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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
4
A local newspaper expands its editorial space and invites reader opinions on current issues. The policy statement clarifies that published opinions are not the paper’s own and that submissions may be edited for consistency and clarity.
An op-ed urges remembrance of Memorial Day as a day to honor those who died in wars, especially Vietnam, while warning against letting the holiday become mere leisure. It stresses the ongoing need for vigilance, self reliance, and rejecting policies that erode freedom. P. SLL
John J Jansen born April 20 1883 in Pella Iowa died May 20 1966 at Pella Community Hospital aged 83. He married Jennie Van Steenis in 1916 and had daughter Mildred of Oskaloosa. Survived by sister Minnie Keuning and several nieces and nephews with funeral at Pella Garden Chapel officiated by Rev John H Piersma. Interment Porter Grove Cemetery.
Editorial on Poppy Day by L Irene Zwank urges solemn remembrance of war dead and support for veterans. Notes wear of red crepe paper poppies, Memorial Day services May 29 at Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Oakwood Cemetery, and a Pella High School band program with Dale Jansen and Rev Bene.
A garland of opinion pieces and witty blurbs from multiple papers features reflections on ambition, responsibility, patience, and social behavior. Contributors include D C Onawa Senti nel, T J F Neola Gazette-Re- Porter, James A Mayer Marengo Pioneer-Republican, G K H The Bookie Express, and others, offering commentary on smoking, freedom, rumor, and daily life.
Capitol News Letter outlines Robert Beck’s critique of Iowa growth, comparing 1960–65 population changes with neighboring states and Kansas. Also covered are the State Board of Control asking for 500000 for foster care, license reforms, education trends, and university appointments.
A reader thanks the Pella Chronicle for six months of news and sports coverage and editorials. The letter praises local reporting and photos from town business fronts, stresses press freedom, and shares a church message from Maryville. It notes a critique of church behavior and calls for reverent worship and quiet in services.
Mildred Schank of Savannah Missouri writes to The Chronicle requesting if a Tulip Time souvenir booklet can be purchased. She encloses 25 cents for Thurs paper with pictures and mentions buying a cook book and sending slides to share the experience next year.
Conversation fragment mentions Ky arranging talks with John ahead of Sanaa about upcoming apeoches. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but implies a diplomatic or political discussion with a named participant and a city involved. No verifiable outcomes or dates provided.
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