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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
1
A local editorial urges readers to join a free exchange of opinion on important issues. The paper states its policy is to present multiple sides, with staff opinions not necessarily aligned, and invites comments while maintaining editorial standards and the right to edit submissions.
Readers applaud Pellans for a standout Tulip Time parade with new float entries. The piece credits many organizers for cooperation toward a shared goal, praising Pell a’s progress in tourism and industry development and urging forward momentum.
W C Jarnagin laments in the Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune that Lyndon Johnson vetoed a congressional act, signaling executive power overreach. He notes Supreme Court overruling Congress and questions the legislature’s remaining authority while taxpayers fund vast expenditures.
The audit notes investments of funds were improper with a $10,000 savings and loan investment yielding $100, excess idle cash, and insufficient authorization by the Board of Supervisors. It calls for investing tax receipts earlier and equal amounts in later quarters. It also records misallocated tax receipts, reconciliations, and balances due between mental health and poor funds, including transfers and year end figures for 1963 and 1964.
The Tulip City Saddle Club held its May 2 meeting at the Recreation Center with a potluck. Twenty four families attended a color film on Quarter horse care. new members include Robert Spencer and Mark and David Sonnenberg. Harley Terpstra won the door prize. plans include a May 21 trail ride and May 25 Fun Show at 7 30 p.m. at De Jong Lumber Yard. The public is invited to attend.
Andrew P Verploegh 70 of Pella died May 9 1966 at home He was born December 1 1895 in Pella and spent his life there He worked as a rural mail carrier and later managed Oak Grove nursery with his family He served 14 years on the Pella school board and 30 years in First Reformed church governance He is survived by wife Cora three sons Stanley Warren and Donald eight grandchildren and siblings John William Pauline and James Funeral services were May 11 1966 at the First Reformed Church with burial at Wood Cemetery in Pella
ED LAMSON notes Tulip Time 1966 ended with strong community spirit despite poor weather. He emphasizes ongoing work to improve tourism facilities, signs, camping areas, and promotions, citing Dutch fronts and local sites as attractions. A Orange City delegation visited and plans to compare observances. The move to new quarters is complete though some tasks remain.
The article recalls the Tulip Time parades in Pella starting in 1936 with Provincial Maidens and a new rotating float in 1939. It lists participants, fund-raising by the Pella Women’s Federated Club, and describes detailed provincial costumes worn by women representing Noord Holland Zeeland Limburg Gelderland Drenthe Groningen Volendam Marken Friesland.
James A Van Lint born August 5 1880 southwest of Pella to Nicholas and Susan Van Lint died May 8 1986 at age 85 after a brief illness. He lived with brothers in Pella and had time doing custom painting before moving to 203 Franklin St. in 1945. Surviving are brothers Henry and Dick and sister Marie. Funeral May 11 1966 at Van Dyke Duven Chapel with Rev. Jong officiating. burial Islam Cemetery. Casket bearers named.
Mrs Calvin Joosten wears Overijssel green outfit with a lace ruffle cap while Mrs Ed Lamson models North Brabant blue dress and white lace apron. Mrs Eugene Ver Ploeg wears Utrecht attire. article continues on page 4.
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