Marion County's rural schools will be held Thursday May 20 at 8 p.m. at the Knoxville Methodist Church. One hundred eight eighth graders will participate with a choir. Reverend D. D. Summerbell will give the address. Certificates will be presented by the County Superintendent.
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Marion County
Methodist Church
Knoxville
D. D. Summerbell
Rural graduation exercises invitees named Superintendent Thomas
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Thomas, invites the graduates and their friends from the rural area to attend the graduation exercises, presenting a cordial invitation to all attendees.
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Thomas
Marion County Rail Excursion to Keokuk May 22
A one day educational train trip will take Marion County residents eight and up to Keokuk on Saturday May 22. Organized by Knox ville men including Walter Brown C B Thomas and Lyman Bells this trip will visit the Keokuk dam hydro plant and river locks. Admission is affordable with flexible group options and a snack bar on board.
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Marion County
Keokuk
Knoxville
Walter Brown
C. 8. Thomas
Lyman Bells
Great Dam
Mississippi River
Excursion Train From Knoxville to Harvey and Tracy
A round trip excursion costs 4.40 per person aboard a seven car C. B. Q. railway train leaving Knoxville at 6 30 a m and returning at 9 05 p m Tickets are available from Walter L Brown at the Community National Bank Knoxville Stops include Harvey and Tracy Meals of sandwiches ice cream candy bars and coffee will be sold along the way
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C. B. & Q. Rullway
Knoxville
Harvey and
Tracy
Walter L. Brown
Community National Bank
County Officials and Local Contacts Listed for Information
Information may be obtained from County Superintendent C. B. Thomas, from Lyman Eells or from Mr. Brown, guiding those seeking details on the matter.
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C. 8. Thomas
Lyman Eells
Mr. Brown
Grand jury finds courthouse unsafe for records storage
The grand jury declares the Jackson county courthouse unsafe for valuable records storage. The building, constructed in 1910, cost $14,000 and may require reg, meaning rebuilding or relocation to protect archives.
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Jackson County
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