01 Oct 1964
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1964
Page
1
The Chronicle explains its policy to present both sides of important issues as space permits. Not all opinions on the page reflect the editorial staff, and readers are invited to comment on content published here. Contributions may be edited to meet the same standards as staff writings and guaranteed equal treatment.
The Sept 29 1904 issue reports a basement fire at the American House hotel in Pella discovered by Snap Mann and J den Adel. Fire quickly spread. the fire department was called. It is the second blaze in two weeks in the opera house block with no arson clues. Also covered are a Central College boarding hall banquet mischief and a near derailment of a flat car loaded with goods, slight engine damage.
Prairie City contracts with Coyne of Albia to drill a well at least 400 feet deep to tap the same mineral water vein as Colfax. The 400 foot bore costs 1300 dollars with 2.50 dollars added per each additional foot. Nearby farming notes include a barn fire on the Sjaardema farm south of Sully destroying a two year old structure, machinery, hay, oats and a hog after lightning struck. WEDDINGS LISTED feature couples from Pella Otley Knoxville and surrounding areas with Sept 29 dates.
The 1924 college Tug of War between Freshmen and Sophomores drew almost the entire town to Ver Steeg Pond south of town. The Sophomores won after a hard clash, an event viewed as a chief educational activity by students.
Marion county officials debate aSubdivision ordinance to require paved streets and utilities in new subdivisions. The plan targets speculators who want county road funding, arguing it protects buyers and the tax base, while encouraging reputable developers to invest responsibly for the county’s long term welfare.
The piece discusses LBJ’s poverty tour and a Georgia store visit, contrasting the Constitution and Times reporting. It notes Goldwater’s atomic weapon suggestion as a blunder with international reaction, and U Thant’s four objections to atomic use in Southeast Asia, stressing postwar attitudes toward nonwhite populations.
A compact editorial suite argues that a local newspaper sustains the community by informing voters guiding civic life and supporting constructive programs. It emphasizes the paper’s role in elections and social cohesion alongside editorials from various papers.
Real estate and personal property owners in Marion county benefited from a 1933 sales tax refund totaling 27407.36, due to the State Board of Assessment and Review canceling the last half of 1933 taxes. The 1934 state levy omitted will save about 48000 for county property owners, a figure tied to a 2 mill levy. V. Goad is editor of the Pella Chronicle, invited to speak on editorial pages helping the hometown. W. van Sittert, longtime clerk and store manager, buys Geekheed Dry Goods at Main and Franklin. Buena Vista Beavers defeat rivals 7-6 in rain-soaked season opener.
The First Reformed church held dedication services for its new building on Sunday morning September 26, following a year and a half of worship in Central college chapel. A capacity crowd attended as the congregation celebrated the milestone.
Edison E Shrum argues a broad law like history may govern events rather than pure chance. He notes parallels between Lincoln and Kennedy including timing of deaths and Johnson successors, draws on civil rights era events, and questions whether current trends foretell future outcomes.
How many survive cancer. One in three who have the disease. In the 1900s few cancer patients could look for a cure. Twenty five years ago fewer than one in five alive without the disease. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment could raise survival to one in two. Annual checkups could save 88000 persons each year who die from late discovery. A biopsy is a tissue sample examined by a pathologist to determine cancer presence.
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