Hughes Seeks Iowa Governorship in Marion County Rally
Democratic candidate Harold E. Hughes spoke at a Central College rally in Marion County outlining tax reform, economic concerns, liquor control, and criticism of Governor Norman Erbe. About 175 attended the campus event sponsored by the central county committee with many candidates present. Hughes urged retention of Iowa’s youth, blasted Erbe’s rural policy, and urged reforms in school aid, land tax credits, and tax studies. He suggested possible bond or loan moves, debated liquor by the drink, and argued for prudent state spending and potential sales tax use. The speech ended with a call to choose between another Erbe administration or a forward move for Iowa.
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Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Erbe
Central College
Central County Committee
Hughes
Treasury
State Highway Commission
Full Slate of Candidates for Pella and Marion County
Voters in Pella and Marion County head to polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to choose U S Senator four federal officers a District 4 congressman a state representative and county offices. The candidate list includes Bourke B Hickenlooper and E B Smith for U S Senate Norman A Erbe Harold E Hughes for Governor and many others across statewide offices plus John Kyl Gene W Glenn for Congress and Elmer H Vermeer Armour Boot Elmer H Vermeer for state office and county posts such as County Treasurer Marion A Toom County Recorder Alberta Carlson and Norman R Hays Jr among officials with several party lines. Polling sites listed include Lake Prairie Inc Vogelaar s Hardware First Ward Fire Station Second Ward City Hall Third Ward Legion Hall Fourth Ward Pella Supply Co.
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Pella
Marion County
U. S
Lake Prairie Inc
Vogelaar’s Hardware
Legion Hall
Pella Supply Co
Civil Defense Meeting Sets Stage for Training in Pella
Gary Gezel explains the meeting aims to raise public awareness of civil defense amid natural disasters and nuclear threats. Edward Schreiner notes a two week water supply during emergencies. plans include cross‑department training and enrollment in a 12 hour course led by Anthony Hoekstra.
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Gary Gezel
Pella
Civil Defense
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John Hoeksema
Elvin E. Evers
Cc. C. Buerkens
Adul
Anthony Hoekstra
Gary Gazel
Central Upsets Wartburg 42 0
Central College delivered a dominant 42 to 0 victory over Wartburg College on Saturday afternoon. The Dutchmen rushed for 300 yards and passed for 93, stifling Wartburg’s offense with a relentless defense and six extra points from Bob Stykhuis. Dykstra, Carlson, and Wynveen contributed multiple touchdowns, while seniors Vander Wilt Heerema Slykhuis and Sikkink starred on both sides of the ball.
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Central College
Wartburg College
Ron Schipper
Knights
Central
Roger Schultz
Gary Wynveen
Wartburg
Sea
Burg
Dykstra
Carlson
Duane Krueger
Schultz
Wynveen
Bob Stykhuis
Phil Vander Wilt
Sully
Bruce
Tank” Heerema
Bob Slykhuis
Pella
Schipper
Morris Albright
Lynnville
Gary Sikkink
Wykhoff
Minn
Sikkink
Albright
Martyn Nymeyer
Krueger
Lone Tree
Mark de Cook
de Cook
Heerema
Paul Ebbers
Vander Wilt
Bob
Charlie Stykhuis
Kiwanis Updated on Red Rock Dam Progress
Louis Hilderbrand informed Kiwanians on Wednesday about Red Rock Dam progress. Spillway work has begun with concrete poured in large blocks, not a continuous pour. Estimated 200000 cubic yards of concrete, 7000 carloads of aggregate, 196000 barrels of cement. Completion projected for 1964 spillway and 1967 dam, creating a 9000 acre pool extending past highway 14. Eleven government employees and 72 contractor workers are at the site. After completion six government staff expected to operate and maintain the dam.
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Louis Hilderbrand
Red Rock Dam
Engineer Hilderbrand
Hilderbrand
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Forty four leaders study area problems in southeast Iowa
Forty four leaders from southeast Iowa including four Marion County members join in a four topic study on agriculture education industry and recreation. Appointed by an 11 member steering committee the Marion County pair Elmer Vermeer and Arend Lubbers plus Wm Dunsh ee are among the committee members. Technical aid comes from private public and government analysts gathering data to guide area development proposals.
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Iowa
Marion County
Elmer Vermeer
Pella
Arend D. Lubbers
Wm. A. van Tuyl
Bob Betts
Knoxville
Wm. Dunshee
Corn Picker Fatality Strangles Iowa Farmer near Lynnville
Moore Ray Moore aged 58, of Searsboro, died in a corn picker accident on the A. R. Meredith farm four miles north of Lynnville. His clothing tangled in the power take-off while clearing husks. Survivors include wife Nanny Belle, son Billy, daughter Naomi, step-daughter, three grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Funeral services set for Tuesday at the Church of God in New Sharon at 2 p.m. Harden Funeral Home in charge.
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Ray Moore
Searsboro
Moore
Billy
A. R. Meredith
Lynnville
Moor
Nanny Belle
Bily
Naomi
Dave Kelley
Church of God In
New Sharon
Harden Funeral Home
Librarian Invitation For Children Week At Pel la Library
Pel la Carnegie Viersen Public Library marks Children’s Week from November 11 to 17 with an open invitation to teachers to bring classes for visits and a story hour. Librarian Helen Vandenberg asks teachers to make arrangements for readings and tours.
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Pella
Carnagie-Viersen
Helen Vandenberg
Program For Education Week In Pella
American Education Week observed by Community schools with evening visitations for all buildings. Meetings begin at 7 30 p m on November 9 Otley November 12 Junior High 712 Union Street November 13 New High School Dedication November 15 Lincoln School 1101 Broadway November 16 Webster School 401 Main November 19 Leighton School.
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Junior High
Union Street
Lincoln School
Broadway
Webster School
Main
Leighton School
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Ottumwa
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Des Moines
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Keosauqua
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