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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle states it aims to present important issues within space limits and notes that not all opinions on the page reflect staff views. It invites reader comment on any published material and reserves the right to edit submissions to meet editorial standards.
Vera F. Shivers, retiring senator for Marion-Monroe Counties, writes an open note to constituents. She offers assistance to her successor Senatorlect Headerlin, reflects on party dynamics, and expresses gratitude for public service and community ties built during her Iowa Senate term. The piece also contains unrelated local notices and event descriptions from Des Moines and surrounding towns.
An editorial urges Marion County to back a county park around Red Rock dam to lure 85,000 yearly visitors and $15 million in new spending. It cites Pleasantville Monroe and Knoxville as communities impacted by flood pool plans and calls on elected officials to act, proposing airport marina and golf development on county land.
Davis County Republican cites Bob Beck analysis noting Governor Harold Hughes won Iowa’s largest gubernatorial margin and a Democratic sweep. Beck argues Hughes favored pay go budgeting for roads, favors road bond concerns, and supports a gasoline tax hike to finance highway construction. He warns Republicans face a rebuilding phase with new leadership ahead.
Mrs Arlo Knowles shared a United Nations presentation at a P E O meeting in Mrs Ed Cooks home on Tuesday November 10. Assistant hostess Mrs Earl Pohlman assisted. Mrs Zora Knudson state chapter first vice president attended the previous meeting and spoke on project highlights. The event was hosted at the home of Mrs J C Wormhoudt with Mrs Kenneth Teean and Mrs Everett Ward assisting.
A representative from the Des Moines Social Security District Office will be at the Auditor ium in the Public Safety Building in Pella Iowa from 9 30 a m to 12 noon on Tuesday Dec 1 to provide information and services for the Federal Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance program. Services are also available at the Social Security Administration District Office at 205 12 Street in Des Moines.
In Sully, Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn B. Gertsman of Chicago attended the class play Our Town at Townville Sully High School Thursday evening with their daughters Judi and Cathy in the cast. The Gertsmans were overnight guests at the A. F. Gertsma home.
Dec 8 Knoxville 1 4 and 6 8 p m. Dec 9 Attica 9 10 30 a m Marysville 11 12 a m Hamilton 1 15 2 15 p m Bussey 2 30 4 p m Dec 10 Pershing 9 10 a m Knoxville 10 30 12 a m and 1 4 p m Knoxville 9 12 am.
A videotaped presentation of the 18th annual Iowa State High School Festival highlights will be shown Sunday, November 29, at 8:00 PM. The program covers performances by participating schools and showcases standout moments from the festival.
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