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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1966
Page
4
Dr Beckering cites a strong weekend turnout as Pella hosts streets markets industrial exhibit and stadium crowds. Local businesses report record sales and visitors discover local manufacturing. Tulip Bowl ownership bought by John and Sandra Young amid college and high school activities.
A major blaze in Knoxville wiped out the J C Penney store Elliot Photographic and Record Shop and damaged Gamble Store. Losses included about 500000 for Penney, 30000 for Elliot, and 100000 for Gamble with six firefighters hospitalized and over 100 locals aiding the effort. Fire officials suspected electrical wiring as the cause, as flames raged for hours and the building partially collapsed. The incident followed by coverage of a local church discussion on modern religion and the need to realign with contemporary society. Local awards were announced for a business exhibit contest in Pella.
The Pella Chronicle will serve as election night headquarters on November 8 opening at 8:30 p.m. and closing only after all results are in. Marion County precinct reporters cover results as counted and a Knoxville courthouse reporter brings last minute information. Gary Gezel TV Service provides a 25 inch color television for the office.
The Pella Athletic Booster Club, announced by chairman Bill Peters, will meet at 8 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. Coach Dave Bender will show basketball films and explain fundamentals, followed by a short business meeting and election of permanent officers.
Voters in Pella will decide next week whether to enlarge the city corporate boundaries by annexing surrounding land. The move aims to secure space for future growth around Red Rock Dam and Lake while preserving city control over nearby land uses. If approved, the expanded city limits would cover about five and a quarter miles and would not alter current land use unless a business closes or agricultural land ceases farming for a year, at which point city approval would be needed to resume.
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